Professional Development Customized for Your Staff
The Montessori Foundation offers the convenience of online professional development. With modern internet communications, more and more schools are finding that live, two-way video conferencing provides the least expensive way to have someone from our teamwork with your teachers, staff, parents, and/or board.
Your staff can participate together in one room or from up to 500 different locations. We will be able to see and hear each other.
We record all sessions, from start to finish, and post them securely online where you and your team can replay them.
The Montessori Foundation’s nationally renowned Montessori consultants and coaches are experts in bringing these services to your school as workshops, weekend retreats, or live two-way video conferences at a fraction of the cost.
Our senior Montessori consultants and coaches include: Paul Epstein • Dr. Robin Howe • Christine Lowry • Hillary Drinkell • Tim Seldin • Jonathan Wolff.
Our programs and services are customized for your goals. We specifically design them for your school’s needs!
Give your teachers a ‘PREP or PEP’ talk at any point in the year.
The Montessori Foundation can provide your staff with certificates of professional development.
JUST A FEW OF OUR WORKSHOPS
Planning Your School’s Future when Nothing is Certain: Adapting to Different Scenarios
Navigating Difficult Conversations with Parents
Rebuilding Community among Your Children, Parents, and Staff
Building Positive Relations With Parents Early and Often
The Power and Process of School Community Meetings
Putting the Life Back into Practical Life
10 Characteristics of Effective Montessori Teaching Teams
Helping Your Teachers to Be Emotionally Ready for the Uncertainties of this School Year: Fostering Resilience
Getting Your Classroom “Normalized” Earlier in the School Year
Classroom Management That Fosters Self-Directed Learning, Confidence, Higher Order Thinking, and a Collaborative Classroom Community
20 Keys to Helping Students Stay Engaged During and After Lessons.
Moving Toward More Self-Directed Work Planning
SMART Observation Practices: How to Learn More in Less Time
The Three Spheres of the Prepared Environment – Beyond the Materials, Addressing How Teacher Mindfulness and Manners Affect Students
Surviving the Conversations with Parents You Hate to Have
Staying Happy, Healthy, Organized for the Whole School Year
Improving Concentration, Precision, Accuracy, and Work Completion
Storytelling! Excite Imagination and Engagement in a Time of Online, Blended, and Modified Learning
Make the Great Lessons Come Alive!
The Cosmic Curriculum
Bringing Grammar to Life
Elementary Physical Geography
Developing Strong Montessori Adolescent Programs
The New Imperative in Parent Relations: Keeping the Engaged and Onboard
Why Today’s Families Need Parenting Education & Coaching More than Ever and How Schools Can Provide It
Financial Planning and Emergency Fundraising
Parent Education Topics For Parent Education
The True Outcomes of a Montessori Education
How to Raise an Amazing Child: The Montessori Way at Home
Yes, You Can Teach It All in Montessori Elementary
And so much more…
Tangible Results
During difficult times, for start-up help, or for faculty/administrator rejuvenation, schools turn to The Montessori Foundation for help because we provide tangible results.
From our experiences working with hundreds of Montessori schools, we can offer solutions to your challenges and identify new opportunities.
As a result of working together, schools enjoy a renewed sense of security, confidence, and support from their families and staff. The schools with which we work discover new ways to increase income and contributions and decrease expenses without compromising the integrity of their Montessori programs.
We are backed by an extensive team of experts in every field of Montessori school leadership from the Montessori Foundation staff and beyond.
Customized for Your School:
We will work together to better understand the specific needs of your teachers.
We will record the live workshop for you to share with your teachers.
Workshop Fees:
1-hour workshop: $300
1-½ hour workshop: $450 More interactive (includes practice exercises)
2-hour workshop: $600 More interactive (includes assessment and practice exercises)
3-hour workshop: $900 Most interactive (includes assessment, practice, and personal action planning exercises)
We offer longer, multi-session, short courses, or ongoing coaching too!
School Consultation Team
Daniel Robinson Howe, III, EdD
Dr. Daniel Robinson (Robin) Howe began his Montessori career at the age of two at the
Barrie School in Silver Spring, MD, which he attended through the eighth grade. Graduating from Dickinson College with two majors (Spanish and Religion), he went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Bioethics from University of South Florida.After successfully pursuing a career in the restaurant industry, Robin decided to return to certification from Palm Harbor Montessori
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School (AMS) then attended St. Catherine’s University to earn his Lower and Upper Elementary Certification (AMS). He also attended NAMTA’s Orientation to Adolescent Studies (AMI). Robin holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Argosy University and worked with The Montessori Foundation’s management team at NewGate (the Foundation’s lab school), serving as Associate Head of School and as a Senior Montessori Foundation School Consultant.
In his spare time, Robin lives with two Elf cats and has set a personal goal to run marathons in all fifty states.
Contact Info:
941-729-9565 / 800-655-5843
Tim Seldin
Tim is the President of the Montessori Foundation and Chair of the International Montessori Council. He is a noted expert in Montessori education, specializing in school leadership. He is a senior school consultant, keynote speaker, workshop leader, and accreditation specialist. His more than forty years of experience in Montessori education includes twenty-two years as Headmaster of the
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Barrie School in Silver Spring, Maryland, which was his own alma mater from age two through high school graduation.
Tim was the co-founder and Director of the Institute for Advanced Montessori Studies, the Center for Guided Montessori Studies, and currently also serves as the Head of the New Gate School in Sarasota, Florida. He earned a B.A. in History and Philosophy from Georgetown University, an M.Ed. in Educational Administration and Supervision from The American University, and his Montessori certification from the American Montessori Society. Tim is the author of several books on Montessori Education, including his latest, How to Raise An Amazing Child, The Montessori Way with Dr. Paul Epstein, Building a World-class Montessori School, Master Teachers – Model Programs with Jonathan Wolff, Finding the Perfect Match – Recruit and Retain Your Ideal Enrollment, Starting a New Montessori School, Celebrations of Life, and The World in the Palm of Her Hand.
Contact Info:
941-729-9565 / 800-655-5843
Hillary Drinklell
Montessori: Hillary has completed primary-level Montessori certification, accredited Elementary 6-12 training, and a master’s in education with an emphasis in Montessori, along with a host of Montessori professional development courses. She has extensive experience as a primary and elementary guide, Montessori school administrator, and wellness coach.
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Wellbeing: Hillary has completed over 4,000 hours of physical, mental, spiritual, and holistic health training. The various techniques and skills that I have studied help reduce stress, anxiety & overwhelm while developing resilience to face any challenges that may come your way
Whether you are looking to up-level your school or your life, Hillary has the expertise to assist you.
Her wellbeing certifications include Chopra University: Primordial Sound Meditation and Yoga Teacher (Seven Spiritual Laws of Success); Yoga Calm for Children; INN: Holistic Health Coach; Kerala Ayurveda Academy: Clinically trained Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner; EAM: Energy Alignment Method® Mentor.
When Hillary is not engrossed in all things Montessori, she enjoys long walks (particularly by the ocean) and practicing yoga. She also loves to garden and cook and listens to webinars about health and wellbeing.