Our Mission, Vision, and Values
The American Montessori Society (AMS) is the foremost advocate for the global Montessori community, driving research, policy, teacher education, and school accreditation standards. Learn more about what we stand for.
Making a Global Impact
AMS strives to anticipate and respond to the needs of our 20,000+ members. Our many areas of involvement include:
- Standards for Montessori schools and teacher education programs
- School accreditation
- Teacher education and professional development
- Research
- Public policy
- Peace and social justice
- Scholarships, awards, and grants
- Montessori in the public sectors
AMS Board of Directors
This passionate group of dedicated volunteers works to advance the mission of the organization and Montessori as a whole
The American Montessori Society Nondiscrimination Statement
AMS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, culture, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, national or ethnic origins, or any other legally protected status.
The American Montessori Society Anti-Bias, Antiracist Statement
AMS is committed to interrogating ourselves and investigating our past practices, recognizing, addressing, and eradicating all current forms of racism and systemic oppression within our organization, and supporting our members in doing the same in their schools, programs, and practices. We recognize that an understanding of racism and bias varies across individuals, and engaging in transformational change requires courage, trust, empathy, and understanding.
AMS Community Impact Report (June 2026)
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. The report also includes financial information and donor acknowledgments for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
