Montgomery Montessori Institute

The Academic Phase consists of a concentrated summer session held on the campus of The Franklin Schools, in Rockville, Maryland. During the Academic Phase adult learners are taught through  lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and observations in active classrooms. The curriculum gives candidates extensive background knowledge in all areas necessary to successfully manage an early childhood, infant, or toddler classroom. Course work during the Academic Phase covers the areas of Montessori philosophy, child development, observation and research techniques, language, math, sensorial activities, practical life, social studies/geography, physical and life science, art, music, movement, and classroom management and administration.

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The Practicum Phase of the program is entered once the Academic Phase is completed. During this year long phase, adult learners work under the direction of a qualified AMS (American Montessori Society) or AMI (American Montessori Internationale) certified teacher at an approved internship site for a minimum of 540 hours. The additional Practicum hours consist of seminars held at MMI and research-based independent study. Throughout the Practicum Phase, a Practicum  Supervisor, working in conjunction with MMI,  serves as an advisor, classroom observer, and liaison between the adult learners and the Supervising Teacher. Candidates who currently hold a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree and have completed at least one year of teaching and/or assisting in a Montessori early childhood classroom, may apply to the Course Director to participate in a self-directed internship. Practicum sites are available locally and throughout the nation.​