LONG TERM PROJECTS :

CMRCC-VALUE-CHAIN-ANALYSIS:

1. CASCADE MONTESSORI RURAL RESOURCE CENTRE

Quality Education is a right of every child. While the term quality can be interpreted in different ways, proven methodology and educational philosophy like Montessori System of education can work wonders anywhere in the world irrespective of the social background of a child. After having worked in schools from cities, semi-urban and rural areas for several areas now, we are completely convinced to take this wonderful philosophy of education to rural areas. Starting Montessori Resource Centres is our first step towards taking Quality Education to children in villages.

A resource centre is a place where children spend their time in a meaningful way. Unlike play-way method, a Montessori resource centre starts teaching life skills to children at a young very age to make them feel confident about themselves. The methodology adopted is scientific in nature where fun is quite natural rather than imposed. A trained adult takes care of the holistic development of every child in the environment. A child who comes to a resource centre, experiences freedom with responsibility and is also provided with adequate opportunities to reach his/her full potential. These resource centres provide education of the contemporary kind, relevant and holistic starting with the toddler age groups who will attend Montessori sessions along with their parents. On completion of 3 years of age, they will continue in a primary Montessori classroom in the same premises. The group of children and families will continue to grow with us in our efforts to plant progressive education and responsible living. The next plan is that, it will expand to be a centre for community dialogue and development as well. From our past experience, we have developed a model that works with all stakeholders in a child's education, in order to make learning useful and a lifelong experience for the entire community. We have started two model Resource Centres in two different districts in Tamilnadu.

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CMRRC Narasingapuram:

Begun in 2015 in a previous avatar in an adjoining village, this centre was born from our efforts to create a permanent building and a classroom towards tangible social change. The first building housed the Children’s House after which the first floor and terrace shed were constructed for additional classroom space. Recently we have added one cowshed a simple training hall with a dorm for residential training programs for youth of the village. Over 25 children benefit from this centre. We are hoping to enrol about 25 youth from the group of villages for the NCVRT courses that are licensed to be offered at the centre.

- Montessori teaching and practices - One year certificate
- Bio fertilizer making
- Carpentry

Write to us at relieffoundationindia@gmail.com to know more about this centers and how you can be part of it.

CMRRC Jamunamarathur:

Begun in 2015 in a rented location, this centre was built with funds from friends to create a permanent building for social change and educational improvement for children. Around 25 children from the Jamunamarathur and adjoining villages benefit from this centre. We are hoping to enrol about 25 youth from the group of villages for the NCVRT courses that are licensed to be offered at the centre

- Montessori teaching and practices - One year certificate - Integrated farming

Begun in 2021 January this centre has a Trained Montessorian from IMTC, who is leading the social change and educational improvement for children in the village and its adjoining areas. Around 20 children benefit from this centre. Montessori Training course is being offered in this location recognised by NCVRT, that would benefit local youth.

CMRRC Thettu:

Begun in 2021 January this centre has a Montessorian couple, trained by our resource persons, leading the social change and educational improvement for children in the village and its adjoining areas. Around 20 children benefit from this centre. A Few Vocational courses are being offered in this location recognised by NCVRT, that would benefit local youth.

CMRRC Varaandrappily:

This centre is in its nascent inception, with the trainee guide, who has an advantage of a full classroom set up to practice. The centre awaits formal inauguration early this year, to start admitting about 20 children from the group of villages in the adjoining areas.

CMRRC Baripada:

Cascade Montessori Rural Resource Centre, Baripada inaugurated on 18 January 2021 (Retd) Prof Major. R.N.Parida and Prof S.K.Barik of MPC College Baripada graced the occasion to bless the premises and families. Imtc trained Bijayalaxmi Jena heads the centre ably assisted by her sister under training Ms. Jayshree Jena. 20 children between 2.5 to 5.5 yrs come to this centre everyday.

2. CASCADE - A PARENT COOPERATIVE MODEL

A radically new model in Education, which is a Parent Cooperative was begun in 2011 January after our Founder completed her AMI Elementary Montessori course. The Centre was named CASCADE Family Learning Cooperative and housed both preprimary and Elementary Environments for city children to pay a nominal fee and benefit from it, while it was also used to give workshops for Govt and rural school teachers. The model now in its 13th year, stands as a separate stable entity, showcasing to the world, how a Parent led cooperative can benefit students to excel, in a fear free manner and scale heights of personal, educational and career goals in a liberated, responsible way.

We also have a specialized program for Home Educators and parents interested in alternate education methodologies for their children. For more information write to us at relieffoundationindia@gmail.com or visit us at cascadefls.org