# The American Montessori Society: Montessori Resources for Schools, Teachers, Families and Parents

> The American Montessori Society \(AMS\) supports quality Montessori education through school accreditation, teacher training, professional development, professional development, and family resources\.

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## Pages
- [AMS Recognition Awards](https://amshq.org/educators/community/ams-recognition-awards/)
- [Head of School Leadership Collective](https://amshq.org/head-of-school-leadership-collective/)
- [AMS Professional Development](https://amshq.org/educators/professional-development/)
- [Montessori for Infants \& Toddlers](https://amshq.org/about-us/inside-the-montessori-classroom/infant-and-toddler/)
- [Careers at AMS](https://amshq.org/about-us/careers-at-ams/)

## Posts
- [Rooted in Philosophy, Prepared for Tomorrow](https://amshq.org/blog/montessori-education/rooted-in-philosophy-prepared-for-tomorrow/)
- [Introducing the 2026–2027 Emerging Global Leadership Fellows](https://amshq.org/blog/montessori-education/introducing-the-2026-2027-emerging-global-leadership-fellows/)
- [Congratulations to the Graduates of the AMS Teacher Education Director Academy Cohort 3 ](https://amshq.org/blog/announcements/congratulations-to-the-graduates-of-the-ams-teacher-education-director-academy-cohort-3/): We are proud to announce the recent graduates of our second cohort of AMS Teacher Education Director Academy—a program designed to transform and uplift Montessori teacher education through innovation, excellence, and leadership\.
- [The Organization of the Reformatory of St\. Michele](https://amshq.org/blog/montessori-education/the-organization-of-the-reformatory-of-st-michele/)
- [Celebrating FY26: A Year of Impact Together](https://amshq.org/blog/community/celebrating-fy26-a-year-of-impact-together/): We are excited to share our Annual Impact Report, highlighting the accomplishments, milestones, and collective impact we achieved together from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026\.

## Members
- [Mary Beth Ricks](https://amshq.org/blog/wps-members/mary-beth-ricks/)
- [Deepa Shreekumar Nair](https://amshq.org/blog/wps-members/deepa-shreekumar-nair/)
- [Martha Teien](https://amshq.org/blog/wps-members/martha-teien/)
- [Joan Rodriguez](https://amshq.org/blog/wps-members/joan-rodriguez/)
- [Kerry Moran](https://amshq.org/blog/wps-members/kerry-moran/)

## Events
- [Montessori Pathways Career Fair ](https://amshq.org/event/montessori-pathways-career-fair/)
- [The Montessori Event 2028](https://amshq.org/event/the-montessori-event-2028/)
- [AMS 2026 Regional Labposium \- Houston, TX](https://amshq.org/event/ams-2026-regional-labposium-houston-tx/)
- [AMS 2026 Regional Labposium \- Atlanta, GA](https://amshq.org/event/ams-2026-regional-labposium-atlanta-ga/)
- [AMS 2026 Regional Labposium \- Denver, CO](https://amshq.org/event/ams-2026-regional-labposium-denver-co/)

## People
- [Diana Le Sieur](https://amshq.org/people/diana-le-sieur/)
- [Cynthia Brunold\-Conesa](https://amshq.org/people/cynthia-brunold-conesa/)
- [Allie Lopez\-Cuadra](https://amshq.org/people/allie-lopez-cuadra/)
- [Bay Warren](https://amshq.org/people/bay-warren/)
- [Rachel Cole](https://amshq.org/people/rachel-cole/)

## FAQs
- [I have an idea for a local/regional event for AMS members\. Who should I contact?](https://amshq.org/faqs/i-have-an-idea-for-a-local-regional-event-for-ams-members-who-should-i-contact/)
- [How can I get professional development hours or opportunities through AMS?](https://amshq.org/faqs/how-can-i-get-professional-development-hours-or-opportunities-through-ams/): AMS members have access to free and discounted professional development via our an online professional development platform called AMS Learning
- [Can I get a refund on a class?](https://amshq.org/faqs/can-i-get-a-refund-on-a-class/)
- [Where can I buy the Montessori curriculum?](https://amshq.org/faqs/where-can-i-buy-the-montessori-curriculum/): The Montessori curriculum is much more than lesson plans and materials, therefore hiring Montessori Teachers with credentials from an accredited training center, like those affiliated with AMS, is the best way to ensure that the curriculum is properly executed\. 
- [How do I go about purchasing Montessori materials for my school or certain classrooms?](https://amshq.org/faqs/how-do-i-go-about-purchasing-montessori-materials-for-my-school-or-certain-classrooms/): AMS does not require that your school purchase materials from any particular company

## Marketplace
- [TriNet](https://amshq.org/marketplace/trinet/)
- [Adena Montessori](https://amshq.org/marketplace/adena-montessori/)
- [RAD Children's Furniture](https://amshq.org/marketplace/rad-childrens-furniture/): Designed for development\.
- [Claymates](https://amshq.org/marketplace/claymates/): Role play with clay\.
- [Adennil](https://amshq.org/marketplace/adennil/)

## Research Library Posts
- [Vol\. 11 No\. 2 \(2025\): Journal of Montessori Research](https://journals.ku.edu/jmr/issue/view/3025/)
- [Montessori and the Mainstream: A Century of Reform on the Margins](https://www.tcrecord.org/?ContentId=14765): This historical case study explores Montessori education as an enduring and ambitious educational
            reform movement, tracing its evolution over the past 100 years with sustained growth as well as efforts to
            modify the Method in order to reach a wider audience\.
- [Mission driven Mont education Cultivating place and pedagogical fidelity 2018 Conference](https://amshq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Mission-driven-Mont-education-Cultivating-place-and-pedagogical-fidelity-2018-Conference.pdf)
- [Leveraging Research in Your Community 2018 Conference](https://amshq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Leveraging-Research-in-Your-Community-2018-Conference.pdf)
- [Learning from Apps and Objects The Human Touch 2018 Conference](https://amshq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Learning-from-Apps-and-Objects-The-Human-Touch-2018-Conference.pdf)

## Member Resources
- [Wise Teacher, New Spirit: Professional Development Study Guide \& Journal](https://amshq.org/member-resources/wise-teacher-new-spirit-professional-development-study-guide-journal/): Read the Wise Teacher, New Spirit professional development study guide, now available as a free,
            digital download for all AMS members\. This guide has been designed for both individual and collective group
            use\. We hope it aids you in your continued journey of self\-reflection, transformation, and mindfulness\.
- [Teacher\. Innovator\. Montessorian: A Professional Development Study Guide \& Journal](https://amshq.org/member-resources/teacher-innovator-montessorian-a-professional-development-study-guide-journal/): Designed to be used year\-round in your programs and classrooms, Teacher\. Innovator\. Montessorian: A Professional Development Study Guide \& Journal contains twelve workshops, mirroring the Twelve Facets of the Innovative Teacher\. Use them as lesson plans, or as inspiration for your own innovative professional development\.
- [Tuition Survey Report](https://amshq.org/wp-content/uploads/gated-files/AMS_Tuition_Survey_24-25%201.pdf): Download our most recent Tuition Survey Report \(2024 – 2025\), exclusively for AMS members\.
- [AMS Logo Use](https://amshq.org/member-resources/ams-logo-use/): Download this logo, exclusively for AMS member schools\.
- [Compensation and Benefits Report 2025](https://amshq.org/wp-content/uploads/gated-files/Comp_Report_2526.pdf)

## Podcast
- [Horizons National's  Summer Advantage](https://amshq.org/podcast/horizons-national-summer-advantage/): How can six weeks of summer learning make a lasting difference in a child’s life? Mari Carmen Sullivan, Director of Horizons at Lexington Montessori School, and longtime Horizons student Mayelis Burgos\-Sanchez discuss how meaningful relationships, hands\-on learning, and Montessori principles help students build confidence, discover new opportunities, and thrive beyond the classroom\.
- [The Best Part of Summer Camp? Parents Aren't There\!](https://amshq.org/podcast/the-best-part-of-summer-camp-parents-arent-there/): Why is summer camp such a transformative experience for children? Psychologist Michael Thompson explores how camp fosters resilience, confidence, and independence, why homesickness is a healthy developmental milestone, and how today’s constant communication may make it harder for children to separate from their parents\.
- [Fostering Independence: Why Autonomy Matters](https://amshq.org/podcast/fostering-independence-why-autonomy-matters/): What does it really mean for a child to become independent? In this episode, Biff and Nicole explore how Montessori fosters confidence, autonomy, and self\-direction through thoughtfully prepared environments\. Learn why true independence is about far more than tying shoes—it’s about empowering children to make choices, solve problems, and take ownership of their learning and lives\.
- [Seeing Potential: How Great Teachers Change Lives with Clint Pulver](https://amshq.org/podcast/seeing-potential-how-great-teachers-change-lives-with-clint-pulver/): Emmy Award\-winning speaker Clint Pulver shares powerful lessons on mentorship, connection, and helping children discover their worth\. Learn why meaningful relationships matter more than management and how small moments can change the course of a life\.
- [What Children Are Really Telling Us: Psychology, Behavior, and Human Development](https://amshq.org/podcast/what-children-are-really-telling-us-psychology-behavior-and-human-development/): Grounded, thoughtful, and deeply human, this episode invites listeners to slow down, look closer, and rethink what children truly need to thrive\. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or professional working with children, this conversation offers insight, clarity, and compassion you won’t want to miss\.

## ML Magazine posts
- [Montessori Life Magazine: Summer 2026](https://amshq.org/ml-magazine/montessori-life-magazine-summer-2026/): Vol\. 38 No\. 2
- [Montessori Life Magazine: Spring 2026](https://amshq.org/ml-magazine/montessori-life-spring-2026/): Vol\. 38 No\. 1
- [Montessori Life Magazine: Fall 2025](https://amshq.org/ml-magazine/montessori-life-magazine-fall-2025/): Vol\. 37 No\. 3
- [Montessori Life Magazine: Winter 2025\-2026](https://amshq.org/ml-magazine/montessori-life-winter-2026/): Vol\. 37 No\. 4
- [Montessori Life Magazine: Winter 2025](https://amshq.org/ml-magazine/montessori-life-magazine-winter-2025/): Vol\. 36 No\. 4

## Media Resources
- [Stephen Curry, NBA MVP, and His Montessori Family](https://amshq.org/media-resources/stephen-curry-nba-mvp-and-his-montessori-family/): Stephen Curry explains how his Montessori background gave him the confidence to become the MVP of the NBA\.
- [Toddlers Explore the Reading Corner](https://amshq.org/media-resources/toddlers-explore-the-reading-corner/): A toddler selects a book for sharing with a companion in this cozy Reading Corner\. In a Montessori
            classroom, even the youngest children are given freedom of choice\.
- [Montessori: The Elementary Years](https://amshq.org/media-resources/montessori-the-elementary-years/): Learn how the Montessori Elementary years—ages 6 through 12—prepare children
            intellectually, emotionally, and socially to navigate the next stage of their education\.
- [What Children Teach Us About Peace](https://amshq.org/media-resources/what-children-teach-us-about-peace/): John Hunter, a keynote speaker at the AMS 2014 Annual Conference and creator of the World Peace
            Game, shares his thoughts about peace education and how Maria Montessori's ideals of the prepared
            environment and following the child can lead to new discoveries for students and
- [Montessori: Valuing Diversity with Andrew Solomon](https://amshq.org/media-resources/montessori-valuing-diversity-with-andrew-solomon/): Andrew Solomon, a Keynote speaker at the 2014 Annual Conference, discusses how teaching children to
            value diversity and accept differences can have a profound impact on society\.

## Schools
- [Kurd genius kindergarten Qaiwan Heights](https://amshq.org/schools/kurd-genius-kindergarten-qaiwan-heights-1257988/)
- [Montessori of University Village](https://amshq.org/schools/montessori-of-university-village-1182876/)
- [The New School Montessori Center](https://amshq.org/schools/the-new-school-montessori-center-14201/)
- [Beginnings Montessori](https://amshq.org/schools/beginnings-montessori-12845/)
- [The Westmont Montessori School](https://amshq.org/schools/the-westmont-montessori-school-14217/): The Westmont Montessori School provides an environment that fosters independence, self\-esteem, integrity, and personal responsibility\. Our Montessori philosophy empowers each child by providing the foundation to excel academically, to develop respect for self and others, and to value the world in which we live\. The Westmont graduate is a capable young person who is inspired to learn\. For 50 plus years Westmont has welcomed families into its fold\. Each family‘s presence and contribution to our school has continued to keep our name and distinctive reputation an integral part of the surrounding community\.

## TEPs
- [Montana Montessori Teacher Education Institute](https://amshq.org/teps/montana-montessori-teacher-education-institute-69675/): The Montana Montessori Teacher Education Institute \(MMTEI\) offers a flexible hybrid learning experience for both local and distance learners, set in Kalispell, the heart of Northwest Montana’s stunning Glacier Country\. Our small student\-to\-instructor ratio ensures personalized support throughout your entire learning journey\.

With forward\-thinking programs and a focus on practical skills, MMTEI empowers students to succeed in today’s evolving classrooms\. We are proud to say MMTEI adheres to the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education \(MACTE\) accreditation standards and the American Montessori Society \(AMS\) affiliate standards\.  MACTE sets a threshold for standards;  AMS ensures they are exceptional\. 

- [Montessori Teacher Education Center/San Francisco Bay Area](https://amshq.org/teps/montessori-teacher-education-centersan-francisco-bay-area-44397/)
- [Fountainhead Montessori Adult Education](https://amshq.org/teps/fountainhead-montessori-adult-education-60474/)
- [Montessori Teacher Education Institute of Atlanta](https://amshq.org/teps/montessori-teacher-education-institute-of-atlanta-107207/)
- [Duhovka Montessori Teacher Education Program](https://amshq.org/teps/duhovka-montessori-teacher-education-program-93026/)

## Categories
- [Announcements](https://amshq.org/blog/category/announcements/)
- [Uncategorized](https://amshq.org/blog/category/uncategorized/)
- [Community Feature](https://amshq.org/blog/category/community-feature/)
- [Montessori Education](https://amshq.org/blog/category/montessori-education/)
- [Community](https://amshq.org/blog/category/community/)

## Event Categories
- [AMS Learning Live](https://amshq.org/events/category/ams-learning-live/)
- [Conference](https://amshq.org/events/category/conference/)
- [Affinity Group](https://amshq.org/events/category/affinity-group/)
- [AMS Book Club](https://amshq.org/events/category/ams-book-club/)
- [Connect Live](https://amshq.org/events/category/connect-live/)

## Roles
- [Facilitator](https://amshq.org/people/roles/facilitator/)
- [Administration](https://amshq.org/people/roles/administration/)

## Departments
- [Marketing \& Communications](https://amshq.org/people/departments/marketing-communications/)
- [Community Relations](https://amshq.org/people/departments/community-relations/)
- [Administration](https://amshq.org/people/departments/administration/)
- [School Quality \& Accreditation](https://amshq.org/people/departments/school-quality-accreditation/)
- [Professional Development \& Equity](https://amshq.org/people/departments/professional-development-equity/)

## Vendor Categories
- [Classroom Resources](https://amshq.org/vendor-categories/classroom-resources/)
- [Administrative Resources](https://amshq.org/vendor-categories/administrative-resources/)
- [Montessori Materials](https://amshq.org/vendor-categories/montessori-materials/)
- [Reading Materials](https://amshq.org/vendor-categories/reading-materials/)
- [Furniture](https://amshq.org/vendor-categories/furniture/)

## FAQ Topics
- [Educators](https://amshq.org/faq-topics/educators/)
- [Membership](https://amshq.org/faq-topics/membership/)
- [Membership, School](https://amshq.org/faq-topics/school-membership/)
- [Events](https://amshq.org/faq-topics/events/)
- [Professional Development](https://amshq.org/faq-topics/professional-development/)

## Research Topics
- [Montessori Practice](https://amshq.org/research-topics/montessori-practice/)
- [Ages 6 – 12](https://amshq.org/research-topics/ages-6-12/)
- [Ages 2 ½ – 6](https://amshq.org/research-topics/ages-2-%c2%bd-6/)
- [Outcomes](https://amshq.org/research-topics/outcomes/)
- [Montessori Philosophy](https://amshq.org/research-topics/montessori-philosophy/)

## Research Types
- [Conference Material](https://amshq.org/research-types/conference-material/)
- [Journal Article](https://amshq.org/research-types/journal-article/)
- [Dissertation/Thesis](https://amshq.org/research-types/dissertation-thesis/)
- [Action Research](https://amshq.org/research-types/action-research/)
- [Research Poster](https://amshq.org/research-types/research-poster/)

## Level
- [One](https://amshq.org/level/one/)

## PDF Pages
- [24323](https://amshq.org/pdf-page/24323/)
- [19315](https://amshq.org/pdf-page/19315/)
- [19298](https://amshq.org/pdf-page/19298/)
- [19308](https://amshq.org/pdf-page/19308/)
- [19312](https://amshq.org/pdf-page/19312/)

## Resource Types
- [How To](https://amshq.org/resource-types/how-to/)
- [Form](https://amshq.org/resource-types/form/)
- [Policies](https://amshq.org/resource-types/policies/)
- [Special Publications](https://amshq.org/resource-types/special-publications/)
- [Reports](https://amshq.org/resource-types/reports/)

## Resource Topics
- [Administration](https://amshq.org/resource-topics/administration/)
- [School Quality](https://amshq.org/resource-topics/school-quality/)
- [Montessori Practice](https://amshq.org/resource-topics/montessori-practice/)
- [Parent Relations](https://amshq.org/resource-topics/parent-relations/)
- [Starting a School](https://amshq.org/resource-topics/starting-a-school/)

## Podcast Vendors
- [Spotify](https://amshq.org/blog/podcast-vendors/spotify/)
- [Apple Podcasts](https://amshq.org/blog/podcast-vendors/apple-podcasts/)
- [Amazon Music](https://amshq.org/blog/podcast-vendors/amazon-music/)
- [iHeart Radio](https://amshq.org/blog/podcast-vendors/iheart/)
- [Player FM](https://amshq.org/blog/podcast-vendors/player-fm/)

## Podcast Hosts
- [Nicole Coman](https://amshq.org/blog/podcast-hosts/nicole-coman/)
- [William “Biff” Maier](https://amshq.org/blog/podcast-hosts/william-biff-maier/)

## Media Resource Types
- [Image](https://amshq.org/blog/media-resource-type/image/)
- [Video](https://amshq.org/blog/media-resource-type/video/)

## Optional
- [Sitemap index](https://amshq.org/sitemap_index.xml)