AMS-affiliated adolescent training is coming to Europe!
In-person training sessions in summer 2025 & 2026
Earn your AMS Secondary I-II Credential
In an effort to bring diversity to the offering of Montessori training in Europe, Barcelona Montessori Training Center (BMTC) and Cincinnati Montessori Secondary Teacher Education Program (CMStep) are teaming up to bring adolescent training to Barcelona, Spain. As part of CMStep’s Low-Residency model, adult learners can begin online coursework in January 2025 and attend in-person training sessions in Barcelona; summer 2025 (11 days), fall 2025 (3 days), and summer 2026 (5 days). Adult learners will work towards an AMS Secondary I-II Credential.**
CMStep is an innovative, multidisciplinary graduate program for teachers interested in creating hands-on curricula and field studies for students ages 12-18. The program involves the mastery of an established body of curriculum and a thorough understanding of the philosophy, program structure, and specific instructional strategies needed by the educator to establish a Montessori secondary program. In addition, there are opportunities for personal transformation through field studies, experiential courses, coaching, and supervision.
*CMStep is an Applicant in Good Standing for its Secondary I-II courses in Barcelona, Spain with the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE). Applicant in Good Standing status in no way determines the outcome of the accreditation decisions by MACTE. CMStep has also applied for affiliation of its Secondary I-II courses in Barcelona, Spain by the American Montessori Society (AMS). We are happy to report that CMStep received initial accreditation from MACTE and affiliation by AMS for its Secondary I-II courses in Cincinnati, OH in March 2007. Since then, CMStep has maintained continuous MACTE accreditation and AMS affiliation for this location and all additional locations served. **Enrollment incurs an additional location fee of $300, due at the time of application.
Training will be delivered in English but we’re excited that bilingual instructors will be present. Assignments may be submitted in Spanish.
Affiliated with AMS
Accredited by MACTE
*CMStep is an Applicant in Good Standing for its Secondary I-II courses in Barcelona, Spain with the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE). Applicant in Good Standing status in no way determines the outcome of the accreditation decisions by MACTE. CMStep has also applied for affiliation of its Secondary I-II courses in Barcelona, Spain by the American Montessori Society (AMS). We are happy to report that CMStep received initial accreditation from MACTE and affiliation by AMS for its Secondary I-II courses in Cincinnati, OH in March 2007. Since then, CMStep has maintained continuous MACTE accreditation and AMS affiliation for this location and all additional locations served.
Teaching Teachers
CMStep is an innovative, multidisciplinary graduate program for teachers interested in creating hands-on curricula and field studies for students aged 12-18. The program involves the mastery of an established body of curriculum and a thorough understanding of the philosophy, program structure, and specific instructional strategies needed by the educator to establish a Montessori secondary program. In addition, there are opportunities for personal transformation through field studies, experiential courses, coaching, and supervision.
You need to know these 3 things to be a great teacher.
What does it mean to be AMS trained?
If you want to work in a Montessori school you need a Montessori diploma. There are many different training programs around the world but not all are accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE). If you want to have more information you can visit their website. Not all trainings are accredited by MACTE meaning that the choice of your formation is crucial. Not only does it assure the quality of your learning but it will be your passport to work in Montessori Schools around the world. The wrong formation might close some doors to you and some schools will only recruit teachers who have undertaken a training recognised by MACTE because they seek an accreditation themselves. Choose carefully if you don’t want to waste your time and money.
What Is MACTE?
MACTE stands for Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education. Founded in 1995, it is dedicated to improving academic degree and certificate programs for Montessori professional educators who teach and lead in schools at the Infant and Toddler through Secondary II levels and to assure the public of their quality.
