MACTE is pleased to share our Spotlight on Program Directors series. These profiles are a chance for program directors to share about their teacher education programs and their own personal stories. If you are a program director of a MACTE accredited teacher education program and would like to participate in our Spotlight on Program Directors…
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Spotlight on Program Director Kathie Sweet
MACTE is pleased to share our Spotlight on Program Directors series. These profiles are a chance for program directors to share about their teacher education programs and their own personal stories. Name and Title: Kathie Sweet, Interim Director of Montessori Education Program Name: University of Nebraska Kearney Montessori Teacher Education Program Program Website: www.unk.edu Tell…
MACTE Inclusion in the National Workforce Registry’s Definition for Training Organization Recognition
The National Workforce Registry (NWRA) has a mission to provide registries to states with resources on data related support on “the workforce, standards of quality for workforce data systems, and a strong national voice driving relevant policies and initiatives” (https://www.registryalliance.org/mission-vision/). MACTE has enjoyed a working relationship with the NWRA for many years. Recently the MACTE…
Update: The 2021 MACTE Symposium is Going Virtual!
For more information, view the announcement here. Please reach out to the MACTE office should you have any questions.
AMS Policy Changes for MACTE Accreditation
On August 9th, MACTE shared a letter with program directors addressing the recent AMS policy changes regarding MACTE accreditation. You may click on the link below to read the letter. Should you have any questions, please reach out to the MACTE office. Letter to Programs Regarding Changes in Requiring Accreditation (3)
Exciting News! Accreditation of the Administrator Level is Here!
We are very excited to announce MACTE is prepared to receive applications for the accreditation of the Administrator Credential! Visit MACTE’s online Document Library to download the Administrator Credential requirements as well as MACTE’s updated application form. Once we receive your application, the accreditation process will proceed the same way as all other levels. Reminder: each certification course…
MACTE Recommended for the Renewal of Recognition from U.S. Secretary of Education
We are proud and pleased to share that on March 3, 2021, the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI) voted unanimously to recommend the renewal of MACTE’s recognition by the U.S. Secretary of Education for another five years. We work hard to maintain this recognition, to keep improving ourselves as an organization,…
Black History is Not Optional
We, the undersigned Montessori leadership organizations in the United States of America, are responding to the recent actions of the leadership of the Maria Montessori Academy in North Ogden, Utah, which allowed parents to make the decision regarding their children’s participation in Black History month activities, as well as the entitlement of the parents who…
MACTE 2021-2022 COVID-19 Policies
Academic Hours In-person sessions should follow the recommended health guidelines (i.e., keeping a safe distance, wearing masks, health screens, etc.). Recognizing the importance of holding in-person academic hours, programs should consider rescheduling in order to delay class sessions if necessary. Should a program director determine there is absolutely no way they can meet in-person for…
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