The Virginia Montessori Association has succeeded in getting a thorough and authentic Montessori curriculum vetted and approved by the Virginia Department of Education for ages Birth through 5. What this means is that Montessori schools that receive public funds will now be able to select "Montessori Birth through Five Curriculum: Virginia Montessori Association" as their approved curriculum, to continue to access public funds and serve the most vulnerable members of their communities.

This effort was the culmination of months of hard work by VMA, in partnership with the Montessori Science Program at the University of VA, the Montessori Public Policy Initiative (MPPI) and Fulton Montessori School.

"We are so proud to have been a part of this process," Fulton Montessori School said. "It has been two years in the making and Montessori organizations like us who are VA Child Care Subsidy vendors are happy to have this curriculum choice."

For questions or to get involved in advocacy for Montessori, send us an email at advocacy@virginiamontessoriassociation.org