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MACTE (Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education) Our Mission:
MACTE is committed to the effective preparation of Montessori teachers.

The Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE), founded in 1995, is dedicated to improving academic degree and certificate programs for Montessori professional educators and to assure the public of their quality. MACTE accredits programs at the infant and toddler through secondary II levels and trains those who teach and lead in schools. Our Vision:
All children throughout the world have the opportunity to access quality Montessori education. MACTE's mission is to recognize, assure, and promote the high quality of teacher preparation through its system of accreditation for the ultimate purpose of advancing Montessori student learning. To learn more about the history of MACTE and the accreditation process, please visit our website: http://www.macte.org/about-macte/

11/04/2026

The accreditation process offers programs an opportunity to affirm their strengths, reflect on their practices, and identify pathways for continued growth.

We appreciate the organization, care, and collaboration Montessori Teachers College brought to the process—and we’re grateful to our On-Site Verification team for their thoughtful feedback and thorough work.

Congratulations to the Montessori Teachers College community on its continued commitment to high-quality Montessori educator preparation and the educational experience of its adult learners! 🌱

11/03/2026

🌎👥 MACTE’s Board of Directors will meet next on December 8!

Long before the Board comes together, there is a great deal of preparation behind each accreditation case. Reports are reviewed, evidence is carefully considered, and questions are prepared to support thoughtful discussion and informed decision making.

At each meeting, the Board brings its experience and perspective together to ensure accreditation decisions reflect MACTE’s standards and commitment to quality Montessori teacher education.

Stay tuned for updates following the meeting! ✅

11/02/2026

MACTE’s Board of Directors met on October 20 to review and vote on accreditation decisions.

We’re pleased to recognize the programs included in this round and celebrate their continued commitment to quality Montessori teacher education.

Explore the latest accreditation decisions on our website, and join us in congratulating these programs on this important milestone! 🎉

🔗 https://www.macte.org/.../october-2026-accreditation-decisions/

10/29/2026

MACTE Verifier Spotlight!

Spotlight on: Marie Therese Bishay

Marie Therese started her Early Childhood course in 2001, and has continued working with her mentor at school in Cairo, Egypt for eight years. She has volunteered in every course that was offered inside and outside of Egypt.

She was nominated by Dr. Sherry Sweet to serve as Ambassador Committee Chair on the MEPI board, where she served two consecutive terms with an additional year during the COVID pandemic. She later completed her Montessori School Management course with Dr. John Moncure and was approved by MEPI as a course director under Ms. Marguerite Richardt. In 2025, she was nominated again to the MEPI board, where she continues to serve today.

MACTE is honored to have Marie Therese serve as an on-site verifier! We hope you enjoy her reflections on how she was introduced to both to Montessori and MACTE and also the benefits she has found from serving.

10/28/2026

A guide offers just enough support so the child can say, “I did it myself.” That’s exactly what the Accreditation Team hopes to do for you today! 🤝

Join us at 11 am ET for a live Q&A session on the updated portal. Whether you’ve explored the tutorials or are just getting started, bring your questions and we’ll work through them together.

Join us: https://form.jotform.com/262794774991983

10/26/2026

Every new skill starts with a thoughtful presentation, and we're here to guide you!

Join the MACTE Accreditation Team for a live Q&A on October 28 at 11 am ET. We'll answer any lingering questions you have about the portal updates!

Register here: https://form.jotform.com/262794774991983

10/23/2026

🌱 It’s never too late to learn, grow, and discover a new way of seeing the child.

Begin your Montessori journey, deepen your understanding, and become part of something that can transform not only how you teach, but how you see the world. 💛

Ready to begin? Find a MACTE-accredited program and take the first step toward your Montessori journey today:
https://www.macte.org/accredited-programs/ #/

10/22/2026

💬 Images and reflections from Xavier Jesuit Institute Montessori Teacher Education Program's on-site visit! We hope you enjoy the photos and reflections shared by the on-site visit team.

Thank you, Xavier Jesuit Institute MTEP and MACTE verifiers, for another great on-site visit! ✨

10/20/2026

Like a child absorbed in meaningful work, our team is deep in concentration on portal updates. 🔨

The portal is closed from 5 pm ET on Tuesday, October 20, until Monday, October 26. Your work will be saved and waiting for you when we return!

Curious about what's new? Tutorials will arrive in your inbox on Monday, October 26, so you can explore the updated portal with confidence. The Accreditation Team will also be hosting a live Q&A session to answer your questions about the portal on Wednesday, October 28 at 11 am ET.

Register for the Q&A here: https://form.jotform.com/262794774991983

Thank you for your patience as we hammer away!

10/17/2026

Carolyn is having a wonderful time at South Carolina Montessori Alliance conference! Say hi if you see her! 👋

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