MACTE Guide to Accreditation
Current Guide
MACTE Fee Schedule
Applying for Accreditation
Initials & Renewals
Overview of Accreditation Process
MACTE recommends all programs read the MACTE Guide to Accreditation before submission of the Initial/Renewal Accreditation Application.
Program Operations
Forms for Accredited Programs/Institutions
Applying to be a MACTE Affiliate
Eligibility & Process
Montessori organizations, consortia, or groups of independent programs, which meet the criteria listed on our current affiliates page, may apply for affiliation with MACTE. Once the completed application, affiliation curriculum form, and application fee are submitted, the MACTE Board reviews the documentation and votes on acceptance.
MACTE Templates
For Self-Studies & Substantive Changes
Templates to be used when writing a Self-Study or submitting a Substantive Change (when applicable)
- MACTE Accreditation Management Portal 2.0 Tutorial
- Basic Syllabus Example
- Evidence and Assessments Summary Table
- Evidence and Assessments Rationale Document
- MACTE Faculty Summary Table
- Professional Portfolio Rubric and Rating System
- MACTE Professional Development Record Form
- Adult Learner Handbook Checklist
On-Site Verification Visit
Substantive Changes
Substantive Change Forms for Accredited Programs
For all substantive changes, please fill out the Substantive Change Application Cover Sheet AND the appropriate Substantive Change Application below. Programs now use MACTE’s Accreditation Management Portal for submitting Substantive Changes. Instructions for portal access will be given once the Substantive Change Application Cover Sheet, Substantive Change Application and Application Fee has been submitted to MACTE. Please see application for further instructions.
- MACTE Substantive Change Application Cover Sheet
- Application for Substantive Change 1: Legal Name
- Application for Substantive Change 2: Mission or Objectives
- Application for Substantive Change 3: Staff or Director
- Application for Substantive Change 4: Time Structure or Length
- Application for Substantive Change 5A: Revision of Syllabus
- Application for Substantive Change 5B: Online Education
- Application for Substantive Change 5C: Addition of Age Range
- Application for Substantive Change 6: Ownership
- Application for Substantive Change 7: Relocation
- Application for Substantive Change 8: Additional Location
- MACTE Table 3.1 Faculty Summary Table
- Teaching Site Notification Form