MACTE Newsletter                                    July 2014
 
Greetings from the MACTE office!  Our hope is that all of you have had a successful summer session and your programs are beginning to wind down.  

We would like to give you the opportunity to share news regarding your program in our next newsletter.  If you have news and/or pictures you would like to share with the Montessori Teacher Education community, please send it on to us so that we can include it in our next newsletter.

 
All the Best,
 
Rebecca Pelton
MACTE
 
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Newly Accredited Programs newlyaccreditedprograms
Congratulations to all newly accredited programs!

 

West Side Montessori Teacher Education Program (New York, NY): Full Accreditation (Initial) granted for a term of seven years (to June 23, 2021) for its Infant and Toddler Montessori teacher education certification course.

Toronto Montessori Institute (Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada): Full Accreditation (Renewal) granted for a term of seven years (to June 23, 2021) for its Early Childhood and Elementary I-II Montessori teacher education certification course.

Polish Montessori Institute (Warsaw, Poland): Full Accreditation (Initial) granted for a term of seven years (to June 23, 2021) for its Early Childhood Montessori teacher education certification course. Approval of Additional Locations in Krak�w, Gdańsk, Wrocław, Katowice, Pobiedziska and Szczecin, Poland.

Virginia Montessori Teacher Education Center (Chesapeake, VA): Full Accreditation (Renewal) granted for a term of seven years (to June 23, 2021) for its Early Childhood Montessori teacher education certification course.

Etonkids Montessori Teacher Training Academy (Beijing, China): Approval of Contract Location in Moscow, Russia (term September 24, 2012 - August 5, 2014) for its Early Childhood Montessori teacher education certification course.

Summit Montessori Teacher Training Institute (Davie, FL): Full Accreditation (Renewal) granted for a term of six years (to June 23, 2020) for its Early Childhood Montessori teacher education certification course and Full Accreditation (Initial) granted for a term of seven years (to June 23, 2021) for its Infant and Toddler Montessori teacher education certification course.

Montessori Institute - New England (Beverly, MA):
Full Accreditation (Renewal) granted for a term of six years (to June 23, 2020) for its Infant and Toddler and Early Childhood Montessori teacher education certification course. 

 
Board of Director Updates board


The MACTE Board welcomes Karen Simon as the new Board Member representing the American Montessori Society!
 
Letter from the Chair boardupdate
Letter from the Chair of the MACTE Board of Directors 

 

Dear Rebecca and MACTE Board Members,

 

I hope this finds everyone well, knowing summer is often the busiest season in Montessori teacher education. It was a pleasure to be in Charlottesville last week and to see how the new office has become an attractive, purposeful space in such a short time. As we worked over a few letters during my visit, it was never far from my mind how our organization has evolved in the past few years with Rebecca's leadership and ability to attract such capable support as Kate, Cassie, and Emma. On the drive from Virginia to New Hampshire, my thoughts extended to the satisfaction of such hard-working and congenial company as the MACTE Board. MACTE is financially solvent, structurally sound, and forward-looking. I believe we are some distance from the beginning of my term in 2011.

 

On that positive note, I write to advise that I will step down as Board Chair at its earliest convenience and no later than September 1, 2014. I do this with confidence in the strength of MACTE and awareness of my need to refocus energy into personal and professional matters. As I believe you will realize, my timing is carefully chosen in the interest of a smooth and undramatic transition. I am not, at this time, resigning from the Board and expect to make a considered decision on that before the end of my term in November. I'll close by expressing my gratitude for the times we've shared to this point.

 

Sincerely,

 

Gary  



Shared Responses from our Board Members

Yes, MACTE came a long way :) by the hard work of Rebecca, her team, you and the Board. We are all proud of these accomplishments that should be known by all of the constituents. You have shown great leadership and guidance. You examined the issues thoroughly, gave equal chance to all of us to express our views to support MACTE. Your sense of humor made it easy for us to relax during discussions. It is good to know that you will still be on Board.

 

Warm regards and

A great Summer to all.

Gulsevin.

 

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Gary,

I am so very happy that this decision included staying on the board.  Your friendship has been such added bonus to serving on this board these last few years.

 

Pat

 

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Dear Gary,

I would like to echo all of the previous sentiments.  From a selfish point of view, I wish you would remain our chairperson.  However, please know that you are supported in your decision.  So happy you will stay with us.

 

Blessings!

Teresa

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Dear Gary -- I am glad to hear that we shall have the pleasure of your company for a while longer and that you are confident, and I think correctly so, that MACTE has grown substantially as an organization under your leadership as board chair.  Rarely have I seen one person make such a positive difference to an organization as you have.  So often it goes the other way around, but you and Rebecca have made MACTE a true player and model organization.  Our meetings are ever so much more productive and enjoyable, largely guided by your gentle wit and clear sense of purpose and balance.

 

Congratulations

Frank

 

Policy Update policy
Distance Education - Residency Requirements for programs with EL I-II and/or Secondary I-II Certification Course Levels.

Residency Requirements: For all levels, at least 120 academic clock hours of instruction must be offered while the Adult Learners are in residence at the program. If a program offers Elementary I -II and/or Secondary I-II Certification Course Levels at least 180 academic clock ours of instruction must be offered while the Adult Learners are in residence at the program. The On-Site Verification Visit must be conducted during the residential phase of the certification course. [REV. 07/14] (See Section H, Page 55 of the 2013 Guide to Accreditation)

 

MACTE Webinar webinar
The First MACTE Webinar was a Success! 
 
MACTE held its first Self-Study Writing Workshop Webinar on June 18.  We had participants from Saudi Arabia, Canada, California, Montana and many other locations across the country! 

We are looking forward to organizing upcoming Webinars covering Title IV and On-Site Verification Training.  Be on the lookout for dates and times!
 
2014 MACTE Symposium - Register Now! registration
2014 MACTE Symposium 
Crowne Plaza Hotel Old Town Alexandria, Virginia 
December 5-7, 2014

One key topic for this year's Symposium will focus on State recognition of the Montessori credential/diploma. How do we get there? What is the process?
Why is it important? What role does MACTE play? 

Speakers will include representatives from States where legislation is currently in place, along with those that were instrumental in
 each State's process. Your input into the discussion with regard to your State's alternative licensure process will be essential. 
    
Registration for the 3rd Annual MACTE Symposium is now available!  Register now in order to receive the Early Bird special.  Outline of Symposium schedule: 
  • Opening reception with light hors d'oeuvres Friday evening. 
  • Symposium sessions will begin Saturday morning 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. (breakfast and lunch included) 
  • Saturday evening reception 5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. 
  • Sunday sessions 8:30 - 1:00 P.M.
  • Committee meetings 1:00 - 3:00 P.M.
A full schedule of events and sessions will be available soon.

Registration Fees:
Early Bird Registration: $400.00
Multiple Participants: $375.00

The 2014 MACTE Symposium will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Alexandria, Virginia.  Full schedule and keynote speakers will be announced soon!  The opening reception and presentation from MACTE's president, Dr. Rebecca Pelton will begin on Friday evening at 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.   On-site registration will open Friday afternoon beginning at 2:00 P.M. 
 
In addition, don't forget to make your hotel reservations!  Follow the link below to MACTE's reservation page.  Once you put in the dates of your stay (December 5-7, 2014), the group discount will automatically be added.  Rooms are limited, so make your reservation soon!

Quality Principles and Competencies celebratinglife
Defining Quality in Montessori Teacher Education

For those seeking accreditation or just to brush up on the importance of accreditation and quality assurance, download the Quality Principles and Competencies for MACTE below.  This can also be found as a part of the Guide to Accreditation.

 

 

 

MACTE Credentialing Process Chart credentialing

As a reminder, MACTE requires all programs to submit Student Lists at the beginning of the course cycle and Graduate Lists once the course cycle is completed.  If your Program is not affiliated with an organization that does their own credentialing, MACTE requires all certificates to be sent to the MACTE office for seal placement before distribution to the Adult Learners.  If you are still having trouble understanding the timeline for MACTE's Credentialing Process, see the flow chart included below for clarification. 

One Document! one

 

AMS affiliated programs will be excited to know that MACTE and AMS have worked diligently over the past two years to consolidate the Self-Study submission into one document.  At this time and moving forward the Self-Study submissions made by AMS TEP's will be one document for both AMS and MACTE.  Many thanks to MACTE's Accreditation Associate, Cassie Bradshaw, AMS Director of Teacher Education Services, Abbie Kelly, and AMS Senior Director of Teacher Education Services, Doris Sommer.  Your collaboration on this project deserves a standing ovation! Thank you for bringing this to fruition.