Montessori Training Center Northeast Established in 2003 Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) accredited program Managed and operated by Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) Offers AMI Assistants, Assistants to Infancy, Primary and Elementary Courses Provides national consulting with a particular focus on quality public Montessori schools Currently located at the Colt Gateway Building in Hartford and satellite locations in Winchester, MA and New York City Strong partnership with University of Hartford

Bachelors Degree with a Montessori Concentration 121 credit bachelor of arts program Part time or full time program (designed to complete in 4 years) AMI training embedded in the program (46 credits) Observation and practice teaching components Successful completion will include a Bachelors of University Studies with a Montessori Concentration, AMI Diploma (Primary or Elementary), qualify for CT State Teaching Certificate 110 Online course options Qualifying transfer credits accepted Student tuition assistance available

Bachelor’s including Montessori education Early Childhood or Elementary, Montessori Concentration 43 credits: General Education Requirements (i.e. English, Computer Science, Mathematics, Psychology) 46 credits: Montessori Concentration = AMI Training (Primary or Elementary Diploma) 32 credits: Elective Courses (i.e. Child Development, Intro to Special Education, Reading, Music Appreciation)

AMI Training - MTCNE 46 credits in the BUS with Montessori Concentration Primary (3-6 year olds) or Elementary (6-12 year olds) Lecture, practice with materials, readings, papers, albums, 4 observation weeks, 4 -6 practice weeks, written exams, oral exams Options: Primary -1 year full time, 4 days a week, T-F, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm (September 2017), 3 summer format, M-F, 8:30am to 4:00 pm (June 2018) Elementary 2 Year part time, T, Th, 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm and Sat. 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (September 2017), 3 summer format, M-F, 8:30am to 4:30 pm (June 2019)

Who should apply? High school graduates Adults from post high school to mature working adults Desire to be a Montessori Teacher in public or private sector Committed to completing an undergraduate degree and do not currently already have a bachelor’s degree Hard working, studious, passionate & committed individuals Thirst for social justice and quality education for children

Program Costs Current full time tuition at University of Hartford is about $38,500 Complete the FAFSA application UH and Federal Assistance Tuition assistance, up to full tuition if qualified Housing and meal plans available AMI training included in UH tuition Books, materials and student expenses

How do I apply? Complete “Inquiry Form” on MTCNE or UH website www.crec.org/mtcne - Bachelors Program www.hardford.edu/montessori Attend Information Session – in person or webinar Online link to university information and application Complete UH University Application Secure transcripts for any possible undergraduate credit transfer Complete FAFSA form as soon as possible Web link to University of Hartford BUS Program

Contacts Dr. Paige Bray Tim Nee Associate Dean, Director of Montessori Studies College of Education, Nursing & Health Professions bray@hartford.edu or medmtcne@hartford.edu Tim Nee Managing Director Montessori Training Center Northeast Managed by Capitol Region Education Council tnee@crec.org or 860-232-1743