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Online Montessori Training & Montessori Teacher Training Certificates

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Professional Development

Short online continuing education courses for Montessori teachers, assistants and parents.

An introduction to Montessori.

These short, online continuing education courses are a perfect introduction to Montessori or an enrichment for Montessori teachers. Each program is comprised of approximately 1-2 hours of videos each week, as well as questions for the cohort to discuss online and simple assignments related to the course topic.

Our next professional development cohort begins March 16th, 2026!

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Our Programs

All CGMS Professional Development courses are designed as an introduction to Montessori for those new to Montessori or as enrichment and continuing education for Montessori teachers. Participants who complete the course requirements may receive a CGMS Professional Development Certificate. The Professional Development courses are not MACTE accredited and do not lead toward a Montessori Teaching credential.

Please view the individual programs for more information, including course start dates.

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Montessori Beginnings (IT)

An introduction to supporting development during the earliest years of life (0-3).

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Montessori Fundamentals (EC)

An introduction to Montessori key philosophical concepts for the Early Childhood (3-6) classroom.

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Montessori Fundamentals (EL)

An introduction to the wonders of Montessori at the Elementary (6-12) level.

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Montessori Fundamentals (Secondary)

An introduction to Montessori key philosophical concepts for the Secondary (12-18) classroom.

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Creating Inclusive Montessori Spaces: Supporting Diverse Learners

This course is designed to help educators cultivate truly inclusive classrooms that honor the needs of all students.

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Desarrollo-Professional

Este curso está diseñado para ofrecer el contenido y la calidad del mismo programa en inglés, pero completamente en español.

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