RIE Pathways Application

RIE Pathways Application

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time, June 3, 2026. Applications will undergo review, and applicants will receive notification of their application status via email according to the outlined timeline. Accepted applicants will be expected to begin their Practicum shortly after acceptance. The duration of the Practicum lasts approximately one year (80 hours minimum), after which point students have the option to submit a separate application to become a RIE Intern and participate in the RIE Internship program. The application fee is $100.
This application is for those interested in joining the RIE Pathways Program to professionally teach others about Magda Gerber’s Educaring Approach. If you need help filling out this form, please contact the RIE Pathways Coordinator (Debbie.Bergstrom@rie.org) or educarer@rie.org for assistance.
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What other languages do you speak? Read? Write?
Is there a RIE Associate teaching RIE Parent-Infant Guidance Classes in your geographical area?
Name(s) of the RIE Associate teaching in your geographical area.
Do you work in a childcare or other classroom setting where you would be able to record weekly videos, during your normal work with children and families?
Another option may be to start your own non-certified parent infant class for the purpose of this Practicum. Please describe options you may envision.
If you do need to start your own non-certified parent-infant class, approximately how long do you anticipate it will take to promote and launch the class?
CV/Resume

This document should reflect your current and previous educational and professional experience including dates and addresses of employment and schooling.
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Next, answer the following questions in detail so we can understand your experience and goals. Please write one or two paragraphs per question.
What motivates you to learn about Magda Gerber’s Educaring Approach?

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How do you envision yourself sharing it with others?

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What kind of hands-on experience with infants and young children do you have?

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Can you describe an interaction you have had with a young child or the parent of a young child that inspires you.

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Is there anything else you would like to share?

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Recognizing that RIE is a nonprofit organization with a reciprocal relationship between the organization and its Associates, how do you see yourself contributing to the well-being of RIE as an organization?

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RIE Foundations: Theory and Observation Final Self-Evaluation

You must have taken the Foundations course within 3 years from the date of this application.
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RIE Foundations: Theory and Observation Final Instructor Evaluation

This is the final evaluation letter all students receive upon completing the course.
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RIE Foundations: Theory and Observation Letter of Completion

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Optional: Early Childhood Credits

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Application fees are non-refundable.

RIE Practicum Application Fee

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RIE Pathways Application

This application is for those interested in joining the RIE Pathways Program to professionally teach others about Magda Gerber’s Educaring Approach. If you need help filling out this form, please contact the RIE Pathways Coordinator (Debbie.Bergstrom@rie.org) or educarer@rie.org for assistance.

Next, answer the following questions in detail so we can understand your experience and goals. Please write one or two paragraphs per question.

Application fees are non-refundable.*

Application fees are non-refundable.