Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)

The Association Montessori Internationale was founded in 1929 by Dr. Maria Montessori to maintain the integrity of her life's work, and to ensure that it would be perpetuated after her death.  AMI's activities include:

• Providing guidance for AMI training courses;
• Co-ordinating a Training of Trainers program
• Guiding the manufacturers recognized by AMI in the production of approved Montessori materials;
• Overseeing the publication of Dr. Montessori's books;
• Organizing congresses and study conferences;
• Affiliating Montessori Societies; and
• Publishing the magazine 'Communications', the AMI Bulletin and a website.

Association Montessori Internationale/USA (AMI/USA)

The Association Montessori International/USA (AMI/USA) upholds Dr. Maria Montessori's original vision. Through teacher training programs, school recognition and consultation, conferences and events, the MES Fund, Inc., and individual membership opportunities, AMI/USA supports the work of Montessori parents, teachers, administrators, and schools. We believe that the Montessori method is more than knowledge; it is "education for life." It provides inspiration and the hope for a better, more peaceful, society.

North American Montessori Teachers' Association (NAMTA)

The North American Montessori Teachers' Association is a membership organization open to parents, teachers, and anyone else interested in Montessori education.

NAMTA provides a medium of study, interpretation, and improvement of Montessori education through its publications, audio-visual collection, electronic communications, conferences, and research and service projects throughout North America and the world.

NAMTA endeavors to provide real services in response to the needs of teachers, schools, and parents.

NAMTA was founded in 1970 and is an affiliate organization of the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), Amsterdam, Netherlands.