AMS Curriculum Coaching Academy

An immersive and comprehensive 9-month professional development program designed for both current curriculum leaders and classroom teachers interested in elevating their skills in coaching and curriculum.

Program Focus: The program is grounded in cosmic education principles and embraces andragogy principles. It showcases best practices through co-construction of learning with peers and facilitators.

Curriculum Areas: The spiral curriculum covers five key areas:

• Montessori philosophy
• Montessori curriculum
• Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB)
• Mentoring and assessment

Certificate: Upon completion, graduates receive an AMS Certificate for Curriculum Coaching.

Eligibility: Designed for:

• Current Early Childhood or Elementary curriculum coordinators
• Classroom teachers interested in advancing or enhancing their career
• Both groups can benefit from diverse community of learners

Geographic Scope: Program appears to be national/remote based on references to participants across the country and minimal synchronous meetings.

Program Structure:

• Participants actively participate in live sessions, purposeful assignments, and meaningful discussions
• Leverages Canvas platform for resource management
• Scheduled synchronous meetings are minimal
• Much of the work can be done according to each participant's individual schedule

Program Start: May 6, 2024 (for 2024 cohort)

Previous Deadline Information: Applications for the Spring 2024 cohort were approved on a rolling basis until April 29, 2024, 11:59 PM (ET) or until cohort was full.

Application Process

Applications are being approved on a rolling basis until cohort is full.

Application Steps:

1. Review program information and learning outcomes
2. Complete application form (specifics not detailed in provided content)
3. Submit by deadline or until cohort capacity is reached

Key Information:

• Rolling admission means applications reviewed and decisions made as they are received
• Cohort has limited capacity
• Early application recommended to secure spot
• Free information session available for prospective applicants

Contact for Application Questions:

• Review AMS website for current application portal and deadline information
• Program information available on amshq.org