Accreditation

Baishan Montessori Teacher Education Institute Infant Toddler and Early Childhood programs are accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE).

MACTE is committed to the effective preparation of Montessori teachers. Its mission is to recognize, assure, and promote the high quality of that preparation through its system of accreditation for the ultimate purpose of advancing Montessori student learning.

Contemporary accreditation remains the most viable vehicle available for the promotion of educational excellence and quality assurance. 

Adult learner scare able to identify programs that meet standards established by and for their field of interest and to select the one best suited to their needs and circumstances. Accreditation helps when adult learners transfer from one teacher preparation course to another. Graduates of MACTE-accredited programs are assured the broadest possible opportunity for acceptance of their Montessori teaching credentials throughout the nation and world.

Affiliation

Baishan Montessori Teacher Education Institute Infant Toddler and Early Childhood programs are affiliated by the American Montessori Society (AMS).

The American Montessori Society (AMS) is the foremost advocate for quality Montessori education, an innovative, child-centered approach to learning. AMS sets the high professional standards that inform Montessori education as practiced in AMS-accredited schools and taught in AMS-affiliated teacher education programs.

A not-for-profit organization with nearly 16,000 members worldwide, AMS is also a hub of all things Montessori: An information center for its members, the media, and the public; a voice in the public policy arena; and a mobilizing force for the global Montessori community, through support services, research, and professional development events.

The Introduction to Montessori Classroom Practice course is recognized by the American Montessori Society. Graduates will receive an AMS certificate of completion.