Welcome to the Montessori Institute of Atlanta

Montessori Institute of Atlanta has trained Primary (ages 3-6) teachers since 1968. In 2006, the Institute added to its offerings the Assistants to Infancy Course (ages 0-3). Beginning in the summer of 2010, MIA starts an Elementary (ages 6-12) teacher training. All courses lead to the internationally recognized diploma of the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), Amsterdam, Netherlands. Founded in 1929 by Dr. Maria Montessori, AMI is the world recognized authority in Montessori education.

The Montessori Institute of Atlanta is a non-profit organization. Our mission is to:

• Foster the development of excellent training courses at all levels.
• Support the diversity, sense of community and common goals of the Atlanta Metro AMI schools.
• Encourage ongoing education of trained teachers.
• Strive to be a model of respect and understanding for all members of the community, both children and adults.

Atlanta, Georgia, is home to the largest AMI community in North America. It is presently a dynamic hub of Montessori activity, with public and private schools in urban, suburban, and rural settings, providing for upper income as well as economically disadvantaged families. Ages served range from the infant/toddler community up through middle schools.

Upcoming Courses

Three-Summer Elementary Course (Ages 6-12) Beginning June, 2010

The three summer elementary course is already underway from June 2010 through August 2012 and you cannot join the course already in progress.  J McKeever is the Director of Training for the Elementary course.

Classes will be conducted from 9:00 am -5:00 pm for the three-summer Elementary training course.

Elementary course location: 2998 LaVista Road, Decatur 30033. Arbor Montessori School is hosting the Elementary course. Arbor is approximately 3.5 miles from the Montessori Institute of Atlanta. Click here for detailed directions. Click here for a map.

Join the largest AMI community in the USA for exciting Montessori training. Click here for the Elementary Course book list.

Primary Course (Ages 3 – 6) The Montessori Institute of Atlanta is not currently offering a Primary Course (Ages 3 – 6) but for more information on an AMI Primary Course offered elsewhere in Atlanta please click on the following link:

 www.montessori-imti.org

Listing of Events for 2011

Free Career Programs for both Primary and Elementary Courses:

• Sunday, March 13, 2011, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
• Saturday, April 2, 2011, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Career Program details here.

Four-session Introduction to Montessori Early Childhood Education series will be held in the spring of 2011. Watch this site for details.

Click here for the full list of 2011 events and check back often for updates.

For More Information

For more information on Montessori education, visit the North American Montessori Teachers' Association (NAMTA) or the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI).