AMI Elementary (6-12) Orientation Course (Virtual)
(pending AMI approval)
Join us as Andrea Fleener presents a Montessori 6-12 Orientation Course. This course gives an in-depth overview of the human developmental needs and characteristics of children between six and twelve years old. Come join us to learn about these dynamic children, how to support their growth, and the Montessori elementary pedagogy .
The 6-12 Orientation Course is a great option for administrators, parents and caregivers, new employees, and educators in non-AMI environments who want to learn more about the nature and development of children ages 6-12.
AMI Orientation Courses lay a strong groundwork for further Montessori study, such as an Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Diploma Course. Individuals that successfully complete the 6-12 Orientation Course and are accepted into one of our Diploma Courses, will receive a $500 credit toward their enrollment fee.
There is no prerequisite required to take an AMI Orientation Course.
Successful completion of all course components will result in an AMI 6-12 Orientation Course Certificate.
Course Schedule
All class components will be virtual including Zoom classes and self-guided online sessions.
This course will be held over 10 weeks. Zoom classes will take place on Thursdays, from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Central Standard Time.
Session 1: January 8, 15, 22, 29
Session 2: February 5, 12, 19, 26
Session 3: March 5, 12, 19
Self-guided online modules will need to be completed prior to the Zoom meeting for the week (except the first session on January 8).
Requirements to Receive a Certificate of Completion
Individuals interested in receiving an AMI 6-12 Orientation Course Certificate must meet the following requirements:
Completion of 60 hours of course content
Documentation of 9 hours of observation with assignments
Meet your Elementary Educator
Andrea Fleener is an AMI Elementary trainer. She has experience training a variety of cohorts (traditional undergraduate, degree completion, graduate, non-university affiliated) in a variety of formats and co-authored the current research-backed AMI blended pilot for elementary training and is currently enrolling her 6th cohort for that program. Andrea has 12 years of teaching experience as an AMI trained lead guide, in 6-9, 6-12 and 9-12 age groupings with previous experience in support roles in Montessori elementary and Casa communities. She has served on various Montessori task forces, committees, and working groups and continues to actively do so. She is also a past chair of the AMI-EAA board of directors. Andrea has worked with the staffs of public, charter, and private Montessori schools and has lectured on AMI courses around the world. Beyond the training, Andrea enjoys partnering with learners after course completion through mentorship, collaboration, and coaching Andrea holds AMI diplomas at both the 6-12 and 3-6 levels, has a B.A. in Germanic Languages and Literatures from the University of Kansas, and a M.Ed in Montessori Education from Loyola University in Maryland. As soon as some time opens, she is eager to sit the 0-3 and 12-18 courses!
Course Enrollment and Cost
The cost of this course is $950 per participant.
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