WHAT ARE THE AFFILIATION 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 Montessori program must require that each child attend five days per week.
• 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 (3-6; 6-9; 9-12). Beginning classrooms will be exempt as long as there is a plan to meet this requirement.
• Each class should have an extended period of uninterrupted work.

Schools should aspire to meet the Essential Elements outlined by the National Center for Montessori in the Public Sector NCMPS 

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS SCHOOLS RECEIVE IF THEY ARE AFFILIATED?

• A 5% discount for conferences and workshops
• Free phone consultation with our team of experts
• An Affiliate School listing on the WMA website
• Free advertising for school events on the WMA website to attract parents, faculty and donors
• Free applications for school placement
• Free advertising on our job board, including job postings

FILL OUT THIS FORM TO BECOME AN AFFILIATE!

To be listed as a WMA affiliated school the fee is $50.00 annually.