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Virginia Center for Montessori Studies (VCMS) is
a division of West End Montessori School, Inc. VCMS is affiliated with the
American Montessori Society
(AMS), accredited by the
Montessori Accreditation Council for
Teacher Education (MACTE) and
certified by the
State Council of Higher
Education for Virginia (SCHEV).
VCMS seeks to provide a teacher education program
which honors the authentic Montessori method of education. Students are
provided with an intellectual, practical and spiritual exploration of Montessori
philosophy and methodology. A blend of theory and hands on experience
leads students to discover for themselves the underlying truths of the
Montessori approach.
VCMS offers a Montessori teacher education
program which leads to AMS teacher certification at the Early Childhood level
(ages 2.5 through 6). The course cycle runs for one year; students may opt
to complete the course requirements in one or two years.
There are also opportunities throughout the year
for assistants to participate in a one-day Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
Course at which an overview of Montessori philosophy and methodology is
presented along with an exploration of effective and respectful classroom
management techniques, the curriculum areas, guidelines for working with the
materials and professional interaction with parents and school staff.
Castle O'Neill, Director
vcms@westendmontessori.com |
