An Overview of Montessori for the Elementary Level

$425/person, 5 CEUs
Next session:

March 16th, 2026

Montessori Fundamentals (EL) is an introduction to Montessori’s key philosophical concepts for the elementary classroom. This 10-week course is designed to introduce the wonders of Montessori at the elementary level to assistant teachers, support staff, and Montessori administrators who are new to Montessori or Montessori for the elementary years. Those who complete the entire week and all assignments will be awarded a CGMS Professional Development Certificate.

Topics will include:

• Key Montessori principles
• Classroom leadership for elementary classrooms
• Classroom roles and supporting the work of the elementary child
• Positive Discipline
• An introduction to the Montessori Elementary Curriculum for children 6-12 with a focus on the Cosmic Curriculum as the heart of the classroom.

Those who complete the entire 10 weeks and all assignments will be awarded a CGMS Professional Development Certificate.