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Embracing Change – Transitioning to a Traditional Middle School

by Cassi Mackey | Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, TC May 2024, Upper Elementary (9-12)

Note from the Director: This article includes so many tips for helping children and adolescents in the transition from one school to another. It is packed with practical ways to be of support to them whether they are changing schools or levels within schools. Much of...

School Culture Part II – What can we do and how can we get there? – A conversation and shared wisdom about building and participating in your school’s culture.

by James Moudry | Administrative Team, Communication, Faculty, Montessori Administrators, Re-enrollment, Recruitment & Admissions, School Identity, School Leadership, School Resources, The International Montessori Council, Video, Webcasts / IMC

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“Why It’s So Hard to Ask for Help” How to Get Past What’s Blocking You and Others From Reaching Out for Support

by Jonathan Wolff | Administrative Team, Communication, Empowerment, Faculty, Montessori Administrators, School Leadership, School Resources, The International Montessori Council, Video, Webcasts / IMC

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Culture Concerns – How to lead the changes that help your school grow like you want it to.

by James Moudry | Administrative Team, Communication, Faculty, Montessori Administrators, Re-enrollment, Recruitment & Admissions, School Identity, School Leadership, School Resources, The International Montessori Council, Video, Webcasts / IMC

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How can School Leaders Protect our own “Uninterrupted Work Cycle?”

by Renee DuChainey Farkes | Montessori Administrators, School Leadership, School Resources, Social Media, The International Montessori Council, Video, Webcasts / IMC

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Enrollment/Marketing Ideas: how to speak to prospective families and easily gain enrollment

by Hillary Drinkell | Communication, Montessori Administrators, Recruitment & Admissions, School Identity, School Leadership, School Resources, Start of School Year, The International Montessori Council, Video, Webcasts / IMC

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Part 2: Embracing Challenge: A Path to a Joyful School for All

by Christine Lowry | Administrative Team, Challenging Behaviors, Children with Exceptionalities, Educational Program Coordination, Montessori Administrators, Research, School Resources, The International Montessori Council, Video, Webcasts / IMC

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Montessori for the Elementary Years

by David Rotberg | Family Resources, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Curriculum, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Upper Elementary (9-12), Video, Webinars / MFA

Are you curious about the Montessori curriculum during the elementary years? Do you wonder if it could be right for your child? Join Lorna and David as they dive into the “why?” and the “how?” of Montessori for your Elementary...

Part 1: Embracing Challenge: A Path to a Joyful School for All

by Christine Lowry | Administrative Team, Challenging Behaviors, Children with Exceptionalities, Educational Program Coordination, Montessori Administrators, Research, School Resources, The International Montessori Council, Video, Webcasts / IMC

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Communicating with Your Young Child

by Sarah Moudry | Communication, MFA, TC February 2024

A young child’s receptive language develops sooner than their expressive language. This means they are capable of understanding much more than they can express. Honoring this intellectual development can be difficult when you feel you are constantly met with the...

The Leap to Leadership – To Succeed as a Head of School You Need More Than School Management Skills – You Need a New Mindset

by Jonathan Wolff | Administrative Team, Communication, Mindfulness, Montessori Administrators, Research, School Identity, School Leadership, School Resources, The International Montessori Council, Video, Webcasts / IMC

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Developing a Growth Mindset in Montessori Schools With Dr. Susan Guiney and Kristen Ancker MS. Ed.

by Kristen Ancker MS. Ed. | Administrative Team, Educational Program Coordination, Mindfulness, Montessori Administrators, Research, School Identity, School Leadership, School Resources, The International Montessori Council, Video, Webcasts / IMC

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Back to the Montessori Basics: The Art of Observation

by Heather White | Administrative Team, Communication, Educational Program Coordination, Faculty, Montessori Administrators, Montessori Teachers, School Leadership, School Resources, The International Montessori Council, Video, Webcasts / IMC

Discover the art behind the science that unlocks a student and a guide’s potential–observation. In this session, we’ll review the types, stages, and the C.O.R.E. of observation, sharing strategies that allow us to develop a deeper self-understanding...