Applications for 2025 - 2026 Infant Toddler, Early Childhood and Elementary I and II Certification Courses accepted January 1, 2025
“Everyone talks about peace but no one educates for peace. In this world, they educate for competition, and competition is the beginning of any war. When educating to cooperate and owe each other solidarity, that day we will be educating for peace.” Maria Montessori
UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENTS
Refresh, Renew, Revisit Workshops April 5
Refresh your classroom, renew your spirit and revisit your classroom! These 3-hour, in-person workshops are for teachers from Toddler through Upper Elementary level. Attend a workshop from your current level or other area of interest. Click the link to see descriptions, instructors and registration details
Toddler—Practical Life
Early Childhood—Math
Early Childhood - Science of Reading
Lower Elementary—Geography
Lower Elementary - Science of Reading
Upper Elementary—Practical Life & Math
Assistant Training - April 26
WHY MEIPN?
“I learned about the way I learn. The opportunity to be a student, while learning about teaching was infinitely helpful in learning what successful teaching and learning looks and feels like. Being in a learning environment where my differences were accepted was healing, powerful, and will continue to inspire me forever as a teacher. This opportunity has been huge for me. I never got to go to a Montessori school and I’ve felt successful and empowered as a MEIPN student in a way I never have in my life - thank you!”
MEIPN grad
WHY MONTESSORI?
Montessori believed that the key to social harmony in the world and personal self-fulfillment was realized through an education for children which addressed all aspects of their humanity.
Montessori was a keen observer who recognized that children go through distinct developmental stages. She created specific approaches for each of those stages.
The Montessori Education Institute of the Pacific Northwest (MEIPN), informed by both classical Montessori practice and current scientific research, provides teacher preparation programs for the stages encompassing birth through twelve. Graduates receive an AMS-affiliated, MACTE-accredited credential.