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WHY A STRONG FOUNDATION MATTERS
The success of any Montessori environment depends on knowledgeable, prepared adults, the people who understand the philosophy and principles behind the method, not just its materials.
Whether you are an assistant, an administrator, a prospective teacher, or simply drawn to Montessori education, a strong foundation changes how you see the classroom and the child within it.
Montessori Foundations is a four-week course designed to give you exactly that: a clear, grounded introduction to the method and the mindset that makes it work.
Meeting you wherever you are on your Montessori path
Classroom assistants who want to understand the 'why' behind what they support each day.
Administrators and school leaders who want fluency in the philosophy guiding their programs.
Prospective and career-changing teachers exploring Montessori before committing to full training.
Parents and education professionals who simply want a genuine understanding of the method.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
Speak confidently about the history and origins of the Montessori method.
Recognize the key elements of Montessori philosophy and methodology.
Understand how to serve children and respond to their developmental needs.
Support the preparation and upkeep of the Montessori environment.
Contribute meaningfully to the daily life of the classroom and school.
Appreciate the central role of observation in Montessori practice.
Montessori Foundations blends live connection, flexible self-paced study, and one hands-on day together. That is 24 hours of professional development in total.
Live online sessions
Four evening sessions on Zoom, one each Wednesday. Learn directly from the instructor and your peers.
Guided independent study
Twelve hours of self-paced coursework on Kajabi, ready whenever your schedule allows.
In-person workshop
One Saturday morning together at Monarch Bay Montessori Academy in Dana Point, where the ideas become tangible.
Schedule at a glance
All times are Pacific Time (PT). Exact dates for the next cohort go out to the waitlist first.
Everything included in your enrollment
24 hours of AMS-recognized professional development.
Four live, interactive sessions with the instructor and your cohort.
An in-person workshop that brings the philosophy to life.
A Certificate of Attendance on completion.
A full library of guided study materials on Kajabi.
A grounded foundation you can carry into any Montessori setting.
Montessori Teacher Academy has prepared and supported Montessori educators since 1992. Affiliated with the American Montessori Society and accredited by MACTE, MTA is committed to advancing Montessori education and the adults at the heart of it.
Montessori Foundations reflects that commitment: rigorous in substance, welcoming in spirit.
Paloma
Co-Director & Instructor
Paloma has been involved in Montessori for over 38 years and holds AMS Early Childhood and Elementary credentials. She has served on countless AMS committees and founded Monarch Bay Montessori Academy, an exemplary Montessori school that has served children for 20 years.
Emma
Co-Director & Instructor
Emma began her Montessori journey as an eight week old in a sling while Paloma taught, a true product of Montessori education. She holds a Bachelor's degree and an Early Childhood Credential, along with a Master's in Leadership Development. Together, Paloma and Emma bring decades of classroom and leadership experience to every session.
Answers before you enroll
Do I need any prior Montessori experience?
Is this an AMS teaching credential?
How much time should I expect to commit?
Do I have to attend the live sessions in real time?
Is the in-person workshop required?
What do I need to take part?
What is our refund policy?
How do I enroll?
Begin with a strong foundation
Our Fall 2026 cohort has wrapped. Join the waitlist and we'll email you as soon as dates for the next one are set. Give yourself the grounding that every great Montessori environment is built on.
Questions? Email info@montessorita.com
or call 949-242-0250.
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