HMEI Early Childhood Education Course Calendar

2023-2024 Academic Year

Period I – Online Orientation (self-paced) May 2, 2023 – May 31, 2023

Online Orientation Welcome Session Wednesday, May 17, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CST

The requirements of this segment of the program will be provided to students upon acceptance. Adult learners may proceed through the material at their own pace, but all requirements must be fulfilled prior to the start of Period II. Completion times estimated between 15 - 20 hours.

Period II – In Residence Summer Academics  (8 weeks)

Monday, June 5, 2023 – Friday, July 28, 2023
HMEI closed July 4, 2023
Classes: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Period III – Student Teaching Practicum (9 months)

September 2023 to June 2024
Minimum 3 hours/day, 5 mornings/week, for the duration of the 9-month academic year. 

Practicum Phase Course Work:  
Online Course Work:
             Classes will meet on Wednesdays from 6pm-8pm CT on the following dates via Zoom:

September 6, 13, 20 December 6, 13 March 13, 27

October 11, 18, 25 January 3, 10, 17 April 3, 24

November 29 February 7, 14, 28 May 1

In Residence Practicum Phase Weekend Seminars
•Fall Semester (3.5 days)

        Thursday, November 2, 2023 – Sunday, November 5, 2023
        Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Classes 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
        Sunday Class 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
•Winter Semester (3.5 days)

        Thursday, January 25, 2024 – Sunday, January 28, 2024
        Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Classes 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
        Sunday Class 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
•Spring Semester (3.5 days)
        Thursday, April 11, 2024 – Sunday, April 14, 2024
        Thursday, Friday, Saturday Classes 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
        Sunday Class 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

NOTE: Fluency in English is necessary for the successful completion of the HMEI Early Childhood Program. All classes will be conducted in English; all coursework and homework assignments must be submitted in English.

The Early Childhood course at HMEI is designed to be completed in approximately 12 months (June- May), including a 9-month student teaching practicum (September- May).  All adult learners who extend their studies at HMEI are required to finish the program within 36 months of their start date.

Transfer of Credit
HMEI is unable to confer credit for Montessori training, education or experience that was acquired at other institutions. All credit hours for this Early Childhood Course must be earned at HMEI.