Montessori Made Simple Buy Now $35.00 and Implementing the Montessori Curriculum 
Buy Now $32.00 are two ChildCareEd courses that cover core Montessori principles and classroom practice. Montessori4Teachers is excited to announce that a select number of professional development courses are now approved by the American Montessori Society (AMS). This approval allows Montessori educators to earn the continuing professional development hours required to maintain active AMS credentials.
How does AMS professional development strengthen educators?
AMS credential holders who were credentialed after July 2013 are generally required to complete 50 hours of professional development every five years to maintain active credentials. Ongoing education helps Montessori professionals stay current and improve classroom practice. They can:
- Stay aligned with Montessori’s high standards
- Discover innovative teaching strategies
- Build their professional reputation.
AMS-approved training ensures educators are equipped to create enriching, student-centered learning environments.
Which AMS-approved courses are available?
Montessori4Teachers offers a range of courses to meet AMS professional development requirements. One course, “Raising Peaceful Learners: The Montessori Advantage Buy Now $16.00”, explores practical strategies for fostering harmonious classrooms through the Montessori philosophy.
Educators can also benefit from valuable resources like the “Supporting Language and Literacy in the Montessori Classroom” article, which outlines actionable ways to implement language and literacy instruction.
What Topics Are Covered in AMS-Approved Training?
Montessori4Teachers provide courses on topics such as:
- Montessori education and pedagogy
- Child development and classroom management
- Math and Science Instruction
- Safety and Supervision
What does AMS approval mean for my credential?
AMS approval indicates that a course has been reviewed for relevance to Montessori professional development. Some ChildCareEd courses note AMS approval in their descriptions; if a course lists AMS approval you may be eligible for an official AMS Record of Attendance. To obtain an official record for ChildCareEd courses, contact the ChildCareEd office at info@childcareed.com as noted in course listings. Always confirm acceptance of any course with the AMS credentialing office before assuming credit.
How do I verify and document AMS professional development credits?
Documentation and verification are essential to ensure a training counts for continuing professional development. Typical steps include:
- Obtain the course certificate or official Record of Attendance from the course provider (ChildCareEd can issue this when courses list AMS approval).
- Check your AMS credentialing record and the AMS policies for acceptable evidence; some credits require an official form or registry entry.
- Keep copies of certificates, learning objectives, and contact information for the course provider in case AMS requests verification.
In practice, take these additional concrete actions: within two weeks of completing a course, request an official Record of Attendance (or certificate) in writing from the provider and confirm the exact number of hours awarded. Save the provider's response and the document in both a cloud folder and a local file (PDF). Record the course title, date, instructor, learning objectives, and the provider contact email in a single credentialing log so your renewal packet is searchable and auditable.
To make later verification straightforward, follow a short credentialing checklist and maintain a standardized file system. 1) Ask the provider to include any AMS-specific approval language and the exact number of PD hours on the certificate or Record of Attendance. 2) Save a PDF of the certificate and take a dated screenshot of the course listing page showing the course title and any approval language. 3) Use a consistent file-naming convention (for example: 2026-07-01_Provider_CourseTitle_6hrs.pdf) and store one copy in an encrypted local backup and one in a reputable cloud folder. 4) Keep a one-page syllabus summary that maps the course learning objectives to the AMS competency areas you expect it to support; this helps credentialing staff assess relevance without re-reviewing the whole course. 5) Record the instructor name and contact email and ask the provider for a clear statement that names AMS and the number of hours awarded when applicable — obtain that statement in writing so you can forward it to AMS if requested.
Maintain a simple credentialing spreadsheet with columns such as: Date Completed, Provider, Course Title, Hours, Certificate File Name, Syllabus File Name, Provider Email, AMS Language (yes/no and text), and Notes. Set calendar reminders 60 and 30 days before your credential renewal window to confirm all supporting documents are current. If AMS requests additional documentation, asking the provider to send an official Record of Attendance directly to AMS (and cc you) often resolves questions faster than back-and-forth emails. For ChildCareEd courses, request the official Record of Attendance from info@childcareed.com and save that message with the certificate.
If you want additional training options or guidance on selecting courses that align with professional-development objectives, see our guide to Online Childcare Courses for practical tips on course selection, credentialing documentation, and recordkeeping best practices.
If AMS requires a specific submission form or registry entry, upload or submit exact copies of the certificate and the course syllabus or learning objectives. When possible, obtain a statement from the provider that explicitly names AMS and the number of hours awarded; this reduces back-and-forth with credentialing staff. Sample wording to request documentation by email: "Please send an official Record of Attendance (or certificate) showing the course title, date, instructor, and number of professional development hours awarded, and note any AMS approval language used on the course listing." Keep that email trail together with the certificate.
Finally, note renewal timelines on your calendar and allow time for verification — credentialing offices may take weeks to process submitted materials. If AMS questions a course, be prepared to supply the syllabus, learning objectives, and the provider's contact; these materials typically allow credentialing staff to evaluate whether the course fits the stated AMS criteria.
How can I stay updated with Montessori4Teachers and related resources?
Follow ChildCareEd and Montessori partners on social media and review related ChildCareEd articles to deepen your practice. See related guides such as Unlocking Your Path to Montessori, Montessori Education and Brain Development, Montessori Education vs. Traditional Preschool, Montessori & You: A Perfect Match?, Understanding the Sensitive Period for Language, and Montessori For All for practical background and implementation ideas.
To keep up with new AMS-approved courses, resources, and articles, follow Montessori4Teachers’ partner, ChildCareEd, on social media:
How can I join the community of lifelong learners?
Montessori4Teachers is committed to helping educators excel in their professional journey. Start your AMS-approved learning today by exploring Montessori4Teachers. Together, let’s elevate Montessori education to new heights.
What should I do next to use AMS-approved Montessori professional development? (Summary and next steps)
Summary and next steps: 1) Identify courses that list AMS approval or that the provider indicates may qualify. 2) Request an official Record of Attendance or certificate from the course provider (for ChildCareEd courses, contact info@childcareed.com). 3) Confirm with AMS or your credentialing contact that the course will be accepted before relying on it for renewal. Recommended ChildCareEd trainings to explore include Montessori Made Simple Buy Now $35.00, Implementing the Montessori Curriculum Buy Now $32.00, and Raising Peaceful Learners Buy Now $16.00. Keeping clear documentation will make credential renewal straightforward. #Montessori #AMS #professionaldevelopment #earlychildhood #teachertraining
