If you recently joined us for our Virtual Parenting Talk on Supporting Montessori At Home, you likely heard us discuss our association with Eagle Montessori Teaching Academy. Eagle Montessori Teaching Academy (EMTA) was founded in 2022 by Spring Education Group to provide quality Montessori Early Childhood teacher education.

While the work and life of Dr. Maria Montessori is the inspiration for our teaching academy, it is the educators from the Montessori schools under the Spring Education Group umbrella – Evergreen Academy, LePort Montessori, and Montessori Academy Idaho – that provide the expertise for this endeavor. Our faculty come from different backgrounds and Montessori training traditions, but we find common ground in shared ideas about education, our culture of learning, and joyful dedication to achievement. In coming together, we forge modern and innovative ways to expand the Montessori learning environment while respecting the rich history and philosophy of the Montessori Method. The connection to EMTA provides our assistant teachers with a pathway to certification and creates a teaching network with many other Montessori programs. Such a network helps us all grow as educators!

So it is with great excitement we share that EMTA has received full accreditation from the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) and affiliation with the American Montessori Society (AMS) for its early childhood course level. Eagle Montessori Teaching Academy was chosen for this distinction, demonstrating its commitment to excellence in teacher training and program quality and its dedication to meeting rigorous standards in Montessori education.

Accreditation with MACTE ensures that the EMTA teacher education programs adhere to recognized standards of excellence, while affiliation with AMS provides access to a network of Montessori educators and resources. These associations validate the commitment to high-quality Montessori education and also attract educators who value professional development and growth within a reputable institution.

With these new recognitions, the Eagle Montessori Teaching Academy team is fortified in its mission to prepare adults for the transformative process of becoming Montessori educators who are culturally sensitive, creative, and responsive to the needs of children and families. A big Montessori Academy Idaho congratulations to the entire team!