The name Montessori is not copyrighted and, therefore, can be used by anyone.  Unfortunately, many schools use the name Montessori even though they do not implement the Montessori methods of education. The American Montessori Society identifies five core components for Montessori schools: trained Montessori teachers, multi-age classrooms, use of Montessori materials, child-directed work, and uninterrupted work periods. Brookeside Montessori has been an Associate Member of the American Montessori Society since 2003.  In June of 2019 Brookeside Montessori began the American Montessori Society’s program Pathway to Continuous School Improvement which will lead to Brookeside becoming a fully accredited Montessori school.