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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.