Distance Hybrid Course

Online + Onsite Montessori Training Courses

Not holding accredited status with MACTE.

Full Montessori Teacher Preparation International (MTPI) certification for Level 2 ¹/₂ to 6 Years

(MTPI is the progressive, distance-learning affiliate of Montessori Teacher Preparation of WA.)

This 100+ hour online Montessori training program covers the following topics:

• Introduction to Montessori Education
  
• Sensorial Education for Young Children
  
• Practical Living Materials
  
• Art the Montessori Way
  
• Communication & Discipline
  
• Montessori Language Materials
  
• Music for Young Children
  
• Montessori Math Materials
  
• Cultural Materials:  Geography, History & Science

This course consists of three parts:

• Phase I – online course (140 hours)
• Phase II – 3-week onsite course (120 hours)
• Phase III – practicum (720  hours)
• Phase IV – certification

In Phase I you will:

• Gain new concepts in education of young children through reading Dr. Montessori’s books, hearing discussions of her ideas, and writing your own thoughts regarding her philosophy of education.
• Watch 100+ hours of learning materials being presented by a master teacher.  
• Proceed at your own pace.

In Phase II you will: 

• Prove competency with the materials by attending 3-week onsite course Kent, WA.
• When your 34 written assignments and 10 albums have been completed, you may apply for your academic certificate from MTP.

In Phase III you will:

• Work and learn under an experienced Category A certified Montessori teacher.  (A Category A teacher holds a B.A., a national Montessori teaching certificate and has one year’s teaching experience.)  Self-directed internships may be approved as well.
• Complete a 10-month intern diary and internship.
  
• Complete all of the requirements as outlined in the intern job description.

In Phase IV you will:

• Application for full MTP certification.  Hybrid courses do not hold MACTE accredited status.