Seton Montessori Institute
Quick Facts About the TEP
- Full Affiliate Course Level(s): Administrator,Early Childhood,Infant & Toddler
- Starting Date: Spring and Summer
- Credits Source: Elgin Community College
- Credits Offered: 15 Undergraduate
AMS Credentials Offered
- Administrator
- Associate Early Childhood
- Early Childhood
- Associate Infant & Toddler
- Infant & Toddler
About AMS-Affiliated Programs
AMS-affiliated teacher education programs provide comprehensive courses of study that prepare adult learners to be highly qualified Montessori educators. While each TEP is unique, with its own academic schedule and tuition, all are rigorously designed based on AMS standards, with the goal of ensuring that you will receive the necessary education for entry into practice at your chosen level. Fully affiliated course levels have received or maintained AMS affiliation by meeting all AMS standards and requirements. Those at the Applicant Affiliate level have been reviewed and accepted by the Teacher Education Action Commission (TEAC), and are awaiting approval by the AMS Board of Directors, which grants full affiliation.
About the TEP
Founded in 1970, Seton Montessori Institute (formerly MECA-Seton) has prepared thousands of Montessori educators and school leaders across the United States and around the world. Rooted in the Montessori philosophy, Seton's mission is to empower children and adults to become thoughtful, effective agents of peace and progress within themselves, their communities, and the world.
Seton Montessori Institute is affiliated with the American Montessori Society (AMS), accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE), and approved to operate by the Private Business and Vocational Schools Division of the Illinois Board of Higher Education.
Dedicated to serving the children of the world by preparing highly skilled Montessori teachers and administrators, Seton offers comprehensive preparation programs specializing in Infant & Toddler (birth to age three), Early Childhood (ages three to six), and Montessori School Leadership and Administration. Seton offers blended programs with flexible start dates to meet the needs of today's Montessori educator. Additionally, Seton provides a range of professional development opportunities, including seminars, paraprofessional courses, post-certification programs, and consultation and coaching services for Montessori schools and teacher education programs worldwide.
As a trusted and enduring resource for the global Montessori community, Seton Montessori Institute remains committed to excellence in Montessori education and the lifelong development of educators and leaders. Come start...or continue your Montessori journey with us!