Make Montessori Possible for All
As a public Montessori program, you share our commitment to accessible, equitable, and high-quality Montessori education. At AMS, we understand both the unique challenges and the incredible successes of public Montessori schools—and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Why Join AMS?
Public Montessori schools that become AMS members gain access to essential resources, expert support, and a global network of like-minded educators—all designed to help your program thrive.
What Sets AMS Public School Membership Apart:
- Dedicated Support: A designated AMS staff member who understands the public sector and is here to answer your questions and guide your journey.
- Targeted Professional Development: Webinars, workshops, and the Championing Montessori in Public Schools Initiative (CMPSI) event, tailored specifically to public educators.
- Monthly Public Montessori Video Calls: Connect with educators nationwide to share experiences and best practices.
- Advocacy Through MPPI: The Montessori Public Policy Initiative helps map Montessori to state standards and advocates for supportive public policy.
- Backed by Research: AMS supports ongoing research into the effectiveness of Montessori in public education, giving you tools to demonstrate impact.
Membership Benefits
In addition to our public school-specific offerings, your AMS membership includes:
- Customizable School Profile Page
- Unlimited Free Job Postings on AMS Jobs Board
- Access to the AMS Pathway of Continuous Improvement
- Discounted Professional Development Opportunities
- Extensive Member Resource Library
- Direct Networking with Public Montessori Leaders
Public School Membership Pricing
We work hard to make membership affordable and accessible for public programs. Public Montessori programs—district, charter, or magnet—receive 50% off the standard AMS School Membership fee.
School Membership costs are based on the enrollment of the school.
Member schools have the benefit of special bundle pricing to add individual memberships for all of their teaching staff (teachers, assistants, and specials teachers).
School membership
$293School membership with Professional Development bundle
$488Need budget approval?
We can generate a custom quote with all applicable discounts to share with your board or district.
The AMS membership year begins on July 1 and runs through June 30. School memberships cannot be prorated unless purchasing for more than one membership year at a time.
DISCOUNTS
- Accredited School: 20%
- International School: 20%
- Public School (district, charter, magnet): 50%
- Satellite Campus: 10%
These discounts apply to the base school membership fee and do not apply to the cost of teacher membership bundles.
AMS Membership for Your Teaching Staff
Invest in your educators with our Professional Development Bundle—designed to provide high-quality, ongoing Montessori training.
By adding our Professional Development Bundle to your school’s membership, you can offer individual AMS memberships to everyone on your teaching staff, including specialists, special education teachers, and assistants. They will have access to all AMS resources including the AMS Learning library of on-demand videos created specifically for Montessori educators.
The bundle is eligible for district funding in many states since it is designed for your staff’s career advancement and training.
Each member of your teaching staff receives:
- Unlimited access to 275+ hours of on-demand content through AMS Learning
- Exclusive discounts on live and self-guided courses
- Reduced registration for our annual conference and other AMS events
Empower your staff with the tools to grow, lead, and inspire in a public Montessori environment.
Ready to Join?
Whether you’re seeking district approval or ready to become a member today, we’ve got you covered.
Need a quote for budget approval?
We’ll provide a customized quote tailored to your school or district.
Ready to begin the application?
Jumpstart your journey toward AMS membership today.
Danielle Hardoon
AMS Public Montessori Program Consultant
Contact Us
We’re here to help! Schedule a meeting with Danielle Hardoon, AMS Public Montessori Program Consultant, for personalized assistance with your membership process.
Ready to get started?
This form is the first step in starting your school’s membership with AMS. After you submit, we’ll create your member profile and send you login details to complete a few additional steps—including finalizing your school information and submitting payment.
Once payment is received, your membership will be active immediately, and you’ll gain full access to AMS benefits. Let’s get started!