Montessori Teacher Education Program
The Maryland Academy of Montessori Education
Early Childhood Montessori Teacher Education Program
Passionate About Early Childhood Education? We are looking for teachers like you to become Montessori Certified! Next Cohorts June 2025 and January 2026.
About Us
The Maryland Academy of Montessori Education (MDAME) was established in order to serve as a Montessori school validation organization for the state. In 2019, MDAME began the accreditation process through Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) in order to be able to establish a Montessori Teacher Education Program to provide hands-on training and professional development opportunities to educators seeking Montessori certification at the Primary level (students aged 2.5 through 6 years).
Under the supervision of experienced Montessori instructors, our program combines the educational concepts and proven best practices of Dr. Maria Montessori with a 21st-century outlook.
During the 13-month Early Childhood Teacher Education Program, adult learners will spend time observing teaching demonstrations, creating Montessori materials, participating in group discussions, and developing leadership skills in the classroom. Small cohort sizes ensure adult learners receive regular 1:1 time and assistance from their supervising teacher and are able to engage in reflective exercises and feedback with their peers. While the current program is provided in-person, we are expanding to include online courses as well – coming Summer 2025.
Transforming Childcare Through Montessori Education
The mission of the Maryland Academy of Montessori Education’s (MDAME) Teacher Education Program (TEP) is to prepare individuals to be highly skilled and qualified Montessori teachers and leaders of tomorrow, in a community of inspiring educators who seek to give back to the world through their innovation and investment in children.
We are currently accepting applications for our Summer 2025 Cohort – applications must be received by May 5, 2025 and will reviewed on a rolling basis. The following Cohort will be January 2026.
Those seeking entrance into the Teacher Education Program must submit a complete application to training@childrensmanor.com, including:
- Application Form
- Resume
- Official college transcripts for each degree held (mailed or sent electronically to training@childrensmanor.com)
- Copy of any current teaching certification or license
- Copy of an official state driver’s license
- $50 Application fee (check made payable to MDAME: 4495 Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043)
Those interested in applying can reach out to training@childrensmanor.com for additional details.
*Please Note: all adult learners must possess a bachelor’s degree or international equivalent from an accredited university or college. Additionally, all adult learners accepted into the program must successfully pass a state and federal background check prior to beginning their studies, and must maintain this status in order to remain enrolled in MDAME’s program.
Minimum technology requirements for the program:
- High speed Internet access 512Kb/Second download or faster Either: 1 Gigahertz Macintosh running OS 10.3 or newer1 Gigahertz PC running Windows XP SP2 or newer
- Computer with microphone and speakers
- Ability to record video of oneself
- Web camera
Tuition & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | $50 Due with Application |
| Registration Fee | $100 Due with Enrollment |
| Full certification tuition (Fees do not include required books and personal supplies, which should total less than $100) | $7,950 Deferred tuition payment plan is available upon request |
| Membership/Credential fee for AMS and MACTE | $425 |
| Montessori Research & Development textbooks, albums supplies/materials and activities fees | $750 |
| Total cost to the Adult Learner as payable to the school | $9,275 |
- Application and Registration fees are non-refundable after 7 days of acceptance into the program.
- Fees are subject to changes and updates per Maryland Academy of Montessori Education discretion.
- Late fees will be charged to any individual who does not submit payment by the required due dates.
- A continuum of academic work fee ($400) is charged annually for adult learners requesting an official extension beyond the scheduled completion date
MDAME is affiliated with the American Montessori Society (AMS), accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education Commission (MACTE), and approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
Upcoming Events
Virtual Information Session – Tuesday, April 29th @ 6:00 PM
Application Deadline June 2025 Cohort – May 5, 2025
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