2026 Summer In-Person - Discovering Montessori + In-Residence

$350.00

The Discovering Montessori online paraprofessional preparation course offered by Seton Montessori Institute is designed to serve the needs of assistant teachers in Montessori classrooms, as well as others who are looking for a deeper dive into Montessori education without engaging in full teacher certification (i.e., new administrative staff, specialists and parents). Introducing the basics of the Montessori approach, course participants will increase their understanding and strengthen their effectiveness in working with children through Seton’s Paraprofessional Courses. For some, this course has been a stepping stone in deciding to pursue full teaching certification.

Classes meet at Seton’s lab school located at 5728 Virginia Avenue, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514 from August 3 - 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT.

The Discovering Montessori online paraprofessional preparation course offered by Seton Montessori Institute is designed to serve the needs of assistant teachers in Montessori classrooms, as well as others who are looking for a deeper dive into Montessori education without engaging in full teacher certification (i.e., new administrative staff, specialists and parents). Introducing the basics of the Montessori approach, course participants will increase their understanding and strengthen their effectiveness in working with children through Seton’s Paraprofessional Courses. For some, this course has been a stepping stone in deciding to pursue full teaching certification.

Classes meet at Seton’s lab school located at 5728 Virginia Avenue, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514 from August 3 - 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT.

Course Information

The course will include XXX hours of live sessions plus XXXX hours of asynchronous work hosted through our Learning Management System, Canvas.

A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to all students that fully attend the live sessions and complete all assignments. The Certificate of Completion is equivalent to xxxxx hours of continuing professional development (CPD) on the topic of Montessori education. This certificate is often recognized when working as an assistant in a Montessori classroom.

Students who attend the sessions but do not fully complete the course, including submitting all assignments, will receive a record of continuing professional development (CPD) equivalent to xxxx hours on the topic of Montessori education.

For those participants working in Illinois, Seton Montessori Institute is also recognized as a Gateways Registry Authorized Entity that delivers professional development to those serving young children. More information regarding Gateways to Opportunity Registry can be found here - http://ilgateways.com/.

Registration Information

Course Fee: $350 ($10 non-refundable registration fee included).

Title II funding is accepted. Email Registrar@SetonMontessori.org for more details.

Course Focus options: Infant & Toddler, Early Childhood and Elementary Focus

10% Discount for 5 or more registrants with code SETON5DM. A separate discount is available for previous attendees. Email Registrar@SetonMontessori.org regarding discounts.

The Registration Deadline is Monday, July 1, 2026. Enrollment is based on availability.

The registration fee of $10 is non-refundable. If a cancellation is received on or before July 1, 2026, a refund of $490 will be given. Withdrawals received after July 1, 2026, will receive a refund of 50% of the course cost, less the registration fee. There will be no refunds for withdrawal requests received after the start of the first class on July 1, 2026. Seton Montessori Institute is not responsible for other financial obligations incurred by participants.