Association Montessori International of the United States

Not to be confused with American Montessori Society.
Association Montessori International/USA
NicknameAMI/USA
Formation1972 (1972)
TypeNonprofit, NGO
PurposeEducation administration
Headquarters206 N. Washington, Ste 330, Alexandria, VA
Coordinates38°48′17″N 77°02′37″W / 38.80474048486614°N 77.043501800679°W / 38.80474048486614; -77.043501800679
Region served
United States
ServicesAccreditation of:
Membership17,000
Executive Director
Dr. KaLinda Bass-Barlow
AffiliationsAssociation Montessori Internationale
Websiteamiusa.org

The Association Montessori International/USA (AMI/USA) is a national non-profit organization that strives to propagate and further the teachings and work of Dr. Maria Montessori in the United States. As an affiliate of the Association Montessori Internationale, the Association Montessori International/USA oversees recognition of eligible Montessori schools, supports AMI Montessori teacher training centers, and organizes professional development opportunities in the United States. The organization also maintains a member database of about 17,000 teachers, school administrators, parents, and interested individuals.

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