Month: May 2022

Trainers Make The Difference

Our trainers make AMI courses different to any other Montessori program.  AMI’s Training of Trainers program requires experience to enter, deep personal commitment to complete and requires additional steps after initial training before achieving full trainer status. It is considered by many to be among the most exacting and challenging of Montessori qualifications.

The Voices of AMI Training series is one way in which AMI trainers provide insights into their thoughts, abilities and skills. It is building a growing resources with articles and downloadable handouts that is available to students, parents, schools and anyone else interested in Montessori training and teaching.

We asked a few of our colleagues to tell us why they chose to become AMI Trainers.

Tina Booth 12-18 Trainer
Andrea Fleener – 6-12 Trainer
Gretchen Hall – 3-6 Trainer
Sarah Werner Andrews – 3-6 Trainer

Why AMI Training?

When we ask people why they choose AMI training they are most likely to say it is because they want to:

Make a profound and beneficial impact on the lives of individual children, communities and civilization

The opportunity of a lifetime’s fulfilling work with children in environments prepared to allow them to fully optimize their potential as they grow to play their part in building communities, countries and the future of humanity.   

Work with well-qualified trainers to understand and implement a uniquely powerful philosophy of education

Well-qualified AMI trainers provide students with deep and rich insights into Maria Montessori’s highly-regarded educational philosophy and support them as they transform themselves in preparation for making a difference to the lives of children.

Build a career with a globally recognized qualification in high demand from a variety of employers

A globally recognized Association Montessori Internationale qualification is highly prized by schools around the world and provides many other opportunities to build a career working with children and helping them discover their potential and capabilities.

We asked one of our experienced Trainers to explain the importance of having a Prepared Adult in the classroom.

Diploma Courses

All courses are subject to enrollment numbers that ensure an excellent student experience and approvals from appropriate state authorities as well as AMI . Details of blended courses may vary according to location – the location shown is where face to face sessions will take place. Further information on Diploma Courses, Orientation Courses and other AMI certificate courses can also be found at the AMI/USA country affiliate website.

Many courses for 2025 are being finalized and will be added as the dates are confirmed. Please go to Training Center websites for more information. Details of courses are available on the Association Montessori Internationale site.

COURSES PLANNED TO START in 2025 and 2026 (Updated November 4, 2025)

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CenterLocationDatesFormat
MINTDallas, TXMarch 25, 2025 to July 25, 2026Blended
MNWPortland, ORJuly 14, 2025 – August 7, 2026Blended
SIMSMesa, AZApril 21, 2025 – July 17, 2026Blended
MTCNEBloomfield, CTJune 3, 2025 to August 14, 2026Blended
WMIRiverdale Park, MDJune 16, 2025 to July 24, 2025Blended
StoppaniSatellite Course
San Diego, CA		June, 2026 to August, 2027Blended
Spanish
TMIDenver, COJanuary, 2027 to July, 2028Blended

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CenterLocationDatesFormat
MINTDallas, TXMay 2, 2025 to July 24, 2026Blended
MTCNEBloomfield, CTJune 5, 2025 – July 24, 2026Blended
MNWPortland, ORMay 27, 2025 – August 14, 2026Blended
MNWPleasanton, CAMay 27, 2025 – August 14, 2026Blended
SIMSMesa, AZJuly 29, 2025 to June 25, 2026Blended (evening)
SIMSMesa, AZ2025 Schedule TBABlended (day)
SIMSAlburqueque, NMStarts July 26, 2026Blended
WMIVienna, VAJune 24, 2025 to July 23, 2026Blended

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CenterLocation DatesFormat
MINTDallas, TXMay 2, 2025 to July 9, 2026Blended
MINTDallas, TXSeptember 10, 2025 to August 6, 2027Blended
MTCNEBloomfield, CTMarch 6, 2025 to August 14, 2026Blended
MNWSpokane, WAApril 30, 2025 – July 31, 2026Blended
WMICharlotte, NCApril 1, 2025 to August 16, 2026Blended
WMIWashington, DCJune 2023, 2025 to August 13, 2027Blended

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CenterLocationDatesFormat
Train MontessoriApply for infoStarts November 2024Blended
IMTIHuntsburg, OHStarts February 8, 2025Blended

*Some Diploma courses at MINT require prior completion of the Montessori Core Principles online course. Further details are available through the link to the Diploma course shown.

US Training Centers

The capacity and capability of AMI Training Centers to prepare adults to work with children is a defining feature in helping shape the future of humanity. AMI training  provides a path leading to the deepest insights into Maria Montessori’s work. The rigor of the programs offered is unique and they are globally recognized for their excellence.

International Montessori Training Institute, 7748 Middle Ridge Rd, Madison, OH 44057 Contact: Kari@IMTIOhio.orgMontessori

Montessori Center Minnesota, 1611 Ames Ave E, St Paul, MN 55106 Tel: (651) 298-1120

Montessori Institute of Atlanta, 2145 Collins Hill Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30043 Tel: 404-325-7264

Montessori Institute of North Texas, 4006 Beltline Road, Suite 100, Addison, TX 75001
United States Tel: +1 214-503-6802

Montessori Institute San Diego, 8660 Gilman Drive Suite D, La Jolla, CA 92037 Tel: (858) 535-0500

Montessori Northwest, 610 SW Alder St. Suite 721, Portland, OR 97205 info@montessori-nw.org

Montessori Training Center Northeast, 1300 Hall Boulevard, Bloomfield, CT 06002
United States Tel: (860) 232-1743

Montessori Training Center of St Louis, 3854 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108 Tel: (314) 833-5330

Southwest Institute of Montessori Studies, 207 N Mesa Dr, Mesa, AZ 85201 Tel: (480) 599-1209

The Montessori Institute, 818 25th St #102, Denver, CO 80205 Tel: (303) 832-6781 Email- tmiami@mac.com 

Train Montessori, 2460 Fairmount Blvd., Suite 219, Cleveland Heights, OH 44106-3188
United States Tel: (845) 851-3008 info@trainmontessori.org

Washington Montessori Institute, 5600 Rivertech Court, Suite K, Riverdale Park, MD 20737  Contacts: Phone – 202-818-8701 Email – info@wmi-montessori.org

The Montessori Stoppani Institute, San Diego, CA 92130 Tel: (619) 432-5222 Email – info@montessoristoppani.com – 0-3 Satellite Courses in California.