Accreditation
Walnut Farm Montessori School is the first school in Arkansas accredited by the American Montessori Society. In March 2010, Walnut Farm Montessori School received accredited status by both the American Montessori Society and Cognia. With passion and enthusiasm, the school completed the self-study review and adherence to the necessary standards to be granted full accreditation. The School’s staff and Board of Trustees continually assess and prepare for re-accreditation every seven years.
The American Montessori Society (AMS) is the foremost advocate in the United States for quality Montessori education. AMS sets the high professional standards that inform Montessori education as practiced in AMS-accredited schools and taught in AMS-affiliated teacher education programs. A not-for-profit organization based in New York City, with nearly 13,000 members worldwide, AMS is also a hub of all things Montessori: an information center for its members, the media, and the public; a voice in the public policy arena; and a mobilizing force for the global Montessori community, through support services, research, and professional development events. Learn more about AMS accreditation here.
Cognia is a forward-thinking nonprofit organization laser-focused on improving educational opportunities for all learners. They are a global network of enthusiastic educators helping schools strengthen their practice. Cognia’s holistic approach to continuous improvement encompasses accreditation and certification, assessment, professional learning, and customized improvement services. Cognia works so that all students have the opportunities that knowledge brings. Learn more about Cognia accreditation here.
The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) is a nonprofit membership association dedicated to unlocking the extraordinary potential in students, independent schools, and their communities. As the largest association of and vocal advocate for independent schools, NAIS helps school leaders deliver exceptional learning experiences through research and trend analysis, leadership and governance guidance, and professional development opportunities for school and board leaders. Learn more at the NAIS website here.
Since 1975, ISM has grown in direct response to the needs of the independent school community. ISM services and resources make it a comprehensive management-support firm for private-independent schools in the United States and abroad. Administrators in schools of all types and sizes turn to ISM for advice and assistance on an array of management challenges, including risk management, student recruitment and retention, advancement, strategic and long-range planning, board/head relations, plant expansion, mergers, scheduling, faculty culture, and leadership training. Learn more about ISM here.