Yes! While all Montessori classes should in essence be the same, some differences do exist among them. However, elements essential to a quality public Montessori program have been identified by these leading Montessori organizations:
- American Montessori Society (AMS)
- Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)
- North American Montessori Teachers’ Association (NAMTA)
- Montessori Education Programs International (MEPI)
- Southwestern Montessori Training Center (IND)
These organizations agree that quality Montessori public programs must include:
- Mixed-age classes
- Teachers with credentials from an accredited Montessori program
- Full complement of developmentally appropriate Montessori learning materials
- Montessori instructional approach throughout the program
You can read the complete recommendations here:
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