Feeling curious about AI but not sure where to start? Come discover how generative AI and ChatGPT can become meaningful supports in your Montessori practice, helping you save time, fuel your creativity, and spark fresh possibilities. Through a Montessori-centered lens, we will explore practical ways to use these tools for planning, material making, and communication. […]

While we understand Dr. Montessori's emphasis on scientific observation as the foundation of our teaching methods and her encouragement to "follow the child" and "acquire a moral sensitiveness," many educators find it challenging to know how, when, what, and why to observe effectively across all levels. You might even be wondering, "What does love have to […]

We will be reviewing the Montessori concepts and practices that give children the freedom to be all they can be. From understanding the spiritual preparation of the teacher to finding the balance between liberty and discipline, the answers to our challenges are right before our eyes. Please register in advance for this meeting, and feel […]

Join us on Tuesday, December 16th, at 7:00 p.m. ET for an engaging webinar on Innovating Montessori Education for Equity with Tatenda Muchiriri! Event Description: Innovating Montessori Education for Equity is not just a workshop, It’s a re-imagining of what Montessori looks like when it is grounded in justice, belonging, and the lived realities of […]

Join us on Tuesday, January 20th, at 7:00 p.m. ET for an engaging webinar on Why It's So Great to Be a Child (As An Adult): Self-Advocacy Toolkit for Montessori Educators with José Antonio Gordillo Martorell!  Event Description: We live in adult-centered/built societies where the (inner) children's perspective is usually absent or simply not considered. As […]

Sarasota University Winter 2025 Commencement Ceremony We are delighted to invite you to celebrate the achievements of our graduating class at the Winter 2025 Commencement Ceremony. This special event honors the dedication, hard work, and accomplishments of our students as they take the next step in their professional and academic journeys. Date: January 25, 2026Time: […]

Join us on Tuesday, February 17th, at 7:00 p.m. ET for an exciting webinar on Using Storytelling to Support Community and Belonging with Justin Tosco! Event Description: Montessori philosophy asks us to prepare environments that honor dignity, voice, and growth - yet this work is often centered solely on children. This session reframes adult storytelling […]

Join us on Tuesday, March 17th, at 7:00 p.m. ET for an exciting webinar on How to Start Thinking About Visual Arts in the Montessori Classroom with Spramani Elaun! Event Description: Join Spramani Elaun for an engaging webinar exploring what visual arts literacy truly means within the Montessori classroom. This session will provide foundational insights […]

Join us on Tuesday, May 19th, at 7:00 p.m. ET for an exciting webinar on Healing Through Connection Amidst Chaos Montessori Philosophy: A Response to Trauma with Maati Wafford! Event Description: Join Montessori educator and clinical social worker Maati Wafford for a workshop exploring how Montessori philosophy naturally aligns with trauma-informed teaching and self-care. This session […]

Join us on Tuesday, June 16th, at 7:00 p.m. ET for an exciting webinar on "The Prepared Adult as Environment: Dignity, Diversity, and the Discipline of Deference in the Montessori Community" with Regina Dyson! Event Description: What if equity, access, and belonging are not outcomes we pursue—but conditions we create? This symposium invites educators, leaders, and […]