The International Association of Progressive Montessori (IAPM) is a worldwide organization founded in London by Angela Martin in 1962.  Angela passed the baton to Ann Balasuriya in 1993.  Representing the “Progressive – Traditionalists” among Montessorians, IAPM is committed to preserving Authentic Montessori for posterity, yet recognizes that Dr. Montessori was the most progressive thinker in the field of education in her time.  We have accepted her challenge to follow the lead of the child, and remain open to the most advanced research available in the fields of philosophy, psychology, and educational theory today.

 

IAPM affiliates Teacher Training Centers and Montessori Schools, offers a Trainers Certification course, and approves appropriate didactic and curriculum materials.