Montessori Assistant Training - Fall 2026
The course is designed to equip each participant to gain confidence and serve as one of the greatest strengths of the school.
October 24, 2026 - November 21, 2026
Early Bird Coupon ($75 off!): fallfoundations
Valid for the first 20 users!
For any questions regarding course content, please email Ms. Cathy Durand-Horne at [email protected]
For questions about registrations, please email [email protected]
Course curriculum
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Course Details
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Zoom 1: October 24, 2026 10:00 AM - 2:15 PM EST
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Module 1: The Life of Maria Montessori
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Module 2: Role of Teacher and Assistant
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Module 3: Observation
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Module 4: Positive Discipline
About this course
- $350.00
- A reliable internet connection and a laptop (or a device of similar size) are required to join Zoom sessions and complete the course modules. Mobile phones are not compatible and will not provide a successful learning experience for this course.
- This course is a hybrid of two live webinars and weekly online modules. You will attend two live webinars (Zoom) and complete a module and an assignment each week for five weeks.
- 24 BFTS Hours
Why Take Foundations Training?
This foundations course is grounded in the principles and values of the Montessori method, offering administrators, guides, and assistants alike a clear and thoughtful introduction to the philosophy and practices that shape a Montessori environment. It is designed to equip each participant with the confidence to serve as one of the greatest strengths of their school, whether leading from an administrative role, guiding a classroom, or supporting children and guides as an assistant. The course also deepens participants' appreciation for the meaningful role they each play, both in the lives of the children they serve and in the life of the whole school community.
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Topics include Dr. Maria Montessori’s Life and Work, the nature of the child, the beauty of the Montessori environment, best practices for classroom management, the role of the adult in nurturing the child, and the inner preparation of the adult.
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The reflective learning, interactive activities, and collaborative work throughout this course will provide learners a deeper view of the whole child and education.
Instructor
Cathy Durand-Horne
Director of Professional Development
Cathy Durand-Horne is the Director of Professional Development at Montessori Mastermind and MTEI of Atlanta. She is an Advanced level, state-approved Child Development Associate trainer with an AMS Infant and Toddler Montessori teaching credential and a BA in Psychology and Economics from Denison University. Cathy has over 20+ years of experience in the field of early childhood education, teaching, developing curriculum, consulting, and providing professional development for teachers. She is very passionate about empowering teachers in Montessori and traditional Early Learning environments. In addition to being an instructor and field consultant for the training institute, Cathy is also the founder of Intentional Logic Group, LLC, a consulting firm that focuses on improving the quality of learning environments intentionally by providing teacher mentorship, classroom consultation, and providing equitable solutions centered around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Cathy brings a wealth of information and experience and loves to share her knowledge with the students.