Montessori Training Center Of Minnesota Inc

Teacher training diploma courses: 10 students completed the in-person ami 3-6 diploma course (teacher training for working with children ages 3-6 years) in may 2024. 90% of students were persons of the global majority; each student received some level of tuition assistance, with two applicants receiving full scholarships that consist of tuition, living stipend, material stipend, and mentorship. 2024 marked the first year mcm created a blended learning option for the 3-6 training level. 12 students are enrolled in the blended ami 3-6 diploma course which will graduate in june 2025. 50% of students are persons of the global majority; 83% of students receive some level of tuition assistance. 16 students continued into the summer ii session of ami 6-12 diploma course (teacher training for working with children ages 6-12). 31% of students are persons of the global majority; 40% of students receive some level of tuition assistance. The center provides a mentorship program to support new montessori teachers and trainees by pairing them with experienced teachers in the field. This has proven to be a valuable resource for students in training as well as new teachers.

The center's outreach programs continue to thrive through support of mentorship at partner schools and program evaluation including assessment of children's academic, cognitive, and social-emotional development.