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Our Mission
Equity, excellence, and success for all through high-quality educational services that promote the pedagogical principles of Dr. Maria Montessori as an Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) affiliate.
CREC strives to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of racism and prejudice—ranging from biases to aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices, and traditions—that harm people from systemically marginalized groups or that benefit privileged groups. CREC staff and students acknowledge and respect people of all identifiers, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, religion, and veteran status.
The Montessori Training Center Northeast (MTCNE) is managed and operated by the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) in Hartford, CT. Founded in 2003, MTCNE serves as the only Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) teacher training center in the Northeast United States. In addition to teacher training we serve as a central location offering support to our diverse Alumni community and Montessori schools both nationally and internationally.
Our Programs
The Training Center offers AMI diploma and certificate programs at the 0-3, 3-6, 6-12, and 12-18 levels. Additionally, the AMI Montessori School Leadership Course, the AMI Montessori for Dementia, Disability & Ageing Certification, and the AMI Montessori Sports Fundamentals Course are also offered. Adult learners who attend an MTCNE delivered training course should expect comprehensive training reflective of authentic Montessori pedagogy.
Our Community
Rooted in Hartford, CT, the teachers we train and the communities we serve are spread throughout the globe. We take pride in building up our community! The Training Center offers a variety of professional development opportunities delivered both on ground and in virtual spaces. All are encouraged to visit with us during an upcoming event, make use of the resources we have archived online and check out the impact of the training through our Alumni updates.
Our Scholarships
The CREC Foundation manages two distinct scholarship funds to benefit future students seeking AMI training through either a diploma program at MTCNE or as part of an undergraduate degree pathway at the University of Hartford. If your organization would like to support the training of Montessori teachers, donate now.
