The American Montessori Society (AMS) is the foremost advocate for quality Montessori education. AMS sets the high professional standards that inform Montessori education as practiced in AMS-accredited schools and taught in AMS-affiliated teacher education programs. AMS provides an information center for its members, the media, and the public; a voice in the public policy arena; and a mobilizing force for the global Montessori community, through support services, research, and professional development events. Thousands enjoy AMS membership globally and attend AMS's premier conference for professional Montessori educators, The Montessori Event, in person and online. AMS comprises over 20,000 members, including 1,300 private and public schools.
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Join AMS for the 17th annual AMS Research Poster Session at The Montessori Event in Denver, CO, from March 13–16, 2025. Showcase your research and gain visibility among peers passionate about Montessori education. Submit your proposal by September 13: https://lnkd.in/ekzfmSGt #montessori #research
Learn how the book “How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk” helped this author translate Montessori theory into more effective parenting. Read more on the Montessori Life blog. https://hubs.ly/Q02Gb9C20 #Montessori #MontessoriEducation
The AMS Early Childhood Reading Certificate Program is designed for Early Childhood Montessori teachers who are interested in applying the most recent research-based strategies for exploring reading in their Montessori environments. Register now and join the fall cohort starting September 23. https://hubs.ly/Q02FJH7c0 #Montessori #MontessoriEducation
AMS has released the 2024 Community Impact Report! Discover how AMS and all of its members are cultivating the future of Montessori with innovation, inclusivity, and unwavering dedication. Read more on the Montessori Life blog. https://hubs.ly/Q02FjfYr0 #Montessori #MontessoriEducation
We're excited to share that Alice Waters, recipient of the 2024 Dr. Maria Montessori Ambassador Award, was recently featured on the Wall Street Journal for her work in revolutionizing education and school lunches using Montessori principles. Watch the full video: https://lnkd.in/euTMJvqj #Montessori
Ready to start your summer of reading? Revisit our list of some of the most noteworthy non-fiction titles published over the past few years. If any of your favorite titles are not on the list, please share in the comments! 📚 https://hubs.ly/Q02DCHZY0 #Montessori #MontessoriEducation
The Montessori Roots Tour of Italy has begun! Renowned artist and historian Matteo Ferroni and our director of teacher education, Melina Papadimitriou, are guiding a group through Italy, retracing Maria Montessori's origins. Swipe to see some of the iconic locations they’ve visited so far: ✨Montessori Family Chapel ✨Scuola d’Arte Educativa ✨Casa Bambini ✨National Art Gallery. 📸 Discover more about this journey into Maria Montessori's historical roots. https://hubs.ly/Q02DvtXQ0 #Montessori #MontessoriEducation #ItalyTour #MontessoriJourney #EducationalTravel #HistoricalTour
This week, the Montessori Action Research Symposium (MARS) launched at UConn! We look forward to seeing the innovative outcomes from this dedicated group. #MontessoriResearch
Last night, we launched the Montessori Action Research Symposium (MARS) at the University of Connecticut with incredible enthusiasm and anticipation. Our cohort of twelve Montessori-credentialed participants are now ready to explore the depths of action research and its impact on Montessori education. It is an honor to have the support of AMS 2024 Living Legacy, Gay Ward, as we embarked on this journey. Participants are diving into the foundational aspects of contextual grounding and planning for action research. Looking forward to the transformative outcomes that will emerge from this dedicated group! #montessori #actionresearch #research #AMSHQ #UConn American Montessori Society
AMS Teacher Education Instructor Academy is a course of study for future teacher education program instructors. The Academy provides the training TEP instructors need to prepare Montessori teacher educators who can successfully take on their work. The Early Childhood cohort is open for applications until September 22! Interested in learning more? Hear from the facilitator and members of the previous cohort in the Free Live Info Session on Monday, June 24, at 7:00 PM (ET). https://hubs.ly/Q02CJJPh0 #Montessori #MontessoriEducation
Deadline approaching, register by Monday, July 1! The AMS Elementary Reading Certificate Program is designed for Montessori teachers who are interested in applying the science of reading by engaging the most recent research-based strategies for teaching reading in their Montessori classroom. Participants will leave with a toolkit that enables them to extend the Montessori curriculum and enhance the reading development of children. Learn more and register. https://hubs.ly/Q02C6G8R0 #Montessori #MontessoriEducation