Shelton Montessori Training

“This training exceeded my expectations. I expected to sit through lectures, but instead I experienced meaningful collaboration with Montessori leaders who brought years of knowledge and insight. We received valuable resources and practical ideas that I can immediately bring back to my campus. The course created space to both receive and share experiences, examples, and strategies. Most importantly, the activities truly honored the adult learner — allowing us to demonstrate our understanding in ways that reflected our strengths and preferred learning styles. Our instructor was kind, knowledgeable, and flexible throughout the experience.” - Administrator ✨

Our Montessori Administrators Program is designed to empower school leaders through collaboration, reflection, and practical application. This is more than professional development - it is a community of leaders growing together to support children, guides, and school communities.

If you are interested in starting this training the Fall, please apply through the link in the bio.

From early sensorial experiences, children move into Early Childhood math, exploring quantity, numeration, operations, and the decimal system through concrete materials that reveal mathematical relationships with clarity and beauty.

In Elementary I, these foundations expand into abstraction as children explore operations more deeply, fractions, geometry, and the interconnectedness of mathematical ideas.

By Elementary II, students engage in advanced arithmetic, algebraic thinking, geometry, measurement, and problem solving with increasing independence, reasoning, and intellectual curiosity.

Montessori math is a coherent journey from sensorial exploration to abstraction—cultivating not only skill, but a true mathematical mind.

Join us this summer to study this rich, research-based curriculum alongside experienced instructors whose depth of practice brings the Montessori mathematics curriculum to life.

From the first concept formation in Early Childhood to the expansive exploration of literature, grammar, and research in Elementary II, the Montessori language curriculum unfolds as a beautifully connected journey. 🌿

In Early Childhood, children build the foundations of language through rich oral expression, phonetic awareness, writing, and reading—following the child’s natural development and love of communication.

In Elementary I, language opens into deeper study: grammar comes alive, reading comprehension expands, and children begin using language as a tool for imagination, inquiry, and cultural exploration.

By Elementary II, students move into sophisticated written expression, advanced grammar, research, interpretation, and the power of language as a means for reasoning, communication, and social contribution.

Montessori language is not taught in isolated pieces—it is woven as a living curriculum that grows with the child, nurturing expression, thought, and a lifelong relationship with words.

Join us this summer to study this rich, research-based curriculum with experienced instructors and a community committed to transformative Montessori practice.

✨ Registration is Open for MACAR Beginners Training! ✨

Support every child. Deepen your Montessori practice. Expand your understanding of varying exceptionalities.

Join our research-based MACAR Beginners Training and explore a rich curriculum designed to prepare Montessori educators to meet the needs of all learners through authentic Montessori principles.

🌱 Topics include:
• The developing brain and neurodevelopment
• Montessori planes of development and the at-risk child
• Dyslexia, ADHD, communication disorders, and learning differences
• Perceptual-motor, oral language, and written language development

From brain processing and perceptual development to multisensory language, mathematical cognition, and social-emotional growth, this comprehensive training bridges Montessori philosophy with practical strategies for supporting exceptional learners.

✨ Includes research-based curriculum, hands-on applications, and guidance from experienced instructors.

This is transformative professional development for guides committed to seeing and serving every child.

Join us this summer — registrations are still open!

“We started the summer as strangers, and we are leaving as a family.” — Adult Learner ✨

This beautiful reflection captures something profound about Montessori adult learning. Training is not only about deepening our understanding of the child, the philosophy, and the work of the guide—it is also about community. Through shared study, vulnerability, observation, and discovery, strangers become colleagues, and colleagues become a community of support.

There is something transformative about learning alongside others who are equally committed to the child and to their own growth. By the end of the summer, what has been built is more than knowledge—it is connection. 🌿

Join us this summer.

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There’s still time to join us this summer at Shelton Montessori Training! 🌿

Registration is still open, and we would love to welcome those called to deepen their understanding of Montessori philosophy and practice. Whether you are beginning your journey or continuing your professional preparation, this summer offers a rich opportunity for growth, reflection, and community.

Join us this summer and be part of meaningful Montessori training rooted in transformation and discovery.

Shelton Montessori Training is incredibly proud of our graduates. ✨

Last month at The Montessori Event in Washington, AnaVictoria presented at one of the largest gatherings in the Montessori community, offering a meaningful and thoughtful deep dive into Spanish and English language acquisition. Her work reflects a deep commitment to honoring language, culture, and the child.

Thank you, AnaVictoria, for sharing your knowledge and passion with the broader Montessori community. Your work is making a lasting impact. 👏

The Early Childhood Montessori Credential at Shelton Montessori Training is more than a certification—it’s a foundation for transformative teaching.

Designed in a flexible hybrid format, this program prepares educators for both public and private school settings. You’ll gain the skills to support independence, curiosity, and meaningful learning during the most formative years—through a powerful blend of theory and hands-on practice.

If you’re ready to make a lasting impact, this is where your journey begins. 🌱

Now registering.

Celebrating excellence in education 🎉

Huge congratulations to April Cole at Crowley Montessori Academy, a proud graduate of Shelton Montessori Training, for receiving the TIA Award earlier this year!

This recognition highlights her impact as a highly effective educator whose students demonstrate meaningful academic growth.

Well deserved, April—your dedication is making a difference every day. 🌟

Want to join our hybrid program? Inquire within with the link in the bio 🔗

The Shelton Montessori training program is designed for educators who are already in the classroom.

Our hybrid format combines online coursework with scheduled in-person sessions — so you can pursue certification without stepping away from your students.

The program is open to educators in both public and private school settings.

Applications are open now. Link in bio.