Montessori Education

AM2 Learning Experience

Dates for the Winter 2010 on campus beginning weekend - Saturday, February 13
through Monday, February 15, 2010.

(The beginning dates for the cohort to follow are August 6-8, 2010. )

PLEASE NOTE: The schedule below is tentative and subject to change, but the beginning and ending times won't change significantly.

While most learning in the AM2 program takes place online, the program begins with a one-weekend, face-to-face learning experience on the St. Catherine University campus in St. Paul, Minnesota.

In the on-campus learning experience, you’ll get to know the other Montessori teachers with whom you’ll be learning online during the following eleven months. You’ll meet some of the instructors and get an introduction to the curriculum. You’ll also get an orientation to St. Catherine University services and learn how to use the program’s Web-based instructional software.
Required reading for the first semester (updated 1-27-10): Required reading AM2 1st semester.pdf


AM2 On Campus 2010 Winter Weekend
    Accommodations and transportation are up to the student to arrange.
Link to hotels that give university
guests a discount. We have made arrangements with the Holiday Inn Downtown St. Paul for a special rate and shuttle service to the university.

Saturday, February 13, 2010 Time: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
EVENT
PLACE
RESPONSIBILITY
TIME
    Admissions Welcome and Review
CDC 361
Sylvia Alexander, and/or
Greg Steenson, Graduate Admissions
10:00 AM
    Computer Review: PLEASE bring your laptop at this time to be checked out! If you do not have a laptop, one will be provided.
CDC 361
Sadie Heider, Technology; Dr. Michael Dorer, Director CCMP*; Chris Sacerdote, faculty CCMP*
10:10 AM
    Lunch - On your own; the Cafeteria is open in CDC (Coeur de Catherine)
    • Use some of this time to go to the Bookstore and purchase your textbooks – open 10:30 am - 1:30 pm (CDC). Also open Feb. 15 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    • Also go to the information Center in the CDC and get a St. Catherine’s student ID. This is essential!
The Cafeteria is open 9:00 am - 7:00 pm today.
*CCMP - Center for Contemporary Montessori Programs
11:45 AM
    Welcome
CDC 361
Michael Dorer, and
Chris Sacerdote
1:00 PM
    Welcome
CDC 361
Dr. Tony Murphy, Associate Dean, Department of Education
1:15 PM
    Academic Integrity
CDC 361
Tony Murphy
1:25 PM
    Registrar

    · Logging on to Kateway

    · How to see student's academic record

    · Ordering a transcript

    · Accessing online forms

    · Checking financial records

    · Checking holds

CDC 361
Jim Gilsenan, Registrar's Office
2:20 PM
    Financial Information & Financial Aid
CDC 361
Sue Herrmann, Financial Aid
2:40 PM
    Break
2:55 PM
    Library
CDC 361
Deborah Kloiber, Library
3:10 PM
    Tech Review

    · Get into Blackboard

    · View a Media Site Clip

    · Send and receive web-based email. Use only university’s email.

CDC 361
Dr. Cyndy Krey, Technology
4:45 PM
    Break
5:45 PM
    Community Dinner
President’s Dining Room – 3rd Fl. CDC 372
Gregg LeDucca, Catering
6:15 PM


Sunday, February 14, 2010 Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cafeteria is open 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
EVENT
PLACE
RESPONSIBILITY
TIME
    Continental Breakfast
CDC 361
Gregg LeDucca
8:00 AM
    EDUC 6210: Analysis of Contemporary Issues in education and Montessori class begins
CDC 361
Michael Dorer and Chris Sacerdote
8:30 AM
    Campus Tour
start at CDC 361
Lindy Hintzen
10:00
    APA Style
CDC 361
Michael Dorer
11:00 AM
    Lunch
On your own
Local Restaurants
12:00 PM
    EDUC 6210: Analysis of Contemporary Issues in Education and Montessori
CDC 361
Michael Dorer and Chris Sacerdote
2:00 PM
    First Break Out Session
Outside CDC 361
    Reviewing work on the first topic
CDC 361
4:30 PM
    Evening
On your own
5:00 PM


Monday, February 15, 2010 Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cafeteria is open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Bookstore is open 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
EVENT
PLACE
RESPONSIBILITY
TIME
    Breakfast
On your own
Local restaurants
As you like
    Individual Advising
CDC 361 and Outside areas
Michael Dorer, Chris Sacerdote, and Syneva Barrett, faculty CCMP
8:30 AM
    EDUC 6210 Class
CDC 361
Michael Dorer, Chris Sacerdote
9:40 AM
    Second Break Out Session
Outside CDC 361
    EDUC 6210 Class Final Presentations
CDC 361
Michael Dorer, Chris Sacerdote
11:00 AM
    Conclusion
CDC 361
Michael Dorer, Chris Sacerdote
12:00 - 12:15 PM


Our Campus and the Twin Cities
St. Catherine University’s St. Paul campus is a beautiful, historic campus in a residential neighborhood in the middle of the Twin Cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis. The Twin Cities is a dynamic metropolitan area with a wealth of indoor and outdoor cultural, leisure and entertainment attractions. Click on a city name for information on attractions in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Bring your Laptop
During the weekend experience, you and other students will get an introduction to the web-based learning that will take place in the following ten months. If you do not have a laptop, you may use one of the University's computers. Please let us know what operating system your laptop uses, or if you need to borrow an Apple or a PC. Call or email 651-690-6001 or glsorenson@stkate.edu.

Lodging
Link to hotels that give university guests a discount.

Meals
Meals are a part of the experience. We’ll offer a complimentary dinner on the night of Saturday, February 13 to celebrate the beginning of your cohort. You may purchase lunches and breakfasts in our dining hall on Sunday and Monday ($5-8 per meal). On the night of Sunday, February 14 dinner is "on your own." Enjoy a night on the town in St. Paul and Minneapolis.

Textbooks - Online Ordering
Textbooks are required for each course. To order textbooks online go to St. Kate's Online Bookstore. At this site, select the academic term (for example, Winter Semester 2010) and the academic department (Education). You will be prompted to select your course by number. After doing so, the appropriate textbooks are displayed and you may make your purchase. Payment is by credit card.

More Information

For more information about our Montessori programs: To speak with an admission counselor: