METTC had very successful summer intensive sessions for multiple cohorts of adult learners. And in September, we began a unique "crash course" for Montessori Elementary Assistants. In this issue, we'll report on these programs and give you a forecast of the offerings to come in 2023.
Becoming a Certified Montessori Educator takes a huge commitment in time, money and dedicated effort. During Covid, out of necessity, METTC adopted a hybrid approach using technology until we could safely return to our signature method of in-person, immersive training on-site in Lexington MA. These sessions take place over an extended period away from family and in many cases, away from home. This reality begs the question:
Why they do it!
We posed this question to several of the adult learners attending the Fall Seminar over the weekend of November 4-6, 2022 at Lexington Montessori School. Here are some of the responses:
METTC Montessori Assistant "Crash Course" very successful:
Spring Class Registration Open
The first full session of this specially focused course for Montessori Assistants was held during October of this year. It was well received. In fact, it was fully subscribed. In addition to presentation of essential information, the course encouraged discussion among attendees using suggestions such as these:
The feedback from the participants has been highly positive. Examples of the responses: