about the Kalmanovitz school of education
The Kalmanovitz School of Education at Saint Mary’s College of California enjoys a stellar reputation for educational excellence and innovation due to its unique student-centered learning environment. Saint Mary’s – one of the oldest and most distinguished colleges in the West – is consistently ranked as one of America’s best Master’s level colleges and universities by Princeton Review’s Guide to America’s Best Colleges.
The Kalmanovitz School of Education is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Our credential programs are approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, and the Montessori Certification Program is accredited by the American Montessori Society. The College is a member of the California Council on the Education of Teachers and the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education.
Perfectly situated on a beautiful 420-acre campus in Moraga, California, eight miles east of Berkeley and 20 miles east of San Francisco in the heart of Contra Costa County – one of the fastest growing counties in the state and country – the area provides a unique blend of natural beauty and big city attractions. Conveniently located near many of the Bay Area’s largest public school districts, the campus is a tangible “living laboratory” of educational and professional opportunity.
