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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. […]
Reactive behaviors are patterns of behavior that interfere with learning and positive social interactions. They are alarmingly common in today’s classrooms, so access to strategies that work, even for learners with developmental differences, delays, or disabilities, is important. Pam Shanks, the author of “The Montessori Approach to Classroom-Based Interventions,” will introduce the concept of Montessori Classroom-Based Interventions, […]
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, September 16, at 7:00 p.m. ET for an engaging webinar that blends personal storytelling with practical strategies for expanding access to Montessori education. Please register in advance for this meeting, and feel free to share the registration link with your friends and colleagues: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email […]
Join us on Tuesday, October 28th, at 7:00 p.m. ET for an engaging webinar on Intentional Connections Between Educators and Families presented by Dorothy Harman! Parent/Teacher partnerships aren't automatic in the busy lives of working families. Parent engagement requires deliberate action on the part of the teacher to develop a relationship between child, teacher, and […]
Join us on Tuesday, November 18th, at 7:00 p.m. ET for an engaging webinar on Welcoming Our Newborns: Nurturing the Montessori Way from the Start' with Jeanne-Marie Paynel! Event Description: Montessori Insights for Birth Preparation and Beyond: In this workshop, we’ll explore how the wisdom of Montessori can gently support families through pregnancy, birth, and […]
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: […]