Montessori Accreditation Council
for Teacher Education
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Welcome to MACTE!
Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education

MACTE is the international standard setting and accrediting body for Montessori teacher education. MACTE was granted initial recognition by the U.S. Department of Education in 1995, and this recognition extends through the year 2013.   The Secretary of Education is required by law to publish a list of nationally recognized accrediting agencies that the Secretary determines to be reliable authorities as to the quality of education or training provided by the institutions of higher education and higher education programs.

MACTE honors diversity and encourages collaboration among its constituents.
MACTE is recognized by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC). 

Our mission is to improve the level of Montessori teacher education by:
  • Developing valid and reliable accreditation standards that contribute toward quality Montessori teacher education;
  • Evaluating compliance with these standards;
  • Recognizing institutions and programs that demonstrate compliance with the standards;
  • Serving as a resource to various stakeholder groups concerning quality issues in Montessori teacher education;
  • Serving as a unifying body in the field of Montessori teacher education
Maria Montessori

Interested in becoming a MACTE accredited program?
Click Here to read our Frequently Asked Questions about MACTE and accreditation, as well as access information and documents you may need to start your accreditation process.
News & Upcoming Events

Self-Study Writing Workshop July 30, 2013
2013 International Montessori Congress
Oregon Convention Center
777 NE MLK, Jr. Blvd, Portland, OR, 97232
Workshop will be held in the Salon Ballroom in the Hilton Executive Tower 
Basement Level
 1:00 -5:00PM 
There is no charge for this session

Email inquiries to info@MACTE.org


2nd Annual MACTE/IAME Symposium
Crowne Plaza Old Town Alexandria, Virginia
December 6-8, 2013
It's time!  MACTE is now accepting registration for the 2nd Annual MACTE/IAME Symposium held in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.  Be sure to sign up early in order to receive the early bird special as well as a discount for being an IAME Member.  Stay tuned for more information on the keynote speakers and different sessions that will be available.
Wisdom of the Elders Ceremony
If you attended the MACTE/IAME Conference last year, you will be excited to know we will again be celebrating the Wisdom of the Elders Ceremony on Saturday night, December 7th.  This year, MACTE and IAME will be accepting nominations for this award.

As Feland Meadows describes, "The Wisdom of the Elders Award is given by MACTE & IAME to Distinguished Montessori Educators in recognition of a lifetime of dedicated, heartfelt service to Montessori Education. This award is conferred upon unique individuals whose life's work has been devoted to preparing teachers, to teaching children and to strengthening the institutions that serve the Montessori Community of Interest both in the U.S. and around the world."


 

   

2012 Wisdom of the Elders plaque hung in the MACTE Office 

 

If you would like to nominate someone you know, please fill out the Wisdom of the Elders nomination form found below.  

 

Wisdom of the Elders Nomination Form

 

Registration Fees:

IAME Member: Single Participant - $350.00 

 Multiple Participants - $325.00 

 

Non-Member: Single Participant - $400.00

Multiple Participants - $375.00 

 

Register Now!

Click Here to register with your Credit Card

Click Here to pay by Check

 

Do not forget to make your hotel reservations early! Click here to make your reservation now! 



MACTE/IAME First Annual Montessori Teacher Educators' Conference
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Conference Follow Up

  • If you would like copies of any of the pictures seen in the slideshow, please contact the office or email Emma (emma@macte.org)
  • For a list of participants and contact information, click here!
  • If you missed the Wisdom of the Elders Ceremony at the Conference, check out who was recognized and the presentation made by Dr. Feland Meadows - Wisdom of the Elders
  • Stay tuned for the slideshow presentations of our keynote speakers Frank Murray and Joshua Kim



  • REMINDER: Make sure to check your programs information on our website to make sure you know the exact date you are up for renewal.  To see your programs information now, click here.  If you have Initial Accreditation, please check your accreditation letter to confirm the date your Interim Report is due.  If you have Full Accreditation your Self-Study should be submitted and your On-Site must be completed before the date of your renewal.


Rebecca Pelton, Ed.D., Executive Director,
MACTE, 313 Second Street S.E. Suite 112
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Phone: (434) 202-7793
Fax: (888) 525-8838
Email: rebecca@MACTE.org
Assistance is available Monday through Friday 9:00 - 4:00 EST.
Email inquiries to info@MACTE.org