Organizations Providing Montessori Educator Training & Professional Development in MN
(Listed Alphabetically)
Discounts may be available to MNMN Members from these organizations.
Please ask them for MNMN Member discounts when you contact them for programing.
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Please ask them for MNMN Member discounts when you contact them for programing.
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Christian Montessori Training Center
6820 Auto Club Road, Suite O Bloomington, MN 55438 952-918-1951
- Early Childhood (ages 3-6) and Elementary I – II (ages 6-12) Christian Montessori Training Center Certificates in 1 year through Summer intensive onsite training and 9 month field practicum. Includes unique “Faith” curriculum. Offered each Summer.
- Professional development offered as CEs provided for enrolling in the above training programs weekly sessions ala-cart.
- 22 to 32 credits toward the BA degree in Education at Bethany Global University.
- SPONSOR OFFERS DISCOUNT TO MNMN MEMBERS? No
Montessori Center of Minnesota
1611 Ames Avenue St. Paul, MN 55106 651-298-1120
- AMI Primary (ages 3-6) certification in 9 months through afternoon weekday academic year onsite training. Offered each Fall.
- AMI Elementary (ages 6-12) certification in 3 years through 3 summer training sessions onsite and practice teaching. Offered every third Summer (2019, 2022, 2025…). Elementary license available with concurrent enrollment in St, Kate’s licensure program.
- Master’s in Education with concurrent enrollment in St. Kates MAED program. Undergraduate credit at Metropolitan State University or St. Kate’s.
- Scholarships, tuition assistance, and loans offered to qualified students.
- Professional development including workshops and mentorship offered annually. Primary and Elementary Assistant 60-hour courses offered annually and Montessori Foundation 150-hour course offered every three years.
- SPONSOR WHO OFFERS DISCOUNT TO MNMN MEMBERS? No
St. Catherine University (aka St. Kate’s)
2004 Randolph Avenue St. Paul, MN 55105 651-690-6933
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education with State Teaching License in Early Childhood Education (0-8) and AMS Montessori Early Childhood Credential (ages 3-6); accreditation in progress) in 2-4 years primarily online plus field experience.
- Master’s of Education in one year online with 15 credits awarded for a MACTE-accredited diploma or credential
- 25 Credits awarded for prior MACTE-approved Montessori credential toward undergraduate Early Childhood degree
- Professional development offered annually through diverse catalogue of workshops and a fall conference during MEA
- Financial aid including scholarships offered to qualified students, and possible qualification for Minnesota T.E.A.C.H scholarship
- SPONSOR WHO OFFERS DISCOUNT TO MNMN MEMBERS? No
Virginia Montessori Teacher Education Center
MN Branch
638 Mill Street Excelsior, MN 55331 757-547-0221
- AMS Early Childhood (ages 3-6) certification in 12 months through onsite and distance education in the summer and twice per month in academic year with 540 hour internship in an approved Montessori school; offered each Summer
- Graduate transfer credit at Sarasota University for Master’s in Montessori Education or Leadership degree
- SPONSOR OFFERS DISCOUNT TO MNMN MEMBERS? No
Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education
MACTE
MACTE is the international standard setting and accrediting body for Montessori teacher education recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Education. They offer a list of MACTE accredited training programs by state.