Programs
“Reflection has become a key part of my work in the classroom. Taking the time to think about what I see and how I respond, has helped me to slow down and trust the process.”
– CRA 2024 Infant & Toddler Graduate
Crescent Ridge Academy Montessori Education & Instruction is an American Montessori Society (AMS) and Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education Programs (MACTE) accredited teacher education program (TEP), serving adult learners who wish to obtain their Infant & Toddler, Early Childhood Montessori, or Elementary II credential.
Our TEP seeks to meet the needs of all learners by offering hybrid courses, utilizing in-residence synchronous and asynchronous instruction. This blended learning model provides learners with opportunities for hands-on learning, accessibility, and the vital development of a connected community between cohort members and instructors.
In addition to our AMS credential programs, we also offer assistant training programs for Infant & Toddler and Early Childhood assistant teachers. These programs are offered in a 100% online format through Canvas, engaging learners in synchronous and asynchronous learning methods.
Our Programs
The Infant & Toddler (0-3) AMS credential program has a two-year completion time. Adult learners complete the academic coursework in the first year and move through the practicum phase and its coursework during the second year. The next cohort begins in June 2027.
The Infant & Toddler assistant training has a 3-month completion time. Our next cohort will begin on August 13, 2026.
The Early Childhood (3-6) AMS credential program has a two-year completion time. Adult learners complete the academic coursework in the first year and move through the practicum phase and its coursework during the second year. The next cohort begins in June 2027.
The Early Childhood assistant training has a 3-month completion time. Our next cohort will begin in winter 2027.
The Elementary II (9-12) credential program has a 12-month completion time. Adult learners complete both the academic and practicum coursework concurrently. The program is offered every year. July 2027.
