The Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) was established in 1929 by Maria Montessori and was guided for more than 50 years by her son and close collaborator, Mario M. Montessori. AMI's objective is to uphold and safeguard the quality of Montessori training and the passing on of Maria Montessori's heritage through her educational philosophy and methodology, including the materials and their presentation. Association Montessori Internationale Koninginneweg 161 1075 CN Amsterdam The Netherlands (011) 31 20 679-8932 (011) 31 20 676-7341 fax www.montessori-ami.org info@montessori-ami.org
	The Association Montessori International—USA (AMI/USA) is the United States branch of the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). AMI-USA 410 Alexander St. Rochester NY 14607 (585) 461-5920 (585) 461-0075 fax www.montessori-ami.org/amiusa/amiusa.htm ami-usa@montessori-ami.org
	The AMI Elementary Alumni Association (AMI-EAA) is a community of Montessori teachers holding an elementary diploma issued by the Association Montessori Internationale, who support one another in their professional development. Address and phone change from year to year. www.ami-eaa.org
	The American Montessori Society (AMS) is a nonprofit education society founded in 1960 whose purpose is to help children develop their fullest potential through the educational principles of Maria Montessori. This includes the following: developing Montessori programs, accrediting schools, granting credentials, encouraging research, organizing seminars and symposia, and all other areas which relate to the dissemination of Montessori philosophy. American Montessori Society 281 Park Avenue South, 6th Floor New York NY 10010 (212) 358-1250 (212) 358-1256 fax www.amshq.org
	The North American Montessori Teachers' Association (NAMTA), an affiliate organization of AMI, was founded in 1970 as an organization of Montessori teachers, administrators, and interested parents throughout North America. Its purpose is to maintain Montessori traditions and, at the same time, to be on the cutting edge of innovative education. NAMTA 13693 Butternut Road Burton, OH 44021 (440) 834-4011 (440) 834-4016 fax www.montessori-namta.org e-mail: staff@montessori-namta.org

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