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The AMI Montessori Orientation to Adolescent Studies
Announcing the 2013-2014
NAMTA Conference Schedule
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New! Montessori Algebra for the Adolescent by Michael Waski - see table of contents or sample pages
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The NAMTA membership year is September 1-August 31!
NAMTA's purpose is to maintain Montessori traditions, and at the same time, to be on the cutting edge of innovative education. Accordingly, we provide the medium for study, interpretation, and improvement of Montessori education.
The following are capital budget items—those expenses which deal with furniture, fixtures, and non-consumable Montessori hardware. The costs listed are estimates established in 1996. For the operating budget, consult the next section on Finances.
Montessori Apparatus
Preschool or Elementary $17,000-$25,000 (for one classroom).
Practical Life
Preschool $550-$880—equipment for washing, pouring, polishing, food preparation, eating, etc. (per classroom).
Furniture
Preschool or Elementary $3,000-$4,000—includes chairs, tables, and bricks and boards to build shelving (per classroom).
Office Furniture and Equipment
Budget $700-$3,500. Much equipment is available used, but options such as a computer or laminator can be very expensive.
Books
Budget $500-$1,000 per class. There is nothing like beautiful books, although used books are sometimes better than new.
License and Occupancy Fees
Budget $500-$1,000 per class.
Building Repair
Refurbishing a classroom depends strictly on the condition of the site and the standards of the school. It always represents some expense.
Organizational Roots | Site Selection
New School Capital Budget | New School Operations Budget
Promotion | Starting Montessori Classes | Legal Issues
Startup and Cycle of Financial Operations | Chart of Accounts