AMS Curriculum Coaching Academy

Are you a current Early Childhood or Elementary curriculum coordinator, or a classroom teacher interested in advancing or enhancing your career?

The AMS Curriculum Coaching Academy offers an immersive experience, grounded in cosmic education principles. In preparation for a transition to guiding and improving adult classroom practices, we will focus on coaching and adult learning (androgogy) principles. The class itself models a spiral curriculum across five key areas that will prepare you for work as a curriculum coach or coordinator: Montessori philosophy, child development, Montessori curriculum, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) and Montessori coaching.

Leaders in curriculum play a vital role in ensuring that teachers are equipped to align curriculum with Montessori principles. Be a unique part of understanding, implementing, and evolving Montessori curriculum for the child of today!

The application period for cohort 3 is now open!

Help bridge the gap between Montessori philosophy and the implementation of the curriculum.

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Members: $1950 | Non-Members: $2150

Benefits of the Class

• Earn the official AMS Curriculum Coaching Certificate + 150 CPD Hours
• Receive personal feedback from AMS-verified experts and leaders in curriculum administration
• Develop mentorship skills to support and advance your work with teachers
• Collaborate with a dynamic cohort of peers in synchronous and asynchronous formats
• As a learner progresses through the class, you will receive and create invaluable resources that support your work as curriculum coordinators

Key Takeaways

Upon successful completion of the AMS Curriculum Coaching Academy, you will have:

• Streamlined protocols, observation tools, and curriculum planning templates
• Initial drafts of Curriculum Maps at both Early Childhood (EC) and Elementary (EL) levels
• A comprehensive glossary of key terms
• A purposeful curriculum coordinator statement, empowering individuals with a clear sense of direction and mission in their professional journey

Class Overview

The AMS Curriculum Coaching Academy is designed for both current curriculum leaders and classroom teachers interested in seeking to elevate their skills in coaching and curriculum. This comprehensive 9-month program embraces andragogy principles and showcases best practices through the co-construction of learning with peers and facilitators. Participants will actively participate in live sessions, purposeful assignments, and meaningful discussions, leveraging resources within Canvas. Upon completion, graduates receive an AMS Certificate for Curriculum Coaching.

Curriculum Coaching Academy Cohort 1 facilitator, Mandi Franz, recently shared details about the key benefits of the program and her own journey to the curriculum coaching career.

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Cost & Scholarships

• Members: $1,950
• Non-Members: $2,150

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The AMS Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Scholarship Program provides financial support for eligible applicants. Learn more.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for this class, you must:

• Have an AMS-recognized Montessori credential
• Have taught in a Montessori classroom for at least 3 years
• Complete the simple application to verify above participation requirements are met.

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Cohort 3

Timeline

• DEI Scholarship deadline: March 2, 2025
• Application: Applications approved on a rolling basis until March 26, 2025, 11:59 PM (ET) or until the cohort is full
• Class begins: March 31, 2025
• Class ends November 2, 2025
• Live Sessions: Wednesdays 7:30 – 8:30pm*

*Recordings of the live sessions are made available to participants.

Class Schedule

• Class 1: March 31 – May 4, 2025
• Class 2: May 12 – June 15, 2025
• Class 3: June 23 – July 27, 2025
• Class 4: August 4 – September 7, 2025
• Class 5: September 29 – November 2, 2025
• All Assignments Due: November 23, 2025

About the Facilitator

Mandi Franz

Mandi has over 22 years of experience teaching in Montessori schools and working with adult learners who are interested in Montessori education. Mandi earned a master's degree in Montessori Leadership from Endicott College and is a highly sought Montessori expert. She has been a teaching coach at Ross Montessori public charter school since 2015 and serves on the Strategic Accountability Committee. Mandi also serves on the Teacher Education Action Commission for AMS. AMS-Credentialed (Elementary I, Administrator).