The AMI Orientation to 12-18 provides an overview of essential Montessori principles and background information necessary to meet the developmental needs of adolescents. Lecturers, presenters, and practitioners include Trainers and practitioners with extensive experience in the field of Montessori adolescent work. Faculty advisors individually assist course participants to reach an understanding of Montessori theory and practices and to help them apply those principles to their own community, location, and circumstances.

Participants can shape their specialized backgrounds (in math, science, humanities) as part of a total Montessori vision, allowing them to design an adolescent program that addresses their unique combinations of students, faculty, site, and administration at their schools.

Those students who complete the course requirements will receive an AMI Orientation to 12-18 Certificate.

Prior Montessori training at the early childhood or elementary levels will enhance the orientation experience but is not a prerequisite.