Elementary I-II

Montessori Teacher Courses for Elementary I: ages 6 to 9 years, and Elementary II: ages 9 to 12 years.

The Houston Montessori Center Elementary program began in 1974 and has been serving elementary educators ever since. We currently offer Elementary I, II, and I-II. The elementary coordinator and faculty are passionate about the elementary program. They share their experience, both in the Montessori classroom with elementary students and as teacher educators, with you. Paula Katz is the Director of the Elementary program, an instructor, and a field consultant.

The summer in-person program is designed to prepare you to enter an elementary Montessori classroom with knowledge of individual and group lessons, and Montessori philosophy. The academic phase includes lectures, demonstrations, dialogue, hands-on practice with materials, observations, small group projects, presentations, seminars, and curriculum development over a minimum period of one year. During the school year your support from HMC will continue with video calls, online and in-person seminars, classroom visits, and one-on-one communications with faculty.

When you receive a credential issued by the American Montessori Society (AMS), you will be able to meet the competencies in knowledge, pedagogy, and teaching with equity.

Our elementary adult learners come from all over the United States, Canada as well as countries around the world. When you enter the elementary program, you become part of a cohort, people you will be learning with for the duration of the program and who become part of your support system. Alumni of our education program are valuable resources who can provide further guidance. Should you ever seek a refresher after you receive your credential, you are always welcome to return to HMC free of charge.

The Elementary program at HMC remains rich and dynamic. It is dynamic because it is constantly being refined based on current research, and rich because over the years HMC has created an effective curriculum that is shared with each new cohort. Adult learners can build upon vetted practices to create their curriculum to best serve the needs of their students. We hope you will consider the long-standing reputation of HMC's Elementary program if you are interested in pursuing a Montessori Elementary credential.

We would love to have you join our HMC family!

For more information about the Elementary Courses contact Paula Katz

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