Become an Accredited School

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Become an Accredited School

To become an accredited school of MMS, please follow the guidelines and procedures below to complete the school accreditation process.
1.

PLEASE COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM IN FULL.

(one form per school site)

2.

THE FOLLOWING FEES MUST BE PAID AT COMPLETION OF APPLICATION.

0 – 50 students - $100
51-100 students - $200
Over 100 students - $300

First-time applying with MMS – To avoid timing out, download and complete the Activities and Materials checklist and ensure you have all Lead Teachers' certifications before continuing. Note if a school is accredited by AMS or AMI they are automatically accredited by MMS.

Materials and Activities Checklist

Existing or previously accredited schools - Should ensure they have ready any updated or new Lead Teachers' certifications, if applicable, before continuing.

NOTE: If an application is denied by MMS, all paid fees, less an administration fee of $10, shall be refunded.

Accreditation Guidelines Complete Application

Accreditation Guidelines

WHAT ARE THE ACCREDITATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOLS?

  • Each classroom teacher for each age group (3-6; 6-9; 9-12) must hold a Montessori credential from an AMI, AMS, or MACTE-accredited training center. The classroom teacher must be in charge and present in each classroom on a daily basis.
  • The children that are enrolled in our school are required to be there optimally five days a week or a minimum of four consistent days.
  • Each classroom must be equipped with basic Montessori materials.
    • Practical Life (Art and Music)
    • Sensorial
    • Language
    • Mathematics
    • Culture (Geography and Sciences)
  • Each class must have a mixed age group of children (infant (6 weeks - 18 months), todder (18 months - 3 years), secondary (12 - 15 and 15 - 18)). Beginning classrooms will be exempt as long as there is a plan to meet this requirement.
  • Each class maintains an uninterrupted work period of 2 to 3 hours.
  • The school must meet State of Michigan requirements and hold a valid license. The license should be displayed in a prominent place.
  • All of the school’s media, both digital and print, must be consistent with MMS affiliation requirements.
  • Students assessed through observation and record keeping.
  • AMS and AMI accredited schools meet the above requirements.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS SCHOOLS RECEIVE IF THEY ARE ACCREDITED?

  • All registered staff will receive an MMS Individual Membership
  • Reduced rate for two workshops in the same academic year for your MMS registered Individual Members
  • A newsletter (sent via email)
  • A listing on the MMS website
  • Free advertising for accredited school events on the MMS website
  • Free job posts on MMS website
  • An accredited school certificate
  • Take and Make activity offered once a year

WHAT ARE OUR LEVELS OF ACCREDITATIONS?

  • There are Montessori programs that serve children ages from infant/toddler through high school. MMS accredits Early Childhood (ages 3-6) and Elementary (ages 6-12).

Accredited Schools

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See Our Accredited Schools