Teacher Education Center Survey 2008

Adrian Dominican Montessori Teacher Education Institute (AMS)

1257 E. Siena Heights Dr. Adrian, MI 49221517 266-3415 www.admtei.org 2007 Graduates: 38

Atlanta Montessori Teacher Education (AMS)

488 Hurt Rd. Smyrna, GA 30082770 434-5931 www.montessori-atlanta.com 2007 Graduates: 20

Belmont University Montessori Program (AMS)

1900 Belmont Blvd. Nashville, TN 37212615 460-6233 belmont.edu.montessori 2007 Graduates: 18

M.A.T/TN PreK-3 licensure or certification only with 30 undergraduate credits summer mod El, on-campus living. Internship in Nashville or elsewhere.

Buffalo Montessori Teacher Education Program (AMS)

630 Youngs Rd. Unit D Williamsville, NY 14221716 630-5955 2007 Graduates: 0

Caspari Montessori Institute International (PAMS)

PO Box 657 Livingston, MT 59047406 223-0088 www.montessori-training-cmi.org 2007 Graduates: 6

Center For Contemporary Montessori Programs/College of St. Catherine (AMS)

2004 Randolph Av. #4100 St. Paul, MN 55105651 690-6001 minerva.stkate.edu/offices/academic/montessori.nsf 2007 Graduates: 38

The Center for Contemporary Montessori Programs, founded in 1973, is Minnesota’s only AMS Montessori teacher education program. It offers innovative, creative, and rigorous graduate-level programs in Montessori Early Childhood, Elementary, and Administration. A Master’s degree and Initial State Teaching License are also available.Your learning will be enhanced by experienced faculty and numerous support services at the College of St. Catherine, including seminars, on-line components, practice labs, and nine months of experience at a Montessori school. The Center also provides quality Montessori teacher education at school sites throughout the U.S. Please contact us at 651-690-6001, or montess...@stkate.edu

Center for Montessori Teacher Education—New York (AMS)

785 Mamaroneck Av. White Plains, NY 10605914 948-2501 www.cmteny.com 2007 Graduates: 116

CMTE/NY is a community of experienced Montessori educators who have delighted in the process of supporting the growth and development of Montessori teachers, administrators, schools and school communities in a wide range of settings, both public and private, since 1979. Our summer academic program is located at the College of New Rochelle in New Rochelle, NY. We have year-round programs in Waldwick, NJ, and in public schools in Puerto Rico. Workshops are offered nationwide.Our New Jersey program is now offering a hybrid format for philosophy and Child Development. This gives an opportunity for reflecting online discussions along with the in-class lectures and demonstrations.CMTE/NY teacher education programs, Infant & Toddler, Early Childhood, Elementary I & II and the first Elementary II AMS Certification Program prepare teachers to lead Montessori classrooms with a commitment to the highest standards of Montessori philosophy and practice and the competence to exercise them. Our course in School Management prepares administrators for position in Montessori schools—as visionary and skilled Montessori leaders.CMTE/NY’s innovative programs have changed the scope of Montessori teacher and administrator education. We invite you to join the hundreds of educators and leaders we work with in transforming education today.

Center for Montessori Teacher Education/North Carolina (AMS)

197 D’Ango Circle Angier, NC 27501919 639-8688 2007 Graduates: 45

The Center for Montessori Teacher Education/ North Carolina (CMTE/NC) has been training Montessori teachers for twenty-five years. CMTE/NC is directed by Ceres Schroer York who has been involved with Montessori since 1968. Working under Ceres’ direction is Sharon Greene-Goering, who has been apprenticing under Ceres for four years. CMTE/NC offers four levels: Infant/Toddler, Early Childhood and Elementary I and II. Our presenters have many years of experience, including our I/T lead presenter who is certified in RIE and trained under internationally known Magda Gerber. Our Elementary and Early Childhood programs train students in both the private and public school sectors. Upon graduation, alumni may attend seminars anytime for continuing education. Visit our website at www.teachmontessori.org or call 919-639-8688

Christopher Academy Teacher Education Program (AMS)

1390 Terrill Rd. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076908 322-4652 www.christopheracademy.com 2007 Graduates: 11

Columbus Montessori Education Center (AMS)

979 S. James Rd. Columbus, OH 43227614 231-3790 ext. 10 www.ColumbusMontessori.org 2007 Graduates: 19

Contemporary Montessori Education

4331 Allencrest Ln. Dallas, TX 75244972 239-7442 www.montessoriresources.com 2007 Graduates: 11

Edmonds Community College Montessori Training

19935 19th Av. NE Shoreline, WA 98155206 367-4404 2007 Graduates: 0

Florida Institute of Montessori Studies (AMS)

1240 Banana River Dr. Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937321 779-0031 www.montessorischools.org 2007 Graduates: 5

Fountainhead Montessori Adult Education (AMS)

6665 Amador Plaza Rd. #200 Dublin, CA 94568925 820-1343 www.fountainheadmontessori.org 2007 Graduates: 1

Greater Cincinnati Center for Montessori Education (AMS)

333 Madison Av. Covington, KY 41011859 431-2075 www.childreninc.org 2007 Graduates: 16

Houston Montessori Center (AMS)

7807 Long Point Rd. #100 Houston, TX 77055713 465-7670 www.houstonmontessoricenter.org 2007 Graduates: 99

Institute for Advanced Montessori Studies (AMS)

13500 Layhill Rd. Silver Spring, MD 20906301 576-2866 www.barrie.org/iams/iams/htm 2007 Graduates: 26

Since its founding in 1980, hundreds of aspiring Montessori teachers from around the country and the world have come to the Institute to begin a lifelong process of observation, research and reflection to develop within themselves and foster within children a passion for learning and a passion for life. A center of innovative curriculum development, the Institute encourages students, graduates and staff to challenge and support one another in a rigorous, stimulating, professional community. A graduate-level center of learning, the Institute is committed to an exceptionally high level of intellectual excellence in Montessori teacher education.

Lander University Montessori Teacher Education Program (AMS)

320 Stanley Av. Greenwood, SC 29649864 388-8751 lander.edu/education/montessori 2007 Graduates: 16

Lehigh Carbon Community College Montessori TEP

4525 Education Park Dr. Schnecksville, PA 18078610 435-4060 www.lcc.edu 2007 Graduates: 0 NOTE: Program no longer accepting applicants

Maine Montessori Institute

161 Field Rd. Falmouth, ME 04105207 797-8101 www.winfieldhouse.net 2007 Graduates: 8

Maitland Montessori School Teacher Education Program (AMS)

200 N. Swoope Av. Maitland, FL 32751407 628-0019 www.maitlandmontessori.org 2007 Graduates: 10

Maria Montessori Teacher Training Center

1170 Foxworthy Av. San Jose, CA 95118408 723-5140 www.oneworldmontessori.org/mmttc/index.html 2007 Graduates: 5

Maryland Center for Montessori Studies (AMS)

10807 Tony Dr. Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093410 321-8555 2007 Graduates: 4

MECA Seton (AMS)

5728 Virginia Av. Clarendon Hills, IL 60514-1607630 654-0151 www.MontessoriECA.org 2007 Graduates: 66

Michigan Montessori Teacher Education Center (AMS)

1263 S. Adams Rd. Rochester Hills, MI 48309248 375-2800 www.mmtec.org 2007 Graduates: 67

Mid-America Montessori Teacher Training (AMS)

10730 Pacific St. #234 Omaha, NE 68114402 393-1311 2007 Graduates: 20

Mid-America is a pioneer in bringing Montessori education to the American midwest and now a pioneer in online teacher education. We offer an Elementary I course with all academic components online, providing students with 21 graduate hours towards the University of Nebraska’s Masters in Curriculum and Instruction.

Missouri Montessori Teacher Education Program (AMS)

1100 White Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017314 469-6622 2007 Graduates: 11

Montessori Centre International (MCI)

9351 E. Arbor Dr. Greenwood Village, CO 80111303 523-7590 mcidenver.edu 2007 Graduates: 8

Montessori College for Early Education (AMS)

PO Box 232 Kirkland, WA 98083425 822-6233 montessoricollege-ee.com 2007 Graduates: 17

Montessori Education Center of the Rockies (AMS)

4745 Walnut St. Boulder, CO 80301303 494-3002 www.mecr.edu 2007 Graduates: 49

Founded in 1978, Montessori Education Center of the Rockies has an outstanding reputation for the quality of its MACTE-accredited teacher education courses, which prepare students for AMS teaching credentials at the Infant & Toddler, Early Childhood and Elementary I-II levels. Students come to beautiful Colorado from many parts of the U..S.A. to participate in an intensive learning experience with dedicated, experienced supportive instructors. Our 8,500-square-foot, air-conditioned building has administrative offices, lecture rooms, specifically designed for teacher education and a student lounge and library. We disburse Federal Financial Aid. For more information please call us or explore our website.

Montessori Education Institute of the Pacific Northwest (AMS)

13965 NE 166th St. Woodinville, WA 98072425 486-5092 www.meipn.org 2007 Graduates: 33

Montessori Educators International

913 E. Cumberland Dr. Louisville, TN 37777865 970-4322 discoveret.org/mei_inc 2007 Graduates: 2

Since 1990 Montessori Educators International, Inc. has offered quality education courses for adults with a desire to become certified Montessori teachers. Detailed instructional manuals eliminate the need for student-made “albums,” allowing more time for essential actual practice with Montessori materials. Instructors have extensive experience in successfully teaching adults and in effective management of Montessori classrooms. Free consultation is offered to those enrolled in or who have completed the course. MEI, Inc. is authorized annually by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and the Early Childhood course is accredited by Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education.

Montessori Heartland Teacher Education Center (AMS)

2100 48th St. Moline, IL 61265309 764-7047 montessoriheartland.com 2007 Graduates: 14

Courses at Montessori Heartland Teacher Education Center in Moline, Illinois, offers the adult student many benefits not available through other training options:• a high-quality, accredited academic program at a reasonable price• convenient, accessible location• flexible weekend and summer scheduling to meet the needs of busy lifestyles.Under the direction of Renee Detloff, the Heartland Center offers a comfortable and inviting learning atmosphere. The Heartland Center offers Infant/Toddler and Early Childhood certification courses as well as personalized consultation services. The Heartland Center programs are MACTE-accredited and AMS-affiliated.Call 309-764-7047 or visit us at www.montessoriheartland.com for more information.

Montessori Institute (AMI)

700 Knox Ct. Denver, CO 80204303 832-6781 www.tmidenver.com 2007 Graduates: 26

Montessori Institute Northwest (AMI)

4506 SE Belmont St. Portland, OR 97215503 963-8992 www.montessori-nw.org 2007 Graduates: 71

Montessori Institute of Advanced Studies (AMS)

22781 Canyon Ct. Castro Valley, CA 94552510 581-3729 montessori-training.com 2007 Graduates: 11

MIAS is committed to providing an opportunity for each student-teacher to discover their gifts in helping children in their self-learning. Our goal is to prepare Montessori Teachers with a deep grounding in Montessori philosophy.
The training center is located in our beautiful new building nestled in the hills of the East Bay, 25 miles from San Francisco. Fully equipped learning environments offer opportunities to further the academic learning. Our combined summer and year-round classes give ample time to internalize Montessori principles and practice.
We invite you to join the steadily growing core of teachers trained at MIAS that are transforming the Montessori learning environment.

Montessori Institute of Atlanta (AMI)

1970 Cliff Valley Way #250 Atlanta, GA 30329404 325-7264 montessori-mia.org 2007 Graduates: 41

Montessori Institute of Milwaukee (AMI)

3195 S. Superior St. #L428 Milwaukee, WI 53207414 481-5050 www.montessori6-12ami.org 2007 Graduates: 47

Montessori Institute of San Diego (AMI)

8745 La Jolla Scenic Dr. N. La Jolla, CA 92037858 535-0500 www.montessoriamisd.com 2007 Graduates: 34

Montessori of Alameda Teacher Education Program (AMS)

4210 NE Going St.Portland, OR 97218503 335-3321 2007 Graduates: 10

Montessori Opportunities Inc. (AMS)

2381 Plymouth Ln. Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221330 962-4727 montessori-opportunities.com 2007 Graduates: 11

Is going away from home for Montessori Teacher Education posing a difficulty for your teachers and school? Montessori Opportunities is a mobile MACTE-accredited and AMS-affiliated Montessori Teacher Education Program offering teacher education at the Early Childhood and Elementary I levels. We have worked with both public and private schools throughout the United States. Being at your location supports the teacher’s development with your materials and curriculum. Typical class size for each level is 10 trainees. Montessori Opportunities also offers professional development workshops and school consultations. We support your school’s mission and goals AT your school!

Montessori Teacher Academy

32920 Pacific Coast Hwy. Dana Point, CA 92629949 240-3344 2007 Graduates: 10

Montessori Teacher Academy—IU-South Bend (AMS)

PO Box 7111 South Bend, IN 46634-7111574 520-4191 2007 Graduates: 2

Montessori Teacher Education Center/San Francisco Bay Area (AMS)

16492 Foothill Blvd. San Leandro, CA 94578-2105510 278-1115 montessori-tec-sf.com 2007 Graduates: 164

MTEC/SFBA serves as a support to the education of adults who wish to become Montessori teachers at the Infant and Toddler, Early Childhood and Elementary levels, and Administration. The faculty possesses vision, commitment and decades of individual experience to bring depth and authenticity to our classes for adults.
Our locations of teacher education are Mobile, AL, Palm Springs, CA, Pensacola, FL, and San Leandro, CA in addition to our international sites in Vancouver, Canada, and Taipei, Taiwan.

Montessori Teacher Education Institute at Three Rivers Community College (AMS)

7 Mahan Dr. Norwich, CT 06360860 383-5214 www.trcc.commnet.edu 2007 Graduates: 6

Montessori Teacher Preparation of Kansas City (MEPI)

5901 NW Waukomis Dr. Kansas City, MO 64151816 741-6940 http://www.cpchmontessori.com/ 2007 Graduates: 12

Montessori Teacher Preparation of Washington (IAPM/MIA)

23807 98th Av. S. Kent, WA 98031253 859-2262 montessoriplus.org 2007 Graduates: 23

Montessori Teacher Training Center of Northern California (AMI)

317 Moorpark Way Mountain View, CA 94041650 967-6695 www.montessori-training.org 2007 Graduates: 17

Montessori Teacher Training Institute of New Jersey (AMS)

745 Perrineville Rd. Perrineville, NJ 08535609 799-6668 montessoricorner.org 2007 Graduates: 14

Montessori Teachers College of San Diego (AMS)

4544 Pocahontas Av. San Diego, CA 92117858 270-9350 montessoriteacherscollege.org 2007 Graduates: 17

Montessori Training Center of Minnesota (AMI)

683 Dodd Rd. St. Paul, MN 55107651 298-1120 mtcm.org 2007 Graduates: 22

The Montessori Training Center of Minnesota will offer a two-week AMI Assistants training course in June 0f 2008. MTCM will begin its 31st AMI Primary course with Molly O’Shaughnessy and 1st AMI Assistants to Infancy course with Judi Orion in September 2008. We continue with our expansion plans and move to 1611 Ames Ave. on the East Side of St. Paul in the summer of 2008. In addition to the above courses, we will be opening a school for children as well as an International Montessori Museum for research and development.

Montessori Training Center of New England (AMI)

43 Vernon St. Hartford, CT 06106860 757-6139 www.crec.org/mtcne 2007 Graduates: 17

Montessori Training of Southern Nevada (AMS)

1401 Amador Ln. Henderson, NV 89012702 407-0790 www.mtsnv.com 2007 Graduates: 4

Montessori Western Teacher Training Program (AMS)

5856 Belgrave Av. Garden Grove, CA 92845714 897-3833 2007 Graduates: 9

Montgomery Montessori Institute (AMS)

10500 Darnestown Rd. Rockville, MD 20850301 279-2799 montessori-mmi.com/mmi2.php 2007 Graduates: 10

NCME—Amarillo

3806 Bowie St. Amarillo, TX 79110806 353-3871 2007 Graduates: 5

NCME—Houston (AMS)

5812 Maple Houston, TX 77074713 774-6952 www.ncme-houston.com 2007 Graduates: 11

NCME—New England (AMS)

243 Essex St. Beverly, MA 01915978 927-9600 www.harborlightmontessori.org/ncme_ne.html 2007 Graduates: 4

New England Montessori Teacher Education Center (AMS)

30 Moose Club Park Rd. Goffstown, NH 03045603 641-5156 www.nemtecmontessoritraining.com 2007 Graduates: 20

New Gate Center for Montessori Studies (AMS)

5237 Ashton Rd. Sarasota, FL 34233941 922-4949 newgate.edu 2007 Graduates: 9

Northeast Montessori Institute (AMS)

PO Box 68 Rockport, ME 04856207 236-6316 www.nemontessori.org 2007 Graduates: 73

Orlando Montessori Teacher Education Institute (AMS)

901 Begonia Rd. Celebration, FL 34747407 566-1561 2007 Graduates: 4

Palm Beach Community College Montessori Teacher Training Program (AMS)

4200 Congress MS #34 Lake Worth, FL 33461561 868-3355 www.pbcc.edu/montessori.xml 2007 Graduates: 3

Princeton Center For Teacher Education (AMS)

487 Cherry Valley Rd. Princeton, NJ 08540609 924-4594 www.pctemontessori.org 2007 Graduates: 29

We offer a unique opportunity for prospective Montessori teachers to embark on an exciting new voyage: an exploration into Montessori training from the inside—inside real children’s classrooms, inside the environment filled with developmental materials so integral to Montessori philosophy, inside the Princeton Montessori School. At Princeton Center for Teacher Education we use the Princeton Montessori School model to set the standards for a successful and rewarding career as a Montessori-trained teacher in any school. This is the Inside Track. Its world-class facility within the Princeton Montessori School offers a hands-on learning experience by a highly trained and experienced faculty.

Seacoast Center for Education (AMS)

PO Box 323 Greenland, NH 03840-0323603 590-6360 www.seacoastcenter.com 2007 Graduates: 47

Seacoast Center for Education offers Elementary I and Elementary I-II summer programs at sites near Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and Orlando, Florida, and by contract to public institutions. The Seacoast Pacifica division provides consultation and program development services outside the United States. Through our partnership with Plymouth State University, NH, Seacoast graduates may elect to receive full recognition for their Montessori training by completing three additional required courses online for the M.Ed. CAGS credit is also available. Portfolio assessment is offered at reduced fees for students of other MACTE-accredited programs participating in our graduate alliance. Full information is available at www.seacoastcenter.com.

South Florida Montessori Education Center (AMS)

606 S. Palmway Lake Worth, FL 33460561 493-3093 2007 Graduates: 13

South Mountain Community College Montessori Teacher Education Program

7050 S. 24th St.Phoenix, AZ 85042602 305-5601southmountaincc.edu2007 Graduates: 13

Southwestern Montessori Training Center

PO Box 310947 UNT Station Denton, TX 76203940 566-1640 2007 Graduates: 77

SMTC, Inc. was chartered in 1974 as a non-profit educational institution in Texas by Montessori teachers for teacher training, materials development and consultation to Montessori schools.SMTC, Inc. is a mobile program, accredited by MACTE, recognized by the US Dept. of Education. SMTC, Inc. sends its training faculty to schools that propose a need for one cycle of teacher training at either the Early Childhood or Elementary I-II levels. The Center has 27 trainers, none with less than 10 years and most with more than 20 years Montessori teaching experience. Proposals are accepted from public and private Montessori schools that have a need for teacher training in their area.

Spring Valley Montessori Teacher Education Program

36605 Pacific Hwy. S. Federal Way, WA 98003253 927-2557 www.springvalley.org 2007 Graduates: 13

Spring Valley Montessori Program was founded by Madeline J. Justus in 1951 in Seattle. It was moved to its present location in Federal Way in 1957. The school offers MACTE-accredited and Washington state licensed Montessori teacher education courses: ECE (ages 2 1/2-6) and Elementary (6-12). Numerous Montessori schools in Washington State were started by teachers trained by Madeline J. Justus. The program follows the classical Montessori approach while including all the new scientific and technological changes in the world.

St. Mary’s College Montessori Teacher Training (AMS)

PO Box 4350 Moraga, CA 94575-4350925 631-4036 www.stmarys-ca.edu 2007 Graduates: 10

Texas Montessori Institute

PO Box 260765 Plano, TX 75026972 567-1230 2007 Graduates: 0

University Montessori Teacher TrainingProgram (UC-Irvine)

101 Russell Pl.Irvine, CA 92617949 854-6030 Irvinemontessori.com 2007 Graduates: 27

Virginia Montessori Teacher Education Center (AMS)

516 Albemarle Dr. Chesapeake, VA 23322757 547-0221 2007 Graduates: 8

Xavier University Montessori Teacher Education Program (AMS)

3800 Victory Pkwy. Cincinnati, OH 45207-6631513 745-3424 xavier.edu 2007 Graduates: 43