Improving Montessori teacher education programs around the world through the process of accreditation.
MACTE is the international standard setting and accrediting body for Montessori educator preparation. MACTE has been recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education since 1995.
The Value of Accreditation:
MACTE accreditation is an assurance of quality that brings credibility to educator preparation programs (EPPs) and improves EPP’s appeal to potential adult learners.
With accreditation comes a common understanding in the broader higher education world that an EPP meets certain standards of quality – and in turn, that its graduates are well-prepared as educators. MACTE is not here to force all educator preparation programs into one mold. In fact, MACTE helps encourage innovation and continuous self-improvement by providing directors the flexibility to design their programs while helping make sure it meets high quality standards.
Find a MACTE Accredited Program
The Accreditation Process:
The accreditation process is open to any Montessori educator preparation program and/or institution which meets the Quality Principles and Criteria.
Resources for Existing Programs
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