Elementary I-II
Montessori Teacher Courses for Elementary I: ages 6 to 9 years, and Elementary II: ages 9 to 12 years.
Thank you for your interest in the elementary teacher education program at the Houston Montessori Center! Our elementary program began in 1974 and has been serving elementary educators ever since. We currently offer EI, EII, and EI-II certifications. Saadia Ahmed is the elementary coordinator and is passionate about the elementary levels. She is supported by the Elementary faculty who each have decades of experience, both in the Montessori classroom with elementary students and as teacher educators.
The instruction at the Houston Montessori Center provides thorough and high-quality education in the Montessori method for adults, who will then work in Montessori elementary classrooms. All programs are designed to teach adult learners the competencies required by the Montessori Accreditation Commission for Teacher Education (MACTE). The academic phase includes lectures, demonstrations, dialogue, materials practice, small group projects, presentations, seminars, and curriculum development over a minimum period of one year. 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 US, some come from countries in Asia and Africa. When you enter the elementary program, you become part of a cohort, people who 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!
The Courses:
Our academic phase occurs in two summers and other mid-year seminars.
Jump to:
Course components include:
Child Development/Montessori Philosophy
Language
Mathematics
Geometry
Sciences
History
Geography
Practical Life
Fine Arts
Physical Education
Classroom Leadership/Curriculum Design
Overview of 2.5 through 6 years
Location Information:
Integrated Onsite and Online Elementary Courses
All onsite classes will be located at the primary Houston Montessori Center address unless otherwise noted:
Houston Montessori Center
7807 Long Point Road #100
Houston, TX 77055
Sunday, June 14 and Saturday, June 20
Woods High School
1300 Wirt Road
Houston, TX 77055
July 13 all-day Peace Retreat
Holy Name Retreat Center
430 Bunker Hill Road
Houston, TX 77024
Elementary I: ages 6-9 years
Schedule:
Summer One (2021)
The overview is an AMS perquisite:
Option 1: You have the necessary Early Childhood credential from a MACTE accredited program; you are exempt.
Option 2: Take our HMC Early Childhood online course
ONSITE:
Elementary I Course
June 21 - July 17, 2021
Mon – Fri, 8am – 6pm / Sat 8am – noon
Seminar 2
January 26 - 29, 2022
Wed – Sat 8am -5pm
Summer Two
June 6 – 10, 2022
Mon – Fri 8am -5pm
ONLINE:
Canvas Early Childhood overview
Acceptance – June 18, 2021
Cosmic Vision/Philosophy
Sat. June 19, 1pm – 5pm
Canvas self-paced philosophy course
Fall
Canvas and Zoom seminar 1
October 6-9, 2021
Canvas Nonverbal Communication and Emotional Resilience course and Zoom calls
Monthly
Canvas self-paced curriculum course
Spring
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
Total Costs:
$ 7300
Includes the following:
Overview
$100 application fee
Academic classes
Books
Manuals
AMS and MACTE fees
Field consultant visits (within 100 miles of Houston)
Various payment plans are available upon request
Elementary II: ages 9-12 years
Schedule:
Summer One (2021)
The overview is an AMS perquisite:
Option 1: You have the necessary Early Childhood credential from a MACTE accredited program; you are exempt.
Option 2: Take our HMC Early Childhood online course
ONSITE:
Elementary II Course
June 21 - July 17, 2021
Mon – Fri, 8am – 6pm / Sat 8am – noon
Seminar 2
January 26 - 29, 2022
Wed – Sat 8am -5pm
Summer Two (2022)
June 6 – 10, 2022
Mon – Fri 8am -5pm
ONLINE:
Canvas Early Childhood overview / Canvas Elementary overview
Acceptance – June 18, 2021
Cosmic Vision/Philosophy
Sat. June 19, 1pm – 5pm
Canvas self-paced philosophy course
Fall
Canvas and Zoom seminar 1
October 6-9, 2021
Canvas Nonverbal Communication and Emotional Resilience course and Zoom calls
Monthly
Canvas self-paced curriculum course
Spring
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
Total Costs:
$ 7300
Includes the following:
Overview
$100 application fee
Academic classes
Books
Manuals
AMS and MACTE fees
Field consultant visits (within 100 miles of Houston)
Various payment plans are available upon request
Elementary II Upgrade or Elementary I-II
Location:
School of the Woods
1321 Wirt Road
Houston, TX 77055
Schedule:
ONSITE:
Elementary II Course
June 21 - July 17, 2021
Mon – Fri, 8am – 6pm / Sat 8am – noon
Summer Two (2022)
June 6 – 10, 2022
Mon – Fri, 8am – 5pm
Thurs – Sat 8am – 5pm
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
Total Costs
$ 9500 taken back-to-back
$ 4800 not back-to-back
Includes the following:
Books
Manuals
AMS/MACTE fees for ages 9 – 12
Application fee of $100 if not back to back