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Submissions are open for Orlando, FL, in 2024.

Submit a Workshop Proposal for The Montessori Event 2024

January 16, 2023—The American Montessori Society is now accepting workshop proposals for The Montessori Event, taking place March 16 – March 19, 2023 at the Marriott Copley Place/Hynes Convention Center in Boston, MA. The submission deadline for proposals is Monday, June 20, 11:59 PM (ET).

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Submit a Workshop Proposal for The Montessori Event 2024

January 26, 2023—The American Montessori Society is now accepting workshop proposals for The Montessori Event, taking place March 7 – March 10, 2024 at Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The submission deadline for proposals is Monday, April 10, 2023, 11:59 PM (ET).

In Memoriam: Celebrating the Life of Kathy Roemer

On Tuesday, January 10, 2023, Dr. Kathy Roemer, former American Montessori Society Board President (2011 – 2013) and recipient of the Douglas M. Gravel Benefactor Award (2020), passed away at the age of 69, surrounded by her close family. Dr. Kathy Roemer was a proud advocate of Montessori and a guiding mentor for so many educators. We honor her memory.

November Update from the AMS Board of Directors

November 21, 2022—The AMS Board of Directors recently met for our annual fall board meeting. Learn more about the Board’s work to come.

AMS Launches New Regional Action Commission

October 3, 2022—The American Montessori Society is excited to announce the creation of a board-approved commission designed to support local outreach throughout the United States. The newly-formed Regional Action Commission is the outcome of over a year of planning and conversation with a regional commission work group and other key stakeholders.

2022 AMS Recognition Awards

September 28, 2022—Every year, through a variety of awards, the American Montessori Society honors individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the Montessori Movement. We invite your nominations for this year's awards.

Announcing New Innovation Initiatives at the American Montessori Society

The American Montessori Society is proud to announce the formation of a brand new giving fund: the Dr. Marlene Barron Innovation Fund. This fund will support the new AMS Innovation Fellowship Think Tank and Labposium program and events, as well as other new initiatives designed to move Montessori education forward in new and exciting ways.

Call for Poster Presenters

August 1, 2022: Now through Monday, October 17, 2022 at 11:59 PM (ET), we invite you to submit a proposal for a Research Poster session that will take place online and in person during The Montessori Event, March 16 – 19, 2023.

All AMS-Affiliated Teacher Education Programs to Require ABAR Training by June 2023

AMS Board Unanimously Votes to Require 12 Hours of Anti-bias, Antiracist Training in All AMS-Affiliated Teacher Education Programs

AMS Statement on Robb Elementary School Shooting

MAY 25 2022—The American Montessori Society grieves with the community in Uvalde, TX. Our hearts are with Robb Elementary School and all victims and survivors of gun violence.
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