The Montessori Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing Montessori education in the United States and abroad. The Foundation was established in 1992 to create an independent source of assistance, encouragement, and support for the international Montessori community.
The Montessori Foundation nurtures, inspires, and supports the development of strong, successful schools worldwide.
The Montessori Foundation works with the entire Montessori community, including parents, educators, schools, and school systems interested in learning more about the insights, research, and approach pioneered by Dr. Maria Montessori.
Through our program for parents, the Montessori Family Alliance, we serve as a trusted source of information, guidance, networking, and Montessori-based parent-learning opportunities for families.
The Montessori Foundation offers a wide range of programs.
THE MONTESSORI LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE: The Montessori Leadership Institute offers a wide range of professional development courses for Montessori educators, school leaders, and trustees.
EXPERT MONTESSORI CONSULTANTS: The Montessori Foundation offers the full range of Montessori leadership coaching, school consultation, and institutional development services at an affordable cost.
COACHING FOR SCHOOL LEADERS: In addition to consulting with schools on institutional challenges, we also offer personalized coaching to support to Montessori administrators who are beginning their careers or who need advice as they manage a challenging period of transition.
CUSTOMIZED MONTESSORI PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: We offer the convenience of professional development customized for your school and presented onsite at your school or live online. We offer programs for Montessori educators at every level, including Montessori guides, assistants, school administrators, boards, and families.
CONFERENCES AND EVENTS: The Montessori Foundation runs exceptional in-person workshops, allowing conversation and networking between attendees.
WEEKLY WEBCASTS: We host free weekly webcasts on a range of topics for administrators, teachers, and families. We foster a sense of community through meaningful conversations.
FAMILIES: The Montessori Family Alliance is an international network of parents, teachers, and leaders that helps families further understand and follow Montessori principles in their everyday family life and gain confidence in the Montessori educational approach. Member benefits include
- Tomorrow’s Child, our Montessori family magazine,
- our Montessori family resource library,
- blogs,
- practical tips for bringing Montessori home,
- weekly webcasts,
- discussion groups,
- Montessori helpline,
- a private Facebook group, and
- Montessori parenting education programs.
The International Montessori Council (IMC) was established in 1998 under the auspices of the Montessori Foundation to provide an inclusive, affordable professional membership organization for Montessori educators and schools worldwide. The IMC promotes high-fidelity Montessori and helps address the challenges that schools face.
The IMC offers excellent, practical, supportive professional development, networking, school accreditation, and teacher education.
As an independent professional membership organization, the IMC believes that Montessori educators and schools are stronger when we collaborate. We encourage our members to participate in other local, state, and national Montessori organizations. The IMC has its own online presence at www.imcmontessori.org.