Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI) are instructional days for students when the district is closed due to inclement weather, emergency or exceptional circumstances when the district must close. Teachers within the district will create grade appropriate lessons for each of the 5 approved AMI days.

What is AMI education?

Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI) are instructional days for students when the district is closed due to inclement weather, emergency or exceptional circumstances when the district must close. Teachers within the district will create grade appropriate lessons for each of the 5 approved AMI days.

What does it mean to be AMI certified?

An Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) certified teacher… Understands child development and acts as a guide to help children find their own natural path. Creates a hands-on, self-paced, collaborative, and joyful classroom. Transforms lives by implementing the principles of Montessori education.

Is AMI or AMS better?

Is AMI certification better than AMS certification? Many say AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) is preferable over AMS (American Montessori Society) because it was established by Dr. Montessori herself.

What are the three levels of recognition identified through the AMI accreditation process?

There are three different status levels:

• AMI Recognized. To receive the AMI certificate of recognition indicating that a level is fully recognized, 100% of the lead teachers at that level are AMI trained and all of the AMI standards must be achieved.
• AMI/USA Affiliated.
• AMI/USA Associated.

Is AMI Macte accredited?

The Montessori Institute of San Diego and Montessori Northwest have received MACTE accreditation!

What is an AMI packet?

AMI stands for Alternative Methods of Instruction. On AMI days students will complete AMI packets (i.e. activities and assignments) at home rather than making up instructional days in the classroom when the district closes school due to exceptional or emergency circumstances.

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Is Montessori AMI guidepost?

For example, Guidepost Montessori schools are accredited by or in accreditation candidacy with Cognia, American Montessori Society, Middle States, National Association of Education for the Young Children, and Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

What are the two types of Montessori?

AMS Montessori, with headquarters in New York, was established in 1960. The AMI Montessori was founded in late 1960s. The AMS Montessori was the brainchild of AMI trained teacher Nancy McCormick Rambusch.

How long does Ami certification take?

A: For primary and elementary, AMI specifies 3 weeks of classroom observation and 4 weeks* of practice teaching (90 hours and 120 hours respectively).

What is the difference between AMS and AMI Montessori?

In AMS Montessori, there is a deviation from the original Montessori methodology. The teachers can make use of outside materials, ideas and resources. In AMI Montessori, there is a uniformity of teaching from the first classrooms to the upper levels.

Is Macte the same as AMI?

The Association of Montessori International (AMI) does not yet require any specific accreditation, however, AMI–USA encourages their affiliates to apply for MACTE accreditation. “Ideally all AMI centers in the U.S. would be accredited by MACTE” stated AMI-USA in this 2014 article.