MACTE Accredited Online Certification Training Programs

How to Become a Montessori Educator

Details for Each Training Program

We offer 6 MACTE Accredited Certification Paths:

  • Early Childhood (EC)
  • Elementary I (EL I)
  • Elementary I-II (EL I – EL II)
  • Elementary II (with an EL I Certificate) (EL II C)
  • School Leadership Program Diploma (SLM)

To enroll in a course email: Registrar@MontessoriLive.org 

Annual Course Schedule
Residencies
Practicum

Summary

Our Early Childhood Montessori Certification Program (EC) is accredited by MACTE and intended for adults working with students ages 3 to 6.  To be considered as a fully trained Montessori educator for ages 3 to 6 years, a participant must complete the following:

  1. The Online Component;
  2. The Face-to-Face Component, which includes one Summer Residency consisting of 80 clock hours of in-person training and
  3. The Practicum Component includes an online course and Teaching Internship with children ages 3-6 at a school in the participant’s local area.

To enroll in the Montessori Live MACTE Early Childhood certification program, an applicant must:

  1. Complete an online application
  2. Submit supporting documentation listed in Steps 1 & 2
  3. Meet all admission requirements
  4. Submit any college-level transcripts or proof of a high school degree
  5. Provide evidence of the ability to practice in a Montessori environment for children aged 3- 6 through employment in a Montessori school or volunteer agreement.

 

 

Early Childhood Courses

Required Foundational Courses

  • Montessori Foundations of Philosophy (FDN)
  • Observation and Child Development (OBS)

Curriculum Courses

  • Correct Expression, Handwriting, Whole Language (LNCE)
  • Phonics, Spelling, and Punctuation (LNPH)
  • Numeration and the Decimal System (MTNU)
  • Operations with Whole Numbers (+ x) (MTOP) (prerequisite MTNU)
  • Early Childhood Math (MTEC) (prerequisite MTNU)

Residency Course (face-to-face)

  • Early Childhood Residency – (80 hours in-residence) (RESS-EC)

Practicum Course (online and at your location)

  • Practicum for Educators (PRED) (Sept-June)
  • Teaching Internship (PRED) (Sept-June)

Montessori Live Courses will be offered in rotation throughout the year. Please keep in mind that not all courses are offered simultaneously.  Visit our Annual Course Schedule page for the most up-to-date schedule.

Summer Residency Topics

 

Topics In-Person

Language Arts: Early Childhood Philosophy, Language Arts, Music, Art, and PE, Functional Geography, History, Botany, Zoology, Practical Life, Environmental Design, Sensorial, Geometry, Numeration, Place Value, Introduction to Money, Time, and Fractions

 

 

Online Component

The two foundational courses are nine weeks in duration.  The foundational courses are generally eight weeks of video presentations, weekly chats, discussion forums, and essay assignments, with one open week scheduled at the end to complete assignments.

Each curriculum course is seven weeks in duration. There are generally five weeks of video presentations, weekly chats, discussion forums, assigned readings, assignments, and practice lessons, with open weeks scheduled at the end to complete assignments and the observed lesson presentations.

The curriculum courses require evidence of the ability to practice with the materials in a 3-6 age Montessori environment. Unless self-directed, the observed lesson presentation is conducted in person by the adult learner’s supervising educator. The curriculum courses are offered during the academic school year so that practice assignments can be completed using the materials with age-appropriate children.

Practicum Component

A semester-long online course with a teaching component.

The teaching internship is a required component of the Educator Practicum online course. MACTE requires adult learners enrolled for Montessori certification to complete a supervised (or self-directed) practicum in their local area for a minimum length of 400 clock hours for all elementary programs. Montessori Live’s teaching experience is designed to provide between 600  and 800 clock hours for a full-time employee. The program is designed so a student can complete his or her curriculum courses while completing the Practicum.

Face-to-Face Component

Adult learners must attend 80 clock hours of in-person training for certification programs. The Summer Residency is held in Auburn, Alabama.

Topics In-Person: Early Childhood Philosophy, Language Arts, Music, Art, and PE, Language Arts, Geography, History, Botany, Zoology, Practical Life, Environmental Design, Sensorial, Geometry, Numeration, Place Value, Introduction to Money, Time, Fractions, Material Making, Art Integration, and Closing ceremony

Montessori Learning Environment

To complete the curriculum courses and teaching internship, you must either be employed in a Montessori school or secure a Volunteer Agreement with an approved Montessori school. Special restrictions may apply for self-directed learners; please review the section regarding practicum site requirements and self-directed internships outlined in the Program Handbook.

Supervised vs. Self-Directed

An adult learner can be self-directed or supervised for the entire program. We require a Practicum Site and Supervising Educator Agreement (PSA) to be completed as part of the application process and again at the start of the Practicum. This Agreement allows an adult learner to begin the program either self-directed or supervised and finish differently if one’s work situation changes, etc.

Certification

Montessori Live offers one- and two-year programs for early childhood education.  There is no obligation to complete the program within that time frame.  Depending on personal circumstances, adult learners can extend their programs for three or more years.  All applicants have professional development status until the application is officially approved.  There is no guarantee that courses completed for professional development credit will transfer toward an accredited program.  Not all courses are open for professional development.  Please submit the supporting documentation at your earliest convenience to avoid any confusion, late fees, or risk of repeating a class.

Tuition

Montessori Live requires payment for each course at the time of enrollment to that course. There is no requirement to prepay the entire cost of the program. The program cost varies depending on the level of participation and prior training in Montessori pedagogy.  If your employer sponsors your educational expenses, please have the School Sponsor Verification form completed and signed.  As a courtesy, we will invoice your employer for your tuition costs. 

Required Textbooks/Reference Library

The Educator Practicum (PRED) course requires that you show evidence of a personal reference library. It would help if you began to build your Montessori resource materials, starting with your first course. Be mindful of downloading any weekly lesson plans or manuals, if supplied, along with support documents and other information collected over your experience in the program. The downloadable documents will supplement the required albums.  Manuals can be purchased when you enroll in classes.  

Most Successful Curriculum Course Sequences

Language Courses

  1. LNCE
  2. LNPH

Mathematics Courses

  1. MTNU
  2. MTOP
  3. MTEC

The remainder of the Montessori Live curriculum courses can be taken in any order. Montessori Live Courses will be offered in rotation throughout the year. Not all courses are offered simultaneously.  Visit our Annual Course Schedule page for the most up-to-date schedule.

Important Information

  • To be fully trained as a Montessori educator for children ages 3 to 6, one must complete the entire Early Childhood training program, which consists of nine courses.
  • Montessori Live Courses are offered throughout the year.  Not all courses are offered simultaneously; refer to the annual schedule.
  • Curriculum course components include forum postings, video lectures, live chats, assignments, reading materials, practice lessons, lesson summaries, and observations.
  • You can expect to spend 5 to 10 hours a week per course, depending on your experience level.
  • Courses are individually priced—enrollment requires payment (Link to Tuition Costs).
  • Early Childhood Math (MTEC) (prerequisite MTNU)
  • The Face-to-Face Residency for the Early Childhood Program is offered in July in Auburn, Alabama.
  • MACTE-accredited Montessori Live certification requires 80 clock hours of in-person training and the teaching practicum.
  • Observed Presentation assignments are best completed with a supervising educator unless self-directed.
  • Textbook and manual requirements vary per course.

Summary

Our Elementary I Montessori Certification Program (EL I) is accredited by MACTE and intended for adults working with students ages 6 to 9.  To be considered as a fully trained Montessori educator for ages 6 to 9 years, a participant must complete the following:

  1. The Online Component;
  2. The Face-to-Face Component, which includes one Summer Residency consisting of 80 clock hours of in-person training and
  3. The Practicum Component includes an online course and Teaching Internship with children ages 6-9 at a school in the participant’s local area.

To enroll in the Montessori Live MACTE Elementary I certification program, an applicant must:

  1. Complete an online application
  2. Submit supporting documentation listed in Steps 1 & 2
  3. Meet all admission requirements
  4. Submit any college-level transcripts or proof of a high school degree
  5. Provide evidence of the ability to practice in a Montessori environment for children aged 6-9through employment in a Montessori school or volunteer agreement.

Elementary I Courses

Required Foundational Courses

  • Montessori Foundations of Philosophy (FDN)
  • Observation and Child Development (OBS)

Curriculum Courses

  • Big Picture of the Universe (CBPU)
  • Earth and Human History (CEHS) (prerequisite CPBU)
  • Correct Expression, Handwriting, Whole Language (LNCE)
  • Phonics, Spelling, and Punctuation (LNPH)
  • Numeration and the Decimal System (MTNU)
  • Operations with Whole Numbers (+ x) (MTOP) (prerequisite MTNU)
  • Advanced Operations with Whole Numbers (- /) (MTAO) (prerequisite MTNU)
  • Geometry Studies (MTGM)

Residency Course (face-to-face and virtual)

  • Elementary Residency – (80 hours in-residence) (RESS-ELI)
  • Virtual Residency (20 hours self-paced) (RESS ELI-V)

Practicum Course (online and at your location)

  • Practicum for Educators (PRED) (Sept-June)
  • Teaching Internship (PRED) (Sept-June)

Montessori Live Courses will be offered in rotation throughout the year. Please keep in mind that not all courses are offered simultaneously.  Visit our Annual Course Schedule page for the most up-to-date schedule.

Residency Component

Adult learners must attend one summer residency, which offers 80 hours of in-person training and 20 hours of self-paced virtual lessons. The location of the Summer Residency varies.

Topics In-Person (80 Clock Hours)

Language Arts: Grammar and Sentence Analysis, Whole Number Operations, Zoology, Botany, Functional Geography, Political Geography, Introduction to Geology, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, Science Integration, Material Making, Art Integration, Closing ceremony

Topics Virtual (20 Clock Hours)

Montessori Philosophy, Practical Life, Sensorial Materials, Art Integration, Music, and PE

Online Component

The two foundational courses are nine weeks in duration.  The foundational courses are generally eight weeks of video presentations, weekly chats, discussion forums, and essay assignments, with one open week scheduled at the end to complete assignments.

Each curriculum course is seven weeks in duration. There are generally five weeks of video presentations, weekly chats, discussion forums, assigned readings, assignments, and practice lessons, with two open weeks scheduled at the end to complete assignments and the observed lesson presentation.

The curriculum courses require evidence of the ability to practice in a 6-9 age Montessori environment with the materials. Unless self-directed, the observed lesson presentation is conducted in person by the adult learner’s supervising educator. The curriculum courses are offered during the academic school year so that practice assignments can be completed using the materials with age-appropriate children.

 

Practicum Component

A semester-long online course with a teaching component.

The teaching internship is a required component of the Educator Practicum online course. MACTE requires adult learners enrolled for Montessori certification to complete a supervised (or self-directed) practicum in their local area for a minimum length of 400 clock hours for all elementary programs. Montessori Live’s teaching experience is designed to provide between 800 and 1,000 clock hours for a full-time employee. The program is designed so a student can complete his or her curriculum courses while completing the Practicum.

 

Montessori Learning Environment

To complete the curriculum courses and teaching internship, you must either be employed in a Montessori school or secure a Volunteer Agreement with an approved Montessori school. Special restrictions may apply for self-directed learners; please review the section regarding practicum site requirements and self-directed internships outlined in the Program Handbook.

Supervised vs. Self-Directed

An adult learner can be self-directed or supervised for the entire program. We require a Practicum Site and Supervising Educator Agreement (PSA) to be completed as part of the application process and again at the start of the Practicum. This Agreement allows an adult learner to begin the program either self-directed or supervised and finish differently if one’s work situation changes, etc.

Certification

Montessori Live offers one- and two-year programs for early childhood education.  There is no obligation to complete the program within that time frame.  Depending on personal circumstances, adult learners can extend their programs for three or more years.  All applicants have professional development status until the application is officially approved.  There is no guarantee that courses completed for professional development credit will transfer toward an accredited program.  Not all courses are open for professional development.  Please submit the supporting documentation at your earliest convenience to avoid any confusion, late fees, or risk of repeating a class.

Tuition

Montessori Live requires payment for each course at the time of enrollment to that course. There is no requirement to prepay the entire cost of the program. The program cost varies depending on the level of participation and prior training in Montessori pedagogy.  If your employer sponsors your educational expenses, please have the School Sponsor Verification form completed and signed.  As a courtesy, we will invoice your employer for your tuition costs.

Required Textbooks/Reference Library

The Educator Practicum (PRED) course requires that you show evidence of a personal reference library. It would help if you began to build your Montessori resource materials, starting with your first course. Be mindful of downloading any weekly lesson plans or manuals, if supplied, along with support documents and other information collected over your experience in the program. The downloadable documents will supplement the required albums.  Manuals can be purchased when you enroll in classes.

 

Most Successful Curriculum Course Sequences

Language Courses

  1. LNCE
  2. LNPH

Mathematics Courses

  1. MTNU
  2. MTOP
  3. MTEC

The remainder of the Montessori Live curriculum courses can be taken in any order. Montessori Live Courses will be offered in rotation throughout the year. Not all courses are offered simultaneously.  Visit our Annual Course Schedule page for the most up-to-date schedule.

Important Information

  • Montessori Live Courses are offered throughout the year (Link to Annual Course Schedule). It is suggested that students take the Foundations of Montessori Philosophy course before or concurrently while enrolling in curriculum courses.
  • Not all courses will be offered simultaneously; refer to the annual schedule.
  • To be fully trained as a Montessori educator for ages 6 to 9 years, one must complete the entire Elementary I training program.
  • MACTE-accredited Montessori Live certification requires an in-person summer residency and a teaching practicum.
  • You can expect to spend 7 to 10 hours a week per course, depending on your experience level.
  • Curriculum course components include forum postings, video lectures, live chats, assignments, reading materials, practice lessons, lesson summaries, and observations.
  • Textbook and manual requirements vary per course.

Summary

Our Elementary I-II Montessori Certification Program (EL I-II) is accredited by MACTE and intended for adults working with students ages 6 to 12.  To be considered as an accredited Montessori educator for ages 6 to 12 years, a participant must complete the following:

  1. The Online Component;
  2. The Face-to-Face Component, which includes one Summer Residency consisting of 80 clock hours of in-person training and
  3. The Practicum Component includes an online course and Teaching Internship with children ages 6-12 at a school in the participant’s local area.

To enroll in the Montessori Live MACTE Elementary I certification program, an applicant must:

  1. Complete an online application
  2. Submit supporting documentation listed in Steps 1 & 2
  3. Meet all admission requirements
  4. Submit any college-level transcripts or proof of a high school degree
  5. Provide evidence of the ability to practice in a Montessori environment for children aged 6—12 through employment in a Montessori school or volunteer agreement.

Elementary I-II Courses

Required Foundational Courses

  • Montessori Foundations of Philosophy (FDN)
  • Observation and Child Development (OBS)

Curriculum Courses

  • Big Picture of the Universe (CBPU)
  • Earth and Human History (CEHS) (prerequisite CPBU)
  • Correct Expression, Handwriting, Whole Language (LNCE)
  • Phonics, Spelling, and Punctuation (LNPH)
  • Writing and Grammar (LNGR)
  • Numeration and the Decimal System (MTNU)
  • Operations with Whole Numbers (+ x) (MTOP) (prerequisite MTNU)
  • Operations with Whole Numbers (- /) (MTAO) (prerequisite MTNU & MTOP)
  • Geometry Studies (MTGM)
  • Fractions and Decimals (MTFR)
  • Decimals and Algebra (MTAL)

Residency Course (face-to-face and virtual)

  • Elementary Residency – (120 hours in-residence) (RESS-ELII) 
  • Virtual Residency (20 hours self-paced) (RESS ELI-V)
  • Virtual Residency – (51 hours self-paced) (RESS-ELII-V)

Practicum Course (online and at your location)

  • Practicum for Educators (PRED) (Sept-June)
  • Teaching Internship (PRED) (Sept-June)

Montessori Live Courses will be offered in rotation throughout the year. Please keep in mind that not all courses are offered simultaneously.  Visit our Annual Course Schedule page for the most up-to-date schedule.

Residency Component

Adult learners must attend one summer residency, which offers 120 clock hours of in-person training and 71 clock hours of self-paced virtual lessons. The location of the Summer Residency varies.

Topics In-Person (120 hours)

Language Arts: Grammar, Language Arts: Grammar and Sentence Analysis. Whole Number Operations, Zoology, Introduction to Botany, Functional Geography, Geography, Geology, and Physics. Introduction to Chemistry, Introduction to Biology, Science Integration, Material Making, Art Integration, Fractions, Decimal Fractions, Algebra, Geometry, and Math Demonstrations

 

Topics Virtual (51 hours)

Political Geography, Cultural, Advanced Math and Language

 

 

Topics Virtual (20 hours)

Arts Education and Integration, Health and Physical Education, Practical Life, and Sensorial

Online Component

The two foundational courses are nine weeks in duration.  The foundational courses are generally eight weeks of video presentations, weekly chats, discussion forums, and essay assignments, with one open week scheduled at the end to complete assignments.

Each curriculum course is seven weeks in duration. There are generally five weeks of video presentations, weekly chats, discussion forums, assigned readings, assignments, and practice lessons, with open weeks scheduled at the end to complete assignments and the observed lesson presentations.

The curriculum courses require evidence of the ability to practice with the materials in a 6-12 age Montessori environment. Unless self-directed, the observed lesson presentation is conducted in person by the adult learner’s supervising educator. The curriculum courses are offered during the academic school year so that practice assignments can be completed using the materials with age-appropriate children.

 

Practicum Component

A semester-long online course with a teaching component.

The teaching internship is a required component of the Educator Practicum online course. MACTE requires adult learners enrolled for Montessori certification to complete a supervised (or self-directed) practicum in their local area for a minimum length of 520 clock hours for all elementary programs. Montessori Live’s teaching experience is designed to provide between 1000 and 1200 clock hours for a full-time employee. The program is designed so a student can complete his or her curriculum courses while completing the Practicum.

 

Montessori Learning Environment

To complete the curriculum courses and teaching internship, you must either be employed in a Montessori school or have a fully functional private homeschool or daycare at your location. Another option is to secure a Volunteer Agreement with an approved Montessori school. Special restrictions may apply for private homeschool and self-directed learners; please review the section regarding practicum site requirements and self-directed internships outlined in the Program Handbook.

Supervised vs. Self-Directed

An adult learner can be either self-directed or supervised for part or the entirety of the program. We require the attached Practicum Site and Supervising Educator Agreement (PSA) as part of the application process and again at the start of the Practicum course. This Agreement will allow an adult learner to begin the program either self-directed or supervised and finish differently if one’s work situation changes, etc.

Certification

Montessori Live offers two- and three-year programs for elementary education.  There is no obligation to complete the program within that time frame.  Depending on personal circumstances, adult learners can extend their programs for three or more years.  All applicants have professional development status until the application is officially approved.  There is no guarantee that courses completed for professional development credit will transfer toward an accredited program.  Not all courses are open for professional development.  To avoid any confusion, late fees, or risk of repeating a class, please submit the supporting documentation at your earliest convenience.

Tuition

Montessori Live requires payment for each course at the time of enrollment to that course. There is no requirement to prepay the entire cost of the program. The program cost varies depending on the level of participation and prior training in Montessori pedagogy.  If your employer sponsors your educational expenses, please have the attached School Sponsor Verification form completed and signed.

Required Textbooks/Reference Library

The Educator Practicum (PRED) course requires that you show evidence of a personal reference library. It would help if you began to build your Montessori resource materials, starting with your first course. Be mindful of downloading any weekly lesson plans or manuals, if supplied, along with support documents and other information collected over your experience in the program. The downloadable documents will supplement the required albums.  Manuals can be purchased when you enroll in classes.

 

Most Successful Curriculum Course Sequences

Language Courses

  1. LNCE
  2. LNPH

Mathematics Courses

  1. MTNU
  2. MTOP
  3. MTEC

The remainder of the Montessori Live curriculum courses can be taken in any order. Montessori Live Courses will be offered in rotation throughout the year. Not all courses are offered simultaneously.  Visit our Annual Course Schedule page for the most up-to-date schedule.

Important Information

  • Montessori Live Courses are offered throughout the year (Link to Annual Course Schedule). It is suggested that students take the Foundations of Montessori Philosophy course before or concurrently while enrolling in curriculum courses.
  • Not all courses will be offered simultaneously; refer to the annual schedule.
  • To be fully trained as a Montessori educator for ages 6 to 12 years, one must complete the entire Elementary I-II training program.
  • MACTE-accredited Montessori Live certification requires an in-person summer residency and a teaching practicum.
  • You can expect to spend 7 to 10 hours a week per course, depending on your experience level.
  • Curriculum course components include forum postings, video lectures, live chats, assignments, reading materials, practice lessons, lesson summaries, and observations.
  • Textbook and manual requirements vary per course.

The Elementary II program is for those individuals who already have an Elementary I (ages 6-9) credential from a qualified program and want to extend it to include ages 9-12. The Elementary II with an Elementary I Certificate Program is accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE). The short name for this program is EII C to set it apart from the EL II Standalone program.

To be considered as an accredited Montessori educator for ages 9 to 12 years a participant must complete the following: Online Component and One In-Person Residency.

Steps to Enroll

1) complete an online application
2) submit transcripts of a bachelor’s degree
3) submit a 6-9 Montessori certification diploma from a qualified program
4) submit transcripts from Elementary I program (must include face-to-face hours and proof of practicum/internship)
5) meet the admission requirements
6) provide evidence of the applicant’s ability to practice assignments in a 9-12 age Montessori learning environment
7) submit all supporting documentation

Montessori offers two options to obtain an expanded Elementary I-II Certificate (MACTE accredited).

OPTION 1:

Montessori Live Graduates

This option is specifically for adult learners who have completed the Montessori Live Elementary I Certification Program. To add the Elementary II level to a Montessori Live Elementary I certificate, a Montessori Live EI graduate only needs to complete the Elementary II Summer Residency.

OPTION 2:

If an adult learner enrolls from another MACTE accredited Elementary I training program, a complete transcript must be part of the application documents submitted to Montessori Live. At that time, credits transferring from other programs will be determined on an individual basis. Participants must take a minimum of three (3) online courses through Montessori Live and participate in the Elementary II Summer Residency. The Registrar will determine if more classes are required.

Under Option 2, to complete the Elementary II portion of the Elementary I-II program (ages 6-12):

Foundational component (online 8 weeks)

Foundations of Montessori Philosophy (FDN)
Observation and Classroom Management (OBS)

Online Curriculum Courses (online 7 weeks)*

Fractions and Decimals (MTFR)
Decimals, Fractions, and Algebra (MTAL)
Big Picture of the Universe (CBPU)

Practicum Component

Not required for students holding an Elementary I credential.

Face-to-Face Component

Adult learners must attend one summer residency, offering 80 clock hours of in-person training and 71 hours of virtual lessons. The Summer Residency location varies.

Topics In-Person (80 hours)

Geology, and Physics. Introduction to Chemistry, Introduction to Biology, Science Integration, Material Making, Art Integration, Fractions, Decimal Fractions, Algebra, Geometry, and Math Demonstrations

Topics Virtual (51 hours)

Political Geography, Cultural, Advanced Math and Language

Topics Virtual (20 hours)

Arts Education and Integration, Health and Physical Education, Practical Life, and Sensorial

Online Component

The two foundational courses are nine weeks in duration. There are generally eight weeks of video presentations, chats, and discussion forums with one open week scheduled at the end to complete assignments. Each curriculum course is seven weeks in duration. There are generally five weeks of video presentations, chats, and discussion forums with open weeks scheduled at the end to complete assignments and observed lesson presentations.

The curriculum courses require evidence of the ability to practice in a 9-12 age Montessori environment with the materials. The practical lesson presentation is conducted in-person by the adult learner’s supervising educator unless self-directed. The curriculum courses are offered during the academic school year to complete practice assignments using age-appropriate children’s materials.

Tuition

Montessori Live requires payment for each course at the time of enrollment to that course. There is no requirement to prepay the entire cost of the program. The program cost varies depending on the level of participation and prior training in Montessori pedagogy.  If your employer sponsors your educational expenses, please have the attached School Sponsor Verification form completed and signed.

 

 

Textbooks/Manuals – Practicum Reference Library

 

The Educator Practicum (PRED) course requires that you show evidence of a personal reference library.  You should begin to build your Montessori resource materials starting with your first course. Be mindful to download any weekly lesson plans or manuals, if supplied, along with support documents as well as other information collected over your experience in the program. Montessori Live’s downloadable lessons and manuals are free and supplement the required textbooks. Textbooks are available for purchase at Montessori Research and Development at (www.montessorird.com).

Foundation Courses

Montessori Foundations of Philosophy (FDN)

Observation and Child Development (OBS)

  • Required Resources: Lillard, Angela. Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius, Latest Edition Digital download Amazon Kindle or Apple iBooks

 

Language Courses

Correct Expression, Handwriting, Whole Language (LNCE)

  • Required Resources: Montessori Research and Development Albums – Early Childhood MP.LA1, MP.LA2, MP.LA3; Elementary ME.LA3 (EI)
  • Required Resources: Lesson plans are included as downloads

Phonics, Spelling, and Punctuation (LNPH)

  • Required Resources: Lesson plans are included as downloads
  • Required Resources: Montessori Research and Development Albums – Early Childhood MP.LA 4, MP.LA5; Elementary ME.LA3 (EI), ME.LA4 (EI)

Grammar, Sentence Analysis, and Formal Writing (LNGR)

  • Required Resources: Mandala grammar and sentence analysis black line masters and plastic templates for grammar symbols and sentence analysis
  • Required Resources: Montessori Research and Development Albums – Elementary ME.LA1(EI), ME.LA2 (EI), ME.LA5 (EII)

 

Math Courses

Numeration and the Decimal System (MTNU)

  • Required Resources:Lesson plans are included as downloads
  • Montessori Research and Development Album – MP.M Mathematics Early Childhood or ME.M1 Mathematics Vol. 1 (EI)

Operations with Addition and Multiplication (MTOP)

  • Required Resources: Lesson plans are included as downloads
  • Montessori Research and Development Album – ME.M2 Mathematics Vol. 2 (EI)

Early Childhood Math (MTEC)

  • Lesson plans are included as downloads
  • Montessori Research and Development Album MP.M Mathematics Early Childhood;

Operations with Subtraction and Division (MTAO)

  • Required Resources:Lesson plans are included as downloads
  • Montessori Research and Development Album – ME.M2 Mathematics Vol. 2 (EI)

Geometry Studies (MTGM)

  • Required Resources:Lesson plans are included as downloads
  • Montessori Research and Development Albums ME.GY1 & ME.GY2 Geometry 1 & 2 (EI) – Also required for EI & EII Summer Residencies

Fractions and Decimals (MTFR)

  • Required Resources:Lesson plans are included
  • Montessori Research and Development Albums – ME.F1 Fractions 1 (EI) & ME.F2 Fractions 2 (EII) – Also required for EI & EII Summer Residencies

Decimals and Algebra (MTAL)

  • Required Resources:Lesson plans are included
  • Montessori Research and Development Album – ME.D Decimals (EII) – Also required for EII Summer Residencies

 

Suggested: MRD ME.F1 Fractions 1 (EI); MRD ME.GY1 Geometry

 

Cultural Courses

Big Picture of the Universe (CBPU)

  • Required Resources:Lesson plans are included as downloads
  • Montessori Research and Development Albums ME.H1 History 1 (EI), ME.PH Physics (EII)

Earth and Human History (CEHS)

  • Required Resources:Lesson plans are included as downloads
  • Montessori Research and Development Albums – ME.FG Functional Geography (EI), ME.H1 History 2 (EI), ME.H3 History 3 (EII), MEZ1&2 Zoology Vol. 1 & 2

 

Internship

Practicum for Educators – Year-long Teaching Component (PRED)

  • Required Resources: Photos of your learning environment prior to enrolling in the Practicum to verify that you have the basic compliment of Montessori materials in all areas.
  • Signed Practicum Site Agreement (PSA)

 

Residency Courses

Summer Residency for Early Childhood (RESS-EC)

Required Resources: Montessori Research and Development – Early Childhood Set plus one additional text (11 manuals total)

  • Practical Life MP.PL
  • Sensorial MP.S
  • Language Arts Volumes 1, 2, 3 (three manuals)
  • Geography for Early Childhood MP.G
  • Geography and History for Early Childhood MP.GH
  • Mathematics for Early Childhood MP.M
  • Zoology for Early Childhood MP.Z
  • Botany for Early Childhood MP.B
  • Money for Early Childhood MP.MN (separate pricing)

 

Summer Residency for Elementary I (RESS-EI)

Required Resources: Montessori Research and Development (13 manuals total)

  • Mathematics Vol 1 – ME.M1
  • Geometry Vol 1 – ME.GY1
  • Fractions Vol 1 ME.F1
  • Money for Early Childhood MP.MN
  • Geology Vol 1 – ME.GEO
  • Functional Geography Manual – ME.FG
  • Geography Vol 1 – G1
  • Zoology Vol 1 – ME.Z1
  • Botany Vol 1 – ME.B1
  • Language Vol 1, 2, 3, & 4 – ME.LA 1, 2, 3, 4

 

Summer Residency for Elementary II (RESS-EII)

Required Resources: Montessori Research and Development (12 manuals total)

  • G2 Geography Vol. 2
  • CH Chemistry
  • PH Physics
  • BIO Biology (2019 version)
  • LA5 Language Vol. 5
  • M3 Mathematics Vol. 3
  • M4 Mathematics Vol. 4
  • D Decimals
  • F2 Fractions Vol. 2
  • GY2, 3 Geometry Vol. 2 & 3
  • H3 History Vol. 3

 

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE

Foundation Courses

Montessori Foundations of Philosophy (FDN)

Observation and Child Development (OBS)

Survey of Montessori Curriculum (SMCU)

Most are available as digital downloads from Amazon Kindle or Apple iBooks

 

Practical Applications for Administrators (PRAA)

Most are available as digital downloads from Amazon Kindle or Apple iBooks

 

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP DIPLOMA

PRADM – no textbooks required

RESADM Most are available as digital downloads from Amazon Kindle or Apple iBooks

 

 

Curriculum and Foundational Assignments – Explanation

 

Video Lectures(approximately two hours per week)

Each week, students are required to review all of the lecture and presentation videos that week. The sequence of viewing should be from top to bottom of each week’s resource menu. Student progress is tracked electronically for administrative purposes. After seeing the videos, respond to the questions posted in the forum.  Forums close after two weeks and will not reopen. All practice assignments must be conducted based solely on a student’s review of the course videos as well as supplied lesson plans. Once opened, the weekly videos will remain available to students while actively enrolled in the course.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE: The online component of our program depends on students viewing video lessons and lectures as well as other assignments and resources posted for each week of a course.  Students are expected to observe and complete all of these resources every week to pass each online module.  Montessori Live can track a student’s progress through our course management system (Moodle). If it becomes evident that a student is attempting to complete the coursework without viewing these resources substantially and thoroughly, the student may be required to either repeat the module or be expelled from the program at the sole discretion of Montessori Live. 

 

  1. Asynchronous Discussion Forum – (approximately one hour per week)

Provides opportunities for adult learners to reflect on content being presented and learn from each other. The instructor does not provide comments during this portion but comments privately. The forums are designed to encourage members of a cohort to engage in reflective practice together. Questions are based on philosophy and practical applications of content. Participation in discussion forums is required. Forums will close after two weeks and will not reopen.  Students must also post to daily discussion forums and submit other assignments as requested by instructors.  All work must be original and not copied from other resources without proper citation.

 

  1. Synchronous Chat – (approximately one hour per week)

Provides opportunities for the instructor to hear from each adult learner and to provide background information to support the video presentations. Adult learners are required to submit a summary of the discussion if a chat is missed. 85% is the minimum requirement to pass each course, but 100% participation in chats is also required (either live attendance or submitting a summary of recorded chats).  Courses where students have missed chats will not be counted as complete and are not eligible for transfer credit toward the certification program.

 

  1. Observed Lesson Presentations– (average one observation per curriculum course)

Most online curriculum courses require that all students complete an observed lesson presentation.  This assignment assists adult learners in practicing with materials presented during the online component and provides a verification of practice as well as an opportunity to engage in reflective practice. Supervising educators or course instructors include comments in person or through viewing a video recording of the lesson or by seeing a video chat program. The student must be observed by the person who is indicated as the supervising educator in the student’s enrollment paperwork or by the course instructor.

 

This form must include comments from the observer as well as a signature of the supervising educator as part of the submission to count.  A minimum of two observed lesson presentations must be completed before the student enrolling in the Educator Practicum course.  The Registrar must approve a copy of the supervising educator’s credential. The credential must be MACTE accredited for the same age level as the student’s program with Montessori Live.  If a lesson is submitted via video recording, the instructor will set a time to review the lesson presentation through a video chat program.

 

  1. Lesson Plans – (average one lesson plan per curriculum course)

Assists adult learners to understand the components of a Montessori lesson plan, how to organize and present a lesson to a student, and how to analyze the movement between the adult and student.

 

  1. Practice Summary – (average one practice summary per curriculum course)

Assists adult learners to practice with students using materials being presented through our video resources during each of the online curriculum components. This assignment provides a detailed narrative, which serves as a verification of materials practice throughout the program.  The assignment also provides an ongoing opportunity to engage in reflective practice.

 

  1. Making Materials

Provide opportunities for the adult learner to create materials and allows the instructor to see the quality of materials that are being constructed as well as to provide comments. Material making occurs throughout the program as part of the online component as well as the residency component and counts for a portion of the student’s practicum requirement.

 

  1. Reflective Essays

Provide opportunities for the adult learner to engage in reflective practice and demonstrate a deepening understanding of Montessori philosophy, classroom management, the practical application as well as the curriculum scope and sequence. Reflections are a daily part of the face-to-face residencies as well.

Practicum Assignments – Explanation

 

  1. Year-long Project

Part of the practicum to create an extension of an area of interest for the adult learner’s learning environment based on student interest.

 

  1. Case Study and Observation of a Student

Observation is a critical component of the Montessori method.  The case study provides an opportunity for adult learners to design an individualized program for a student that covers most of the school year.

 

  1. Classroom Observation Requirements

Adult learners must observe their students throughout the program. These observations are written up in a narrative form as well as discussed during the practicum chats.

 

  1. Observing at Other Montessori Schools

Adult learners are required to visit at least two other Montessori schools in their local area and write up a summary of each observation.  The comparison shows the many faces of Montessori and gives the adult learner a broader perspective.  In the School Leadership program, administrators are required to observe at two local Montessori schools and interview the head of school.

 

  1. Reflecting on Peace Education

Students will be asked to reflect on activities relating to peace education throughout their practicum year.  Montessori’s peace education and lessons on grace and courtesy are reviewed during the Summer Residency as well as the practicum experience.

 

  1. Regular contacts with the Practicum Instructor during the Practicum Experience

The instructor for the practicum course maintains close communication with students throughout the practicum year. Chats are scheduled every other week and are designed to help students navigate obstacles throughout their first year of teaching. The chats also provide a way to receive support from other adult learners going through the practicum experience as they share the experience.

 

  1. Creating and Collecting Lesson Plans and Albums

Adult learners must demonstrate that they have a complete scope and sequence of lesson plans for their level. This collection of lessons and support materials is organized to support the adult learner throughout their teaching career.

 

  1. Supervised Practice during the Residency phase

Adult learners have opportunities for materials demonstration and practice during the Summer Residency component. Opportunities to create materials and art extensions are available in the residencies.

 

  1. Leadership Project for the School Leader Diploma Program

Administrators must design and implement a leadership project that will be started in the PRAA Practical Course and completed during the PRADM practicum. Presentations will occur during the RESADM residency.

 

Things to Keep In Mind

If participants wish to receive a MACTE diploma, an online application to Montessori Live must be completed as well as providing all supporting documentation.  Once officially accepted into the MACTE accreditation program, the program must be completed within four years of the start date of acceptance. A course completion certificate for professional development is awarded at the conclusion of each course. A Montessori Live diploma with a MACTE seal is awarded at the conclusion of the program.

“Montessori Live holds accredited status for its Early Childhood, Elementary I, Elementary I-II, Elementary II, and School Leader education programs from the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE).”  Visit MACTE’s website at http://www.macte.org/.

Montessori Live is a not-for-profit independent educator training program incorporated under the State of Florida laws.

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