Global Montessori Educators Institute
Quick Facts About the TEP
- Full Affiliate Course Level(s): Early Childhood,Elementary I-II,Infant & Toddler
AMS Credentials Offered
- Associate Early Childhood
- Early Childhood
- Elementary I (6-9 years)
- Elementary I-II (6-12 years)
- Associate Infant & Toddler
- Infant & Toddler
About AMS-Affiliated Programs
AMS-affiliated teacher education programs provide comprehensive courses of study that prepare adult learners to be highly qualified Montessori educators. While each TEP is unique, with its own academic schedule and tuition, all are rigorously designed based on AMS standards, with the goal of ensuring that you will receive the necessary education for entry into practice at your chosen level. Fully affiliated course levels have received or maintained AMS affiliation by meeting all AMS standards and requirements. Those at the Applicant Affiliate level have been reviewed and accepted by the Teacher Education Action Commission (TEAC), and are awaiting approval by the AMS Board of Directors, which grants full affiliation.
About the TEP
Global Montessori Educators Institute offers blended (hybrid) Montessori Infant-Toddler, Early Childhood, Elementary I, and Elementary I-II teacher training. Adult-learners begin the program with interactive online lectures, video presentations and cohort discussions. Adult learners then attend a three-week summer in residence in July. The intensive three weeks builds upon concepts from the online experience, solidifies cohort relationships begun online, and prepares confident Montessori guides for their practicum experience. The two year training experience guides the adult learner to become a successful Montessori guide.
Global Montessori Educators Institute® holds accredited status for its Infant/Toddler and Early Childhood Montessori teacher education certification course level from the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE). Global Montessori Educators Institute® holds Full Affiliate status for its Infant/Toddler and Early Childhood course with the American Montessori Society through the year 2029.
The Elementary Program is a GMEI Teacher Education Program™ is an applicant in good standing with the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) and is an Applicant Affiliate to the American Montessori Society (AMS).
Program Director: Linda Loomis; lloomis@gmeinstitute.org