Frequently asked questions

What Does Employee-Owned Mean?

The people who run the programs, support students, and serve the Montessori mission are now the decision-makers and owners.  Which means we have an even greater interest in your experience and overall success. It reflects collaboration, accountability, and long-term commitment to one another, to our mission, and to you!

Why the Name and Ownership Change?

This is a natural evolution in our organization’s story. We are now a fully employee-owned Montessori organization, a structure that aligns deeply with Montessori values.

Why This Change Is Exciting

This structure allows us to be more responsive, resilient, and community centered. We believe this innovative new model reflects the Montessori philosophy.  We are a community of Montessorians here to support you and one another as we work towards our collective mission.

Is my training or certification affected by this change?

No. Your program, progress, and certification path will continue exactly as planned. All content, timelines, and support remain unchanged. We are fully supported by MACTE in this change. 

Do I need to do anything as a student?

Yes. You’ll need to sign a new student agreement reflecting our new entity name no changes to terms, just updated legal details. You should have received an email with a new contract.  If you haven't please reach out to Suzanne at suzanne@instituteofmontessoritraining.org.

Where do I send future tuition payments?

Tuition payments will now be made to The Institute of Montessori Training, LLC. Updated payment details will be provided in a payment contract.

Will my instructors or support team change?

For the most part no. Most of our students will continue working with the same experienced and dedicated team you know and trust.

Does this change impact the MACTE accreditation?

No changes there—our programs remain fully accredited and recognized as before.  MACTE has assured us that we have their full support moving forward.