Montessori Teacher Education
 
"The real preparation for education is a study of one's self. The training of the teacher...is something far more than a learning of ideas. It includes the training of character; it is a preparaiton of the spirit."
 
    Dr. Maria Montessori from Absorbent Mind , p.131
 
The Society's teacher education is an " inner preparation" for Montessori teaching which follows the path of being committed to such fundamental principles as: (1) "Observation"; (2) "Individual Liberty" and (3) "Preparation of the Environment".

The primary level (for ages 2-6) course consists of 22 lessons in a 204 page study guide which is completed entirely through mail correspondence. The course work is divided into the categories of: "Observation" (5 lessons), "Montessori Principles" (9 lessons), "Child Development" (4 lessons) and "Montessori Materials" (4 lessons). A substantial response and dialogue is assured between course evaluator and student, to work through and resolve the various issues and skills needed for effective Montessori teaching.

The course is approved by the State of California, and accredited by the International Montessori Accreditation Council (IMAC) An elementary level course (for children 6-12) is also available for those who have successfully completed the primary level course.




Tuition and Registration
 
Registration $70
Book Fee $70
Tuition $130 per lesson
 
 
Applications Procedure
 
  1. Complete the Preliminary Application Form (available upon request to the Society), and submit with $70 registration fee to: Interantional Montessori Society, 8115 Fenton Street. #304, Silver Spring, MD 20910
  2. Applicant will be sent a complete course catalog, contract and entrance test to complete final enrollment procedures
  3. Complete and return the contract and entrance test with book fee of $70
  4. Students accepted into the course receive the study guide materials and texts to begin the actual course work.
 
Certification
 
 
Certification is issued to each student upon completion of the 22-lesson course of study in the form of a certification statement, verification statement and teaching credential. This credential is recognized by the Society for a three-year term which is renewable upon completion of further Society-approved course work .
 
 
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