Class At-a-Glance:
Class Length: 6 Weeks
Time Commitment: 36 – 40 hours
Delivery Method: Synchronous Zoom Sessions and On-Demand Modules
CPD Hours: 36
Audience: Elementary I (6 – 9) and/or Elementary II (9 – 12) Montessori-credentialed teachers, school leaders, and interventionists
Cost: Members $670 | Non-Members $820
Elementary Writing Certificate Program
The AMS Elementary Writing Certificate Program is designed to enhance your foundational understanding and shift the teaching of writing in a way that promotes collaboration and curiosity in the learning environment. At the same time, it will significantly increase your elementary students’ interest in writing.
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Program Description
Participants will develop an understanding of the essential role of writing in recognizing students’ identity and intellect. The writing continuum and the Six +1 Traits of Writing framework, integrated with the Elementary Montessori curriculum make writing individualized, fun, and meaningful for each child. Participants will take on a child-centered approach to teaching writing as well as experiencing the writing process themselves throughout the course. Upon completion of the class, you will have effective tools and lessons that empower children by strengthening their writing creativity.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded an AMS Elementary Writing Certificate attesting to your mastery of the program.
Program Details
Cohort 5 (Summer 2025)
Modules 1 – 6
July 7 – October 5, 2025
Live Sessions held on Tuesdays:
- 7:30 – 8:30 PM (ET), July 8, 15, August 5, 12, September 9
- Capstone Project Presentation Live Session: September 23, 7:30 – 9:30 PM (ET)
- All assignments due by October 6, 2025
Timeline
- Registration Deadline: July 1, or until cohort is full.
- Program Begins: July 7, 2025
- Program Ends: October 5, 2025
Cost and Scholarships
AMS MEMBER
$670
NON-MEMBER
$820
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AMS is excited to offer a variety of discounted group packages for this class. Group registrations must first contact us to be discounted.
Program Modules & Outcomes
Module 1: Using a Continuum
Adult learners look at connections among self, children, and the curriculum using the writing continuum.
Module 2: Making Writing Engaging
Adult learners experience personalized writing practice as a way of understanding how to increase children’s writing engagement in their classroom.
Module 3: The Six Traits of Writing Part 1
Ideas, Voice, Word Choice—Adult learners create a plan to bring fun, hands-on writing into their classroom using the Six Traits of Writing framework.
Module 4: Writing Continuum and Assessment
Adult learners look at student-centered assessment data (self-assessment, peer feedback, individualized teacher conference) to connect it back to the writing continuum.
Module 5: The Six Traits of Writing Part 2
Sentence Fluency, Organization, Conventions—Adult learners explore how to differentiate the use of the traits for each child.
Module 6: Writing and the Arts
Adult learners explore writing through the Great Lessons, as well as using the arts to support the writing process.
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