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…
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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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Fall 2020 COVID-19 Policies
Academic Hours The safety and well being of program faculty and adult learners is of the utmost importance. Should government restrictions or safety issues prohibit meeting in person, programs may conduct all of their academic courses online for upcoming fall of 2020 cohorts. MACTE encourages programs to schedule in-residence hours whenever possible. This pandemic allowance…
Teaching in the Time of COVID-19: Dallas Montessori Teacher Education Program
Athirai Baskaran, program director of Dallas Montessori Teacher Education Program, shared how their program has adapted and is coping during the coronavirus crisis. Tell us a little about your training program and its mission. Dallas Montessori Teacher Education Program’s mission is to prepare caring, sensitive, knowledgeable adults who will offer children the means for optimum…
