Programs

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 or Early Childhood Montessori 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 

Infant & Toddler 

The Infant & Toddler (0-3) AMS credential program has a one-year completion time. Adult learners complete both the academic and practicum coursework concurrently. This program is offered every other year. The next cohort begins in June 2025.

The Infant & Toddler assistant training has a 3-month completion time and is offered each semester when the AMS credential training program is not in session. The next cohort begins in January 2025.

Early Childhood

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 moves through the practicum phase and its coursework during the second year. This program is offered every year. The next cohort begins in June 2025.

The Early Childhood assistant training has a 3-month completion time. More information about the dates for the next cohort will be released in summer 2025.

Elementary I & II

The Elementary I (6-9) credential program has an approximate 18-month completion time. Adult learners complete both the academic and practicum coursework concurrently. The program is offered every year. The next cohort begins in June 2025.

Adult learners wishing to continue beyond obtaining their Elementary I AMS Credential, will have the opportunity to work toward completion of an Elementary II AMS Credential. As our program extends, closer to this option, we will update to provide EL-II AMS Credential information.

The completion of an EL-I AMS Credential is required for EL-II AMS Credential candidates.

 

Upcoming Virtual Information Sessions

Infant & Toddler, Early Childhood and Elementary, Virtual Coffee Chat, February 22nd at 10am EST: Zoom Link to Join

Infant & Toddler and Early Childhood, Wednesday, March 19th at 6pm EST: Zoom Link to Join