Class At-a-Glance:
Class Length: 7 Weeks
Time Commitment: 36 – 40 hours
Delivery Method: Synchronous Zoom Sessions and On-Demand Modules
CPD Hours: 36
Audience: Early Childhood (3 – 6) Montessori credentialed teachers, school leaders, and interventionists
Cost: Members $670 | Non-Members $820
Early Childhood Reading Certificate Program
The AMS Early Childhood Reading Certificate Program is designed for Early Childhood Montessori teachers who are interested in applying the most recent research-based strategies for exploring reading in their Montessori environments.
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Program Description
This class will help you develop an understanding of the essential components of reading and reading continuums that will enhance Montessori teachers’ ability to follow children’s development as readers. Matching children to their developmental stage on the continuum leads to an exploration of literacy strategies that support individual children. You will leave with a toolkit that enables you to extend the Montessori curriculum and enhance the reading development of young children.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded an AMS Early Childhood Reading Certificate attesting to your mastery of the program.
Registration for the January 12 session is now open!
Program Details
Cohort 11 (January 2026)
January 12 – March 1, 2026
- Registration closes: Tuesday, January 6, 2026, or when class fills
- Class begins: January 12, 2026
- Class ends: March 1, 2026
Live Zoom sessions are held Mondays at 7:00 – 8:15 PM (ET) on: Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, and 23
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: Essential Components of Reading
Define the essential components of reading
Module 2: Continuum of Reading
Use the oral language and reading continuums to inform instruction
Module 3: Assessment Tools
Explain the purpose of commonly used classroom-based assessment tools
Module 4: Phonemic & Phonological Awareness
Use science-based strategies to support phonemic and phonological awareness
Module 5: Phonics
Use science-based strategies to support phonics
Module 6: Comprehension & Fluency
Use science-based strategies to support comprehension and fluency
Meet the Facilitator
Dr. Tori Virlee PsyD
Tori Virlee, PsyD, is the early childhood language instructor at the Montessori Education Center of the Rockies and the school psychologist at the Montessori School of Denver. She holds a bachelor’s degree in speech, language, and hearing sciences as well as a doctorate in school psychology. Tori is an experienced early childhood teacher, literacy specialist, and interventionist. She has presented at local, regional, and national conferences and schools to bring the science of reading to fellow educators. This work has been further informed through training in LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) and as an Orton-Gillingham Therapist. Tori’s work is focused on supporting teachers, young children, and their families to promote language, literacy, and mental health.
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