Early Childhood Reading Certificate Program

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The AMS Early Childhood Reading Certificate Program is designed for Early Childhood Montessori teachers who are interested in applying the most recent research-based strategies for exploring reading in their Montessori environments. This class will help you to develop an understanding of the essential components of reading and reading continuums that will enhance Montessori teachers’ ability to follow children’s development as readers. Matching children to their developmental stage on the continuum leads to an exploration of literacy strategies that support individual children. You will leave with a toolkit that enables you to extend the Montessori curriculum and enhance the reading development of young children.

Class Length
6 Weeks

Time Commitment
36 – 40 hours

CPD Hours Earned
36

Registration for the September 8 session is now open!

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Members: $670 | Non-Members: $820

What to Expect

Join a cohort of learners for a six-week program with 6 modules of self-guided study and live experiences held via Zoom. There will be assignments that are designed to be reflective and to enhance your understanding of the science of reading, both in theory and in action.

  • For: Early Childhood (3 – 6) Montessori credentialed teachers, school leaders, and interventionists
  • Format: A blend of live (synchronous) experiences held via Zoom and on-demand (asynchronous) content. Recordings of the live sessions are made available to participants.
  • Time Commitment: 36 – 40 hours total (please see timelines below)
  • CPD Hours: 36 - A certificate of AMS Professional Development Hours will be emailed upon completion. An opportunity to purchase a CEU certificate for 3.6 CEUs will also be made available upon completion of the class at a cost of $28.

Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded an AMS Early Childhood Reading Certificate attesting to your mastery of the program.

Program Modules & Outcomes

Module 1: Essential Components of Reading

Define the essential components of reading

Module 2: Continuum of Reading

Use the oral language and reading continuums to inform instruction

Module 3: Assessment Tools

Explain the purpose of commonly used classroom-based assessment tools

Module 4: Phonemic & Phonological Awareness

Use science-based strategies to support phonemic and phonological awareness

Module 5: Phonics

Use science-based strategies to support phonics

Module 6: Comprehension & Fluency

Use science-based strategies to support comprehension and fluency

Upcoming Cohorts

Cohort 10 (Fall 2025)

  • Registration deadline: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 or until full
  • Class begins: September 8, 2025
  • Class ends: October 21, 2025
  • All assignments due: November 3, 2025

Live Zoom sessions are held Mondays at 7:00 – 8:15 PM (ET) on: September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13, and 20, 2025 

Pricing and Discounts

Cost and Scholarships

  • Members: $670
  • Non-Members: $820

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

Group Discount

AMS is excited to offer a variety of discounted group packages for this course. Group registrations must first contact us to be discounted.

  • 5+ registrants: 5% discount
  • 10+ registrants: 10% discount 
  • 20+ registrants: 15% discount 
  • 30+ registrants: 20% discount

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