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What to Look for in Montessori Schools

What to Look for in Montessori Schools

by | Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Parenting, Video, Webinars / MFA

Parents sometimes ask, “At what age should my Montessori child experience the reality of a conventional school setting? What are the benefits of a Montessori middle school or high school? What do those programs even look like and are they available near me? If my child cannot attend such a program, how can I support their transition to a conventional middle school or high school?” Join us for this important conversation!

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

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

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

In this Leadership Forum, based on a recent article in Harvard Business Review, we will explore the mental shifts needed to be an effective and resilient school leader and handle the challenges you encounter. “The process involves identifying and communicating your core values and learning how to approach tough decisions. It requires setting the bar for your team’s performance and learning to compartmentalize so that you can find the right pace for yourself. And it requires expanding your self-awareness and paying attention to the stories you tell yourself about your experiences.” Join Jonathan Wolff, Montessori school consultant and school leadership coach, for a lively discussion on the mindsets of successful Montessori leaders.

What to Look for in Montessori Schools

What to Look for in Montessori Schools

by | Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Video, Webinars / MFA

Don’t miss Cassi Mackey’s information concerning what parents and caregivers need to know when looking for high fidelity Montessori schools. Her experience as a head of school, educational consultant, and adult educator has given her great insights into what you’ll want to know when choosing a Montessori school for your child.

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

Back to the Montessori Basics: The Art of Observation

by | 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 and to empower classroom teachers to improve their practice. We’ll share recording methods that might be useful in various observational settings and will discover how to analyze our observations to determine action plans. Come be inspired to accept the challenge of engaging in the regular practice of the art of observation!

What to Look for in Montessori Schools

Montessori Education: Into the Adolescent Years!

by | Early Adolescence (12-15), Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Middle School, Montessori Parenting, Montessori Secondary / High School, Video, Webinars / MFA

Parents sometimes ask, “At what age should my Montessori child experience the reality of a conventional school setting? What are the benefits of a Montessori middle school or high school? What do those programs even look like and are they available near me? If my child cannot attend such a program, how can I support their transition to a conventional middle school or high school?” Join us for this important conversation!

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

What do parents care about in your middle school or high school? How is your program meeting student and parent hopes?

by | Administrative Team, Adolescence, Educational Program Coordination, Faculty, Montessori Administrators, Montessori Education, Montessori Middle School, Montessori Secondary / High School, Recruitment & Admissions, School Resources, The International Montessori Council, Video, Webcasts / IMC

How to Engage Productively in Your Child’s Education

How to Engage Productively in Your Child’s Education

by | Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Grandparenting, Montessori Parenting, Parenting on the Same Page, Video, Webinars / MFA

Candid conversations between educators and parents or caregivers can be occurrences impacted by demands on time of both. In Dorothy’s work as a teacher educator and author she has heard from, literally, hundreds of teachers concerning helpful and productive ways for parents and caregivers to be involved in the children’s education. In this discussion we’ll explore some of the many possibilities for families to become a part of children’s education.

Where Are You on Your Montessori Parent Journey?

Where Are You on Your Montessori Parent Journey?

by | Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Grandparenting, Montessori Parenting, Parenting on the Same Page, Video, Webinars / MFA

Maslowe, a well-known psychologist, developed a theory about humans and their needs along life’s path. In this broadcast we will discuss the needs of parents and caregivers as they journey through their years in Montessori school communities. Join us and take a look at where you are in your Montessori journey.

Finding Ways for Families to Center Themselves During the Holidays

Finding Ways for Families to Center Themselves During the Holidays

by | Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Grandparenting, Montessori Parenting, Parenting on the Same Page, Video, Webinars / MFA

Holidays are often a time filled with emotion and that makes sense!  The emotional experience of holidays is part of what gives them meaning and importance in our lives. But how can we plan ahead to center our families’ unique needs, values, and traditions so that these special times include more moments of joy, presence, and connection. In this session, we’ll talk together about mindful ways to identify and connect with what matters most during the holidays.