by Tim Seldin
Itâs that time of year again! We are all actively preparing for the annual re-enrollment cycle. Have you reviewed your tuition strategy? Will you be adjusting your schoolâs tuition for next school year? Should you offer early enrollment incentives and/or penalties for late enrollment? This weekâs webcast will focus on the many questions and concerns […]
by Tim Seldin
In May of 2016, Lorna McGrath interviewed six graduating seniors from the NewGate School (the Montessori Foundation’s Lab School in Sarasota, Florida). In this candid and unscripted interview, Lorna leads an interesting conversation with students who grew up in Montessori and some who entered along the way.
by Tim Seldin
Dr. Montessori paved the way for eternal optimism and reminds us why we engage in the purposeful work of serving children, families, teachers, schools, and organizations. This week, Tim Seldin, Kathy Leitch and Jonathan Wolf will facilitate a discussion on setting intentions for the new year. As we look forward to 2018 in the Montessori world-wide […]
by Kathy Leitch
On December 20, 2017, Kathy Leitch led a conversation on the topic of “Caring for the Head of School…Fresh Start for the New Year!” Well, we were definitely in full holiday swing! Our question is, as always, how are we keeping yourself centered and sane? We engaged in a discussion about caring for ourselves in the […]
by Tim Seldin
On December 13th, 2017, Tim Seldin led a conversation on the topic of one aspect of creating deeper parent engagement through a Parent Ambassador program. A Parent Ambassador is any parent who gives his or her time and talent to support the efforts of the school in welcoming new parents, providing a current parent‘s […]
by Brynn Rangel
A Case Study of Task Avoidance, Verbal Aggression, and Physical Aggression On November 8, 2017 our guest was Behavior Analyst, Brynn Rangel, MBA, BCBA. She will speak about Addressing Challenging Behaviors Part 2: A Case Study of Task Avoidance, Verbal Aggression, and Physical Aggression What happens when a child struggles to normalize? What do we […]
by Michael Dorer, EdD
Click to Download PDF Ground Rules 2.0 Michael and the panel explore how we establish ground rules in Montessori classrooms. Stop that! Be quiet! Use your inside voice! Walk in the classroom! Put your work away! Are these rule statements? Do statements like this help or hinder establishing proper codes of behavior? Why? What rules and […]
by Brynn Rangel
How to Address Challenging Behaviors: Applying Positive Behavior Support Strategies to the Montessori Classroom What happens when a child struggles to normalize? What do we do when challenging behaviors disrupt the learning environment? Positive behavior support strategies can be used to restore peace in the classroom. In this webinar, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Brynn Rangel […]
by Michael Dorer, EdD
What is curriculum? Does Montessori even have one? How does it work? Dr. Michael Dorer wraps up this three-part series on Curriculum by looking at these seminal questions. Together, we will then unpack curriculum jargon, and clarify what it does. While focusing on the Children’s House and Elementary, Michael will also touch on curriculum from […]
by Cindy Acker
This week our guests on our Montessori Leadership Webcast were Dr. Shirlinda (Cindy) Acker and Christine Lowry M.Ed. They discussed Cindy’s research on Dispelling Misperceptions about Montessori and Attaining Common Ground with Public Schools. Communicating Clearly & Effectively Montessori education has not been recognized as a viable educational option due to misunderstandings and perceptions about […]
by Michael Dorer, EdD
What is curriculum? Does Montessori even have one? How does it work? Dr. Michael Dorer continues the second in this three-part series on Curriculum by looking at these seminal questions. Together, we will then unpack curriculum jargon, and clarify what it does. While focusing on the Children’s House and Elementary, Michael will also touch on […]
