Register Now!! RIE® Foundations Course: Theory and Observation
RIE® Foundations Course: Theory and Observation
“Fantastic listenership had command of the class gave ample time for thought and processing thereof. Made sure we followed and participated. Was very engaging, we all cried a lot, I mean like a lot! Just very emotionally attuned to all individuals!! She is really the new age teacher Magda had in mind.”
This intensive course is for students, parents (including expectant), and professionals who want to develop and deepen their understanding of infant development and care. Course content includes an overview of Magda Gerber’s Educaring® Approach - gross motor, fine motor and social-emotional development of the infant - designing the environment - planning the curriculum - issues in parenting. RIE® Foundations training can be applied in settings such as the natural family, the childcare center, and family childcare. The format for the course includes lectures, discussions, videos and observations (online and on your own prior to and during the Course).
This interactive Course is a total of 60-hours with a minimum of 36 hours of class time. Please plan for work outside of course hours. There are also required readings for this course. See below for details.
Instructor: RIE® Associate, Shannon Carr, MAT (RIE Interns® are also typically part of the teaching team)
Required Readings: (to complete prior to the start of the Course)
““Falling down is simply a loss of balance.” Magda Gerber
As stated in this quote, Magda Gerber unapologetically offers a refreshing perspective on life. ”
Dear Parent: Caring for Infants with Respect, by Magda Gerber
The RIE® Manual for Parents and Professionals, edited by Magda Gerber and Deborah Greenwald
Unfolding of Infants’ Natural Gross Motor Development, by Dr. Emmi Pikler and the Pikler Institute
Optional Encouraged Readings:
Authentic Relationships in Group Care, edited by Stephanie Petrie and Sue Owen
Origins of Free Play, by Eva Kallo and Gyorgyi Balog
Pikler Bulletin #14: Sensory Awareness
Your Self-Confident Baby, by Magda Gerber and Allison Johnson
These book titles are links for the course materials and suggested readings. Some of these are Amazon affiliate links, which donate a portion of your purchase to the course scholarship fund at no additional cost to you.
Looking for a possibility not listed here? If you have a group of 8 or more interested in a course please Connect With Us here and we can discuss options!
Learn about your Instructor Shannon Carr…
Shannon became a RIE® Associate in 2020, but has been in awe of the Educaring® Approach since 2002 after reading Your Self-Confident Baby and seeing such positive outcomes in infant classrooms and with her own children. She began her RIE® training in 2013 and became a RIE® Associate in 2020. She has worked with families and early childhood professionals in some capacity since 1994 as a teacher, director, parent educator, advocate for children in foster care, and trainer. She holds a Master of Arts in Teaching and Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Development. Inspired by Magda Gerber’s Educaring® Approach and the desire to share her work with others, she created Friends of RIE® Midwest and in 2017 founded RISE, where she provides workshops to parents and early childhood providers, facilitates parent-infant guidance classes, and consults privately with families and professionals.
CHOOSE THE COURSE OPTION THAT WORKS FOR YOU…
In-Person Course…
IN CHIICAGO, IL SUMMER 2025
Friday - Sunday (including weekends)
July 18- 27, 2025
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (1-hour lunch break)
On July 27th we will finish at 12:30 p.m.
This course will be held at the Intercultural Montessori Language School, 114 South Racine Ave., Chicago, IL 60607.
We expect this course to fill so do not delay registering early.
If you need support finding lodging or if you interested in rooming with someone to cut down on expenses, please reach out.
We offer payment plans that can also begin today to support your interest in this course.
REGISTRATION CLOSES 1 month before course begins on June 17th or until filled.
Fee: $1495
Register here for a RIE FOUNDATIONS In-person course:
ONLINE OPTIONS:
“The information and exercises presented in this class is relevant to me not only for work, but also for welcoming this new baby into our family! It may be my fourth child, but each time is new and a new opportunity to parent respectfully as I learn more and more how to do this. ”
OPTION 1: EVENING COURSE ONLINE
Mondays 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Central Time
April 7 - June 30, 2025 (includes Computer Set-Up Time )
Course Dates:
April 7, 14, 21, 28
May 5, 12, 19, 26
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
REGISTRATION CLOSES 1 month before course begins on March 7th.
Fee: $1395
OPTION 2: WEEKEND COURSE ONLINE - NEW DATES!!!
Saturdays 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Central Time
January 11 - May 10, 2025
Course Dates:
January 11, 25
February 1, 8
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
April 19
May 3, 10
REGISTRATION CLOSES 1 month before course begins on December 11th.
Fee: $1395
OPTION 3: WEEKDAY INTENSIVE ONLINE
Mondays for 10-Weeks 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Central Time
September 15 - November 17, 2025
Course Dates:
9/15, 9/22, 9/29
10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27
11/3, 11/10, 11/17
Registration closes one month before course begins on August 15th.
Fee: $1395
Register Here for a FOUNDATIONS ONLINE COURSE:
What others are saying about the Course…
“Thank you for your carefully chosen content, conversation topics and in class activities! Every part contributed to my learning in a positive way.”
“The Foundations Course I found was really amazing and inspiring.”
“I would love to find a way to share the Educaring approach with those around me. It has made me such a better teacher and person I would feel selfish keeping it to myself.”