About Seacoast

Non-Discrimination Policy

Seacoast Center for Education does not engage in any form of discrimination based on race, religion, gender, national origin, handicap, or sexual orientation in its admissions or hiring policies or the provision of services.

Admissions

Seacoast Center accepts applications throughout the year for entrance into our summer programs. In order to maintain the quality of life in our small setting we do limit class sizes and encourage early enrollment.

Candidates for elementary certification must hold at least a US Bachelor's degree or its equivalent. A degree in Education is not required. Degrees granted outside the United States must be evaluated for equivalence; this is at the student's own expense. We can offer advice on this process if it is necessary.

Candidates for Elementary I (6-9) certification must possess Early Childhood (2 1/2-6) certification from a MACTE-accredited institution OR undertake a 45 hour overview for that level which includes basic theory, methodology, and curricula. This overview must be documented before we are able to recommend candidates for certification. It is recommended but not required that the overview precede the beginning of the first academic summer. A private overview is acceptable (see Early Childhood Overview Guidelines.pdf) Please contact our office for information on how you may meet this requirement.

Candidates for the Elementary I-II (6-12) credential must hold an AMS Elementary I (6-9) credential or have completed all requirements for that level at an approved program or institution. Candidates who are currently working in Elementary II classrooms may register as Elementary I-II students and request to take curriculum classes for that level before completing EL I. Certification in these cases requires eventual completion of all EL I-II course work.

Individuals wishing to take components of either the Elementary I or Elementary II program without intention of certification will be considered on a space-available basis.

Our Program

Seacoast Center for Education has provided services in New England and beyond since 1991, including off-site training by contract and international consultation.

We offer and ask for courtesy and a high degree of professionalism. Our approach to Montessori subject areas involves respect for our educational heritage and traditions as well as openness to the resources available to us today. Our focus on the traditional Montessori Method helps you to know where Dr. Montessori's important work ended and yours begins.

MACTE ACCREDITED
AMS AFFILIATED

Our Elementary I and II programs in New Hampshire and Florida are accredited by the MACTE Commission of the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education of which we are a charter member.

Each additional location undergoes a separate evaluation process before being included in the prior grant of accreditation. It is our policy to offer only courses consistent with MACTE standards and to seek accreditation for them.

Seacoast Center for Education is affiliated with the American Montessori Society.

MACTE
506 Seventh Street
Kenosha, WI 53141-2000

Phone : (262) 898-1846
Fax : (262) 898-1849
Email : information@MACTE.org

American Montessori Society
281 Park Avenue South 6th. Fl.
New York, NY 10010 (212) 358-1250

About Seacoast Center

Commonly Asked Questions

Course Dates 2011

Course Descriptions EL I

Course Descriptions EL II

Course Requirements

Course Fees

Payment Plans

Graduate Partnership
Plymouth State University

Student Handbook pdf

Tools for Applying

Admission Information

Early Childhood Overview Guidelines.pdf

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Program Office:

146 High Street
Stratham NH 03885
800-968-5254 Voice
Fax: 603-590-6360

Mailing Address:
Box 323 Greenland NH 03840

Gary Davidson, Director
admin@seacoastcenter.com

Business Office:
(Accounts)

Bonnie Davis
Box 292 Warren ME 04864
Tel: 207-809-3093
Fax only: 207- 273-1016
bonniedavis.seacoast@gmail. com