Prepare the Adult. Honor The Child.
Since 1996, Montessori Institute – New England has prepared thoughtful, reflective, Montessori educators through high-quality teacher education designed for real life. We cultivate a learning community where inspiration, kindness, authenticity, curiosity, and respect for the adult learner create the conditions for meaningful professional and personal transformation.
What Makes MI-NE Different
A Model Designed for Real Life
At MI-NE, teacher education is not something you step away from life to pursue – it is woven into your work, your family, and your purpose.
Our blended model integrates:
- Flexible asynchronous online coursework
- In-residence (meeting in person) academic workshops
- Embedded practicum experiences
This structure allows learning to move continuously between theory and practice, reflection and action.
A Rhythm That Honors the Adult Learner
MI-NE’s program calendar mirrors the academic school year, creating a natural rhythm that allows summer to become a time for rest and renewal, or an opportunity to prepare early through self-paced online coursework.
Our courses are intentionally designed to reflect both Montessori principles and the lived reality of adult learners.
- Begin with self-paced online coursework that builds foundational knowledge.
- Gather for immersive, collaborative academic workshops on Saturdays.
- Apply your learning directly in a Montessori environment through the Practicum.
Your Journey…
- Join MI-NE – Start a Conversation or Apply Today.
- Begin – Online coursework that inspires you.
- Deepen – Academic workshops with expert faculty.
- Transform – Develop your identity as a Montessori educator.
…Starts Here
MI-NE is located in Beverly, Massachusetts, a beautiful coastal city on Boston’s North Shore. It is a short walk to beaches and public transportation. MI-NE is located at Harborlight Montessori School, which serves as our labratory school for the Practicum phase and also our adult learning environment for the Academic Workshop phase of the teacher education programs. Harborlight’s is an accredited school (Association of Independent Schools of New England & American Montessori Society). The campus is equipped with adult learning tools including: model classrooms at all levels- Infant and Toddler, Primary/Early Childhood, Elementary and Middle School, professional resource library and technology, and beautiful Montessori materials and natural outdoor gardens and learning spaces. The practicum phase of the Course will be held at a pre-approved Montessori School appropriate to the Course (Infant & Toddler or Early Childhood).