Overview

The American Montessori Society is a non-profit that serves as the main advocate and standards-setter for Montessori education in the United States and around the world, supporting educators, administrators, schools, and policy work. It runs school accreditation, teacher credentialing, professional development, and provides resources and events such as The Montessori Event. It differentiates itself by offering accreditation, credentialing, development, and policy advocacy in one organization with a large global membership and centralized resources. Its goal is to maintain high-quality Montessori education and expand access by setting standards, accrediting schools, credentialing teachers, and supporting the field through research and policy efforts.