The Center for Montessori Education
Montessori Training Credential Options
The Center for Montessori Education at Trine University is proud to offer options of one-year Early Childhood, Elementary I, and Elementary I-II training programs in Montessori education. There is an option to earn a Master of Education in Early Childhood Montessori Education, Master of Education in Elementary I Montessori Education, or Master of Education in Elementary I-II Montessori Education by completing the Montessori training coursework plus one additional Trine Online course.
Our Montessori Early Childhood, Elementary I, and Elementary I-II programs offer participants national standards-aligned training that includes:
- Hands-on experience in a newly equipped Montessori classroom
- First of its kind partnership with Shelton School to provide MACAR training
- A close partnership with Oak Farm Montessori School
- An option to earn undergraduate credit
- An option to earn a Master's degree in Montessori Education
The Experience: Engaging summer coursework and then classroom experience
The program consists of full-time summer coursework and a nine-month clinical practicum in a Montessori classroom under the guidance of an experienced Montessori guide, with supporting guidance and additional academic content from Trine. Teacher candidates will be instructed in all academic and theoretical aspects of Montessori Early Childhood, Elementary I, or Elementary I-II education, including child development and the use of Montessori hands-on materials for learning.
High Quality Training. Unmatched Partnerships.
Through a first-of-its-kind partnership, teacher candidates will receive specialized instruction in Montessori Applied to Children at Risk (MACAR). This highly respected program is taught by experienced professionals at Shelton School, a world-renowned Montessori inclusion school and training center. This portion will help candidates understand special needs of children who are at risk, or diagnosed with learning differences and other exceptionalities, preparing the teacher candidate to address mild academic needs in the Montessori classroom context.
Teacher candidates then have the option to complete the MACAR program at a later date and earn additional qualifications in inclusion and learning differences. Furthermore, teacher candidates will receive a six-hour Positive Discipline workshop taught by a certified Positive Discipline coach.
Our Partnership with Oak Farm
Oak Farm Montessori School in Avilla, Indiana, is partnering with Trine University to provide access to a world-class Montessori environment, practicum opportunities, faculty members, and expertise. We are so fortunate to have this amazing partnership with a school in our area that demonstrates everything that Dr. Montessori dreamed of for children. Their facilities are of the highest quality, their faculty and staff are exceptional, and the relationship between Oak Farm and Trine University is one of the features that truly distinguishes The Center for Montessori Education at Trine University.
Advance Your Career:
Earn Undergraduate Credit or a Master's Degree in Montessori Education
The Result: Credentials to teach in a Montessori classroom
Upon successful completion of the one-year program, students will be able to:
- Serve as a lead teacher in a Montessori Early Childhood (2 ½-6) or Elementary I (6-9) classroom
- Earn widely recognized teaching credentials by the American Montessori Society to teach in Montessori Early Childhood or Elementary I classrooms
- Receive a certificate of completion for a segment of the MACAR (Montessori Applied to Children at Risk) training. This program is a portion of a course taught by Shelton School
- Implement Positive Discipline in the classroom
They also may elect to:
- Complete the full E I-II by taking additional coursework in the summer following E-I coursework and some requirements during the following school year, but only one practicum is required.
- Complete additional requirements to earn a Bachelor or Master of Education degree from Trine University
- Earn undergraduate or graduate credit
Contact
For more information contact:
Laurie Stockton-Moreno
Director of The Center for Montessori Education at Trine University
stockton-morenol@trine.edu
(260) 665-4565
Franks School of Education
Trine University
1 University Avenue
Angola, Indiana
Additional Information
This overview details the application and enrollment process, specifics of our innovative academic program, fee structure, academic credit options, and accreditation status.
Early Childhood Education Course Schedule
The Center for Montessori Education is fully accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council of Teacher Education (MACTE) and is affiliated by the American Montessori Society (AMS) for the early childhood and elementary I course levels.
Trine University has been approved by the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children to accept students in the TEACH Early Childhood Indiana Scholarship program. This program will cover 90% of your tuition and book costs, provide a travel stipend and a bonus upon completion.
For more information on the TEACH Early Childhood Indiana Scholarship, visit the Indiana AEYC website or contact:
Michael Wiegmann
Indiana AEYC | T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood ® INDIANA
T.E.A.C.H. Advisor for Graduate Degrees and Special Projects
2955 N. Meridian St. Suite 120
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Phone: 317-701-4074
mwiegmann@inaeyc.org
I received a formal education that was transformative, challenging, and inspiring. The informal education of self I received through CMETU reshaped me as a professional, but more importantly as a human. The instructors and the Director of CMETU are the truest definition of Montessorians; patient, caring, understanding, who challenged me to dig deep and become a better version of myself, who are incredibly passionate about young children and their right to a quality education. Thank you for this experience.