Montessori Teacher
Education Program
MRC intends to address the training and assistance required to understand both a Montessori and an urban community classroom. MRC will offer training to foster a classroom that emphasizes: a comprehensive and authentic Montessori pedagogy; the construction of classrooms as developmentally prepared environments; Pedagogy of place–culturally responsive teaching; and Family and Community Engagement.
SUMMER 2025 DETAILS & INFORMATION:
Who: Anyone interested in pursuing Montessori Certification through a MACTE accredited training program. MRC is currently in the process of pursuing AMS affiliation.
What: MRC offers two summers of in-person Montessori teacher preparation, with a two year student teaching component. For those completing their student teaching (Residency) at the Montessori School of Englewood, they will receive frequent Coaching and support alongside their practicum experience A 90% attendance for academic coursework, over the two summers, is required for completion of the course.
When: June 16th - August 1st (no classes on 6/19 in observance of Juneteeth; and no class on July 4 for Independence Day); Classes begin promptly at 8:30am and end at 3:45pm (with 45 minutes for lunch).
Where:
In partnership with the Intercultural Montessori Language School, summer classes will be held at their West Loop campus (114 S. Racine Ave., Chicago).
Early Childhood
(3-6)
NEW COHORT
Summer 2025 Schedule:
June 16-20 - Montessori Theory *(no class June 19)
June 23-27 - Practical Life
June 30 - July-3 - Sensorial *(no class July 4)
July 7 -11 - Language
July 14-18 - Math
July 21-25 - Cultural Studies
July 28 - Aug. 1 - The Prepared Adult
For an overview of the above courses, please follow this link.
RETURNING COHORTS
Summer 2025 Schedule:
June 23-27 - Prepared Montessori Part 2
June 30 - July-3 - Art, Music, Movement, Observation
July 7 -11 - Child Development
For the Early Childhood (EC) program, academic sessions will be held over two summers: 7 weeks the first summer and 3 weeks the second summer. A practicum in a classroom follows each summer. The internship phase requires a practicum over two school years and four consultation visits over those two years.
- Institutes:
- Seven weeks Summer I
- Three weeks Summer II
- Practicum: 6 hours a day in a classroom, 5 days a week for 9 months (2 academic years, in total).
- Consultant Visits: four total, two each year.
- Written Reports:
- Book Reports
- Observation Reports
- Theory Essays
- Exams (oral and written)
- Adult Learners take exams only after all academic hours, practicum hours and assignments have been completed.
Elementary I
Lower Elementary
(6-9)
NEW COHORT
Summer 2025 Schedule:
June 16-20 - History, Montessori Theory, Cosmic Education *(no class June 19)
June 23-27 - Geography
June 30 - July 3 - Science *(no class July 4)
July 7-11 - Language
July 12-18 - Geometry
July 21-25 - Math
July 28- Aug. 1 - The Prepared Adult
For an overview on the above courses, please follow this link.
RETURNING COHORTS
Summer 2025 Schedule:
June 23-27 - Prepared Montessori Part 2
June 30 - July-3 - Art, Music, PE, Practical Life
July 7 -11 - Math & Language Extensions; Classroom Leadership
For the elementary course, academic sessions will be held over two summers: 7 weeks the first summer and 3 weeks the second summer. A practicum in the classroom follows each summer. The internship phase requires a practicum over two school years and four consultation visits over those two.
- Institutes:
- Seven weeks Summer I
- Four weeks Summer II.
- Practicum: 6 hours a day in a classroom, 5 days a week for 9 months (2 academic years, in total).
- Consultant Visits: four total, two each year.
- Written Reports:
- Book Reports
- Theory Essays
- Case Studies
- Material Making
- Exams (oral and written)
- Adult Learners take exams only after all academic hours, practicum hours and assignments have been completed.
Elementary II
Upper Elementary (6-12 )
For those pursuing Elementary 2 (Upper Elementary) training, the prerequisite for the first summer is Elementary 1 (Lower Elementary) training. See above.
For the elementary I-II course, academic sessions will be held over three summers. Practicum hours in the classroom, span over two academic years.
- Institutes:
- Seven weeks Summer 1
- Seven weeks Summer 2
- Three weeks, Summer 3
- Practicum: 6 hours a day in a classroom, 5 days a week for 9 months (2 school years total).
- Consultant Visits: four total, two each year.
- Written Reports:
- Book Reports
- Theory Essays
- Case Studies
- Material Making
- Exams (oral and written)
Cost of the Primary Course is $3,000/summer ($6K total)
Cost of the Elementary 1 Course is $3,500/summer ($7K total)
Cost of the Elementary 1 & 2 Course is $3,500/summer ($10,500 total)
The above cost covers the In-Person Instructional Courses (both summers); Additional fees apply to obtain a complete set of Montessori Albums ($50/album for EC & $75/album for Elementary); Additional fees may apply towards the 4 Practicum Site visits to your school, depending on location.