The Pike School/Lesley University School-based Internship/M.Ed. Program--Training Teachers since 1991

Comprehensive
Designed for people with little previous teaching experience, The Pike School/Lesley University School-based Internship/M.Ed. Program (Teacher Training Program), in conjunction with Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, seeks to develop reflective, visionary educators. This one year, site-based teacher training program leads to Massachusetts initial lcensure and a master’s degree in elementary education.

The Pike School, founded in 1926, is an independent, coeducational day school located in Andover, Massachusetts, 20 miles north of Boston. With more than 430 students in grades Pre-K through 9, Pike is committed to challenging and supporting its students through small class size and an innovative curriculum. The Teacher Training Program is designed to mirror this student experience.

Intensive
Built on the belief that one must join practice with theory, Pike interns spend the first summer on the Lesley main campus working with the University faculty. With a strong foundation in place, this small group, consisting of six interns, comes to Pike in late August to begin the school year as fully participating members of the Pike faculty. The ten months that follow allow interns to develop their teaching skills in two different classroom placements, with the support of directing teachers, the program director and one another. Additionally, interns participate twice weekly in site-based courses taught by Pike faculty and outside specialists.  Coursework at Pike is supplemented by a small number of classes taken on Lesley’s campus, which continue into the second summer.

Selective
Candidates must have successfully completed a bachelor’s degree program, find joy in their interactions with children, and have exhibited a commitment to working in teams. Pike encourages people of varying ages, experiences, and backgrounds to apply.

After interviewing on Pike’s campus, candidates apply directly to The Pike School Teacher Training Program using the Lesley University Admissions Application. Admission decisions are made by the Pike Admissions Committee on a rolling admission basis. The completed application and the decision are then forwarded on to the Lesley University Office of Admission with the consent of the applicant.

Supportive
As part of our commitment to diversifying and supporting the teaching corps, Pike has established several merit- and need-based grants.

The Intern Scholars Grant, a $10,000 merit-based grant, is open to men and people of color who meet the following criteria: completion of a B.A. or B.S. at a four year accredited college or university; a G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher; and demonstration of a strong commitment to elementary education.

A number of need-based scholarships and merit-based grants are available to individuals who qualify.

Grant information can be found here and here.

Master’s Degree in Elementary Education
Lesley University, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Summer I
	* EEDUC 5122	Development and Learning: Psycho-social Perspectives in Education	Lesley	3 credits
	* EEDUC 5121	Literacy: The Integration of the Language Arts	Lesley	3 credits
	* ESPED 5037	Strategies for Inclusive Schooling	Lesley	3 credits
Fall
	EEDUC 5102	Methods and Materials for Teaching Elem. School Mathematics	Pike	3 credits
	* EEDUC 5104	Literature for Children and Young Adults	Lesley	3 credits
	EEDUC 5135	Science in the Elem. School: Thinking with Evidence	Pike	3 credits
January
	EEDUC 5146	Issues in American Schooling: Contemporary Challenges and Historical Contexts	Pike	3 credits
Spring
	EEDUC 5136	Integrating Social Studies in the Elem. School Classroom	Pike	3 credits
	* EEDUC 6120	First/Second Language Acquisition	Lesley	3 credits
	EEDUC 7733	Practicum and Seminar in Elementary Education (1-6)	Pike	6 credits
Summer II
	*    EEDUC 6111	Arts and Multicultural Education	Lesley	3 credits
Total Credits				36 credits

*Courses taken at Lesley University’s Cambridge, MA campus.


For more information about this program contact:

Margaret Cohn Szegvari, Director of The Pike School/Lesley University School-based Internship/M.Ed. Program
The Pike School
34 Sunset Rock Road
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-1197 ext. 6604; fax (978) 475-3014
e-mail: mszegvaripikeschool.org


Lesley University - Office of Admissions for Graduate and Adult Baccalaureate Programs -Toll-free (877) 4Lesley
29 Everett Street - Cambridge, MA 02138-2790 - Local: (617) 349-8300 -  Fax: (617) 349-8313 - infolesley.edu -  www.lesley.edu

The Pike School/Lesley University
School-based Internship/M.Ed. Program Fees

Lesley University

Application Fee	A voucher is sent with the applicant's materials to Lesley University.	Voucher
Affiliation Fee	Due in the fall	$      650.00
Credits at Lesley	$765 for each credit; Total number of credits - 18	$13,770.00
Graduation Fee		$    125.00
Total Lesley Fees		$14,545.00

       
The Pike School

Application Fee	Due at time of application	$      25.00
Non-refundable Deposit	Due within 2 weeks of acceptance into the program	$    300.00
Credits at Pike	$245/credit
Fall Coursework	Due September 10, 2008– 6 credits	$ 1,470.00
Spring Coursework	Due January 10, 2009– 12 credits  (Less deposit)	$ 2,940.00          -300.00 $ 2,640.00
Total Pike Fees		$ 4,435.00

Total Program Fees (excluding books & materials): $18,990.00                

The fees listed above reflect the costs for the 2008-2009 academic year.  Please note that these may change.
 

The Pike School believes that the quality of our future civic, social and economic life depends on children being educated in an environment that is inclusive of all individuals.  As part of our commitment to supporting and diversifying the teaching corps, Pike has established three $10,000 grants. These grants are open to all individuals seeking seeking Massachusetts initial licensure and a master’s degree in elementary education. At least two of these grants will be awarded to men and people of color  For complete grant information, click here.

Setting Up the Appointment
Call (978-475-1197, x6604) or e-mail Margaret Cohn Szegvari, the Program Director, (mszegvaripikeschool.org) to set up a visit. 

Prior to the visit, e-mail or fax your résumé to the attention of the Program Director.
Fax #:  978-475-3014; Email:  mszegvaripikeschool.org

Visiting the School
For directions to The Pike School click here.  Please park in one of the visitor parking spaces and enter the school’s Main Office near the flagpole.  Be sure to sign in with the receptionist.  Visits last approximately two hours, during which time candidates interview with the Director, observe classes, and meet with Directing Teachers and Interns.  Please note:  candidates do not need to submit an application in order to visit the school.

Applying to the Program
After the visit, should candidates decide to apply to the program, all the materials needed for the Lesley University application should be sent directly to Pike’s Program Director with a $25.00 application fee made payable to The Pike School. Admission decisions are made by the Pike Admissions Committee on a rolling admission basis. Candidates will be contacted regarding the committee’s decision within two weeks after receipt of the completed application. The completed application and the decision are then forwarded on to the Lesley University Office of Graduate Admission with the consent of the candidate.