Register for our next AMI 12-18 Orientation

taking place online

September-October 2024!

The AMI Montessori 12–18 Orientation provides foundational Montessori theory and principles for supporting adolescent development (12-18 years). Lecture topics focus on the characteristics and needs of the adolescent and the key principles that support Study and Work for this stage of human development, including the prepared environment, the role of the adult, and the importance of experiencing social and economic independence.

Dates: September 7 - October 12, 2024

The course will meet twice a week on Zoom and include 20 hours of lectures and discussion related to adolescent development. Participants must observe adolescents or an adolescent community for 2 hours and write a summary of those observations.

Meeting time will be 7:00 - 9:00 pm EDT on Tuesdays and 10:00 am - 12:00 noon EDTon Saturdays.

Participants who complete the course requirements will receive an AMI Certificate of Completion. Lecturers and presenters include AMI trainers and AMI-trained practitioners with extensive experience in the field of Montessori adolescent work.

Certificate Requirements

• 90% attendance online

• Lectures occur on Saturday mornings 10:00 am – 12:00 noon EDT and most Tuesday evenings 7:00-9:00 pm EDT September 7th through October 12th, 2024. 

• One 1-2 page reflection due September 28, 2024.

• 2 hours of observation of adolescents in general – either immediately after or parallel to the course. Specific topics to focus on will be given for observation.

• One 1-2 page reflection on observations due October 5th, 2024.

Please note: the Orientation Course is delivered in English.

Required Hours:  20 hours of course work online plus 3 hours of asynchronous work plus 2 hours of observation

Cost: $400 per participant

Spaces are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please direct questions to Laurie@IMTIOhio.org. We look forward to working with you!