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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.

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.

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.

AMS Member-Only Resources

Administration

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

Teacher. Innovator. Montessorian. A Professional Development Study Guide and Journal

Adult Learner / Professional Development / Administration / Media

Teacher. Innovator. Montessorian. Study Guide

AMS School Membership

Administrator / Administration / Public Schools / Private Schools

Join AMS to engage with the worldwide community of Montessori schools—and to reap valuable benefits for your school.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Montessori Public Schools

Families / Head Of School / Administrator / Administration / Public Schools

Public and charter schools with Montessori programs offer school choice for all families in our communities.

Peace & Social Justice

Early Childhood / Keynote / Administration

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