Elementary I-II Course
2018-2019 Elementary I-II Adult Learners
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