MAME | Manitoba Association of Multi-Age Educators

FINLAND EDUCATION INQUIRY
August 25 – 28, 2019

Experience…

Program Overview…

DAY 1 – Sunday, Aug. 25: Meet and Greet,
Registration, Orientation, Goal Setting
DAY 2 – Monday, Aug. 26: Classroom
Observations, Customized Workshop*, Group
Discussion, Reflection
DAY 3 – Tuesday, Aug. 27: Classroom
Observations, Customized Workshop*, Group
Discussion, Reflection
DAY 4 – Wednesday, Aug. 28: Classroom
Observations, Group Discussion, Reflections
* Customized Workshops: Introduction to
Finnish Education presented by local
professionals

The Details

Must be a current MAME member (since October
2018)
Limited number of bursaries available; applicants
may still consider attending at full cost if not
selected for a bursary
Spouses/friends may attend at their own cost
Participants will have the option to extend their
travel plans before and/or after the program dates
An information meeting will be held in January
2019 to outline more details and provide a contract

Estimated Costs

$3500
This includes: flight, hotel (5 nights), registration,
transport to/from schools, lunch (Monday,
Tuesday)
Based on double-occupancy with another MAME
member who will be taking part in this
exploration
Additional costs may include: food, airport
transfers
Approx. $1500 (per person) bursary available from
MAME (limited # available) if application is
selected
Members are responsible upfront for all costs
incurred; they will be awarded the bursary after
the exploration has taken place (no earlier than
September 2019)
Application and $100 non-refundable (if
selected) deposit is due on Dec. 10, 2018; only
cheques/bank drafts made out to “MB Association
of Multi-age Educators” will be accepted by mail
1st Registration Payment ($675) is due Jan. 18,
2019
Registration remaining balance is due June 1,
2019