The program consists of 300 hours covering:

• Philosophy/Theory (Foundational)
• Child Development/Psychology
• Early Childhood Observation (Foundational [includes 20 classroom observation hours])
• Practical Life/Daily Living (Core)
• Sensorial (Core)
• Mathematics (Core)
• Language Arts (Core)
• Culture:  Physical and Life Science, Social Studies (Core)
• Classroom Leadership/Environmental Design/ Core/Parent Involvement/Education
• Year-Long Project

Practicum

The course requires a teaching practicum of 540 hours in an approved practicum site under the guidance of an experienced Montessori teacher.

Final Examinations

• Final examinations given include:
• an exam on Montessori materials,
• an exam on Montessori principles and philosophy course, and
• one practical examination in which the student demonstrates the ability to use the Montessori materials and discuss the philosophy and purposes underpinning the materials.

Upon successful completion of the course and fulfillment of financial obligations, the program director will recommend the graduate for an AMS credential.

All procedures listed below must be completed before the student can begin the teacher education program.

1. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.  All applicants must have completed high school with an academic diploma.
2. All applicants must complete an application and submit a required essay on the topic "Why I Wish to Take Montessori Training," along with the non-refundable application fee.
3. A NOTARIZED copy of the applicant’s high school diploma or, if a college graduate, an OFFICIAL college transcript from an ACCREDITED institution must be sent to Maitland Montessori School.
4. The applicant must furnish two letters of reference.
5. All applicants must meet on an individual basis with the teacher education program director, either by an informal, in-person meeting or by phone interview.

Maitland Montessori School, Inc. admits students without discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, religion, race, color, sex, mental or physical disabilities (including HIV infection, blindness, deafness, mobility impairments, etc.) and grants them all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.  The school does not discriminate on the basis of the above mentioned in the administration of its educational policies, athletic, and other school-administered programs.