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Introducing Cohort 6 of the AMS Emerging Leaders Fellowship Program

July 17, 2023—The AMS Emerging Leaders Fellowship Program is a professional development initiative that provides a year of structured learning, mentoring, and networking opportunities to Montessori-credentialed teachers who have not yet assumed leadership positions in the Montessori community—but would like to. Fellows develop the skills and confidence to raise their commitment to Montessori education to the next level. They also earn 60 hours of continuing professional development.

Introducing Cohort 1 of the AMS TEP Instructor Academy

July 10, 2023—The AMS Teacher Education Program Instructor Academy is a course of study for teacher education program instructors across program levels. Rigorous, advanced, and staffed by leaders in the field, this special version of Instructor Academy provides the training that current teacher education program instructors need to reflect and examine their own role in working with Montessori educators for classroom and administrative roles.

Call for Research Poster Proposals

June 9, 2023: Now through Friday, September 15, 2023 at 11:59 PM (ET), we invite you to submit a proposal for a Research Poster session that will take place online and in person during The Montessori Event, March 7 – 10, 2024.

Introducing Cohort 1 of the AMS Instructor Academy

May 1, 2023—The AMS Instructor Academy is a course of study for future teacher education program instructors across program level. Rigorous, advanced, and staffed by leaders in the field, Instructor Academy provides the training that teacher education program instructors need to prepare generations of Montessori educators for classroom and administrative roles.

Apply for the AMS Regional Action Commission

May 1, 2023—We are now accepting applications for individual members to serve a 3-year term on the newly formed Regional Action Commission. The application window has now closed.

Announcing the AMS 2024 Living Legacy: Gay Ward

For over 2 decades, Dr. Gay C. Ward has been advocating for the American Montessori Society, advancing research and mentoring the next generation of leaders. Learn more about her legacy.

American Montessori Society Brings Annual Conference to Orlando in 2024

APRIL 12, 2023—The Montessori Event, the largest professional conference for Montessori educators in the world, is being held March 7 – 10, 2024 in Orlando, FL at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center.

2023 AMS Recognition Awards

February 27, 2023—AMS recognition awards honor individuals who have made exceptional contributions to our organization and the Montessori Movement. We offer our congratulations to the 2023 recipients, and profound thanks for all that they have so selflessly accomplished in pursuit of our shared mission to build a better world through Montessori.

Introducing The Inaugural Cohort of the AMS Innovation Fellowship Think Tank

FEBRUARY 27, 2023—The AMS Innovation Fellowship Think Tank bridges research-based concepts and creative, innovative ideas. The inaugural cohort of this year-long program begins this month, February 2023, and will offer a deeply immersive and transformative experience for Montessori leaders who are committed to driving meaningful change for the Montessori community while protecting the integrity of Montessori pedagogy and practice.
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