How to Apply

Are you interested in Montessori Teacher Certification? These steps will walk you through the process:

Step 1: Gather What You Need:


  • Bachelor’s degree transcript
  • Resume
  • School Agreement for Practicum Placement and Hours (if you are currently not affiliated with a Montessori school, please reach out so we can help you find one)!
  • Schedule a call with Reena (rmorgan@tmsoe.org) if you have any questions!

Step 2: Submit Your Application

Apply Now

Please complete the Application Form by May 1, 2027.

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or would like more information about MRC courses and/or the admissions process. You can contact Reena at rmorgan@tmsoe.org

Already in a Montessori TEP and looking to TRANSFER? MRC accepts transfer of credit from other MACTE-Accredited Institutions:


Adult Learners who have participated in other MACTE-accredited courses will be considered for admission and transfer of credit into this program if upon application, they present a transcript of completed work and a student handbook from the MACTE-accredited institution. The program directors and instructors will transfer the credit onto MRC transcript. MRC will take into account academic hours, course components, program attended, and the MACTE competencies for each course. If there is a close match of hours and competencies with passing grades MRC will transfer credits. The director and instructors will use the current course calendar to determine the remaining academic courses that the resident must attend. No transfer of credit is allowed from non-MACTE accredited institutions.

 

No credit for student teaching will be given. All residents must complete MRC’s required hours of teaching: 400 for Elementary I and II and 100 hours of observation, planning, and student assessment.


EXTENTIONS


The MRC director and instructors may grant extensions of up to three years. Ideally, residents will enter MRC at the beginning of the cycle (Summer Institute I) and complete the cycle as outlined in the course schedule (Appendix B). Examples of cases in which extensions may be granted include:

  • A participating school requests entry of an Adult Learner (AL) who must begin teaching immediately. This AL will be permitted to enter the course at the requested date and complete coursework during the following cycle. 
  • The AL has an extenuating circumstance that would be excused under the national Family Leave Act
  • The AL is employed by a school that is gradually implementing the Montessori program, and is not yet ready to support a robust Montessori student teaching experience.

Are you interested in becoming a MRC Resident? Contact us for more information!