The goal of Christian Montessori Fellowship school Affiliate is to provide support to the Christian Montessori community with training, encouragement and a standard for excellence.

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Affiliation is not an accreditation program but an informational program to show where you are on your journey to excellence. When you identify yourself as a Christian Montessori program we want to help you set the standard.

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Here is a broad outline of five commonly identified Christian Montessori standards that should distinguish a Christian Montessori school.  

 

#1 Credentialed teachers

At least one teacher in each classroom who is trained/credentialed on the level they are teaching.

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At least one teacher in each classroom who has some form of spiritual/Bible training or a CMF Spiritual Endorsement or its equivalent.     

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#2 Multi-Age classrooms (within your state requirements)

Infant class:  8 weeks to 17/18 months

Toddler class:  17/18 months to 36 months

​Early childhood class:  3 years through kindergarten

​Lower elementary class:  6 years to 9 years

Upper elementary class:  9 years to 12 years

(The goal is 3 year grouping for 3 years and older)

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 #3 Materials

A percentage of materials from CMF approved checklist for each level of instruction in each classroom.

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 #4Work Cycle

2.5 to 3 hours of uninterrupted work time

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#5 Spiritual Component

A program of age-appropriate Bible stories and songs*

An area/shelf of each classroom that has Bible and scripture materials.

A significant amount of Hands-on Bible Lessons.

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Three levels of Affiliation

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Affiliate

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The school is a paid, current Member School of CMF and has agreed to the CMF Code of Ethics (attached). The school presents itself as a Christian Montessori program.

 

​Associate level #1

The school has a written and published Mission Statement and a plan for how it will incorporate the distinguishing Principles or documentation of their achievement With at least 30% of lead teachers holding a Montessori credential and a spiritual endorsement or its equivalent.

 

Associate level #2

The school implements the distinguishing Principles.  At least 60% of lead teachers hold a Montessori credential and a spiritual endorsement or its equivalent.

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 Full Membership

​The school fully implements all five of the distinguishing Principles.  At least 90% of the lead teachers hold a Montessori credential and a spiritual endorsement and a financial commitment for continuous improvement and excellence.

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Annual membership fee: $250 ​

 

The benefits of the program:  

Individual membership ($75) for the director.

An annual subscription to the Parent information Newsletters. ($325)

Membership certificate.

A listing on the CMF website

Ability to post job openings 

Quarterly administrative meeting and fellowship.

Plus We offer our spiritual endorsement training at a reduced cost for your faculty who are individual members. 

Strengthening your school strengthens the whole Christian Montessori movement and blesses your children and children all over the world.