2026 Discovering Montessori+

$400.00

Discovering Montessori+ is an in-residence paraprofessional course designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of the Montessori philosophy and classroom practice. This program is especially suited for classroom assistant teachers, support staff, school administration staff, and board members who seek an overview of Montessori education and the responsibilities of adults within these settings.

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.

Discovering Montessori+ is an in-residence paraprofessional course designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of the Montessori philosophy and classroom practice. This program is especially suited for classroom assistant teachers, support staff, school administration staff, and board members who seek an overview of Montessori education and the responsibilities of adults within these settings.

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 Objectives: The course aims to help participants deepen their understanding of Montessori principles and strengthen their effectiveness in working with children in alignment with those principles. By engaging with the basics of Montessori education, participants gain valuable insights and practical techniques that align with the Montessori approach. For some, completing this course has served as an important step toward pursuing full teacher certification.

In-Residence Experience: The in-residence component offers participants the opportunity to observe in Lab School classrooms and engage in hands-on activities with Montessori materials, allowing for a practical and immersive learning experience.

Course Information

The course will include 32 hours of live sessions.

A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to all students who fully attend the live sessions. The Certificate of Completion is equivalent to 32 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.

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: $400

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

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 27, 2026. Enrollment is based on availability.

If a cancellation is received on or before July 27, 2026, a refund of $400 will be given. Withdrawals received after July 27, 2026, will receive a refund of 50% of the course cost. There will be no refunds for withdrawal requests received after the start of the first class on August 3, 2026. Seton Montessori Institute is not responsible for other financial obligations incurred by participants.