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 2 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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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.

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.

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Cohort Two

Timeline

• DEI Scholarship deadline: October 13, 2024
• Application Notification: Applications approved on a rolling basis until October 27, 2024, 11:59 PM (ET) or until the cohort is full
• Class begins: November 4, 2024
• Class ends June 8, 2025
• Live Sessions: Wednesdays 7:30 – 8:30pm*

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

Class Schedule

• Class 1: November 4 – December 15, 2024
• Class 2: December 30, 2024 – February 2, 2025
• Class 3: February 10 – March 16, 2025
• Class 4: March 24 – April 27, 2025
• Class 5: May 5 – June 8, 2025
• All Assignments Due: June 22, 2025

About the Facilitator

Antria Goss

Antria Goss is the Montessori Instructional Coach for Cincinnati Public Schools. She is an author and qualified elementary school teacher who holds a master’s degree in education. She is Montessori credentialed at the EC and lower elementary levels. Antria currently works with and supports teachers with curriculum and instruction at the six Montessori elementary schools in CPS. Her position includes collaborating with district administrators including content managers, directors, and principals as well as being an advocate for the Montessori curriculum. Antria has worked as a content developer for the American Montessori Society for the Curriculum Coaching Academy Course. She has also taught the 6-9 Montessori language materials Course for Xavier University.