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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.

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.

Starting a Montessori School

Administration / Public Schools / Private Schools

Dreaming of founding a Montessori school? Let AMS put you on the right path. Learn about mission statements, finances, legal issues, and other considerations that will help you to start and sustain a school with a quality Montessori program. You’ll also find lists of suggested learning materials for the different Montessori classroom levels.

AMS Affinity Groups

Administration

Looking to come together for courageous conversations with others in the Montessori community with whom you share a similar identity, background, experience, and/or goals? Consider starting, or joining, an AMS Affinity Group.

AMS School Accreditation

Administrator / Head Of School / Administration / Accreditation

The voluntary, multi-year AMS accreditation process affirms that a school is reaching standards of excellence recognized by Montessori educators worldwide.

AMS Accreditation Standards

Administrator / Head Of School / Administration / Standards / Accreditation

To become accredited by AMS, a Montessori school must meet and maintain specific, rigorous standards of excellence. These standards define and demonstrate the quality and integrity of its program.

Register for an AMS Affinity Group

Administration

Looking to come together for courageous conversations with others in the Montessori community with whom you share a similar identity, background, experience, and/or goals? Consider starting, or joining, an AMS Affinity Group.

Getting Started with Your School Accreditation

Head Of School / Administrator / Administration / Accreditation

The first step to AMS accreditation for your school is determining its eligibility.

The Process of Attaining AMS School Accreditation

Administrator / Head Of School / Administration / Accreditation

Find out what steps your school needs to take to earn AMS accreditation, along with details about timeline and fees.

“Online Onboard”

Teacher Education Program / Teacher Educator / Administration / Professional Development

This 6-week course is for TEP instructors who will be designing an online course. It focuses on introducing best practices for designing, developing, and teaching online learning courses.

AMS Cares

Service Learning / On-Demand / Staff / Assistant Teacher / Administration / Classroom Management / Curriculum / Leadership / Montessori Practice / Professional Development / School Quality / Video / Online Learning

AMS Cares is a new health and wellness initiative designed to support and uplift the Montessori community through on demand video content and real time connection.

Submit Your Video to AMS Cares

Administration

Are you ready to share your helpful content for AMS Cares?

Credential Services for AMS and NCME Credentialed Educators

Early Childhood / Administration

AMS offers a variety of Montessori credential services, including replacement credentials, upgrades, and TEP transcripts.

AMS Connect Live

Administration

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.