Creekside is Recognized by the AMI, Association Montessori Internationale
The mission of Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) is to support the natural development of the human being from birth to maturity, enabling children to become the transforming elements of society, leading to a harmonious and peaceful world. Please visit www.amiusa.org to learn more.
Our Commitment to Montessori Excellence
We strive to offer the highest standards of Montessori excellence at every level of our school, from Toddler through Elementary. Our vision is to provide continuity of Montessori education at the highest standard recognized by AMI/USA. We are proud of our existing AMI/USA recognition at the Toddler and 3–6 levels and are committed to pursuing recognition for our new Elementary program. We will maintain fidelity to Montessori principles and practice as our elementary program grows, with a goal of completing the recognition process in 2028.
Pedagogical Standards
AMI pedagogical standards maintain the level of excellence that Maria Montessori envisioned. Established by the AMI Scientific Pedagogy Group, the standards insure that each school offers programs for their children that allow for their full intellectual, social, and psychological growth and that the approach is consistent with what is presented in AMI training courses worldwide.
The Teacher
There will be one AMI trained teacher at the appropriate age level in each class.
Assistants
Each class may have one non-teaching assistant. Should local regulations make it necessary to have more than one aide, he/she should be a non-teaching aide and should assist the [guide] by making materials, supervising outdoor activities, and assisting with field trips or “going-out.”
The Materials
Each classroom must be equipped with a complete set of Montessori materials from an AMI approved manufacturer. There can be slight differences in the materials presented on AMI training courses, therefore, a “full set” of AMI materials includes those materials needed by the AMI trained teacher to present lessons given in their albums and according to their training.
Retrieved from AMI USA