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Shelton Montessori Training
Early Childhood Course Curriculum
This rigorous course offers an in-depth study of Early Childhood Montessori (ages 2.5-6). The
comprehensive course includes lectures, demonstrations, classroom observations, small group
projects, manual and material creation, and research. This is a MACTE accredited, AMS
affiliated course.
Coursework: 326 Hours
Practicum: 540 Hours
(Includes 22 Self-Paced Study Hours)
A nine-month practicum provides the adult
learner with the opportunity to practice the
Montessori philosophy and lessons under the
guidance of an experienced instructor/mentor
at a school of your choice, which is approved by
SMT. Research and observation skills are honed
during a yearlong case study of three students.
Montessori Philosophy/Theory
Observation
Child Development
Practical Life
Sensorial
Math
Language Arts
Art
Music
Movement
Drama
Physical and Life Science
Social Studies
Parent Involvement
Classroom Leadership
The Hybrid Breakdown:
Synchronous: 108 Hours
Adult learners attend Zoom sessions with
the instructor.
Asynchronous: 60 Hours
Adult learners work through the Canvas
modules independently.
In-Residence: 136 Hours
Adult learners are at the Shelton School with
the instructor.
Tuition: $7,500
$500 deposit due before the first day of
class.
The deposit must be paid in order to attend the
first day of class. There is a payment plan of
$500/per month available for the remaining
balance.
Included in Tuition:
Manuals
Field consultant visits during practicum
Access to the online modules on Canvas
The tuition includes the association fees for
AMS and MACTE and a one-year subscription to
the virtual video presentations. Scholarships
are available from Shelton and AMS.