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SUMMARY:(FREE) Montessori Colloquium :  "Observation is Love!" with Kathy Leitch
DESCRIPTION: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 do with it?”\n\nJoin us for an engaging presentation where you will:\n\n1. Gain a deeper understanding and new perspectives on the power of observation.\n2. Learn to prioritize observation as the essential key to truly following the child.\n3. Discover how to make meaningful emotional connections with your students\, fostering trusting relationships.\n4. Find ways to more closely align your daily practice with your core pedagogical beliefs.\n\nCome prepared to discuss the following quote from Dr. Montessori.\n“There is only one basis for observation: the children must be free to express themselves and thus reveal those needs and attitudes which would otherwise be hidden or repressed in an environment that did not allow them to act spontaneously.”\n\n\n\nPlease register in advance for this meeting\, and feel free to share the registration link with your friends and colleagues: \n\n\nhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tduqgqDIqHdBKhZDbWq9RRWXCGNZyZlL0 \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\nAbout Kathy Leitch \nKathy is active in the Montessori community and has extensive experience as a Montessori Guide\, School Leader\, Teacher Trainer\, and International School Consultant and Speaker.  She is a certified Parenting Instructor and Stress Management Facilitator. After founding and leading a Montessori school serving infants through middle school\, Kathy currently serves as the Executive Director of the International Montessori Council (IMC). Kathy earned her Montessori Credentials (0-3 & 3-6) from the American Montessori Society.   \nCertificate of Attendance \nUpon the completion of this session\, all attendees are welcome to fill out our 3-2-1 form and receive their certificate of attendance. If you missed the live session\, you may watch the recording from our YouTube channel and complete the 3-2-1 form at a later date. \nReceive My Certificate of Attendance
URL:https://www.sarasotauniversity.edu/event/free-montessori-colloquium-observation-is-love-with-kathy-leitch/
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SUMMARY:(FREE) Montessori Colloquium : Using AI to Elevate Your Montessori Practice with Letty Rising!
DESCRIPTION: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. Together\, we will imagine how technology can elevate your work and help create learning spaces where creativity\, connection\, and human potential thrive. \n\n\nPlease register in advance for this meeting\, and feel free to share the registration link with your friends and colleagues:\n\nhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tduqgqDIqHdBKhZDbWq9RRWXCGNZyZlL0 \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\nAbout Letty Rising \nLetty Rising is a seasoned international Montessori consultant\, teacher trainer\, course developer\, speaker\, podcast host\, and writer. In addition\, she has led various initiatives involving new school development. She is credentialed with an AMI Elementary diploma for ages 6-12\, alongside an M.Ed. from Loyola University. Her expansive journey in the educational realm spans roles such as an elementary teacher\, education coordinator\, homeschool education specialist\, head of school\, and school leadership trainer across a variety of Montessori settings including public\, private\, and charter schools. \nCertificate of Attendance \nUpon the completion of this session\, all attendees are welcome to fill out our 3-2-1 form and receive their certificate of attendance. If you missed the live session\, you may watch the recording from our YouTube channel and complete the 3-2-1 form at a later date. \nReceive My Certificate of Attendance
URL:https://www.sarasotauniversity.edu/event/free-montessori-colloquium-using-ai-to-elevate-your-montessori-practice-with-letty-rising/
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SUMMARY:(FREE) Montessori Colloquium : Language of Reverence with Elizabeth Slade!
DESCRIPTION:Language of Reverence explores the power of our words and their effects on human flourishing. By examining and changing our word choice to and about children\, each other\, and ourselves\, we can change our sense of the school community and ultimately our outcomes. The Language of Reverence model emphasizes creating a powerful\, shared language that allows all members of the community—children\, families\, and school-based adults—to feel respected and valued. Join us on Tuesday\, March 18th from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET to explore this topic! \nPlease register in advance for this meeting\, and feel free to share the registration link with your friends and colleagues:\n\nhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tduqgqDIqHdBKhZDbWq9RRWXCGNZyZlL0 \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nAbout Elizabeth Slade  \nElizabeth G. Slade is an author and educator with thirty-seven years of experience working in Montessori education. She has worked as an elementary teacher\, Montessori coach\, and administrator and spent six years at the National Center for Montessori in the Public Sector\, working with public Montessori schools across the country. She now serves as the Executive Director of Public Montessori in Action International\, an organization created to ensure fully implemented Montessori education for children\, families\, and educators of the global majority. Her book ‘Montessori in Action: Building Resilient Montessori Schools’ was released in July 2021\, and her historical fiction novel ‘Momentum: Montessori\, a Life in Motion’\, was released in August 2023. Elizabeth holds an AMI Elementary diploma\, an AMS Montessori Administrators credential\, and an MFA from Spalding University \nCertificate of Attendance \nUpon the completion of this session\, all attendees are welcome to fill out our 3-2-1 form and receive their certificate of attendance. If you missed the live session\, you may watch the recording from our YouTube channel and complete the 3-2-1 form at a later date. \nReceive My Certificate of Attendance
URL:https://www.sarasotauniversity.edu/event/free-montessori-colloquium-language-of-reverence-with-elizabeth-slade/
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