Montessori Teacher Preparation of Washington trains adults in the education of the developing preschool through Montessori philosophy

Montessori Teacher Preparation of Washington has provided training for adults since 1973, under the umbrella of the Montessori Institute of America. Sharlet and Donald McClurkin are known throughout the world as trainers with more than thirty years of experience in imparting the Montessori philosophy in an inspiring and professional manner, both in the U.S. and around the world. They can help YOU gain the “change of heart” necessary to truly understand Montessori’s ideas for young children.

Features of the program:

Mrs. McClurkin is the former president of the Montessori Institute of America and current Educational Director.
She was a member of the MACTE commission for three years.
MTP of WA graduates are exempt from the mandatory 20 initial STARS hours for program directors and teachers in the State of Washington
Mr. and Mrs. McClurkin have set up more than twelve Montessori classrooms for their own students in the past thirty-five years and have assisted dozens of schools in the purchasing and sequencing of materials in various countries around the world.
Mr. and Mrs. McClurkin have assisted in their students setting up classrooms in Taiwan, Korea, China, the Philippines, Costa Rica, Canada and Sri Lanka.
They have provided training to more than 100 adults in the Philippines since 2002 and are now also training students in Sri Lanka.
MTP of WA students receive extended presentations in geography, history, science and music.
MTP of WA students know and understand the Montessori materials, due to the requirements of writing of each lesson, including a picture, in all of the areas: practical living, sensorial, math, language, cultural, art, music, movement and cooking. The students are also tested over the use of these materials.
Our students are experienced in the sequencing of material in each area, from simple to difficult.

DON’T SETTLE FOR LESS! Invest your time and finances in a course that provides you with complete training in all areas, including a supervised internship, and that gives you a valid certificate from a national organization.

Mrs. McClurkin has worked in Montessori education since 1971 and as a MIA trainer since 1973. She invites people who are interested in knowing about Montessori training courses, and opportunities to teach worldwide, to email her at mtp@montessoriplus.org for a recommendation for possible courses and for job opportunities worldwide. Mrs. McClurkin reminds prospective students that becoming a Montessori teacher demands a change of life’s values, and that such a change does not come by reading other people’s printed manuals.”

We provide several options for taking the MTP courses:

Upon successful completion of the academic course and a nine month period of internship, the teacher candidate may apply for certification from the Montessori Institute of America (MIA).

Persons of all faiths, races, nationalities and creeds are welcomed equally to the MTP course. Montessori teaching candidates must have at least two years of college education, or two years' experience working daily with young children in a classroom, or a combination of the two. Candidates for the elementary training program (Level 6-9 years) must have a Bachelor's Degree and certification as a Montessori teacher for Level 2 1/2 - 6 years.

What's New:

Montessori Teacher Preparation of Washington in Kent, WA, is now the largest training program in the Northwest. MTP has four concurrent classes, totaling more than 100 students. Over forty interns are serving in schools in the greater Seattle area. MTP of WA is approved to grant I-20's to qualified students.

In 2007 MTP hosted students from Korea, China, Mongolia, Japan, India, Turkey, Taiwan, the Philippines and Sri Lanka in both the 10-month and summer courses. This summer's 6.5 week program will begin on June 16, 2008 in Kent, WA. MTP is also currently conducting classes in the Philippines, Sri Lanka and China.

Sharlet J. McClurkin, Director
01/18/2008

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