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HMEI Infant/Toddler Education Course Calendar

2023-2024 Academic Year

  1. Period I

    Online Orientation (self-paced) May 1, 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. Students may proceed through the material at their own pace, but all requirements must be fulfilled prior to the start of Period II. Completion time estimated between15 - 20 hours.

     

     

    Period II

    In Residence Summer Academics (5 weeks)

    Monday, June 12, 2023  Friday, July 14, 2023

    HMEI closed July 4, 2023

    Classes:  Monday through Friday from 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 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the following dates:

    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 Weekend Seminars

    Fall Semester (2.5 days)

    Friday, November 3, 2023 – Sunday, November 5, 2023

    Friday and Saturday Classes are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Sunday Class is 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

     

    Early Childhood Overview (2.5 days) Required for those students who do not have Early Childhood (3-6) certification.

    Friday, January 26, 2024 – Sunday, January 28, 2024

    Friday and Saturday Classes are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Sunday Class is 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

    Additional 4 hours of asynchronous course work required before Early Childhood Overview begins.

     

    Spring Semester (2.5 days)

    Friday, April 12, 2024 – Sunday, April 14, 2024

    Friday and Saturday Classes are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Sunday Class is 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

     

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

The Infant & Toddler 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 Education Course must be earned at HMEI.