The National Center Montessori Teacher Residency

The National Center Montessori Teacher Residency is a specialized teacher preparation institution located in Lakeland, Florida. The center focuses on training educators in the Montessori method, preparing them to implement Montessori principles and curriculum in early childhood and elementary classroom settings.

No specific enrollment figures or credential details were listed in available IPEDS data for this institution. Programs at institutions of this type typically lead to Montessori teaching credentials or certificates recognized by national Montessori organizations, and may be offered through a residency model that combines coursework with supervised classroom practice.

Lakeland is located in Polk County between Tampa and Orlando in central Florida. The National Center Montessori Teacher Residency serves educators across the region and beyond who are seeking specialized training in the Montessori educational approach.