Summer One (2025) Schedule
Elementary I
Elementary II
Elementary I & II
Elementary II Upgrade
Schedules may vary slightly based on program. Details available upon request
Online, Distance Learning – Early Childhood Overview Course – An asynchronous, online course, that begins April 1, 2025 (or after) upon acceptance to Houston Montessori Center (Exempt if you hold an Early Childhood Montessori credential from a MACTE accredited program). The online Overview should be completed before the summer session begins.
June 23, 2025 – July 25, 2025
– In-person instruction at Houston Montessori Center
Mondays-Fridays – 8am-6pm
Saturdays – 8am-noon
Academic Year Schedule – During the Practicum
October 15-17, 2025 – Virtual: Zoom Meetings - Seminar 1
February 4-7, 2026 – In-person at Houston Montessori Center – Seminar 2
Online, Distance Learning
Monthly Zoom meetings
Philosophy Online Course (Asynchronous) - Fall
Elementary Topics Courses (Asynchronous) - Spring
Summer Two (2026) Schedule
June 8-12, 2026 – In-person instruction at Houston Montessori Center
Practicum
The practicum phase occurs during the school year. Each adult learner must secure their own practicum site that meets the criteria of the practicum agreement. AMS requires only one practicum for a 6 through 12 credential, which can be in either a 6 through 9 or a 9 through 12.
At a Montessori School that meets AMS and HMC standards
9 months with a minimum of 6 hours a day 5 days a week
Guidance by a supervising teacher and field consultant or field consultant and mentor if self-directed
Complete at least 60% of the academic phase before starting the practicum