School of Management School Management - NY
Course for Montessori School Management (CMSM)
Course for Montessori School Management (CMSM)
For administrators, directors, principals, heads of school and Montessori advocates
Leadership Matters
Adults play a critical role in creating the child-centered Montessori environment. In addition to the teachers who prepare the classrooms for children to flourish, administrators must be able to incorporate the Montessori principles in managing their school in order for the organization to achieve its full potential.
The Course for Montessori School Management (CMSM) is a comprehensive program designed to assist current heads of school and future school leaders in managing successful and exemplary Montessori schools.
Academic phase
The program emphasizes both Montessori theory and practical challenges that today’s administrators face in their schools. PART I and PART III offered summer 2013. PART II offered in summer 2014.
Part I: Montessori Overview (Sunday, July 14 - Friday, July 19, 2013)
- Montessori Philosophy
- Child Development
- Infant & Toddler Curriculum / Observation at the Montessori Children’s Center at Burke Rehabilitation Center in White Plains, NY
- Early Childhood, Elementary and Middle School Curriculum
Part II: Basics in School Leadership (Summer July 2014)
- Building Community
- Financial Management
- Fundraising
- Educational Leadership
- Program Planning
- Issues of Public and Charter Schools
- Starting a New School
- Building Community
- Educational Leadership
- Personnel and Supervision
- Working with Parents and Boards
- Marketing / Enrollment
- Issues of Public and Charter Schools
- Starting a New School
Please note: Part I is offered each year, followed by Part II (in even years) and Part III (in odd years)
In addition to the CMSM courses, students must complete additional hours of academic coursework. (The number of additional hours varies according to the student's experience and the model selected.) This requirement may be met by attending other courses offered by CME|NY or at other sites approved by the CMSM coordinators.
Practicum phase (Part IV)
During this phase, CMSM students work a minimum of nine months for six hours a day during the school year at an approved site. The program faculty visit the school for three consultations to observe and offer recommendations about specific challenges and areas for enhancement identified by the CMSM student.
Flexibility to suit your needs and interests
We offer three different program models based on your educational background and experience.
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Model |
Ideal for |
Prerequisite |
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1 |
School administrators who seek knowledge in Montessori philosophy/pedagogy and all levels of Montessori curriculum |
Demonstrated administrative ability including curriculum administration, personnel and supervision, school finance, licensing program planning and evaluation |
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2 |
Montessori credentialed teachers who seek knowledge and skills in school administration |
A Montessori credential from an accredited Montessori training program at the Infant and Toddler, Early Childhood, Elementary I, Elementary II or Elementary I-II levels |
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3 |
Individuals who seek knowledge and skills in Montessori philosophy/ pedagogy/curriculum and school administration |
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution |
Credentials and Certificates
Upon successful completion of the program within a three year period, you will receive:
- If you have a bachelor’s degree
- From a U.S. institution — AMS Administrator Credential
- From an international institution — International Administrator Credential
- If you do not have a bachelor’s degree — Certificate of Completion from CME|NY
Schedule
Classes meet
- Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., including breaks and meals
- Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sunday, July 14, and Sunday, July 21, from 3 to 7 p.m.