AMS Certificate Programs and Classes

The AMS Emerging Leaders Fellowship Program prepares future Montessori leaders to drive meaningful change in their organizations and the AMS community. Build the skills, knowledge, and confidence to take on leadership roles and make a lasting impact.

The AMS Anti-Bias, Antiracist (ABAR) Certificate Program deeply explores ABAR education to help Montessori schools create just and equitable environments. It aligns with Maria Montessori’s call for a systematic study of self.

The AMS Early Childhood Reading Certificate Program is for Montessori teachers seeking to apply the latest research-based reading strategies in their classrooms. You’ll learn essential reading components and continuums to better support children’s growth as readers.

The AMS Elementary Reading Certificate Program equips Montessori teachers with the latest research-based reading strategies. Participants will gain a deep understanding of essential reading components and continuums to support children’s development as readers.

The AMS Elementary Writing Certificate Program will deepen your understanding and transform writing instruction to foster collaboration and curiosity. It will also boost your students’ engagement with writing. Participants will learn to appreciate the vital role writing plays in recognizing students’ identity and intellect.

The AMS Curriculum Coaching Academy is an immersive journey rooted in cosmic education. Focusing on coaching and andragogy, it prepares you for guiding adult educators. Our spiral curriculum covers Montessori philosophy and curriculum, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), and assessment—equipping you for roles in curriculum coaching or coordination.

Explore multilingualism in early childhood and its lifelong benefits. Learn how Montessori educators can support simultaneous and sequential language learning. This AMS self-guided course, developed by experts Gabrielle Kotkov and Michela Castellarin, provides strategies for fostering multilingual development in young children, building on Montessori principles.

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This course equips Montessori educators to incorporate Digital Citizenship into their teaching. You’ll explore its core principles within Montessori education, focusing on digital equity, inclusion, and addressing systemic biases. Gain resources and strategies to select appropriate Digital Citizenship lessons for your classroom and community.

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Instructors in Montessori teacher education programs play a crucial role in shaping future Montessori educators for classroom and leadership positions. The Academy offers rigorous, advanced training led by experts, equipping TEP instructors to prepare future Montessori teacher educators for success.

The AMS Teacher Education Director Academy offers essential guidance for excellence and innovation in Montessori teacher education. It supports current and future directors in creating and delivering a learner-centered program—from defining the vision and building the curriculum to guiding adult learners through graduation and beyond.

Montessori teacher education program instructors play a vital role in preparing future educators for classroom and administrative roles. But who trains the trainers? Instructor Academy offers advanced, rigorous training led by field experts, equipping future TEP instructors to inspire and guide the next generation of Montessori educators.

This online course teaches TEP instructors essential course design elements, blending online learning pedagogy with hands-on Canvas applications. Through weekly tasks, you’ll design your own online class, finishing with a course plan and basic Canvas skills. The primarily asynchronous, cohort-based format encourages collaborative learning as you progress together.

This course helps families integrate Montessori philosophy into daily life and parenting. You’ll gain resources to enrich your child’s education, expand your Montessori knowledge, and apply its principles at home.