By Venus Andino | Development
Let’s Be Intentional
That is the invitation we have embraced. Every academic year, we use a word that guides us and moves us in our task as an Academic Program. From the beginning of the year, the word intentionality resonated in our hearts, and we are carrying it as our banner.
Undoubtedly, this 2024-25 academic year began with intention, with a sense of purpose, and collective unity. Also, with an excessive love for the task, for the Montessori public school, and for serving our country.
INE's celebrations are always for all oy you who make this possible.
Annabel Martínez Rivera
Academic Program Director
Academy Informs
The Academic Program (PA) aims to train guides, assistants, and directors in Montessori philosophy and methodology to serve the children and youth of Puerto Rico. INE offers courses for Montessori Guide Certification at all education levels: Infants/Toddlers, Children’s House, Elementary I, Elementary II, Secondary I, and School Administration. It also offers the Assistant Course and the Introduction to Montessori Philosophy Course for support staff in Montessori public schools.
INE is the only academic organization in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean affiliated with the American Montessori Society (AMS) and accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) to offer these courses and certifications.
2023-24 Internships: The 6 Montessori training courses accompanied the internship of 68 teachers in Montessori educational centers and public Montessori schools. These teachers received at least 3 virtual visits during the year. Throughout the year, they also received support visits.
2023-24 Certifications: As a conclusion to their internship phase, 66 teachers received their AMS certifications.
Assistant Course: During the 2023-24 academic year, 3 Montessori assistant courses were offered. These courses were held both in-person and virtually, distributed as follows: 1 in-person section and 2 virtual sections. These courses included 67 Montessori curriculum implementation assistants who received their certification.
Secondary level reaccreditation:
We received the in-person visit from MACTE as part of the secondary level reaccreditation process. We thank SU Pasto School in Aibonito for hosting us at their school, the adult learners, interns, and graduates of INE for participating in the interviews involved in this process. Also, thanks to the Secondary faculty and Fabideas for receiving us.
In April 2024, we received the great news from MACTE about the approval of the accreditation of the Secondary I course until 2030.
Continuing Education:
During 2023-2024 academic year, 14 continuing education workshops were held, serving 277 guides and assistants.
Topic Breakdown:
*Virtual courses.
Highlights
900 Support Hours provided
149 Support visits
155 Internship visits
With your continued support, we are preparing for a very promising 2024-25 academic year. We are excited about the plans for this upcoming academic year. We are confident it will be a year of fulfilled tasks and dreams. These are also your celebrations!
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