The Complete Curriculum: Our Training Programs

FDN: Foundations of Montessori Philosophy

This course covers the life of Dr. Maria Montessori and her inclusion with the an Educational Reform point of view, beginning with Pestalozzi, Rousseau, and Piaget.

OBS: Observation, Management, and Child Development

This course reflects on the art and science of observation, a critical part of any Montessori learning environment. Actual Montessori learning environments are highlighted in action.

PRED: Educator Practicum

Practicum Timeline
This comprehensive course consists of two overlapping components designed to bridge theory and practice. The dynamic online class runs from September through March, while your hands-on teaching internship is completed at your approved school location from September through May. Please note that the entire course officially concludes on June 30th.

Cultivating Literacy: Montessori Language Curriculum

LNPH: Phonics, Spelling, & Punctuation

This course covers presentations introducing the study of phonics (English), spelling, syllabication, affixes, and punctuation.

LNCE: Correct Expression, Handwriting, Whole Language

This course covers the development of oral language and correct expression in young children as well as instruction on beginning handwriting skills using Montessori metal inset and sandpaper letters.

LNGR: Grammar Materials and Sentence Analysis

This course covers the first study of grammar for elementary students using the Montessori symbol and grammar box materials. Also included are lectures on sentence analysis.

Cultivating Logic: Montessori Math Curriculum

$MTNU: Numeration and Place Value$

MTNU: Numeration and Place Value

This course covers the introduction to math for early childhood and elementary students in a Montessori setting. Simple counting and skip counting using Montessori materials are highlighted.

MTOP: Operations with Whole Numbers

This course covers presentations on the Montessori materials for addition and multiplication. Materials for operations and memorization are demonstrated.

MTEC: Mathematics for Early Childhood

This course covers early childhood level presentations on the Montessori materials for subtractions and division, fractions, geometry.

MTAO: Advanced Operations with Whole Numbers

This course covers presentations on the Montessori materials for subtraction and division. Materials for operations and memorization are demonstrated.

MTGM: Introduction to Geometry

This course covers visual discrimination of two and three-dimensional forms, the beginning study of lines, angles, polygons, and circles as well as perimeter, area, and volume using Montessori geometry materials.

MTFR: Fractions and Decimals

This course covers presentation with the Montessori materials on fraction equivalency, operations with fractions, and an introduction to decimal fractions.

MTAL: Decimals and Introduction to Algebra

This course covers presentations of the Montessori materials of decimals, percentages, and introduces algebra with presentations on squaring. The prerequisite course is MTFR.

Discovering the World: Montessori Cultural Studies

CBPU: Big Picture of the Universe

This course covers the story of the universe and the study of astronomy for elementary children. Lectures include the introduction of chemical elements and the relationship between energy and mass, as well as the philosophy, scope, and sequence of the Montessori cultural curriculum.

CEHS: Earth History, the Story of Life, and Human Civilization

This course presents the Story of Life, including the Timeline of Earth History and Timeline of Life. The Kingdoms of Life introduces scientific classification and nomenclature, Physical and Political Geography, Imaginary Island studies, and the Timeline of Humans.

The Summer Residency: Immersive Hands-On Training

RESS-ELI-II: Ages 6 to 12 Elementary Residency

This face-to-face residency explores advanced lessons in math, language, cultural studies, and history. Participants interact with the materials, practicing lessons for older children, preparing lesson plans, demonstrations, and exams.

RESS-ELI: Lower Elementary Residency

The face-to-face training enables adult learners to experience personal connections and hands-on practice without digital distractions. Instructors can gauge involvement through body language and facial expressions

RESS-EC: Early Childhood Residency

Connected Learning. Material Mastery.
Our face-to-face residency fosters deep personal collaboration among adult learners and faculty while building authentic, hands-on connections with the Montessori materials.