About DM-TEP
We seek to provide adult learners in Davis Montessori Teacher Education Program with knowledge, skills, and understanding of state requirements to teach in a public or private Montessori early childhood (Preschool – Ages 2.5 through 6) classroom. DM-TEP offers an intensive 7 week summer course--in which the first two weeks are delievered online. This hybrid format accomodates adult learners to maximize their time by completing synchronous and asychronous work; and allows coursework to be arranged around other responsibilities they might have. A nine month internship follows summer coursework. During this internship, there will be monthly workshops held on a weekend to serve as a continued support and learning for the summer cohort. DM-TEP operates on an annual basis which allows an adult learner to enter at the beginning of summer and complete the training at the beginning of summer the following year. DM-TEP
2025-26
Tuition & Fees
Tuition may be paid in full for the entire program or per course. The total tuition for all courses including practicum is $5,400 - $5,700. Purchase of books, materials, and other supplies is not included in the cost.​ Additional fees may apply.
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Discounts
If the tuition for the entire program is paid in advance, the adult learner will receive 10% off.
Early Childhood Certification
DM-TEP prepares adult learners to work in an early childhood setting with children ages 2.5 to 6 years. The Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Credential Course comprises of 320 academic hours with 200 hours (60%) of in-person instruction and 120 hours (40%) of online synchronous and asynchronous instruction. With 14 academic hours dedicated to Anti-Bias/ Anti-Racist education. In addition to attending the Orientation class prior to beginning the academic coursework, there is a 7 week summer intensive, followed by monthly practicum seminars during the school year. Montessori Philosophy, Child Development, and Classroom Leadership will be conducted online on Monday to Friday for 2 weeks, 8am to 5pm. Totaling 72 hours of instruction hours. Curricular areas in the five main areas of the Montessori classroom: Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, Cultural Subjects and science are presented in-person on Monday to Friday for 5 weeks, 8am to 5pm. Totaling 200 instruction hours. There is a minimum of 540 practicum/student teaching hours over a nine-month practicum teaching. An American Montessori Society Early Childhood Teacher Credential is awarded to the adult learner.
2025-26 Early Childhood Course Calendar
Classes are from 8:00am to 5:00pm PST with a mid-morning, one-hour lunch break, and a mid-afternoon break.
Orientation TBD
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025
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Early Childhood Development, Education & Observation
July 7-11, 2025 online​
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Montessori Philosophy & Pedagogy
July 14-18, 2025 online
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Early Childhood Classroom Leadership
July 21-25, 2025 online
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Practical Life & Art
In-Person Mon & Wed 3:30pm – 6:30 pm
8/18, 8/20, 8/25, 8/27
9/1, 9/3, 9/8, 9/10, 9/15, 9/17
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In-Person Fri 1:30pm – 6:30pm
8/29, 9/26
Sensorial & Music/ Movement
In-Person Mon & Wed 3:30pm – 6:30 pm
10/6, 10/8, 10/13, 10/15, 10/20, 10/22
11/3, 11/5, 11/10, 11/12
In-Person Fri 1:30 – 6:30pm
10/24, 11/14​
​Math
In-Person Mon & Wed 3:30pm – 6:30pm
12/1, 12/3, 12/8, 12/10, 12/15, 12/17
01/07, 01/12, 01/14
ONLINE
12/22, 12/29
In-Person Fri 1:30pm – 6:30pm
01/ 23
Language & Literacy
In-Person Mon & Wed 3:30pm – 6:30pm
02/02, 02/04, 02/09, 02/11
03/02, 03/02, 03/09, 03/11 03/16, 03/18
ONLINE
02/23, 02/25
In-Person Fri 1:30 – 6:30pm
03/27
Social Studies & Science
In-Person Mon & Wed 3:30pm – 6:30pm
04/06, 04/08, 04/13, 04/15, 04/20, 04/22, 04/27, 04,29
05/04, 05/06
In-Person Fri 1:30-6:30pm
04/24, 05/15​
*Optional Make Up Days*: May 19, 21, 23
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June 2026 TBD
Final Evaluation
Presentation of Year Long Project
Graduation