This course is for Montessorians working with students (primary through adolescents) who receive special education services. Children with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) spend most of their school time in the general education classroom; here is where the majority of learning takes place.
The purpose of the course is to provide Montessori teachers with essential knowledge about special education, high-incidence disabilities, and critical practical strategies and guidelines in order to to effectively meet individual needs while making the Montessori curriculum accessible.
“The course provided invaluable insights into IEPs, 504 plans, autism spectrum awareness, and ongoing research in special education and Montessori methods. This wealth of knowledge will undoubtedly enhance my teaching career in a Montessori classroom.”
“This course taught new strategies for struggling students that can be incorporated into a Montessori classroom.”
“Andrée is very kind and put a great deal of effort into making sure that everyone would get something out of this course… She went above and beyond to provide reading materials, videos, and resources that would be beneficial to all participants. I also appreciated having access to the presentations after each class and that the amount of homework was manageable for a teacher who is working full-time. I feel that I’m leaving this course with an increased passion for what I do and a desire to continue learning more.”
Participants will learn about:
- the evaluation process & high incidence disabilities
- coplanning with the special education team & family communication
- content of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
- practical guidelines, applications, and class accommodations for students with needs related to:
- Reading disabilities
- ADHD
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Sensory processing issues
Format
- eight 90-minute live sessions
- Tuesday/Thursday 1-2:30pm ET
- seven hours of outside work
Calendar
| Session | Topic |
| July 7 | Orientation to Special Education |
| July 9 | Collaboration with Special Education Teams and Families |
| July 14 | The IEP |
| July 16 | Reading |
| July 21 | Autism Spectrum Disorder |
| July 23 | ADHD & Executive Function |
| July 28 | Sensory Issues |
| July 30 | Research & Wrapping It Up |
Attendance and certificates: Certificates of attendance are available for participants who attend 80% or more of live sessions. Participants who successfully complete the course are eligible to request Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from Lander University for an additional fee of $25.
Live session recordings: When available, recordings of live sessions are accessible to participants for six months after the date of the session.
Financial aid: Financial support for professional learning courses is sometimes available. Priority is given to NCMPS individual members serving in public schools. Apply for financial aid using this form.
Paying by check: We accept payment via most credit cards. To request to pay by check, use this form. You will not be registered until your check has been received. We confirm payment and registration via email. Questions about payment? Contact payments@public-montessori.org.
Photos and video: NCMPS may take photos or record video during this course. By participating in this event, you consent to your likeness being used for promotional purposes without compensation, and you release NCMPS from any liability related to this use. If you do not want your likeness used in this way, you may inform the course staff, and NCMPS will make its best effort to prevent such use.
Can’t make this course? Bring this course to you! Please email pd@public-montessori.org for information about hosting this course as a face-to-face or virtual workshop at your school.
About the Instructor:
Andrée Rolfe holds the AMI Elementary Diploma from Washington Montessori Institute and an Ed.D from Teachers’ College, Columbia University in Special Education – Learning Disabilities. She has over thirty years of experience in public special education. Andrée taught master’s level courses at Fordham University and Introduction to Special Education at the Center for Montessori Education, Loyola University. She currently serves as the educational specialist at The Village School for Children in Waldwick, NJ and teaches. Her consultation work with Montessori schools focuses on supporting children who present with learning challenges and creating developmental reading, writing, and spelling instruction and practice in Montessori classrooms.
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