Montessori Certifications and Montessori Teacher Training Programs
AMI Montessori Certifications & Training Programs Designed For Educators, Parents, & Future Guides.
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AMI MONTESSORI EDUCATION
Montessori Training For Every Stage Of Your Journey
Our programs are designed to support educators, parents, caregivers, and future Montessori guides at every stage.
AMI Diploma Courses
Full Montessori Certification For Future Guides & Educators
- Internationally Recognized AMI & MACTE Accredited Diploma
- Master’s Degree Pathway Options
- Infant & Primary Program Levels
- Blended Online & In Person Learning
- Practical Classroom Experience
- Deep Child Development Training
- Designed For Professional Montessori Careers
AMI Assistant Courses
Flexible Montessori Training For Educators, Parents & Assistants
- AMI Recognized Assistant Certification
- 100% Online & Blended Learning Options
- Ideal For Parents, Educators & Assistants
- Practical Montessori Foundations
- 0-3, 3-6 & 6-12 Programs
- Flexible & Accessible Training
Montessori Workshops
Practical Montessori Learning For Parents, Schools & Educators
- Montessori Philosophy & Child Development
- Parent & Caregiver Education
- Professional Development Workshops
- Specialized Montessori Topics
- Flexible Learning Formats
- Designed For Ongoing Montessori Growth
WHAT SETS US APART?
Internationally Recognized AMI & MACTE Accredited Training
Internationally respected Montessori programs backed by AMI and MACTE accreditation standards with master’s degree pathway opportunities available.
World Class Curriculum & Expert Instructors
Learn through thoughtfully designed Montessori programs led by experienced educators with real classroom and training experience.
Online, Hybrid, English & Spanish Programs
Flexible learning formats and bilingual program options designed to support students with different schedules, backgrounds, and goals.
WHY MONTESSORI STOPPANI?
Montessori Stoppani delivers world class Montessori education through internationally respected AMI and MACTE accredited programs designed for educators, parents, and future Montessori guides. With elite curriculum, experienced AMI trainers, flexible online and hybrid learning formats, and programs available in both English and Spanish, students gain access to authentic Montessori education built around quality, accessibility, and real world application.
From diploma certifications and assistant programs to workshops and advanced learning opportunities, Montessori Stoppani provides internationally respected credentials, master’s degree pathway opportunities, and professional training designed to support long term career growth and deeper Montessori expertise.
MEET OUR AMI TRAINERS
Our team of world-class AMI trainers are internationally recognized.
Alejandra Rosas | Training Director
Alejandra Rosas is an AMI Infant and Nest Community Trainer and Training Director at Montessori Stoppani Institute with more than 25 years of Montessori experience. She received her AMI 3 to 6 diploma in Italy and her 0 to 3 diploma in San Diego under the direction of renowned Montessori educator Dr. Silvana Montanaro. Alejandra has dedicated her career to supporting young children, families, and future Montessori guides through internationally respected AMI training, workshops, consulting, and classroom leadership.
Cristina A. De León | Children’s House Training Director
Cristina A. De León holds advanced degrees in Clinical Psychology, Pedagogy, and Education and has more than 25 years of experience working with children in Montessori and traditional educational environments. She received her AMI diplomas in Early Childhood and Elementary Education through the Montessori Institute of San Diego and currently serves as a Casa de Niños AMI Trainer and Examiner. Cristina has guided Montessori educators internationally throughout the United States, Argentina, Costa Rica, Taiwan, and Spain, bringing deep educational experience and a global Montessori perspective to her training work.
Gabriela Velázquez | AMI 0-3 Trainer
Gabriela Velázquez began her Montessori journey at an early age, first as a Montessori student and later as an assistant in the same school where her mother worked as a Montessori guide. She earned a degree in Early Childhood Education, her AMI Nido and Infant Community diploma, and a master’s degree in education before spending more than 20 years working in Montessori schools throughout Mexico and the United States. Today, Gabriela serves internationally as an AMI 0 to 3 trainer, examiner, consultant, and speaker, helping future Montessori guides deepen their understanding of early childhood development.
Emily Hansen | AMI 0-3 Trainer
Emily Hansen is an AMI 0 to 3 Trainer with more than 21 years of Montessori classroom experience across Toddler and Primary communities. She holds degrees in Psychology, Sociology, and Montessori Education, along with AMI diplomas at both the 0 to 3 and 3 to 6 levels. Emily combines deep Montessori expertise with a warm and practical approach to education, bringing years of experience supporting children, families, and future Montessori educators through her training work.
Carmela Fierro | AMI Elementary Assistant Trainer
Carmela Fierro has been part of the Montessori community for more than 40 years and brings extensive experience as a Montessori guide, trainer, examiner, and consultant. With a background in Art History and Montessori education, Carmela has worked internationally supporting Montessori schools, assistant training programs, workshops for parents, and AMI certification initiatives throughout Mexico and Peru. Today, she continues to play an important role in the international Montessori movement through her work as a speaker, advisor, and AMI Workshop consultant.
Dr. Mario Salguero | Medical & Child Development Professor
Dr. Mario Salguero is a physician, researcher, and educator specializing in personalized medicine, psychiatry, nutrition, and integrative health. After graduating from the University of Guadalajara School of Medicine, he completed advanced studies in Clinical Nutrition and earned a PhD in Molecular Biology in Medicine before completing his Psychiatry Residency at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Salguero combines scientific research, medical education, and a compassionate approach to child and human development as part of the Montessori Stoppani training team.
Claudia Lee | AMI Associate Trainer & Consultant
Claudia Lee is an AMI Associate Trainer and Consultant with extensive experience teaching and leading Montessori programs in bilingual and multilingual environments. She holds advanced degrees in International Relations, Social Work, Spanish Language Teaching, and Montessori Education, and is trained as a Montessori Guide for children from birth to age six. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Chinese, Claudia is passionate about fostering inclusion, intercultural understanding, and multilingual education while helping Montessori educators create environments where children can thrive.
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How To Get Started
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Get Program Details Or Text Us Questions
Explore program options, pricing, schedules, and speak directly with our team to find the Montessori path that fits your goals.
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Complete A Simple Online Application
Our streamlined online application process makes it easy to apply for diploma courses, assistant programs, and Montessori workshops.
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Begin Online, In Person, Or Hybrid Learning
Start your Montessori education through flexible learning formats designed to fit different schedules, experience levels, and goals.
FREQUENLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We understand that choosing the right Montessori training program comes with important questions. Here are answers to some of the most common questions about our AMI diploma courses, assistant training, workshops, schedules, and learning formats.
Yes. Montessori Stoppani offers internationally respected AMI and MACTE accredited Montessori programs recognized by Montessori schools and educators around the world. Our diploma pathways are designed to support students pursuing professional Montessori careers, advanced education opportunities, and internationally recognized certification.
Yes. Montessori Stoppani offers online, hybrid, and in person learning options depending on the program and certification level. Flexible formats make it easier for students to pursue authentic Montessori education while balancing work, family, and personal schedules.
Program pricing varies depending on the certification level, course format, and training pathway selected. Montessori Stoppani offers diploma programs, assistant certifications, and workshops designed for different goals and experience levels. Request our full program details and pricing guide to explore available options, schedules, and payment plans.
Some diploma programs may qualify for academic credits or advanced education pathways depending on the program structure and partnering institutions. Request our full program details and pricing guide to learn more about available credits, certification options, schedules, and program pathways.
AMI, or Association Montessori Internationale, is one of the most respected Montessori organizations in the world and was founded by Dr. Maria Montessori herself. AMI certification is internationally recognized for its authentic Montessori standards, rigorous training, and high quality educational approach, making it an important credential for educators and Montessori schools worldwide.
Yes. Montessori Stoppani offers AMI and MACTE accredited programs designed to provide internationally respected Montessori education and professional certification pathways. These accreditation standards help ensure students receive authentic, high quality Montessori training aligned with recognized educational and professional standards.
Yes. Certain AMI and MACTE accredited diploma programs may provide pathway opportunities toward advanced education and master’s degree programs. Because pathway options can vary by program level and academic goals, we recommend requesting our full program details and pricing guide to explore available opportunities, certification pathways, and enrollment options.
Getting started is simple. Explore the Montessori program that best fits your goals, then request our full program details and pricing guide to review certification pathways, schedules, learning formats, and enrollment information. Our team is also available to answer questions and help you choose the right Montessori training option for your needs.
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What AMI Montessori Teacher Training Programs Include
A Montessori teacher training program prepares adults to lead a Montessori classroom, not to attend one. At Montessori Stoppani, training is built on the standards of the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), the organization Maria Montessori founded herself, and accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE). Those two credentials are what separate authentic, internationally recognized training from a generic certificate that many schools will not accept. Programs are organized by the age group you plan to work with: 0 to 3 (Nido and Infant Community), 3 to 6 (the Children’s House, or Casa dei Bambini), and 6 to 12 Elementary, with assistant courses covering the same philosophy at a foundational level.
Inside a diploma program you learn to present every Montessori material in sequence, build your own teaching albums, study child development in depth, and complete supervised observation and practicum hours in real classrooms, the hands-on piece most online-only certificates skip and the part hiring directors look for first. A diploma fully qualifies you to lead and prepare an environment for a specific age group, while an assistant course is shorter and more flexible, ideal for parents, classroom assistants, and educators who want a real Montessori foundation. Both are available in online, hybrid, English, and Spanish
Choosing the Right Montessori Certification for Your Goals
Most people who pursue a Montessori certification are career changers drawn to meaningful work with children, conventional teachers who want to move into a Montessori school, parents and homeschoolers who want to use the method at home, or classroom assistants ready to become fully certified guides. The concern behind nearly all of these searches is the same: will this certification actually be recognized, and can I earn it while I work or raise a family? Both are fair, and the answer is why AMI and MACTE accreditation matter so much, because a certification only helps your career if schools trust it.
If you are ready to start, decide the age group you feel drawn to, then choose between a full diploma course for professional teaching and an assistant course for a faster, more flexible foundation. From there you request program details and pricing, complete a simple application, and begin online, hybrid, or in person. Our team speaks with prospective students every week who are unsure which level or format is right, and that conversation usually makes the decision clear within one call.
Why Stoppani Is Trusted for Montessori Certification and Teacher Training
Montessori Stoppani Institute is AMI and MACTE accredited, and the people who deliver the training are why that accreditation means something here. Training Director Alejandra Rosas is an AMI Infant and Nido Community trainer with more than 25 years of Montessori experience and diplomas earned in Italy and San Diego. Cristina De León holds advanced degrees in clinical psychology, pedagogy, and education and serves as an AMI Children’s House trainer and examiner. Across the faculty, trainers bring 20, 25, and in one case more than 40 years of classroom and training experience, several of them active AMI examiners and consultants.
That depth is matched by reach. Stoppani trainers have prepared Montessori educators across the United States and internationally, including in Argentina, Costa Rica, Taiwan, Spain, Mexico, and Peru. Programs run in both English and Spanish and in online, hybrid, and in person formats, so students are not forced to relocate or leave their current work to earn a recognized credential. Select diploma programs also offer master’s degree pathway opportunities for those who want to take their education further.
Why is Montessori Stoppani a trusted choice for certification and teacher training? Because it combines the two credentials that genuinely matter, AMI and MACTE accreditation, with a faculty of internationally recognized trainers and the flexibility to study from anywhere. Request full program details and pricing to see which certification and training path fits your goals, and speak directly with the team that will guide you through it.