Montessori Elementary Level I
Teacher Certificate Course
Summer 2012
Early Childhood Overview: June 11 – 15, 2012
Summer Academic Phase I: June 16 through August 3, 2012
Practicum Phase: September 2012 through May 2013
Mid-year Seminar: February 11 through February 16, 2013
Summer Academic Phase II: June 21 through June 28, 2013
Note: The academic course work may be scheduled over two summers.
Program Highlights:
¨ Montessori Philosophy and Human Development.
¨ Mathematics, Fractions, and Geometry.
¨ Botany, Zoology, Geography, History, and Functional Geography.
¨ Language Arts to include Reading, Grammar, Word Study, Whole Language.
¨ Materials and Manuals available in all Curriculum Areas.
¨ Classroom Design and Leadership
Administrative Office: 16492 Foothill Boulevard San Leandro, CA 94578
Instructional Location: 790 East Duane Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Excellent Faculty: Linda Aaquist, Judi Bauerlein, Brigitte Frost, Ann Gavey, Thomas Lubrano, Kathy McIntosh, Wanda Whitehead
Total Tuition Fee (academics plus practicum): $3,825.00
Note: If only taking individual classes tuition is $450/class
Registration Fee: $100.00
AMS Credential Fee:
$185.00
MACTE Credential Fee: $145.00
Books and Manuals are not included in fees.
For further information and the Elementary Level I Student Handbook
Dr. Pamela Zell Rigg, Program Director
(510) 278-1115 FAX: (510) 278-1577
– American Montessori Society Affiliated –– MACTE Accredited - BPPE Approved-
MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY LEVEL I
TEACHER CREDENTIAL COURSE
SUMMER ACADEMIC SCHEDULE
2012
Beginning Date: June 16, 2012 Ending Date: June 30, 2013
Early Childhood Overview
June 11 - 15 8:00 - 5:00 Kathy McIntosh
Curriculum Design and Strategies
June 16 8:00 - 5:00 Kathy McIntosh
WEEK OF Hours – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
June 18 - 22 Language Arts (Grammar) & Philosophy Judi Bauerlein
June 25 - 29 Language Arts (Word Study) & Philosophy Wanda Whitehead
July 2 – 7* Mathematics I & Philosophy Kathy McIntosh
July 9 - 13 Mathematics II & Philosophy Kathy McIntosh
July 16 - 20 Botany/Zoology & Philosophy Linda Aaquist
July 23 - 27 Geometry/Fractions & Philosophy Brigitte Frost
July 30 - History/Geography & Philosophy Linda Aaquist
August 3
Practicum Seminar Dates: Hours – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
October 20 - 21, 2012 Child Development
February 11 – 12, 2013 Leadership in an Elementary Classroom
February 13 – 14, 2013 Curriculum Design and Strategies
February 15, 2013 Music and Movement
February 16, 2013 Art
March 16, 2013 Philosophy – Peace Education
Second Summer Dates: Hours – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
June 22 - 23, 2013 Curriculum Design and Strategies
June 24 – 27, 2012 Geography & Philosophy
June 28, 2012 Science & Philosophy
*July 7th is Saturday – July 4th is a holiday
- American Montessori Society Affiliated - MACTE Accredited - BPPE Approved -

