Admissions
In order to be eligible for application into the training program, students must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Students must fill out an application, submit the application fee and provide the following items: copy of diploma, a complete transcript, and two letters of recommendation. Students must also submit an essay describing their experience with children and why they would like to become a Montessori teacher. Students will be notified in writing upon completion of their files of their acceptance into the program.
*Early Childhood candidates not holding a bachelor’s degree may be considered but an interview will be required in addition to the above criteria.
*Elementary I or I-II candidates not holding an Early Childhood credential will be required to take 40 academic contact hours in an Early Childhood Overview Course. Preferably this will be done at your proposed practicum site prior to enrollment in the Elementary Training Program.
*Early Childhood candidates not holding a bachelor’s degree may be considered but an interview will be required in addition to the above criteria.
*Elementary I or I-II candidates not holding an Early Childhood credential will be required to take 40 academic contact hours in an Early Childhood Overview Course. Preferably this will be done at your proposed practicum site prior to enrollment in the Elementary Training Program.
Early Childhood ProgramThe Early Childhood Program is an intensive teacher training program in the use and method based on Dr. Maria Montessori's work and research. This program credentials teachers for the 2 1/2 - 6 year age group. *The Early Childhood Program is MACTE accredited and a full affiliate of AMS.
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Elementary I (6-9) ProgramThe Elementary I is an intensive teacher training program in the use and method based on Dr. Maria Montessori's work and research. This program credentials teachers for the 6-9 year age group. *The Elementary I Program is MACTE accredited and a full affiliate of AMS.
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Elementary I-II (6-12) ProgramThe Elementary I-II Program is an intensive teacher training program in the use and method based on Dr. Maria Montessori's work and research. This program credentials teachers for the 6-12 year age group. *The Elementary I-II Program has not been accredited by MACTE at this time.
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