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Register NOW
for the
2015 MACTE Symposium!
December 4-6th, 2015
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Alexandria, VA
The Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) will hold its 4th Annual Symposium for Montessori Teacher Educators on December 4-6, 2015 in Alexandria, VA. This event draws Montessori teacher educators from around the world and is an opportunity for program directors, faculty and national organizations to discuss topics relevant to Montessori teacher education.
This year's Symposium will focus on the question:
Are We Preparing Our Teachers to Teach
Children with Special Needs?
Add Your Voice Here, What Does Your Program DO....?
Our keynote speakers addressing this question will be Joyce Pickering, Executive Director Emerita of Shelton School, Dallas, Texas and Dr. David Gleason, Clinical Psychologist in Concord, Massachusetts who works with children and adolescents in many public and independent schools.
We will also be revisiting current recognition of the Montessori teaching diploma/credential by State Departments of Education. Last year's Symposium highlighted presentations on the teacher qualification registries and teacher licensure within each state. Montessori advocates shared success stories from Oregon and South Carolina and a common theme was the importance of cultivating direct personal relationships with state decision-makers and implementers. This year, we will follow up on the work that has taken place in each state since our last Symposium. Representatives from state advocacy groups like NHMA along with state policy makers from New Hampshire's Division for Children and Youth & Families will join us and speak about their recent accomplishments. In addition we will invite presenters Anna Lovejoy and Sharon Damore from the Montessori Public Policy Initiative (MPPI) and other state advocacy groups.
On the final day of the Symposium, we will revisit our Open Space topics so teacher educators may spontaneously discuss topics relevant to their work. In past years, many Open Space topics stemmed from the presentations offered the day before while others explored new topics within state regulations, quality assessment, global accreditation, online training components, and best practices for Montessori teacher education.
On Thursday before the Symposium from 1-5 P.M., Leadership for all MACTE Affiliations will be convening with the MACTE Board of Directors to discuss current issues within their Montessori communities.
This year's event is NOT to be missed! Sign up NOW!
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Early Bird MACTE Symposium Registration Rates:
Individual Registration:
$400.00
Multiple Participants:
$375.00
Register Now! (If you would like to pay by check, please click here)
In addition, don't forget to book your room at the Crowne Plaza Hotel!
To book, visit the
MACTE hotel registration page. Once you select the dates of your visit, click "Check Rates and Availability". It'll take you to the MACTE symposium page.
Early Bird Rates are available until October 15th, 2015!
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"The
Wisdom of the Elders
Award
is given by MACTE to Distinguished Montessori Educators in recognition of a lifetime of dedicated, heartfelt service to Montessori Education. This award is conferred upon unique individuals whose life's work has been devoted to preparing teachers, to teaching children and to strengthening the institutions that serve the Montessori Community of Interest both in the U.S. and around the world... Read More"
- Respectfully submitted by Feland Meadows 11/30/2012
The
Wisdom of the Elders
Ceremony will be held on the evening of Saturday, December 5th, 2015 from
5:00-7:00 PM. Please note, in order to receive the award, we are requesting that the nominee be present at the
Symposium for the Saturday evening
Wisdom of the Elders
Ceremony.
We are accepting nominations now!
Submit a Nomination
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Accepting Nominations for the
Dennis Schapiro Innovation Award
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Dennis Schapiro was an innovator. He wasn't afraid to bring about change. Catherine McTamaney, author and education lecturer at Vanderbilt University was quoted saying "Denny pushed us to think beyond our sphere, ...reconciling our visions of Montessori."
The
Dennis Schapiro Innovation in Montessori Teacher Education Award is awarded annually to a member of the Montessori Teacher Education community that has brought about significant change.
The deadline for submissions is September 30th, 2015.
Last year, Dennis Schapiro was the first recipient of MACTE's award for Innovation. Denny's wife Jeanne Andre and their two sons Jeremiah and Tokumbo were in attendance to receive the award.
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MACTE Annual Dues Invoices have been mailed out!
As a reminder, please send payment within the 30 day billing period.
If you would like to pay by Credit Card, please follow the link provided below. At this time we are able to accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express. Please be aware that there is a 4% processing fee added to all Credit Card transactions. Please contact the office or email emma@macte.org if you have any questions.
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All programs should verify their contact information on our website. To find your program, select
Accreditation >
Accredited Programs, and then select the U.S. State or Country where your program is located. Please notify us of any desired changes by e-mailing chelsea@macte.org.
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Article from MACTE's VP for State Relations
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Article by Kimberlee Belcher-Badal, Ph.D., MACTE's VP for State Relations
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MACTE On-Site Verifier Training Webinar
July 13th, 2015
1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. EDT
Cost: $40
The On-Site Verifier Training Webinar is for Program Directors, Educators and Practitioners who would like to participate in future on-site verification visits for MACTE or want to have a refresher. Prior to volunteering an attending any On-Site Verification Visit you must attend an On-Site Verifier Training.
MACTE Accreditation Overview Webinar
August 6th, 2015
2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. EDT
Cost: FREE
The Accreditation Overview Webinar is for Montessori teacher education programs interested in obtaining information regarding MACTE accreditation. This webinar will provide a general overview of the accreditation process as well as outline all documentation required for compiling a Self-Study. There will be time set aside at the end of the webinar for questions.
MACTE Self-Study Writing Workshop Webinar
August 20th, 2015
1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. EDT
Cost: $40
The Self-Study Writing Workshop is for Montessori teacher education programs that are ready to begin compiling their Self-Study document. It is highly recommended that someone from the program participate in the MACTE Accreditation Overview Webinar prior to enrolling in the Self-Study Writing Webinar. This webinar will focus on Section C of the MACTE Guide to Accreditation. We will walk through each section of the Self-Study and discuss specific compilation guidelines. This webinar is limited to 12 people.
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August 9-11th, 2015
Pudong Shangri-la Hotel, Shanghai, China
We are happy to announce that MACTE President, Dr. Rebecca Pelton, was invited to keynote at the LOVE, PEACE, and RESPECT: Montessori Conference in Shanghai 2015. She will speak about "Collectively Advancing Quality Montessori Teacher Education Through the Accreditation Process: How does accreditation influence and impact professionals, faculty, adult learners, teachers, and most importantly the children?"
Other conference speakers include Dr. Joyce Pickering, Dr. Gina Lofquist,
Dr. Sonnie McFarland, Dr. Betsy Coe, Ms. Pattie Yonka, just to name a few. Please see the full conference schedule
here.
September 8-11th, 2015
Orlando, Florida - Coronado Springs Hotel
Dr. Rebecca Pelton and Dr. Kimberlee Belcher-Badal will be presenting.
The Global Classroom: Empowering and Fostering Global Citizens
November 5-8th, 2015
Sarasota, Florida
Dr. Rebecca Pelton and Dr. Sharon Damore will be presenting.
Montessori Educational Programs International (MEPI)
February 26-28th, 2016
Kiawah Island Resort, South Carolina
Dr. Rebecca Pelton and Ms. Teresa Noble will be presenting.
Montessori Principles, Values, & Perspectives
March 10-13th, 2016
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, Chicago, Illinois
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Recently Accredited Programs
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Board Decisions from April Board Meeting
Northern Virginia Montessori Institute
Ashburn, VA, Director: Beth Theriot
Full Accreditation granted for a term of 7 years (to November 6, 2021) for it's Early Childhood Montessori Teacher Education Certification Course Level
Capital College
Richmond, B.C., Canada, Director: Marian Lee
Full Accreditation granted for a term of 7 years (to November 6, 2021) for it's Early Childhood Montessori Teacher Education Certification Course Level
Capital College
Richmond, B.C., Canada, Director: Marian Lee
Full Accreditation granted for its Infant and Toddler (FA, June 19, 2017) and Early Childhood (FA, November 6, 2021) Teacher Education Certification Program to include the following Substantive Change 8: Additional Location at Little Koala Montessori Surrey, 14947 108th Ave, Surrey BC V3R 1W3, Canada
Montessori Teacher Academy
Dana Point, CA, Director: Paloma Johnston
Full Accreditation granted for a term of 7 years (to May 4, 2022) for it's Early Childhood Montessori Teacher Education Certification Course Level
Board Decisions from June Board Meeting
Polish Montessori Institute
Warsaw, Poland, Director: Joanna Maghen
Full Accreditation granted to June 23, 2021 for its Teacher Education Certification Program to include the following Substantive Change 8: Additional Location at Dzierzby 26/28, Warszawa 02-836 Poland
Virginia Center for Montessori Studies
Richmond, VA, Director: Michele Mohar and Mary MacIntosh
Full Accreditation granted for a term of 7 years (to May 4, 2022) for it's Early Childhood Montessori Teacher Education Certification Course Level
Montessori Institute of San Diego
La Jolla, CA, Director: Silvia Dubovoy
Full Accreditation (Initial) granted for a term of 7 years (to June 29, 2022) for it's Early Childhood and Elementary I-II Montessori Teacher Education Certification Course Levels
Maine Montessori Institute
Falmouth, ME, Directors: Michelle Vogel and Catherine Martin
Full Accreditation granted for a term of 7 years (to May 6, 2020) for it's Early Childhood Montessori Teacher Education Certification Course Level - with Stipulations
Montessori Teacher Training of Philadelphia
Broomall, PA, Director: Susanne Wallace
Full Accreditation granted for a term of 7 years (to May 4, 2021) for it's Early Childhood Montessori Teacher Education Certification Course Level
Dr. Jun Institute of Montessori Education
Daegu City, Korea, Director: Youngsoon Jun
Full Accreditation granted for a term of 7 years (to November 6, 2020) for it's Infant and Toddler Montessori Teacher Education Certification Course Level
Montessori Northwest
Portland, OR, Director: Jennifer Davidson
Full Accreditation (Initial) granted for a term of 7 years (to June 29, 2022) for it's Infant and Toddler Montessori Teacher Education Certification Course Level
Lakeview Montessori School Teacher Education Program
Ontario, Canada, Director: Janice Mayhew Full Accreditation granted for a term of 7 years (to May 4, 2021) for it's Early Childhood Montessori Teacher Education Certification Course Level
Administration Decisions from April Board Meeting
Greater Cincinnati Center for Montessori Education
Covington, Kentucky, Director: Heather Gerker
Approval of Addition of Distance Education for it's Infant and Toddler Montessori Teacher Education Certification Course Level
Princeton Center for Teacher Education
Princeton, NJ, Director: Ann Wilson
Approval of Change in Director from Ann Wilson to Gwen Shangle (Pending AMS Approval)
Princeton Center for Teacher Education
Princeton, NJ, Director: Ann Wilson
Approval of Change in Time Structure and Change in Syllabus for it's Elementary I-II Montessori Teacher Education Certification Course Level
West Side Montessori School Teacher Education Program
New York, NY, Directors: Mimi Basso and Lisanne Pinciotti
Approval of Addition of Distance Education for it's Infant and Toddler and Early Childhood Teacher Education Certification Course Levels
Administration Decisions from June Board Meeting
Centro de Entrenamiento Montessori of Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Directors: Marina Grau and Carmen de Delgado
Approval of Withdrawal from Accreditation for it's Early Childhood Montessori Teacher Education Certification Course Level
Cincinnati Montessori Secondary Teacher Education Program
Cincinnati, OH, Director: Marta Donahoe
Approval of Withdrawal of Additional Location: University of Wisconsin River Falls, Secondary I-II
Lander University Montessori Teacher Education Program
Greenwood, SC, Director: Barbara Ervin
Approval of Withdrawal of Additional Location: Lexington School District, Swansea, SC, Elementary I
Liberties College Montessori Program
Dublin, Ireland, Director: Bernadette Townley
Approval of Withdrawal from Accreditation for it's Early Childhood Montessori Teacher Education Certification Course Level
Etonkids Montessori Teacher Training Academy
Beijing, China, Director: Marlene Barron
Approval of Withdrawal of Additional Location: Moscow, Russia, Early Childhood
Montessori Teacher Education Center San Francisco Bay Area
Sunnyvale, CA, Director: Dr. Pamela Zell-Rigg
Approval of Withdrawal of Additional Location: Mobile, Alabama, Infant and Toddler and Early Childhood
Florence School District One Montessori Teacher Education Program
Florence, SC, Director: Dr. Floyd Creech
Approval of Withdrawal from Accreditation for it's Early Childhood Montessori Teacher Education Certification Course Level
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Links to Additional Information
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