EARLY CHILDHOOD (ages 3–6) CERTIFICATION COURSE CALENDAR
The course is a 13-month adult education experience that runs from April of one year to June of the following year. During that time, students take academic courses (Foundational Development session, Summer Academic session, Practicum Year Weekend workshops, and Advisory meetings) and complete a 9-month practicum in a Montessori classroom.
The Wellan program prioritizes a philosophy of “Following the Adults”. Recognizing that our lives are often hectic, making long-term commitments can be challenging. To address this, we’ve designed a flexible approach to accommodate learners’ busy schedules. In every schedule option, the academic phase has to be completed before the Practicum Phase is started.
ONE SUMMER
Take it all in one summer.
During the first summer, complete all four phases of the program. Your practicum phase will then begin in September of the same year. Click the button to see the detailed one summer schedule.
TWO SUMMERS
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Take it in two summers.
Collaborate with the program director to ensure that all assignments and requirements are fulfilled by the end of the second year. The program director actively assists in creating your personalized schedule and helps you stay on track.