Montessori Institute of Milwaukee | Wisconsin | AMI Montessori Teacher Certification Training

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Montessori Elementary Teacher

Currently, educators are searching for effective ways to reach children from all levels of society. Montessori education has demonstrated that it can meet the needs of both inner city and suburban children. Teachers who are trained in Montessori techniques are critically needed. Every year there are more elementary Montessori teaching positions than there are qualified AMI teachers.

The Montessori Institute of Milwaukee, Inc. is accredited by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) and Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE), an autonomous, international, nonprofit postsecondary accrediting agency for Montessori teacher education programs.

Training Programs for Montessori Teachers

The Montessori Institute of Milwaukee offers both Primary and Elementary Teacher Certifications.

The Elementary diploma can be earned after successful completion of either our Academic Year Program or our Multi-summer Program
The Primary diploma can be earned after successful completion of our Multi-summer Program

Academic Year Program

Trainees have an integrated, uninterupted experience wherein lectures, observations, practice with materials, material making, and student teaching are under direct supervision of the training center staff.

Multi-summer Program

In this program trainees earn their diploma over the course of three summers!

Trainees are required to return to M.I.M. for a weekend seminar in each of the intervening winters.

In between summers one and two, students are required to spend two uniterrupted 2-week sessions in classrooms directed by A.M.I. teachers for observations.

In between summers two and three, students are required to spend two uniterrupted 2-week sessions in classrooms directed by A.M.I. teachers for student teaching.

Dates for Elementary Diploma for ages 6-12.

Full-time Academic Year Program
September 5, 2012 - May, 2013 (exam dates to be set by AMI)

Foundation Course for Academic Year Elementary Program
July 30 - August 31, 2012

Multi-Summer Program
July 25 - August 19, 2011
June 18 - August 17, 2012
June 17 - early August, 2013

Foundation Course for Multi-Summer Elementary Program
June 20 - July 22, 2011

Dates for Primary Multi-Summer Diploma for ages 3-6.

Multi-Summer Program
2013 - Specific dates TBD
2014 - Specific dates TBD
2015 - Specific dates TBD

Enrollment is limited. Contact MIM now for details:
Tel: (414) 481-5050
Email: Allyn S. Travis

The AMI certified Montessori Institute of Milwaukee (MIM) training programs prepare teachers to work in Montessori classes with children 3 to 6 and 6 to 12 years old.

The internationally recognized diploma of the Association Montessori Internationale is awarded by the Association to graduates of recognized training courses. These courses must meet rigorous standards, both in content and teaching staff. Only those schools whose classes are conducted by A.M.I. Diploma holders are eligible for recognition by A.M.I.

Elementary studies include:
Dr. Montessori's principles of psychology; education and teaching methodology, geography, biology, history, language, science, music, art and all branches of mathematics.

Primary studies include:
Psychology, child development and philosophy of the Montessori approach, The Exercises of Practical Life and the child's acquisition of fundamental learning skills, sensorial development, and development of spoken and written language, mathematics, geography, history, art, biology and music.

All studies include:
Supervised practice with the Montessori materials under the guidance of experienced, qualified staff, observation in AMI classes, practice teaching in AMI classes under trainer supervision, material making, preparation of albums containing illustrated notes of didactic materials.

Graduate credit available at Loyola University Maryland toward a M.Ed./Masters in Education or a CASE/Certificate of Advanced Studies in Education, for those already possessing an M.Ed.

The Montessori Institute of Milwaukee, Inc., does not discriminate with respect to its faculty, staff, students, employees or any other relationship within the corporation on the basis of race, color, sex, handicap, religion or national or ethnic origin.

Applications are now being accepted for the A.M.I. Primary Diploma for ages 3-6.

This is a Multi-Summer Program from 2013-2015

Primary studies include: Psychology, child development, and philosophy of the Montessori approach, the Exercises of Practical Life and the child's acquisition of fundamental learning skills, sensorial development, and development of spoken and written language, mathematics, geography, history, art, biology, and music.

Includes supervised practice with the Montessori materials under the guidance of experienced, qualified staff, observation in AMI classes, practice teaching in AMI classes under trainer supervision, material making, preparation of albums containing illustrated notes of didactic materials

Submit application here now, or
Contact MIM for more details:
Tel: (414) 481-5050
Email: Sarah Travis Keskar, BSN, RN
sarah@execpc.com

Montessori Method

Based upon her professional observations, Dr. Maria Montessori demonstrated the existence of previously unrecognized powers of learning in children.

Her teaching methods strive to aid each child to achieve the fullest realization of his or her unique potential.

In the Children's House (ages 3-6 years) children individually explore the environment using sensorial material.

In the elementary stage (ages 6 to 12) children want to learn the reason for everything; they search for answers through small group activities.

Rather than expecting the child to memorize a curriculum, Dr. Montessori presented aspects of culture to the elementary child as "seeds of interest;" lessons to touch the imagination and set fire to the intellect.

About AMI

The Association Montessori Internationale was established in 1929 by Dr. Maria Montessori in order to further the rights of the child in society. With headquarters in Amsterdam, Holland A.M.I. is supported by distinguished scholars and statesmen all over the world. A.M.I. is the recognized international authority on Montessori education and directs studies in affiliated teacher training institutions throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, and Australia.