Housing Options
All information on this page was updated on February 7th, 2024.
Adult learners are responsible for securing their own housing during their summer stays (with the exception of the Erdkinder course, which is included). As a courtesy, we have built relationships with a few universities to give participants options that we can recommend.
While adult learners are welcome to make whatever housing arrangements work best for them, many CMStep adult learners choose one of our partner schools for a low-cost option for their in-person summer training. As of February 2024, we are making arrangements for our 2024 Summer cohorts and will have this information distributed no later than April 2024. All adult learners will receive housing information as soon as possible, along with our website. Thank you for your patience!
To review your in-person training dates, please refer to our pacing guides here.
Airbnb Housing & Rentals
Airbnb will have many different rates and availability near and far your different class locations. It is important to remember that you will be responsible to get to and from class and if you do not have a car, this option may limit your ability to carpool. We recommend that adult learners stay at one of the two university options to experience the community aspect of the training, but we understand that some people may choose a different housing plan.
University Of Cincinnati Housing
This option is a bit further to travel to the courses but has been well reviewed by those who stayed there.
The University of Cincinnati is pleased to offer CMStep learners affordable housing ($40/person/night shared unit; $79/person/night single unit) in Scioto Hall, an apartment community with floor-to-ceiling windows providing breathtaking views. Registration for Scioto Hall will open the last week of February 2024.
Xavier University Housing
No new information now. Please stay tuned for more information from your cohort directors!
Note: Adult Learners have the opportunity to earn a Masters Degree through CMStep coursework plus a few additional online classes at Xavier University. Those who indicated interest on their application will be contacted by the CMStep office for a presentation by Tori Pinciotti. If you have questions in the meantime, you can contact Tori at pinciottiv@xavier.edu. For any questions about earning graduate credit or earning your Masters of Education Degree, contact Julie Kugler Ackley at 513-745-3424 or Montessori@xavier.edu.
Gratitude is the prevailing emotion that comes to mind when I think about my journey through my CMStep training. I am truly amazed how well this program was developed and how much I feel I have grown as a human and as an educator. From laying the foundation of Montessori philosophy, to seeing it in action, to learning how to create (recreate) it at the secondary level, CMStep training has helped me move from the feeling of having imposter syndrome to being a confident educator.
~ Rikki Colon, Low-Residency Cohort 2
