AMS Teacher Education Director Academy

The AMS Teacher Education Director Academy has been developed in response to a desire to transform and uplift Montessori teacher education. It is a course of study that supports and strengthens the skills and knowledge base for aspiring Montessori teacher education program (TEP) directors as well as experienced Montessori program directors to create strong programs both academically and in terms of sustainability and long-term success.

This academy provides knowledge and guidance for excellence and innovation in Montessori teacher education. It supports AMS directors and future directors in designing and delivering an adult learner-centered program from its first steps of determining the program vision and planning and building the curriculum, to the moment of adult learner graduation and beyond.

The Teacher Education Director Academy also guides directors through the steps of optimal self-studies whose readiness will move them through the approval process seamlessly.

Now accepting applications for the next cohort. Dates will be shared soon!

Prepare to grow the next generation of teacher educators with a vibrant cohort of your peers.

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Exclusive to AMS Members | Price: $475

Benefits of the Academy

• Create a Montessori TEP and courses centered around the needs of adult learners and their ongoing transformation.
• Implement innovative, outcomes-based approaches to enhance your TEP’s sustainability.
• Incorporate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) into all aspects of your TEP.
• Develop strategies to design or restructure your TEP to meet or exceed AMS Affiliation Standards.
• Construct high-quality self-studies founded on AMS Handbook guidelines (which are inclusive of DEIB principles).

No other program is solely dedicated to building skills for current and future TEP directors.

Key Takeaways

• A heightened focus on Montessori TEP transformation
• Optimization of self-study submissions
• Excellence and innovation in teacher education
• Strengthening of adult learner-centered program design and delivery
• Expediting self-study reviews

Academy Overview

The AMS Teacher Education Director Academy is designed for both current and future teacher education program directors. This comprehensive 5-month program is grounded in adult learner theory and the AMS affiliation handbook, allowing for both innovation in TEPs and adherence to high-quality standards.  Participants will actively participate in live sessions, purposeful assignments, and meaningful discussions using resources within Canvas. Upon completion, graduates receive the official AMS Teacher Education Director Academy Certificate attesting to their mastery of the class.

Cost

AMS Members: $475

Eligibility

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

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree from a US-accredited college or university, or its equivalent from another country 
• Hold a Montessori AMS credential, AMI diploma, or a credential from a MACTE-accredited program
• Have three years of experience as Montessori lead teacher post-credential issue date at the level of your credential
• Be an AMS member in good standing
• Have experience teaching and/or presenting to adults

Experience in the following is preferred:

• Educational administration
• Curriculum development

Cohort 3

Timeline

• Now accepting applications for the cohort 3. 
• Dates will be shared soon!

Class Schedule

• Will be announced shortly

About the Facilitator

Hilary Green

Hilary Green (she/her) is the Director of the Institute for Advanced Montessori Studies and Head of the Barrie Lower School - Early Childhood, each located in Silver Spring, MD.  Hilary has served on the AMS Board of Directors as the Vice President of the Board and the Chair of the Teacher Educators Section. AMS Credential (Elementary I)

Prepare yourself to grow the next generation of teacher educators with a vibrant cohort of your peers.

APPLY TODAY

Exclusive to AMS Members | Price: $475