Early Childhood Montessori Training

During this course you will delve deeply into the philosophy and psychology of Montessori education for the 2 and a half to 6-year-old child.  You will also gain the foundational knowledge of the 4 great Montessori avenues of learning, practical life, sensorial, language and math.   

Montessori classified children in this age group in the absorbent mind stage – ready and excited to engage in learning and exploration!  This course will teach you how to capitalize on that excitement by preparing an environment in which children will thrive. 

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Our training consists of three distinct components.

Component #1
9 month Online
Academic Course
Component #2
120 hour in-person residency
Component #3
9 month supervised school internship

Meet our EC Team

Have questions?  You can email Kara or Heidi or click the link below to schedule a meeting with someone from our admissions team.

Kara Mulqueen

Kara Mulqueen is a dedicated Montessori educator and teacher trainer whose work is rooted in the belief that education is a path to peace. She received her training through Age of Montessori and has taught in both Montana and Colorado, where she played a key role in opening a Montessori school grounded in authenticity and community. Kara has also traveled to rural schools working alongside educators to inspire meaningful, heart-led teaching. Her work continues to support teachers and schools in creating environments where children thrive with independence, joy, and purpose.

Heidi Tussing

Heidi has a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Nebraska and a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Wyoming. She spent many years as a child and family social worker as well as teaching social work students before finding Montessori when researching preschool options for her daughter.

This discovery led to her own Montessori journey.She completed her EC Montessori certification in Kalispell, MT in 2009 and worked in several Montessori preschools in Helena. She was the teacher for the first ever public Montessori preschool in Montana which was funded by the MT Legislature. She went on to obtain her Elementary I certification from Authentic Institute of Montessori and taught a lower Elementary class at a private Montessori school in Helena.

Early Childhood Academic
Course Contents

We offer flexible options.

Montessori training is powerful and we are here to support you in this transformational experience.

We have self-paced learning models accredited programs and options to embark on this journey at a pace that works for you and your lifestyle.
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Montessori
Essentials Training

Fully Online

Self-paced + Asynchronous

Comprehensive Coursework

The very same we offer in out MACTE-acreditted program

Affordably Priced

- Starting at just $1,950
- Includes Digital Montessori Manuals
-Includes access to our comprehensive video lesson library for 1 years (subscription can be renewed at an additional cost).

Montessori
Career Starter

Fully Online

Complete the online course over a 9 month period with assignment deadlines and a cohort of your peers.

Comprehensive Coursework

The very same we offer in out MACTE-acreditted program

Affordable and Upgradable

- Starting at $5,000 with the option to upgrade to accredited certification within 3 years.
- Includes Digital Montessori Manuals
-Includes access to our comprehensive video lesson library for 2 years (subscription can be renewed at an additional cost).

Montessori
Career Pro

Blended

- 9 months of online coursework
- 120 hour in-person residency
- 9 month supervised internship

MACTE-Accredited

Comprehensive Coursework, Residency and Internship components.  

The Complete Package

- Tuition starts at $10,500
- Includes Printed Montessori Manuals
-Includes access to our comprehensive video lesson library for 5 years (subscription can be renewed at an additional cost).