Elementary Science Certificate Program

The AMS Elementary Science Certificate class invites Montessori Elementary-level guides and Curriculum Coaches to deepen their understanding of the Cosmic Curriculum while effectively integrating national academic standards. Learners will explore the interconnected philosophy of Montessori’s Cosmic Education, emphasizing deep history and scientific interdependence as well as the importance of remaining true to Montessori principles amid external pressures. Participants will develop Montessori lessons and mini-lessons that align with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and College, Career, and Civic Life Framework (C3) for their level, equipping them to honor the Cosmic Curriculum’s vision of interconnectedness while meeting the needs of today’s standards-driven classrooms.

What to Expect

The program consists of 6 modules of self-guided study and live experiences held via Zoom. Part 1 is theoretical and Part 2 offers strategies and tools to explore the science of reading within your own environments and the children you work with. Assignments are designed to be reflective and to enhance your understanding of the science of reading, both in theory and in action.

• For: Elementary 1 (6 – 9) and/or Elementary 2 (9 – 12) Montessori credentialed teachers, school leaders, and interventionists
• Format: A blend of live (synchronous) experiences held via Zoom and on-demand (asynchronous) content. Recordings of the live sessions are made available to participants.
• Time Commitment: 36 – 40 hours total (please see timelines below)
• CPD Hours: 36 - A certificate of AMS Professional Development Hours will be emailed upon completion. An opportunity to purchase a CEU certificate for 3.6 CEUs will also be made available upon completion of the class at a cost of $28.

Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded an AMS Elementary Reading Certificate attesting to your mastery of the program.