IMT Training in North Carolina with The Garden Montessori

We’re excited to welcome a new cohort in North Carolina for a blended approach to Montessori training beginning September 8th, 2026. 

The academic year will be online asynchronous coursework, along with opportunities to meet and collaborate with instructors and other learners throughout the year. 

Manuals are provided for every learner and our beautifully designed online prepared environment was built by Montessori educators with decades of Montessori wisdom and experience. A hands-on 100-120 hour residency in summer 2027 will take place in the Sandhills of North Carolina (about an hour south of Raleigh, 1.5 hours east of Charlotte). 

We are very centrally and conveniently located for learners coming from all over the state of North Carolina, and into neighboring states as well. 

We’re accepting applications on a rolling basis through September 2026. Once you submit your application, the instructor will reach out to schedule an advising meeting with you to talk through your goals and discuss the program with you.

Apply Early - Spots are Limited!

Meet Your Residency Instructors

Infant Toddler

Courtney Reed

Courtney has spent almost 11 years in a Montessori classroom teaching infants and toddlers. She holds her Infant-Toddler credential, which is both MACTE and IMC accredited, and she has used this to teach and to train Montessori guides around the world. Courtney is currently completing her bachelor's degree in Montessori Education at Sarasota University, continuing to train IMT students, and thrive in her role as lead guide of her own toddler environment. 

Early Childhood

Megan Muniz-McAleavey

Megan is the kind of Montessori educator who can't stop learning. She holds a Bachelor's in Liberal Arts, a MACTE Lower Elementary Montessori Credential, an AMI Primary (3-6) Diploma, Orton-Gillingham training, and a M.Ed. in Teaching and Learning with a Concentration in Montessori Education. Over the past ten years, she's taught in both Elementary and Early Childhood classrooms and worked as a Montessori Instructional Coach, giving her a wide-angle view of child development across the Montessori continuum. That combination of hands-on classroom experience and deep training is what she brings to her work with adult learners.

Elementary I

Laura Sayles

Laura studied History of Art and Film/Video Production at Massachusetts College of Art & Design before finding her way to Montessori in 2013. She began working a support role in her local Montessori school that allowed her to experience the philosophy from toddler up through 9th grade, inspiring her to earn her AMS Montessori Elementary I & II Diploma from the Montessori Elementary Teacher Training Collaborative while actively taking on a co-lead role at the school. Laura continued the next eight years as a Lower Elementary Lead Teacher at The Montessori School of Raleigh, where she also mentored fellow teachers, served on the Educational Leadership Team, and helped guide the school through AMS accreditation. With additional training in Orton-Gillingham, Laura brings over a decade of experience and a deep commitment to supporting diverse learners to her work in Montessori teacher education. 

Levels

Infant Toddler

Birth - 3 years

Early Childhood


2.5 - 6 years

Elementary I


6 - 9 years
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Career Starter

IT, EC, ELI, ELII
$5,000
ELI + II Combo
$6,500

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Not sure where your Montessori journey will take you? Our Career Starter is the perfect course to get you moving in the right direction. Career Starter is ideal for those who are unsure whether they will eventually need a certification program that is MACTE accredited. During your online study, you will delve deeply into the philosophy and psychology that is the heart of the Montessori Method. You will emerge with a complete understanding of Montessori Education. Once you complete the program you have the opportunity to continue on with the Online Career Pro or Career Pro certifications.

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  • 9 Month Program
  • Online Course Work (9 months)
  • Digital Montessori Manuals (12 months)
  • Video Lesson Library Access (12 months)
  • IMT Diploma
  • Full Faculty Support
  • Cohort of Peers
  • Payment Plans + Group Discounts Available
  • Upgradeable to Career Pro (MACTE)

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Career Pro

IT, EC, ELI, ELII
$10,500
ELI + II Combo
$13,700

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This program provides all of the components necessary to become a Certified Montessori Teacher. The online course gives you the time you need to assimilate the complete message of Maria Montessori.

During the online portion, you will delve deeply into the philosophy and psychology that is the heart of the Montessori Method. In the in-person residency (check calendar for dates) you will perfect your lesson presentation skills, learn classroom songs and classroom management skills.  Our faculty supports you throughout your student-teaching at the school of your choice. Upon completion of the program you will receive your aim Career Pro MACTE Teacher Certificate. 

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  • 12- 24 Month Program
  • Online Course Work (9 months)
  • In-Person Residency (120 Hours)
  • Supervised Internship (9 months)
  • Printed + Digital Montessori Manuals
  • Seminar Library Access (4 years)
  • Video Lesson Library Access (4 years)
  • IMT Diploma With MACTE Seal
  • Full Faculty Support
  • Cohort of Peers
  • Payment Plans + Group Discounts Available
  • MACTE Accredited
    *MACTE Requires a Bachelor's Degree for all Elementary Certifications
    *MACTE Requires In-Person Residency + Internship Observations

IMT holds accredited status for its Infant Toddler, Early Childhood, Elementary I/Elementary II Career Pro Montessori teacher education courses from the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE).

420 Park Street Charlottesville, VA 22902434.202.7793info@MACTE.org

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All-In Transparent Pricing

Our tuition is all-inclusive — covering every aspect of the program: engaging online coursework, immersive residency, and hands-on internship experience.


Textbooks are required, but many are available in the public domain online at no cost. Any additional textbook expenses should be minimal and are not expected to exceed $100.  Room and Board for the residency is not included in the tuition.

Please make checks payable to:
The Institute of Montessori Training, LLC
Checks can be mailed to:
The Institute of Montessori Training
285 Weston Road
Pawleys Island, South Carolina 29585