{"id":5775,"date":"2018-01-08T01:35:35","date_gmt":"2018-01-08T01:35:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.wsmsnyc.org.s167849.gridserver.com\/?page_id=5775"},"modified":"2026-01-07T16:34:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T16:34:07","slug":"early-childhood","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/early-childhood\/","title":{"rendered":"Early Childhood"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='full_slider_1'  class='avia-fullwidth-slider main_color avia-shadow   avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_heading  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap sidebar_right'  >\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-33bfyfj-ca77245945ed398b1dafb7b3c3628f97\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-slideshow .av-slideshow-caption.av-33bfyfj-ca77245945ed398b1dafb7b3c3628f97__0 .avia-caption-title{\nfont-size:60px;\n}\n#top .avia-slideshow .av-slideshow-caption.av-33bfyfj-ca77245945ed398b1dafb7b3c3628f97__0 .avia-caption-content{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n#top .avia-slideshow .av-slideshow-caption.av-33bfyfj-ca77245945ed398b1dafb7b3c3628f97__0 .avia-caption-content p{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-slideshow av-33bfyfj-ca77245945ed398b1dafb7b3c3628f97 avia-slideshow-no scaling av_slideshow_full avia-slide-slider av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-slideshow-manual av-loop-once av-loop-manual-endless av-default-height-applied  image_no_stretch avia-slideshow-1' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;once&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:5,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:false,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:false,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:0}\"  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><ul class='avia-slideshow-inner ' style='padding-bottom: 20.6%;'><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-33bfyfj-ca77245945ed398b1dafb7b3c3628f97__0  av-single-slide slide-1 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><div class='av-slideshow-caption av-33bfyfj-ca77245945ed398b1dafb7b3c3628f97__0 caption_fullwidth caption_center'><div class=\"container caption_container\"><div class=\"slideshow_caption\"><div class=\"slideshow_inner_caption\"><div class=\"slideshow_align_caption\"><h2 class='avia-caption-title '  itemprop=\"name\" >Early Childhood Program<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-7333 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-7333\"  src=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/earlyChildhood.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"309\" title='earlyChildhood' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/earlyChildhood.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/earlyChildhood-300x62.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/earlyChildhood-768x158.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/earlyChildhood-1030x212.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/earlyChildhood-705x145.jpg 705w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/earlyChildhood-450x93.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><div class='av-section-color-overlay' style='opacity: 0.4; background-color: #000000; '><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div id='after_full_slider_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-5775'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2hvi7z-e4de3c45533a00aae9725331e5fb46f4\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-2hvi7z-e4de3c45533a00aae9725331e5fb46f4{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:20px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-2hvi7z-e4de3c45533a00aae9725331e5fb46f4 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2hvi7z-e4de3c45533a00aae9725331e5fb46f4 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:20px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-2hvi7z-e4de3c45533a00aae9725331e5fb46f4 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2hvi7z-e4de3c45533a00aae9725331e5fb46f4 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2hvi7z-e4de3c45533a00aae9725331e5fb46f4 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-2hvi7z-e4de3c45533a00aae9725331e5fb46f4 av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_slideshow_full  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size av-linked-heading'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >The child from late toddlerhood through the kindergarten year is in a critical period of growth and actively seeks out opportunities to satisfy curiosity about the world.<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k62i3jr4-65ef0c4d2cc2f57876c466be2789ddda '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\">The adult\u2019s role is to prepare the classroom environment and routines,  facilitate choice, and partner in learning experiences. The early childhood environment reflects order, with attention to organization of curriculum materials into logical groupings. The environment is planned to provide multiple opportunities for meaningful interactions with peers and materials to support growing independence, coordination, and concentration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2kslebj-8fae51cf247df3868a36900413c293f2\">\n.avia-section.av-2kslebj-8fae51cf247df3868a36900413c293f2{\nbackground-color:#f1f1f1;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-2kslebj-8fae51cf247df3868a36900413c293f2 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-5775'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2kho3db-adbdb3321d1f8535a447e0b08babfc20\">\n.flex_column.av-2kho3db-adbdb3321d1f8535a447e0b08babfc20{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2kho3db-adbdb3321d1f8535a447e0b08babfc20 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-4  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2hlplfj-7140f482744432551801af9869eb32ba\">\n.avia-image-container.av-2hlplfj-7140f482744432551801af9869eb32ba img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-2hlplfj-7140f482744432551801af9869eb32ba .av-caption-image-overlay-bg{\nopacity:0.4;\nbackground-color:#000000;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-2hlplfj-7140f482744432551801af9869eb32ba .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-2hlplfj-7140f482744432551801af9869eb32ba av-styling- avia_animated_image av-animated-when-visible-95 fade-in avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-5  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  noHover av-overlay-hover-deactivate'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><div class=\"av-image-caption-overlay\"><div class=\"av-caption-image-overlay-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"av-image-caption-overlay-position\"><div class=\"av-image-caption-overlay-center\"><p>Academic Phase<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-6205 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-6205 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/earlychildhood02.jpg\" alt='' title='earlychildhood02'  height=\"600\" width=\"1030\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/earlychildhood02.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/earlychildhood02-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/earlychildhood02-768x447.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/earlychildhood02-705x411.jpg 705w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/earlychildhood02-450x262.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2h7kc3j-c16f957c159afd981767fb93c6bf20c1\">\n.flex_column.av-2h7kc3j-c16f957c159afd981767fb93c6bf20c1{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2h7kc3j-c16f957c159afd981767fb93c6bf20c1 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-2ehz6bz-396a4c8782c9c5ef287ac959c14b457a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Academic Phase consists of 300+ hours of coursework in Montessori theory and pedagogy. The Early Childhood credential program is offered through a hybrid format. In-person classes are held at West Side Montessori School, online sessions via our Learning Management Systems (Canvas) and virtual sessions via Zoom. Adult learners at WSMS-TEP study developmental needs and milestones of children, practice observation and record keeping strategies, work to master the essential material presentations, and learn the importance of optimistic leadership for the benefit of children and their families. The instructor-to-student ratio for the program is 1:25.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-k5y8ndct-d79981e54fe6a8abeed009b06da2586f-wrap avia-button-right  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><a href='https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WSMS-TEP-Course-Catalog.pdf'  class='avia-button av-k5y8ndct-d79981e54fe6a8abeed009b06da2586f avia-icon_select-yes-right-icon avia-size-small avia-position-right avia-color-theme-color'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" ><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Course Catalogue<\/span><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_right' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue88d' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2c0dni7-249e293b9a307c586f45995c29b3db73\">\n#top 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Students are responsible for finding their own placement, though we will offer suggestions of schools that we have found to be successful student teaching sites. The student teacher must work for a minimum of a half-day classroom schedule from September to June in an approved Montessori school under the supervision of an approved supervising teacher. The Practicum Phase follows the completion of the Academic Phase, no more than two years after the last academic course. 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about the program is the live communication with like-minded people, and the opportunity to learn from experienced, exemplary teachers who pass on their knowledge and inspire. It was a wonderful journey with interesting acquaintances and discoveries!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Early Childhood Graduate<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle av_opacity_variation'  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >Fair Lawn, NJ<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='avia-testimonial av-lwtnq1wu-68e6db7c304342e801b4f8b89ddf7f2e avia-testimonial-row-1 flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-content av_inherit_color'><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The teacher education program at West Side Montessori School is truly incredible. The instructors are some of the kindest and caring people I have ever met. Learning from them gave me immense confidence and a feeling of belonging that I now feel empowered to pass on to children in my care.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Early Childhood Graduate<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle av_opacity_variation'  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >Brooklyn, NY<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='avia-testimonial av-lwtnqyml-6950ee26bcd6cec710fd7acc4c5b0dbf avia-testimonial-row-1 flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-content av_inherit_color'><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>I really got so much out of the school observations. That was easily one of my favorite parts of the program. It was so inspiring and helpful to see how other schools function and thrive. With regards to the academic period, I appreciated all the lessons presented to us and time to use and explore the materials independently or in small groups. I remember those days vividly and fondly!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Early Childhood Graduate<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle av_opacity_variation'  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >Ridgewood, NY<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='avia-testimonial av-lwtnrpew-9b2f11121b595513b4a220734ea826dc avia-testimonial-row-1 flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-content av_inherit_color'><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>I am beyond words for how grateful I am for this community all the way from Boise, Idaho! You all made me feel welcomed and understood as I was growing in this environment just as the children we are with every day are! Thank you for everything!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Early Childhood Graduate<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle av_opacity_variation'  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >Boise, ID<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='avia-testimonial av-lwtnsbjo-00db8a084e54b3f8ec5a1f3bd779d163 avia-testimonial-row-1 flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-content av_inherit_color'><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>WSMS-TEP is a brilliant program to partake in to understand the complete pedagogy of Montessori Education. The program is so detailed and delivered so professionally that it allows students like myself from non-education backgrounds to completely imbibe the complete scope of this education and be completely prepared for a school life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Early Childhood Graduate<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle av_opacity_variation'  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >Delhi, India<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><div class='avia-slideshow-arrows avia-slideshow-controls' ><a href='#prev' class='prev-slide ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue87c' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'  tabindex='-1'>Previous<\/a><a href='#next' class='next-slide ' aria-hidden='true' 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class=\"av-image-caption-overlay-position\"><div class=\"av-image-caption-overlay-center\"><p>Practicum Seminar Weekends<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-6434 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-6434 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/earlychildhood03.jpg\" alt='' title='earlychildhood03'  height=\"600\" width=\"1030\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/earlychildhood03.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/earlychildhood03-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/earlychildhood03-768x447.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/earlychildhood03-705x411.jpg 705w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/earlychildhood03-450x262.jpg 450w\" 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The Practicum Seminar weekends meet on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Practicum Seminars include additional academic content, practical exams, and additional workshop sessions on academic course content.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1pyg4bj-f9348cf6342298dbde839bb5f6714e2d\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-1pyg4bj-f9348cf6342298dbde839bb5f6714e2d{\nmargin-top:-10px;\nheight:1px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-1pyg4bj-f9348cf6342298dbde839bb5f6714e2d hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_5'  class='avia-section av-1olskrj-512bc772697cedec30f81616b28de826 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-26  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-5775'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1n6rxxr-43c4f83ab8235c9911f5aad8581ee5bd '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Format Options<\/h2>\n<p>The Early Childhood credential program at WSMS-TEP provides two options for completion. Students without prior experience working in a Montessori environment are encouraged to enroll in Track 2, which allows sufficient time to practice material presentations in a classroom before entering the Practicum Phase.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-1kr980f-89a437d80a88c7c22dc1a52f35fff31d sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1kr980f-89a437d80a88c7c22dc1a52f35fff31d\">\n.flex_column.av-1kr980f-89a437d80a88c7c22dc1a52f35fff31d{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:20px 20px 20px 20px;\nbackground-color:#f1f1f1;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1kr980f-89a437d80a88c7c22dc1a52f35fff31d av_one_half  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-1jk5v8v-57a03b99c8af5b0913e0956086eec21a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div id=\"steps\">Track 1:\u00a0Accelerated six-week summer program<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><em>This cycle can be completed in ONE or TWO years, depending on timing of the Practicum Phase<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Academic Phase:<\/strong> Classes meet over six weeks during one summer, late June through early August, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Practicum Phase:<\/strong> One academic year of student teaching follows the Academic Phase. Two Practicum Seminars are held in November and April of the student teaching year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-239qr3-9c12f9607caa1862698561beecdf4be3-wrap avia-button-right  avia-builder-el-30  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><a href='https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WSMS-TEP-Early-Childhood-Track-1-2026-27-1.pdf'  class='avia-button av-239qr3-9c12f9607caa1862698561beecdf4be3 avia-icon_select-yes-right-icon avia-size-medium avia-position-right avia-color-theme-color'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" ><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Track 1, 2026-2027 Calendar<\/span><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_right' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue88d' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1h9o1nz-02573ab48348df69e6ff98e01ebb8b17\">\n.flex_column.av-1h9o1nz-02573ab48348df69e6ff98e01ebb8b17{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:20px 20px 20px 20px;\nbackground-color:#f1f1f1;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1h9o1nz-02573ab48348df69e6ff98e01ebb8b17 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-31  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-1fqedkv-9b22fb0fb5bde1b9569d603243c400cc '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div id=\"steps\">Track 2: Year of Saturday classes followed by three-week summer program<\/div>\n<p><em>This format can be completed in two or three years<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Academic Phase:<\/strong> From September through May, classes meet on approximately two Saturdays each month, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Classes meet for three weeks in mid-July to early August, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Practicum Phase: <\/strong>One academic year of student teaching follows the Academic Phase. Two Practicum Seminars are held in November and April of the student teaching year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-1cm661r-4-ff840b75b774851fc574758236f736b2-wrap avia-button-right  avia-builder-el-33  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><a href='https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WSMS-TEP-Early-Childhood-Track-2-2026-28.pdf'  class='avia-button av-1cm661r-4-ff840b75b774851fc574758236f736b2 avia-icon_select-yes-right-icon avia-size-medium avia-position-right avia-color-theme-color'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" ><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Track 2, 2026-2028 Calendar<\/span><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_right' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue88d' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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Consider combining your teaching credential with the <strong>Montessori Inclusion Endorsement (MIE)<\/strong> at a reduced tuition rate. After you complete a teaching credential, you will continue your studies with the MIE in the next cohort.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/melissa-freeman\/melissa\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8361 size-thumbnail alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/melissa-80x80.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/melissa-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/melissa-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/melissa-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/melissa-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/melissa-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/melissa-705x705.jpg 705w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/melissa.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 80px) 100vw, 80px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For more information, contact Melissa Freeman at <a href=\"mailto:mfreeman@wsmsnyc.org\">mfreeman@wsmsnyc.org<\/a> today!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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