Early Childhood Course

Early Childhood Course  (2 1/2- 6 years old)

The program consists of an Academic Phase and Practicum Phase.

The Academic Phase (340.5 Clock Hours) includes Montessori theory and practice; classroom management and techniques for beginning a Montessori class; and the use, sequence and method of presentation of the Montessori didactic materials in all curriculum areas. The Academic Phase is hands-on. Lectures alternate with laboratory sessions with the Montessori materials under the direction of experienced staff.

Classes meet for seven weeks during the summer Academic Phase, Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. 

The Practicum Phase (540 + Clock Hours) consists of an academic year in a Montessori school. During the practicum, the adult learner is able to apply all that she/he has learned during the academic phase, while under the supervision of a certified Montessori teacher, in a prepared environment with children 2½ to 6 years old. Guidance will be provided by the MMTEC Practicum Coordinator who will work closely with the adult learner and supervising teacher to insure the adult learner's progress and growth in classroom leadership. A self-directed practicum may be arranged at an additional fee for the adult learner who has had previous classroom experience. Practicum sites need to be approved by MMTEC.

Four Weekend Seminars are held at MMTEC during the practicum phase. The seminars include review and extensions of curriculum and review of theory and methodology. Attendance is mandatory for adult learners. 

Adult learners should plan to budget approximately $300.00 for additional materials, books, notebooks, etc. which may be required during the course. Curriculum manuals are not included in the tuition costs. 

2026-2027

Academic Phase        June 22 - July 31, 2026

Practicum Phase      September 2026 - June 2027

Early Childhood Weekend Seminars To be determined

Asynchronous Book Club

Philosophy book club at a suggested pace using Google Classroom

2025-2026

Academic Phase        June 23 - August 1, 2025

Practicum Phase      September 2025 - June 2026

Early Childhood Weekend Seminars

October 18 - 19, 2025

January 17 - 18, 2026

March 7, 2026

May 15, 2026 evening

May 16 - 17, 2026

May 30 - Final Exams

Asynchronous Book Club

Philosophy book club at a suggested pace using Google Classroom

Seminar weekends for all levels:

October 18th and 19th, 2025

January 17th and 18th, 2026

March 7th, 2026

March 8th, 2026 - Elementary Only

May 15th - evening only

May 16th and 17th, 2026

May 30th Final Exams - Early Childhood Only