Admission Process
Learners who wish to attend Cross Timbers Montessori Training must complete the following admissions packet:
Application for enrollment
College transcripts of completed BA degree in education or a related field through a regionally accredited US college or university.
Character reference letters (2)
Application fee of $100.00
Completion of Learner Interview
Speakers for whom English is not their first language are required to have a TOEFL score of 72 or higher
Files coming soon.
What makes Cross Timbers different?
Cross Timbers offers 2 specialized classes to support teachers and students in today's world. The Spiritually Prepared Teacher digs into personal bias and beliefs that affect the classroom community. The Responding Classroom connects Montessori practices to current research to support children in trauma and poverty.
Early Childhood Degree Program
On Average, Early Childhood adult learners will complete their AMS certificate within 13 months. Check out our EC program schedule. Email us for the upcoming cohort schedule.
Coursework
Spring
EC Summer I intensive
EC Summer I intensive
Montessori Philosophy
EC Summer I intensive
EC Summer I intensive
EC Summer I intensive
Material Making
Practical Life
Sensorial
Math, Part 1
Language, Part 1
Cultural
Fall Seminars
EC Summer I intensive
Winter Seminars
Begin Internship year
Spiritually Prepared Teacher
Intern day Session #1
Winter Seminars
Completion of AMS EC certificate
Winter Seminars
Art of Observation
Intern day Session #2
EC Summer II intensive
Completion of AMS EC certificate
Completion of AMS EC certificate
Math- Part 2
Language- Part 2
The Montessori Responsive Classroom
Completion of AMS EC certificate
Completion of AMS EC certificate
Completion of AMS EC certificate
After the completion of coursework, internship hours, and a final exams, each adult learner will receive an AMS Montessori certificate, valid anywhere in the United States
Elementary I-II Degree Program
On Average, Elementary I adult learners will complete their AMS certificate within 15 months. Check out our EL I-II program schedule. Email us for the upcoming cohort schedule.
Coursework
Spring
Summer I intensive
Summer I intensive
Montessori Philosophy
EC overview- Elementary I
LE overview- Elementary II
Summer I intensive
Summer I intensive
Summer I intensive
Material Making
EL Practical life
EL Cultural I-Cosmic Overview
EL Language, part 1
EL Geometry, part 1
EL I Math, Part I
The Responding Classroom, Part 1
Cultural II, Part 1-Geography, History, and Geology
Elementary Leadership
Fall Seminars
Summer I intensive
Winter Seminars
Spiritually Prepared Teacher
Intern day Session #1
*Based on your schedule, internship year can begin either after Summer I or Summer II
Winter Seminars
Completion of AMS Elementary certificate
Winter Seminars
Art of Observation
Intern Session Day #2
Summer II intensive
Completion of AMS Elementary certificate
Completion of AMS Elementary certificate
EL Language, part 2
EL Geometry, part 2
EL I Math, Part 2
EL Cultural II, Part 2
El Cultural III- Physics, Chemistry
EL Enrichment
El Cultural IV- Botany, Zoology, Biology
The Responding Classroom, Part 2
EL Leadership, Part 3
EL Enrichment
Completion of AMS Elementary certificate
Completion of AMS Elementary certificate
Completion of AMS Elementary certificate
After the completion of coursework, internship hours, and a final exam, each adult learner will receive an AMS Montessori certificate, valid anywhere in the United States