Elementary I-II Course

Elementary II Second Summer Course (6 - 12 years old)

Those enrolling in the Elementary II program must have already completed the Elementary I course.  After completion of both the EI and EII programs, they will receive an Elementary I&II Credential from the American Montessori Society.

The Elementary II portion of the training consists of a summer academic phase.  If the applicant has already completed a practicum with the EI course, an additional practicum phase is not required.  

The Academic Phase (EII - 175.5 Clock Hours) includes a thorough grounding in Montessori theory and practice; classroom management techniques for managing individualized instruction; and the use, sequence and method of presentation of the Montessori advanced materials.

The Academic Phase is hands-on and experiential. Lectures alternate with laboratory sessions, using the materials in Montessori equipped classrooms, under the direction of experienced staff. 

Classes meet for six weeks during the summer Academic Phase, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and two evenings a week until 6:30 PM.

2025-2026

Elementary I-II Second Summer Schedule

Early Childhood Overview*    Distance Learning

Academic Phase        June 23 - August 1, 2025

Practicum Phase      September 2025 - June 2026

Elementary I-II Weekend Seminars

October 18 - 19, 2025

January 17 - 18, 2026

March 7 - 8, 2026

May 15, 2026 evening 

May 16 - 17, 2026

*All Elementary candidates without Montessori Early Childhood 2½-6 certification must attend the Early Childhood Overview which includes a Google Classroom Distance Learning portion before meeting face to face on June 23rd.

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

2024-2025

Elementary I-II Summer Schedule

Early Childhood Overview*    Distance Learning and In-person June 16, 2024

Academic Phase        June 16 - August 2, 2024

Practicum Phase      September 2024 - June 2025

Elementary I-II Weekend Seminars

October 19 - 20, 2024

January 18 - 19, 2025

March 8 - 9, 2025

May 2 - 4, 2025

*All Elementary candidates without Montessori Early Childhood 2½-6 certification must attend the Early Childhood Overview which includes a Google Classroom Distance Learning portion before meeting face to face on June 16th.

Seminar weekends for all levels:

October 19th and 20th, 2024

January 18th and 19th, 2025

March 8th and 9th, 2025 

May 2nd - evening only, 3rd, and 4th, 2025 - Elementary Only