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

2025-2026 Total Cost  

EI : Stand Alone $7600

EII: Stand alone: $7600

EI-II:  $9800

EII upgrade: $5100   

Includes the following:

  • Overview Course

  • $100 Application Fee

  • Academic classes

  • One year of on-line course fees

  • Books

  • Manuals

  • AMS and MACTE fees 

Field consultant visits (all expenses covered within 100 miles of Houston; transportation and lodging costs incurred if farther than 100 miles of Houston)

Various payment plans are available upon request