Announcements

AMS Thanks Record Number of School Accreditation Team Members

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

“Mining Magnificent Minds: ADHD for Teachers” Now Available at Discounted Rate

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

AMS has recently joined forces with Edward (Ned) Hallowell, MD, to offer high-quality professional development about ADHD to teachers—and at a special, AMS-member rate.

CAPE December 2011 Meeting Highlights "ESEA"

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

At the December 19 meeting of the Council for American Private Education, attendees discussed the ongoing push to revise the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), also known as “No Child Left Behind.”

Request for Expressions of Interest in Position of Director of AMS Center for Montessori Education in the Public Sector

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The Center, a new initiative sponsored by AMS, will serve teachers, policy leaders, families, and other stakeholders committed to furthering the development and accessibility of excellent Montessori public school programs in the United States.

McCall Kulak Family Foundation Convenes Meeting of Montessori Leaders

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

An historic meeting of a small number of leaders from the Montessori Movement was held on December 5 and 6, 2011, in NYC. Read their statement.

CAPE November 2011 Meeting: Equal Access to Education a Priority

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Catherine Maresca, a member of the AMS Public Policy Committee, reports on the current agenda of the Council for American Private Education in Washington, DC, a coalition of national organizations and state affiliates serving private elementary and secondary schools.

AMS E-Mail & Phone Temporarily Offline

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

We are thrilled to announce that the American Montessori Society is moving to new and contemporary office space! As a result of our move, our offices will be closed beginning Thursday afternoon, 10/6, until Tuesday, 10/11.

AMS Has Moved!

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Our new address is:
American Montessori Society
116 E. 16th Street
New York, NY 10003-2163

AMS E-Mail Temporarily Offline

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Beginning late afternoon on Thursday, 9/15, through early this week, AMS e-mail will be offline as we migrate to a new server. The AMS Web site will be unaffected during this period. If you need to reach AMS, please call 212-358-1250. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Teachers: Montessori Researchers Need You!

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The AMS Teacher Research Panel is seeking new members to respond to brief, online surveys—a unique chance to be part of research efforts that help shape the future of Montessori education.

AMS Receives Major Grant to Support Montessori Education in the Public Sector

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

We are thrilled to share the news that AMS has received a major grant from The New York Community Trust (NYCT), at the request of Bill and Judy McCartin Scheide, to further the development of Montessori programs in public and charter schools nationwide.

AMS Invites Your Nominations for the 2013 Living Legacy

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Do you know an exceptional Montessorian whose volunteerism and professional work have had a significant impact on Montessori education? If so, nominate him or her for the 2013 Living Legacy award!! We are accepting nominations through September 30.

Call for Poster Session Proposals Is Open

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Now through December 1, AMS invites submissions of poster session proposals for presentation at our 2012 Annual Conference in San Francisco, CA. The Research Poster Session will be held on Friday, March 16.

Famine in Somalia - How You Can Help

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400

In the Horn of Africa, more than half a million children are on the brink of starvation. Learn how you can help this area devastated by famine and drought.

Nominations Being Sought for AMS Board of Directors

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:01:00 -0400

Deadline extended to September 20! The Directorship Committee of the AMS Board of Directors respectfully invites your nominations for 3 board openings for terms beginning in March 2012.

AMS Mourns the Loss of Two Devoted Montessorians

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400

We are saddened to announce the recent passing of Bee Pape and Marcia Green Gardère, whose enduring commitment to Montessori education enriched our community and strengthened our cause.

Keynote Speakers for the AMS 2012 Conference Announced

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400

AMS is happy to announce the keynote speakers for its Annual Conference. Join them in San Francisco, March 2012.

AMS E-Mail Temporarily Offline

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Starting Thursday, July 14 at 5:30 p.m. ET, our e-mail server will be shut down for maintenance and we will not be able to send or receive e-mails. We will remain offline over the weekend and hope to resume e-mail services Monday afternoon, July 18.

AMS E-Mail Back Online

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Following server maintenance this weekend, AMS e-mail is back online. If you sent us an e-mail July 15 – 17 and have not heard back from us, it is likely we did not receive it; please e-mail us again (or give us a call).

AMS Board Acts on Task Force Recommendations

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The AMS Board of Directors recently voted on several matters related to AMS teacher and head of school qualifications and requirements. The decisions were the culmination of work that had formally started 3 years earlier, when the board charged a task force with studying and making recommendations on issues having to do with Secondary and Administrator credentials, a degree requirement for teachers, and professional development guidelines.

San Francisco Welcomes AMS in 2012

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

When you come to the AMS 2012 Annual Conference (March 15 – 18), make time to explore this magical “City by the Bay.”

AMS Online Payment Processing to Have Limited Hours This Weekend

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

If you're planning a credit card payment on the AMS Web site this weekend, please note that transactions will be unavailable between 2 a.m. and 2 p.m., Eastern Time, on Sunday, June 26.

More Montessori People

Tue, 17 May 2011 16:00:00 -0400

We just tripled the number of Montessori People on our Web site! Click the “More Montessori People” link at the bottom of this page to see them all.

AMS Mourns the Passing of Karen Sue Olson

Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

We are deeply saddened to share the news that Karen Sue Olson, a leading light of Colorado’s Montessori community and beyond, died May 3, 2011.

Spring 2011 Peace Seed Connection Available Now

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

A new issue of the Peace Seed Connection is now online! From recycling electronics to saving endangered turtles, learn how young Montessorians around the world are putting their love of the planet into action.

AMS Mourns the Passing of Gail Marie Supanich

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400

It is with profound sadness that we share the news that Gail Supanich, an active member of the AMS and larger Montessori communities, died March 17, 2011. Gail was a teacher, a mother, a wife, and a friend to all, whose life was an inspiration to all she touched. She will be forever missed.

Conference Handouts

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Be sure to check out the handouts provided by our Annual Conference presenters; they are a wonderful resource! Go to the conference schedule, click on a session, and then click on the workshops within that session that pique your interest.

AMS Teacher Education Scholarship Applications Due May 2

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400

If you will be attending an AMS-affiliated teacher education program next year, you might be eligible to apply for a scholarship to support your studies.

American Montessori Society Extends Condolences to Those Affected by Tsunami

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The American Montessori Society extends profound condolences to the people of Asia who have lost loved ones in the devastating tsunami that hit the coast of Japan following the earthquake on March 11.

Additional Rooms in AMS 2011 Conference Hotel Now Available

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500

For a short time only, we have a limited number of additional, reduced-rate rooms being held for us at the conference hotel. If you would like to reserve one, you must act quickly.

AMS Launches New Logo

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

AMS Launches New Logo

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AMS Extends Phone Hours as Conference Early Bird Deadline Approaches

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:30:07 -0500

In anticipation of the January 27 Early Bird registration deadline for our 2012 Annual Conference, we’ll be keeping our phone lines open late on January 24 – 27.