MATI
In 2004 Montessori Academy Training Institute opened its doors to individuals seeking Early Childhood Teacher Training. Founded on the principles of promoting and sustaining quality Montessori teacher education, we offer Early Childhood Teacher Training to all individuals interested in pursuing a career in Montessori education.
What is Montessori Education?

Early in the 20th century, the Italian physician and educator Maria Montessori developed a revolutionary approach to the education of children that was years ahead of its time. The Montessori philosophy is based on a profound respect for children and their innate desire to learn. The Montessori Method is primarily an “education for life,” a way of understanding children’s needs as individuals and assisting them to develop their potential to the fullest extent possible.

The program not only trains the future educator in Montessori theory and educational application, but also comprehensively prepares the adult for understanding the child by relating to one’s own childhood experiences.

"One who would become a teacher according to our system must examine himself… He must learn how to humble himself and be clothed with charity. These are the virtues he must acquire, and this inner preparation will give him the balance and poise which he will need."

-Maria Montessori
The Secret of Childhood

 
What is Special About the Montessori Academy Training Institute?
Training is conducted at Montessori Academy, a state-of-the-art facility which affords hands-on access and experience with the entire Montessori curriculum and materials. Located in the City of Pembroke Pines, Broward County, Florida; Montessori Academy is twenty miles from Miami International Airport, twenty two miles from Ft. Lauderdale Airport, and one hundred miles from Florida’s west coast city of Naples.
   
Early Childhood [3 - 6] Summer Program:
The Montessori Early Childhood [3 to 6] Summer Program involves a six-week summer academic phase, intensive in both content and delivery. Courses focus upon presenting the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to become novice intern teachers by the end of the course. Students study the philosophical foundations of the Montessori Method while learning how to use the Montessori educational materials. Preparation of the specialized Montessori classroom environment and techniques for observation and evaluation are also examined. Collaborative active learning is emphasized. Students work in groups, practicing with the learning materials, analyzing and discussing Montessori and other educational philosophies and completing a variety of projects including presentation albums. During the academic session, students are taught in a fully furnished, Montessori pre-school environment. A full range of Montessori equipment is displayed on the shelves for student use. Classes meet each day from 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
   
Application Process

Application Form

Please complete the enclosed Application Form in its entirety and return it with the appropriate non-refundable $200.00 Application Fee before May 1, 2008 to:

MONTESSORI ACADEMY
Attn. MATI Registrar
19200 Pines Blvd.
Pembroke Pines, FL 33029

Reference Form

Call us at 954.435.4622, to have this form faxed or emailed to you.

Please have three completed Reference Forms sent to MATI. Professional references, including employers, fellow employees, or educational instructors are to be considered.

Transcripts

Please notify your college/university to have them send two official transcripts to our office.

Interview

Upon receipt of the application, references, transcripts and fees, a personal interview will be scheduled with Ms. Monica Gargiulo-Benitez, Program Director.

Acceptance

The applicant’s qualifications and suitability will be determined on the basis of the written application, previous academic record, references and the personal interview. Once all required information has been received, a final review will be made by MATI. The applicant will be notified in writing or via email of his/her acceptance into MATI’s training program.

Admission to Montessori Academy Training Institute’s program is open to all qualified individuals regardless of sex, race, creed or national origin.

   
Program Costs / Payment Plan

Fee Schedule

Application

$ 200.00

Association

$ 200.00

Course Tuition

$ 3,600.00

Fees:

Application fees are non-refundable. Tuition is due upon acceptance into the program. Association fees are due when Practicum begins. Deferred payment plans include a 10% interest charge. The refund policy is stated in the Enrollment Contract.

Payment Plan:

Tuition is due by May 15, 2008 to establish “student status.” School sponsored students must submit letter of commitment [from sponsoring school]. Course payment options are as follows:

  • One full payment of $3,600.00; or
  • Two equal payments plan of $1,850.00 each, due by May 15, 2008 and September 1, 2008; or
  • Ten equal payments of $396.00 each, due on the first of each month beginning May 1, 2008 through February 1, 2009 inclusive.

It is of paramount importance that students opting for a deferred payment plan adhere to the agreed payment schedule; failure to do so, will relinquish the participant’s “student status”. Completion/certification, will not be granted until all financial obligations are met.