Midwest Montessori Teacher Training Center

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Applicants without any prior Montessori certification will need to take the Basic I course starting one week before your scheduled program starts. The fee for the Basic I course is an additional $350.00. For Early Childhood selfdirected internship add $300.00. Registration fees are not refundable fees.

Students interested in the Basics training for assistants, parents, and non-Montessori teachers can find application forms and information in the News & Information - Articles section of this website.

Please Mark the Program of your choice.

Program:

EarlyChildhood

Elementary I

Elementary I

Basic
Registration:
$250.00
$250.00
$250.00
$50.00
Tuition :
$5410.00 $5810.00 $4350.00 $300.00
MACTE Fee:
$145.00
$145.00
none
none
AMS Fee:

$195.00

$195.00

***$55.00

none

Total Program Cost:

$6000.00 $6400.00 $4600.00 $350.00

* EC self- direct.

** EI with Basic I

*6300.00
**$6750.00
***$4655.00
$350.00

***Students with EI certifiation seeking EI-II certification must be AMS members and pay an upgrade fee of $55.00 to AMS.

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Observation Report

When applying for the Early Childhood, or Elementary I, a classroom observation is required. Please complete the following form:

I have in a Montessori classroom.
Level observed: Early Childhood
Elementary I
Elementary II
Name of school:
Address:
Please list any additional Montessori schools you have observed:
Please make a few brief comments on your observation:

 

 

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK FOR CERTIFICATION

The Midwest Montessori Teacher Training Center (MMTTC) requires that prior to their initial field or practicum/internship experience in the schools, all candidates for Montessori certification submit to a criminal background fingerprint check. This is consistent with the state law that requires Illinois school districts to conduct criminal background investigations of applicants for certified and non-certified positions. A candidate whose background check results in a status of "no record" may be placed in the schools. Midwest Montessori Teacher Training Center will not accept criminal background check reports from sources other than Accurate Biometrics unless reviewed and approved by the Directors of the Center.

Policies and Procedures for Submission of Background Check

Criminal background checks must be completed before the end of the summer phase of the course. It generally requires three - six days to obtain the results of a fingerprint check. Candidates can not begin an internship without a “passed” background check.

It is the candidates responsibility to contact the company and for all fees connected with this procedure.

The background check is submitted in a sealed envelope. Individual results will not be shared with the school.

 

A candidate may not be placed in any school if the background check determines that he or she has been convicted of criminal behavior that, by law, automatically prohibits him or her from entering an internship and, therefore being ineligible for completing the requirements for AMS Montessori certification.

Where to go for a Background Check

Accurate Biometrics is a company that performs background checks. Contact them toll free at 866-361-9944. Email www.accuratebiometrics.com

 

Additional Requirements (Please submit in one mailing)

  1. Submit a short essay stating your reasons for taking the Montessori training, what previous Montessori experience or training you may have had, and your experience in working with young children.
  2. Submit an official transcript from your college or university. If your degree is from a foreign university, you must have your credits evaluated. Contact World Education Services at 1-800-WES-3898.
  3. Submit three letters of recommendation, two professional and one personal letter.
  4. Submit a current resume.
  5. Submit the registration fee. You will not be registered without submitting this fee.
  6. All students enrolled in the Montessori program working toward certification as a Montessori Director/ress in Early Childhood and Elementary I/II must attend all summer classes and required Institutes scheduled during the cycle. All lectures, lecture demonstrations and all lab sessions are considered part of the AMS course hour requirements for certification. Attendance is mandatory. Any absences or missed class time must be made up before student will be recommended for certification.
  7. Email accessability is expected for all MMTTC students.

 

Disclaimer and Policies

MMTTC is a NOT-FOR-PROFIT educational institution.

MMTTC adheres to a policy of truth in advertising and at no time does MMTTC or its staff knowingly disseminate false advertising.

MMTTC accepts students of any race, sex, color, national, ethnic and religious origin and guarantees all rights, privileges, and activities generally accorded or made available to its students.

MMTTC guarantees the confidentiality and access of student records in accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act.

MMTTC may not be able to accommodate late registrants due to its limitation in enrollment capacity.

MMTTC does not guarantee employment, salary and occupational advancement.

In the event of an emergency with respect to facility, instructors, etc., MMTTC will do all it can to resolve the problem, however, MMTTC reserves the right to postpone a class or classes until a later time to ensure proper quality and thoroughness. MMTTC will guarantee no increase in tuition cost, but will not be responsible for any additionally incurred transportation or housing costs.

Attention Foreign Students

MMTTC will continue to aid students to secure work visas, however, due to recent revisions of immigration laws, we find that securing an I-20 visa has become more difficult. We suggest that you contact an immigration lawyer and you allow ample time for the application to be processed.

Please Note Attendance Policy

All students enrolled in the Montessori program working toward certification as a Montessori Director/ress in Early Childhood, Elementary I and Elementary II must attend all summer classes and institutes scheduled during the year. All lectures, lecture demonstrations and all lab sessions are considered part of the AMS course hour requirements for certification. Attendance is mandatory. A student will be excused only in case of illness, death or birth in the immediate family. Any absences or missed class time must be made up before a student will be recommended for certification. I have received and read the MMTTC disclaimer and policies explaining the requirements, costs, times, dates and the attendance policy of the teacher training program.

 

DISCLAIMER AND POLICY ACCEPTANCE

Please check this box to indicate that you accept the Disclaimer and Policies stated above.

 

Please send all other documentation to:

MMTTC

C/O Louise and Wolfgang Kunert

813 Breaman Court

Libertyville, IL 60048