Course components

• Overview

• Montessori Philosophy

• Adolescent Psychology

• Classroom Leadership

• Curriculum Design and Development

• Communication and Partnerships With Families

• Year-long project

Cohort Starting Spring (2026) Virtual (Via Canvas & Zoom)

The Early Childhood and Elementary overview are AMS prerequisites

• Option 1: You have the necessary Elementary credential from a MACTE accredited program; you are exempt.

• Option 2: Take Early Childhood and Elementary Overview.

In Residence

Summer 2026

• June 15 - July 2, 2026 Monday - Friday (+ 2 Saturdays) 9:00am - 6:00pm (no class June 19)

Fall 2026

Seminar 1

• October 10 - 12, 2026: Overnight intersession 2 nights 3 days. Lodging Provided

Spring 2027

Seminar 2

• February 19, 20, 21, 2027: 9:00am - 6:00pm

Summer 2027

• June 14-21, 2027: 9:00am - 6:00pm (no class June 19)

Distance Education

Synchronous - Zoom: Twice Monthly Zoom meetings

Asynchronous- Canvas

• Adolescent Psychology

• Philosophy Course

• Classroom Leadership

• Curriculum Design & Development

• Communication & Partnerships

Practicum

The practicum phase happens during the school year following the academic phase of the previous summer. Every adult learner must find and secure their own practicum site. The site must meet the criteria of the practicum agreement. AMS requires only one practicum for a 6 through 12 credential. This can be in either a 6 through 9 or 9 through 12 environment.

• At a Montessori school that meets AMS and CAMTEP standards

• 9 Months with a minimum of 6 hours a day 5 days a week

• Guidance by a supervising teacher and field consultant and mentor if self-directed

Total Costs $12,000