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VMA events

News & Updates

Friday, August 8, 2025

New Training Center Approved by VDOE for Scholarship

Montessori Teacher Academy of Northern Virginia can now offer scholarships to Montessori educators.

Monday, December 2, 2024

Fairfax County Receives Federal Grant for First Magnet Montessori School

FCPS is set to become the second school district in Virginia to have a public Montessori school.

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Pathway to Licensure for Montessori Teachers in VA

Arlington's Montessori teacher licensure pathway has been approved by the VA Board of Education.

Friday, July 25, 2025

Welcome to our newest board members!

VMA is run by a volunteer Board of Directors who are committed to its mission.

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

VMA Advocacy Opens Door for Educators to Apply for $4000 Scholarship

Updated August 8, 2025: One more training center was added to the list of approved centers in Virginia.

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Montessori Birth-5 Curriculum Approved by Virginia DoE

This allows Montessori programs that receive public funds to adopt the "Montessori Birth through Five Curriculum" as their official curriculum.

News

The team of advocates from VMA, MPPI and MPSA after the licensure pathway legislation was passed on March 23, 2023. 

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