Recommended Resources

International Montessori Congress
www.montessoricongress.org
Envision attending an event where thousands of the world’s education professionals unite to explore the universal themes and unique facets of Montessori.

National Association of Independent Schools
www.nais.org
Skills for the 21st Century
The National Association of Independent Schools is a membership organization and the national voice of independent education. NAIS represents approximately 1,400 independent schools and associations in the United States, and affiliates with independent schools abroad as well

Association Montessori Internationale
www.amiusa.org
AMI is the Association Montessori Internationale, a certifying body begun by Maria Montessori.  They have an international list of AMI certified schools.

Oregon Montessori Association
www.oregonmontessori.org

The Oregon Montessori Association is a local resource for Montessori educators and parents.

Montessori Institute Northwest
www.montessori-nw.org

The Montessori Institute NW is an AMI teacher-training center here in Portland.  They also hold parenting series, educator workshops, and offer support services to area Montessori schools.

North American Montessori Teachers Association
www.montessori-namta.org

NAMTA is North American Montessori Teachers' Association, and the source of many studies, articles and workshops re: Montessori education.  They have a national member school listing.

The Montessori Foundation
www.montessori.org

This resource includes info about Tomorrow's Child magazine, a great Montessori magazine resource for parents.

Recommended Reading for Parents of Chilren 0-3 yrs

Recommended Reading for Parents of Children 3-6 yrs

Recommended Reading for Parents of Children 6-12 yrs