Montessori Center for Teacher Development (MCTD) is part of The Montessori Children’s Academy Family of Schools and Services and has its full accreditation by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) and full affiliation by the American Montessori Society (AMS).

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MCTD aims to provide a meaningful learning experience to all Adult Learners and offers opportunities for exploration and active participation throughout the training program. Preparing and empowering Adult Learners to become exceptional, effective Montessori educators while attending to the unique needs of each Adult Learner are the primary goals of MCTD.

For more information about our program, please join us for an in-person Open House sessions. The Open House dates are as follows:

• Saturday, April 5, 2025: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

MCTD Teacher Education Program Now Accepting Applications

Early Childhood Certification Program

We are currently accepting applications for our next cohort, which will begin on June 23, 2025. Adult Learners who are interested in becoming Certified Montessori Early Childhood Teachers may submit a completed application or contact us to obtain further information about our Teacher Education Program or to schedule a tour of the MCTD classroom.

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Early Childhood Registration Form 2025

Assistant Teacher Training Program

We are currently accepting inquiries/applications for our next Assistant Teacher Training Program. Interested Adult Learners may apply for Module I, Module II, or both Modules I and II. The Spring Session of this course will meet over two weekends: March 22-23 and March 29-30, 2025. For more information contact us via email at MC4TD@aol.com or by phone at 973-539-0196.

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Assistant Teacher Training Registration Form 2025