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AMS Affiliation Application Documents and Process

Early Childhood / Teacher Education Program / Teacher Educator / Administration / Affiliation

Adult Learner Forms

Early Childhood / Teacher Education Program / Teacher Educator / Administration / Affiliation

With links to recommendation forms and the most recent forms needed for processing adult learners’ registration, as well as detailed notes about related procedures, this page is a must-visit for individuals who administer a teacher education program.

AMS TEP Affiliation Handbook & Forms

Early Childhood / Teacher Education Program / Teacher Educator / Administration / Affiliation

School Complaints & Resolutions

Administration

Find out productive next steps you can take if you are not able to resolve a problem with a school directly.

TEP Director Resources

Early Childhood / Teacher Education Program / Teacher Educator / Administration / Affiliation

Resources for directors of Montessori training programs affiliated with the American Montessori Society.

Awards & Scholarships

Professional Development / Leadership / Internship / Classroom Management / Administration

Every year, through a variety of awards, the American Montessori Society honors individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the Montessori Movement. We also offer grants and scholarships that provide support for endeavors pertinent to Montessori.

Peace & Social Justice

Early Childhood / Keynote / Administration

Learn how AMS supports peace and social justice throughout the world.

Multi-Age Groupings in Montessori Classrooms

Administration

At a meeting held Saturday, October 25, 2014, in Philadelphia, PA, the American Montessori Society Board of Directors voted to approve the recommendation made by the AMS School Accreditation Commission (SAC) for multi-age groupings in AMS-accredited schools and schools seeking AMS accreditation.

Candidates for AMS 2019 Board Elections Announced

Leadership / Administration

Watch videos and read personal statements to learn about the Montessori advocates running for office.

Maryland State Senator William C. Smith Jr. Honored by American Montessori Society with Dr. Maria Montessori Ambassador Award

Leadership / Administration

Smith, a graduate of the AMS-accredited Barrie School, is working to advance Montessori education in his home state.

AMS Awards $3,450 Research Mini-Grant in Spring 2019

Community / Classroom Management / Administration / Action Research / News

Meet the grant recipient, who is studying teacher satisfaction and retention.

AMS Member-Only Resources

Administration

Browse reports, sample forms, policy documents, and more, available only to AMS members.

The Montessori Uninterrupted Work Period

Administration

The American Montessori Society School Accreditation Commission and the AMS Teacher Education Action Commission offer this resource to AMS schools and affiliated teacher education programs to clarify AMS’s definition of optimal uninterrupted work period in Montessori classrooms.

Using Compensation, Benefits, and a Bit of Creativity to Retain Faculty and Staff

Professional Development / Administration / Private Schools / Public Schools

Attracting and sustaining qualified employees is the heart and soul of any business. This guide offers advice on retaining a great team in your school or teacher education program.

Creating Compelling Advertising for your Montessori School or Program

Professional Development / Administration / White Paper

Creating a compelling, professional-looking ad for your school or teacher education program can seem like a daunting task.