Montessori Teacher Education Center of Idaho

        (208) 523-7315

Programs for Montessori Early Childhood and Elementary Teacher Training

Do you dream of creating a better world for children?  Have you considered ways to help children get the most from their formative years?  Do you believe that children want to learn and build themselves?...Then Montessori Education may be the tool you need to help you fulfill your dreams.    Montessori Teacher Education Center of Idaho is designed to teach adults the philosophy and curriculum of Dr. Maria Montessori and to help them develop the understanding and skills needed to guide each child along his unique path to adulthood.

            Our three-part program is for those desiring to teach in a Montessori classroom, incorporate Montessori methods into public or private school classrooms or to help your own children at home.

            This is an intensive program with a heavy workload.  Students may complete the program in one year or extend the course requirements over a three year period.

Academic Phase

Upon acceptance into our program, you will be provided with the assigned text and materials necessary for you to begin the independent study phase to be completed before beginning the academic phase.  The course will consist of lectures, class discussions, presentations and supervised practice with the Montessori materials.

Lecture Topics:        

·        Montessori Principles and Philosophy

·        Child Development

·        Classroom Management

·        Preparing the Environment

Presentation of Montessori Materials and Curriculum:      

·        Practical Life                     

·        Sensorial

Academic Phase Requirements:   

·        Curriculum Albums

·        Research Projects and Papers

·        Observations and Child Studies

Practicum Phase

A 700 hour internship in an approved Montessori classroom is required for certification.  This internship will help you integrate the knowledge you gained in the academic phase with practical knowledge that can only be gained by working directly with children.  You will work under the direction of an experienced and certified Montessori directress.  Your internship may be in a paid position at Lighthouse Montessori School or at another Montessori facility approved by MTEC.  You will be evaluated monthly by your supervising director as well as being evaluated by the instructors at the training center three times during your internship.  If you live a long distance from Idaho Falls, the training center will locate an approved evaluator to observe your performance in behalf of the training center.

During the practicum phase the intern will:

·        Spend 700 hours in an approved classroom

·        Make six observations in other Montessori environments

·        Complete a research paper or curriculum development project

·        Design lesson plans

·        Make classroom materials

·        Create albums of Montessori materials and their presentation

·        Develop observation skills

·        Learn to work in a team teaching situation

·        Participate in parent/teacher conferences

·        Keep progress reports and student records

Testing Phase

After completion of the practicum phase, you will be evaluated and tested (in Idaho Falls) to determine competency in the use of Montessori materials and understanding of Montessori philosophy and principles.

The testing will include: 

·        Oral examination on Montessori materials

·        Written examination on Montessori materials and philosophy.

2009-10 MTEC Calendar

Summer class schedule:  June 8, 2009-August 1, 2009

                        *Note: No class will be held July 4th

Fall class schedule:  To be announced

Intership:  Begins August 2009  (not provided by MTEC)

Early Childhood Fees and Costs

Application fee = $150.00 due with application

Academic Phase = $3,500.00 due 1^st day of classes

Practicum Phase = $650.00 due August 1, 2009

Testing Phase = $250.00 due before testing

Lower Elementary Fees and Costs

Application fee = $150.00 due with application

Academic Phase = $4,500.00 due 1^st day of classes

Practicum Phase = $650.00 due August 1, 2009

Testing Phase = $250.00 due before testing

Refund Policy

Application fee………………………………………...non-refundable

Tuition-Before June 1, 2009…………………………100%

            After first class session……………………….75%

            After second class session…………………...50%

            After third class session……………………….25%

*No refunds will be given after the third session

Application Process

1.  Call or write to request an application packet.

2.  Set an appointment for a personal interview with the directress to determine if

      our program will meet your goal.

Montessori Teacher Education Center of Idaho

Lighthouse Learning Center