Becoming a Montessori Leader: Foundations of Administrative Practice

Professional Development Courses

Becoming a Montessori Leader: Foundations of Administrative Practice

“The first duty of an educator is to stir up life, but leave it free to develop.” Dr. Maria Montessori

This is a 9-week online certificate course

This course is under development and is coming soon

 

Course Overview

Welcome to Becoming a Montessori Leader: Foundations of Administrative Practice, a new professional development course from Montessori Teachers College. Are you looking for practical leadership advice to help you run daily operations in your school? This course might be what you’re looking for!
 
With attention to real-world successful Montessori schools, the course covers the administrative practices necessary to support the Montessori method, from the organizational to the interpersonal. This course challenges you to self reflect, engage with thought-provoking case studies, and embark on a culminating collaborative project that will help to solidify your understanding of administration and leadership even beyond the Montessori pedagogy.
 
Lectures are given every second week, giving learners time to engage in readings, discussion, and self-directed learning. Learners are expected to engage proactively with their learning, engaging meaningfully with sources through peer and instructor feedback.
 
We’d also like you to be aware of another of our professional development courses that may be relevant to your needs: Becoming a Montessori Leader: Leadership and Montessori Pedagogy  This course establishes leadership fundamentals and helps leaders learn to incorporate Montessori pedagogy into the way they lead. Leadership and Montessori Pedagogy is not a prerequisite for Foundations of Administrative Practice, and both courses confer separate certificates.

Features 4 Modules, including:

  • Complying with Regulations
  • Creating and Developing Policy
  • Understanding Administrative Needs
  • Continued Growth and Ongoing Reflection

About The Guide

This course is designed and led by Montessori professional Sarah Enright. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Arts, a Masters of Education, a Montessori School Management Diploma, and Montessori diplomas for Early Childhood and Lower and Upper Elementary. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D in Education, and has worked with Montessori Teachers College as an educator of adult learners for years.

Sarah knew as a child that she was passionate about working with children. During her time at University, Sarah volunteered in a variety of schools and felt that mainstream education did not fit her. Sarah looked into alternative teaching methods and discovered Montessori pedagogy. When Sarah first observed in a classroom, she felt like she had found her home. As soon as Sarah graduated from university, she took her Montessori training for both the Early Childhood and Elementary levels. Sarah has had the privilege of teaching at all levels, as well as working in school administration and teacher education. Sarah loves working in teacher education as she enjoys watching adult learners ignite their spark for teaching.   

Who is this course for?

This course is best for those who are:

  • Current Montessori leaders, or those who are soon to be leaders.
  • Unsure of how Montessori philosophy blends with leadership theory.
  • Unsure of the kind of leader they want to be/the strategies they wish to employ
  • Looking to create strong teams that follow and promote the school’s vision.
  • Create coordinated, orderly working and learning environments.

What is the format of this course?

This certificate course is 100% online and consists of 15 online hours. Learners will log in once every two weeks for a two-hour virtual lecture.

What are the course fees?

Course Fees: $275.00

Please note that the course fees are non-refundable, non-transferrable and cannot be credited towards any other course.