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Have you been looking for ways to create a more inclusive, supportive Montessori environment for all learners? The Montessori & Inclusion P2P Summit is here to help!? Whether you’re navigating how to better support a child with autism, addressing literacy struggles, or managing classroom anxiety, you’ll gain practical, neuroaffirming strategies to foster connection and growth. In the Summit, you will: ?? Explore the connection between Montessori education and inclusion ?? Learn from expert speakers, including experienced Montessori educators, researchers, and advocates ?? Gain actionable strategies to create an environment where every child can thrive Join us! Early bird pricing is available through April 13! https://lnkd.in/erWJtThW #InclusiveMontessori #MontessoriForAll #NeurodiversityInMontessori #MontessoriEducation #PriciplesToPractice

I've been asked if it matters much WHEN children go to Montessori, and when they leave. To look at this, Xin Tong, Richard Huang, and I re-analyzed our long term wellbeing data, and the findings are just out--would love to hear any reactions or further questions!

We are thrilled to announce that the 2025 P2P Summit early bird tickets are now available! The summit is designed to give Montessori professionals research-based tools and effective strategies to meet the diverse needs of learners, with a specific focus on neurodivergent learners and learning differences. We've lined up over a dozen experts and educators to dive into neurodiversity and neuroaffirming practice in Montessori environments. By attending this summit, you’ll: ?? Gain actionable techniques to support neurodivergent learners, manage classroom anxiety, and foster emotional regulation within Montessori environments. ?? Explore effective methods for identifying and supporting children with dyslexia, dyscalculia, and other learning challenges in a Montessori setting. ?? Learn how to scaffold skills like toilet learning and self-regulation to meet the diverse needs of every child in your Montessori classroom. You won’t want to miss our keynote speaker!? ?? Dr. Laura Flores Shaw opens the summit by exploring how paradigms shape our understanding of human behavior and influence how we perceive, assess, and support neurodiversity, especially for those whose behavior differs from the dominant culture’s norms. Check out the full list of speakers and sessions and reserve your seat before the early bird pricing ends on April 13! Please share this post with your communities! This event is suitable for anyone who works with children, whether you work in a Montessori classroom or not! https://lnkd.in/eUqBvivh

We are excited to announce the 2025 P2P Summit on?Montessori and Inclusion?is happening this April! ?? Summit dates:?April 22-24 with 1-year access to video recordings ?? Early bird registration opens March 6 This 3-day virtual event is designed to give Montessori professionals research-based tools and effective, neuroaffirming strategies to meet the diverse needs of learners. Hear from leading experts on topics like: ?? Supporting dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and other learning differences in Montessori classrooms ?? Integrating trauma-informed approaches and strategies for managing anxiety ?? Building collaborative partnerships with parents and families ?? Nurturing self-regulation, resilience, focused attention, and emotional wellbeing And more! We'll be sharing more details and the registration link in a few weeks. Stay tuned!

Have you been dreaming of opening your own Montessori school? During this one-hour presentation, you'll get an overview of everything you must consider when you are planning your school. We'll look at many of the pitfalls you will need to avoid as you go through the startup process and create a to-do list of next steps. We will go over: ? the foundations you need to have in place before you start ? licensing and regulations ? financials ? program structure ? facilities ? marketing and enrollment Anyone interested in opening a Montessori school will find this workshop beneficial. However, it is best suited for?Montessori teachers who wish to open a??small? school?of their own. This is not for you if you want someone to tell you it's going to be easy and that you should jump in! But neither should you avoid it just because it's hard. You need to go into a project like this with your eyes open and with a plan. This webinar will give you a lay of the land so you can determine if you have the time, inclination, and skills to take on a project like this. Dates: multiple Cost: free https://lnkd.in/eXDMYfVM

How can simple games help your students grow? In Episode 53 of the Trillium Talks podcast, Letty Rising shares how using games in your elementary classroom can build relationships and transform your learning environment. Games offer many benefits—they support learning, strengthen connections, and nurture the whole child. Letty discusses how both structured and unstructured games foster important life skills like communication, teamwork, and emotional intelligence, and how they contribute to student development in unique ways. You can listen to the podcast on your favorite podcast platform and read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gpr6t2Gz

It has been about 15 years as a dream project and took some unexpected life turns to bring it into reality! I am excited to launch The Montessori Marketplace with my fellow Montessorians, Salome Fernando and Felecia Jefferson. We have many ideas about how this organization will serve our communities, including parent and teacher workshops, affordable classroom-loved materials, and thrifted, new, and handmade items. We look forward to sharing more as the organization moves from our launch last weekend at the Virginia Montessori Association Conference to providing in-person learning and shopping opportunities!

We're excited to share the Call for Proposals for the P2P Summit 2025 on the intersection of Montessori education and inclusion! This virtual event from TrilliumMontessori.org and ClassrooMechanics will be held in April 2025. This event will focus on strategies for creating inclusive classrooms that support neurodivergent students, promote mental health, and ensure accessibility for learners with physical disabilities. Our presentation topics are built directly from feedback gathered in a recent survey of Montessori educators. We were pleased to see that the vast majority of respondents emphasized the importance of creating inclusive Montessori environments. Educators are eager to support all students and are seeking effective, neuroaffirming strategies to meet the diverse needs of learners. We are seeking experts to develop sessions that offer practical, actionable strategies while staying aligned with Montessori principles and neuroaffirming practice. Please see the link below for key details such as topics, submission guidelines, important dates, and contact information. We look forward to hearing from you! https://lnkd.in/gP3i8Ntc

In this free webinar, Gabrielle Kotkov dives into the truth behind common misconceptions about multilingualism and provides strategies for supporting multilingual students and their families. https://lnkd.in/euxnS8Dc Gabrielle explores: ? How children acquire multiple languages ?How to communicate language development and acquisition principles to parents ?How to support children in the classroom who speak multiple languages And debunks the myths around questions such as: ? Will children get confused by learning multiple languages? ? Does multilingualism cause speech delays? ? Is it too early to teach an additional language? Is it too late? Gabrielle is an AMI-trained 3-6 Montessorian and educational consultant. She has a Masters in Child Studies and is certified in TESOL. She is also the co-presenter of AMS's first self-guided online course: Demystifying Multilingualism in Early Childhood Date and time: Multiple options to choose from Cost: Free Certificate: You will have the opportunity to upgrade for USD $35 during the webinar if you wish to receive a certificate and extended viewing access (up to one year). https://lnkd.in/euxnS8Dc

"What We Know About What We Do: The Evidence Behind Montessori Practice," a collaboration between Montessori Public Policy Initiative and Montessori Science at UVA, is a series of literature reviews that compile and evaluate a range of research from studies in educational, developmental, and psychological fields. The evidence is clear! And these user-friendly one-pagers will serve as a valuable tool for advocates of #Montessori education. Download the papers here: https://lnkd.in/dxnh7vkC Thank you to Corey Borgman, EdD, Wendy Shenk-Evans, Denise Monnier, Vyju Kadambi, and Angeline Lillard for your work on this!