Here at AMS, we are always watching for professional development and other learning opportunities of value to the Montessori community. Below is a selection of upcoming events that we hope will pique your interest.
All events listed here are open to the general public. We do not post events that promote particular schools or programs nor events that require participants to apply for admission.
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When: Saturday, February 04, 2012
Where: Greenwood, SC
What: Workshop
Topic: Geography/Cultural Experiences
Sponsor: Lander University Montessori Teacher Education Program
Contact: Barbara Ervin
Phone: 864 388-8751
Geography workshop presented by teacher educator Helen Devere, an AMS EC and EI credentialled educator with over 28 years of classroom experience. Helen will share ideaas for extending cultural experiences throughout the curriculum, including science art and practical life. Suitable for EC and EI teachers. 9:00 am-4:00 pm, Mathews Elementary School
725 Marshall Rd.
Greenwood, SC
Attendance is free but participants must pre-register by email.
When: Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Where: Miami, FL
What: Workshop
Topic: The Neurological Case for Montessori Education
Sponsor: Andrew & Dora McGhee Montessori Foundation
Web: http://www.ADMMF.org
Contact: Beverly McGhee
Phone: 305-233-3178
In the morning, Dr. Steven Hughes, president of the American Academy of Pediatric Neurospsychology (and a Montessori parent) will present a case for Montessori as "the original brain-based method of learning," and explain ways in which the Montessori curriculum triggers brain functions essential to learning and personality development. An afternoon session will address "Modern Parenting (Toddler to Teen) Tips, Tricks, and Traps.”
When: Thursday, February 16, 2012
What: Podcast
Topic: New Learning Culture
Sponsor: The Hermeneutic Institute for Wholistic Health & Education
Podcast URL: http://www.educationnowhermes.com
Web: http://www.educationnowhermes.com
Contact: Athena B. Melville
Phone: 707 468 1453
Carmen Viktoria Gamper will be our guest on Education Now! Carmen was teacher and pedagogical director at two alternative Montessori schools, a.k.a. Wild-inspired schools, in Europe. http://www.newlearningculture.com/about-new-learning-culture.html
When: Friday, February 17, 2012
Where: Wilmington (Hockessin) , DE
What: Conference
Topic: Montessori Applied to Children at Risk
Sponsor: Montessori Teachers' Association of Delaware (MTAD)
Web: http://www.montessoride.org
Contact: Janette Henry
Phone: 302-234-1240
MTAD 7th Annual Day of Enlightenment and In Service will feature Dr. Joyce Pickering, executive director emeritus of Shelton School in Dallas, TX. In the morning, Dr. Pickering will speak in a large-group setting. This will be followed by afternoon breakouts with Elementary teachers and Early Childhood teachers. Sessions will be complemented with small-group presentations. 8am - 4pm @ The Hockessin Montessori School. $55 members, $65 non members, $70 at door.
When: Friday, February 24, 2012 - Saturday, February 25, 2012
Where: Chicago, IL
What: AIMS 2012 Conference
Topic: Montessori Education
Sponsor: Association of Illinois Montessori Schools, Midwest Montessori Teacher Training Center, and Seton Montessori Institute
Web: http://tinyurl.com/AIMSregistration
Contact: Dr. Sharon Damore
Join us to network and share exemplary practices in Montessori education. On Saturday, keynote speakers will address research and practical applications for teachers, and more. Strands and afternoon breakout sessions will accommodate the interests of teachers, heads of schools, parents, and teacher assistants. VIPs include Shelton School’s Dr. Joyce Pickering, Chicago Medical School’s Dr. Lise Elliot, AMS’s Rich Ungerer, and others. A Friday reception will feature Trevor Eissler, Montessori advocate and author ("Montessori Madness").
When: Friday, February 24, 2012 - Saturday, February 25, 2012
Where: Seattle, WA
What: Workshop
Topic: Montessori 2.0
Sponsor: Pacific Northwest Montessori Association
Web: http://www.pnma.org
Contact: Dee Hirsch
Phone: 206-387-6844
PNMA welcomes Dr. Steven Hughes to present 3 sessions:Friday Celebration
EVENING: "Good At Doing Things" ... Montessori and Brain Networking
MORNING: "Talking Straight about Montessori Education"
AFTERNOON: "Temperament and Development of Emotional Expression"
Please visit www.pnma.org for updates and registration.
When: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - Friday, March 02, 2012
Where: Seattle, WA
What: Conference
Topic: Innovation
Sponsor: NAIS
Web: http://annualconference.nais.org/
Contact: NAIS Staff
Join more than 3,500 independent school leaders and colleagues at the 2012 NAIS Annual Conference in Seattle. Together we'll tap into the innovative spirit of the Pacific Northwest to dream up bold new ideas to lead our school communities into the future.
When: Thursday, March 01, 2012 - Sunday, March 04, 2012
Where: Portland, OR
What: Conference
Topic: Supporting Learning Differences: Reading and Writing as Creative Process
Sponsor: North American Montessori Teachers' Association (NAMTA)
Web: http://www.montessori-namta.org/component/option,c...
Contact: NAMTA Staff
Phone: 440-834-4016
When: Thursday, March 01, 2012
What: Radio Podcast (available starting 9 AM [PT])
Topic: AMS Annual Conference in San Francisco
Sponsor: The Hermeneutic Institute for Wholistic Health & Education
Podcast URL: http://www.educationnowhermes.com
Web: http://www.educationnowhermes.com
Contact: Athena B. Melville
Phone: 707-468-1453
Guests Roz Hamar and Eulalia Halloran will talk with host Athena Melville about Montessori education and the upcoming American Montessori Society 2012 Annual Conference in San Francisco (March 15 - 18). Eulalia is co-chair of the AMS Local Conference Committee and director of Star of the Sea Preschool in San Francisco. Roz is head of Valley Montessori School in Livermore, CA. Valley students will take part in a unique Demonstration Classroom at the AMS Conference.
When: Friday, March 02, 2012
Where: Edison, NJ
What: Conference
Topic: Celebrating Montessori Teachers
Sponsor: New Jersey Montessori Association Corporation (NJMAC)
Web: http://www.njmac.org/mission.htm
Contact: Ann Wilson
Phone: 6099244594
Keynote speaker, Dr. Steven Hughes, along with other noted psychologists and Montessori professionals, will provide informative sessions designed to expand the minds of Montessori Administrators and teachers. All will leave with a feeling of purpose, and an awareness of their connection to the Montessori community in New Jersey and neighboring states.
When: Friday, March 02, 2012 - Saturday, March 03, 2012
Where: Waco, TX
What: Conference
Topic: Montessori Presence: Personal, Community and Global
Sponsor: Public Montessori Educators of Texas
Web: http://www.txpublicmontessori.org
Contact: Cherie Noel
Phone: 254-752-5951
Teachers, administrators, parents, and inquiring public are invited to explore the current and potential reach of Montessori presence in the local and global communities. Enjoy 24 invigorating hours of practical insights, powerful possibilities, and professional networking. This conference is of special interest to public school Montessorians.
When: Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Where: Short Hills, NJ
What: Workshop
Topic: Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents
Sponsor: The Montessori Children's Academy
Web: http://www.themontessorichildrensacademy.com
Contact: Camilla Nichols
Phone: 973-258-1400
Dr. Robert Brooks, PhD, a Harvard Medical School faculty member and author of 14 books, will present an approach on how to help children and adolescents deal more effectively with stress and pressure, in order to become more resilient. Dr. Brooks is renowned for the warmth and humor he uses to bring his insights and anecdotes to life.
When: Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Where: Wilmington, DE
What: Workshop
Topic: A Beginner's Look at Executive Functioning
Sponsor: Center for Montessori Advancement
Web: http://www.wmsde.org/CMA
Contact: Melissa Sugzdinis
Phone: 302-475-0555
"Executive function" is an umbrella term for the brain's cognitive processes. This workshop will provide an overview of what executive functioning is, its different components, and what it looks like in an elementary classroom. By identifying these different processes, you will gain a greater understanding of how to identify these skills in children's learning and how to best support them.
When: Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Where: Wilmington, DE
What: Workshop
Topic: Nature in the Classroom
Sponsor: Center for Montessori Advancement
Web: http://www.wmsde.org/CMA
Contact: Melissa Sugzdinis
Phone: 302-475-0555
What could be more right than rebuilding the bridge to nature? How do we actually model this connection to nature for our students? Participants will see demonstrations of lessons for preschool students, get ideas to bring nature into their classrooms, and discuss books on promoting a lasting love of nature.
When: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Where: San Francisco, CA
What: Busineess Meeting & Workshops
Topic: Gardening and Urban Foraging
Sponsor: International Association for Montessori Educators (IAME)
Contact: Pamela Zell Rigg
Phone: 510-278-1115
The event will be held at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis. It will start with a business meeting (9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.); several workshops will follow: “Montessori School Gardening & Sustainability”; “Montessori Urban Foraging &The Heritage Seed Movement”; “Water Harvesting for Your Garden & the Water Cycle."
When: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Where: San Francisco , CA
What: Workshops
Topic: Accreditation and Evaluator Training
Sponsor: Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE)
Web: http://www.macte.org
Contact: Kate Schwartz
Phone: 434-202-7793
The event will be held at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis. It will start with breakfast, 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. Two workshops will follow: "Making Accreditation a Meaningful Process” (7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.) and “On-Site Evaluator Training” (OSET): The Process of Verifying Evidence " (2:45p.m. - 5:30 p.m.), with presenter Rebecca Pelton.
When: Friday, March 16, 2012 - Sunday, March 18, 2012
Where: Sofia, Bulgaria
What: Workshop
Topic: Education
Sponsor: Bery Group Bulgaria
Podcast URL: http://edu-fair.info
Web: http://edu-fair.info
Contact: Zornitsa Andreeva
Phone: 0035929888604
“Education Beyond Borders” is a unique exposition not only for the region but also globally. The aim of the event is to make Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, an international education centre. Organized by Bery Group Bulgaria, our participants are educational organizations – schools, universities, language organizations, embassies and foreign ministries, and other educational associations and foundations from all over the world.
When: Saturday, March 24, 2012
Where: Cincinnati,
What: Conference
Topic: Montessori Education
Sponsor: Cincinnati Montessori Society
Web: http://cincinnatimontessorisociety.org/spring_conf...
Contact: Kristin Patterson
Keynote speaker Steven Hughes, PhD, is an assistant professor of Pediatrics and Neurology at the University of Minnesota Medical School, where he specializes in ADHD and other behavioral issues. A Montessori parent, Dr. Hughes has helped many families understand their child’s special education or developmental needs. “Really inspiring! After he spoke, I was totally recharged and more excited about my work than ever.” –London centenary conference attendee.
When: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 - Saturday, March 31, 2012
Where: Washington, DC
What: Annual International Conference
Topic: Global Summit on Childhood
Sponsor: Association for Childhood Education International
Web: http://acei.org/knowledge/conferences/annual-confe...
Contact: ACEI Staff
Phone: 301- 570-2111 OR 800-423-3563
During the 20th century, tremendous gains were made in our understanding of human growth and
development, particularly regarding childhood. As we move further into the 21st century, however,
there is a growing unease about the state of childhood. The Global Summit will provide an opportunity to understand how modern childhood shapes the human future and to identify the aspects of childhood that are in need of protection.
When: Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Where: Wilmington, DE
What: Workshop
Topic: Birding for Preschoolers and Toddlers
Sponsor: Center for Montessori Advancement
Web: http://www.wmsde.org/CMA
Contact: Melissa Sugzdinis
Phone: 302-475-0555
Learn how to incorporate feathered friends into your classroom curriculum. Not only will you have the opportunity to see examples of many different actvities, songs, and materials, but you will discover how to instill a love and respect for nature into the hearts of even the smallest children.
When: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - Saturday, April 28, 2012
Where: New York City, NY
What: Conference
Topic: Montessori Model UN Conference
Sponsor: Montessori Model UN
Web: http://www.montessori-mun.org
Contact: judith Cunningham
Phone: 260-402-8550
Nearly 1000 Montessori students from 9 countries will assemble to debate and create resolutions to global issues which they will then vote on at the General Assembly of the United Nations.
When: Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Where: Wilmington , DE
What: Workshop
Topic: Dramatic Play for Small Spaces and Small Budgets
Sponsor: Center for Montessori Advancement
Web: http://www.wmsde.org/CMA
Contact: Melissa Sugzdinis
Phone: 302-475-0555
Discover how creating rich dramatic play areas in a toddler or preschool classroom can be easy and affordable. In this workshop, you will learn the importance of play and all the benefits it has to offer. You will learn practical ways to build dramatic play space with everyday objects you may already have in your environment.
When: Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Where: Wilmington, DE
What: Workshop
Topic: STEM Education - Developing Lifelong Learners with 21st Century Skills
Sponsor: Center for Montessori Advancement
Web: http://www.wmsde.org/CMA
Contact: Melissa Sugzdinis
Phone: 302-475-0555
How do we prepare students to think and work globally? Providing students with inquiry-based learning experiences in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is the key to unlocking the world around them. Successful models of STEM education generate curiosity, interest, and confidence that students will need to pursue careers in STEM fields.
When: Thursday, June 28, 2012
Where: Atlanta, GA
What: Conference
Topic: Girl Bullying and Other Forms of Aggression
Sponsor: Developmental Resources, Inc.
Web: http://www.stopgirlbullying.com
Contact: Ken Tallman
Phone: 800-251-6805
This conference will help counselors, principals, teachers, social workers, and other professionals working with youth to understand the latest research and field-tested strategies designed to prevent and address relational aggression among girls. It will bwe a unique opportunity to network with other professionals focused on eliminating bullying and preventing its disastrous consequences.
When: Monday, July 09, 2012 - Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Where: Dallas, TX
What: Workshop
Topic: Montessori Applied to Children At Risk for Learning Differences (MACAR)
Sponsor: Shelton School
Web: http://www.shelton.org
Contact: Debbie Edwards
Phone: 972-774-1772 x2510
The goal of this workshop is to understand the specific needs of children at risk for learning differences and provide specific strategies to the registrant for matching the Montessori educational method to those needs. Hours: 9:00 - 4:30. No class on Sunday. Two levels available. Materials included in cost. Webinar if sufficient enrollment.
When: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 - Thursday, July 26, 2012
Where: Wilmington, DE
What: Workshop
Topic: Comprehensive Reading Insruction and Classroom-Based Assessment
Sponsor: Center for Montessori Advancement
Web: http://www.wmsde.org/CMA
Contact: Melissa Sugzdinis
Phone: 302-47-0555
Take part in a comprehensive, hands-on examination of a complete curricular stage model for reading insruction. Following a thorough overview of the developmental stages of reading, you will develop an understanding of how specific texts support your students, from preschool through sixth grade, as they progress along the reading continuum. Participants will draw connections betwen the Montessori concept of sensitive periods and current reading instruction research while learning to recognize when students move "off-track."
When: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 - Thursday, August 02, 2012
Where: Wilmington, DE
What: Workshop
Topic: The 6+1 Traits of Writing
Sponsor: Center for Montessori Advancement
Web: http://www.wmsde.org/CMA
Contact: Melissa Sugzdinis
Phone: 302-475-0555
During this 3-day workshop, you will be introduced to this popular analytic model - providing you with classroom practices to help students in grades K-5 identify quality in writing, manage their own writing process, practice effective revision and editing, and become confident writers. Classroom, special education and English language teachers; literacy coaches and trainers; curriculum specialists; and school and district administrators are encouraged to attend.
When: Saturday, August 04, 2012 - Sunday, August 05, 2012
Where: San Francisco, CA
What: Conference
Topic: Froebel USA 2012 Conference
Sponsor: Froebel USA and www.NewLearningCulture.com
Web: http://froebelusa.org/
Contact: Carmen Gamper
Phone: 415 464 7713
Join us in San Francisco this August for a 2-day hands-on immersion into the original early childhood methods of Friedrich Froebel, inventor of Kindergarten. Registration fee includes catered lunch both days, plus beverage and snacks morning/afternoon. Presenters include Carmen Gamper, Scott Bultman, Stacey Wellman, John Reynolds, Bruce Rawles, Finella Scholtz, Tiffeni Goesel, Bradford Hansen-Smith, and others.
When: Friday, November 02, 2012
Where: Toronto Canada
What: Conference
Topic: CAMT 2012 Annual Conference
Sponsor: Canadian Association of Montessori Teachers
Web: http://www.camt100.ca/
Contact: Carol Ford
Phone: 416-755-7184
The conference will feature keynote speaker Donna Bryant Goertz, educational consultant, founder of Austin Montessori School in Austin, Texas, and author of "Children Who Are Not Yet Peaceful: Preventing Exclusion in the Early Elementary Classroom."