For Level I, teachers will be steeped in an understanding of classical education: what it is, how it came to be, and why it matters. Participants should plan to complete Level I within one year of admission to the program.

  • Introduction to Classical Education – 5 live class sessions through Memoria College (available in Spring & Summer semesters)
  • The Practice of Classical Pedagogy – 5 live class sessions through Memoria College (available in Summer & Fall semesters)
  • Essentials of Effective Training: Content and Classroom Management – 4 live class sessions by experienced CLSA staff, beginning in Fall 2025
  • 3 written summaries of 2500 words each, detailing the areas of study addressed in the 3 courses
  • On-site attendance at the CLSA Teacher Training Conference in Louisville, KY in July
  • Meeting with a CLSA representative to discuss the teacher’s written summaries and review observations at the culmination of Level I

It is required that teachers applying for the Certification Program possess a strong desire to learn and study, displaying strong oral and written communication skills.

Applicants must have access to stable internet connection, a computer, an email address, a microphone, a web camera, and a word processing software (Microsoft Word, Google Docs, etc.).

If a participant chooses to take the Memoria College courses for credit, the following texts are required. They are highly recommended for any participant.

Questions about the reading material can be directed to tutor@memoriacollege.org.

The fee for Level I Certification is $500 per teacher, which includes all live courses and designated time with a CLSA representative to review Level I. If a participant wishes to obtain masters-level credit for the Memoria College classes, they may pay an additional $150 for each course. This credit is applicable towards Memoria College’s M.A. in the Great Books.

For schools who have a CLSA Partner Membership, the Level I Certification fee is reduced to $425 per teacher.

The Level I Certification enrollment fee does not include the cost for the Teacher Training Conference in KY. Certification participants will receive 50% off that registration fee. Please email info@classicallatin.org for assistance.

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