Document Library

Current Guides

• 2018 MACTE Guide to Accreditation
• Requirements for Administrator Course

Current Schedule

• July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022 Fee Schedule
• July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023 Fee Schedule - UPCOMING
• MACTE eCheck & Credit Card Payment Portal

Initials & Renewals

Overview of Accreditation Process

MACTE recommends all programs read the MACTE Guide to Accreditation before submission of the Initial/Renewal Accreditation Application.

• Initial/Renewal Accreditation Application

Forms for Accredited Programs/Institutions

• Voluntary Withdrawal of Accreditation Form
• Adult Learner Registration List
• Fee Transmittal Form
• Adult Learner Record Form
• Graduation List
• Transfer Evaluation Form
• Replacement Seal Request Form
• Change in Contact Information Form
• Program Change in Affiliation Form

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 Staff reviews the documentation.

• MACTE Affiliation Application
• Affiliation Curriculum Form

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

Forms for On-Site Visits

• On-Site Verification Visit Guide
• Verifier Confidentiality & Conflict of Interest Forms
• Program Director Checklist
• On-Site Verifier(s) Checklist
• MACTE Travel Reimbursement Form

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 Faculty Summary Table
• Teaching Site Notification Form