Child Study is a Montessori-based approach to MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) and RTI (Response to Intervention). This 20-hour online training prepares educators to implement the Child Study Protocol in their school.
Session topics include:
- Fully-implemented Montessori practice
- Family communication & partnerships
- Guidelines to writing student goals
- Examples and case studies for student Action Plans
- Data-driven planning and interventions
- Strategies for student emotional support
- Trauma-informed in-class practices
Child Study Training includes readings, videos, written assignments, and 6 live sessions. The course will begin with an asynchronous module and will continue with live sessions. This course will meet on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4-5:30pm ET on the following dates.
July 22nd
July 24th
July 25th
July 29th
July 31st
August 1st
More than 400 educators have taken Child Study Training—here’s what they had to say:
“This format helps us structure our ideas so much better! It takes the guesswork and the personal emotions out of supporting a student.”
“Students are getting a more systematized level of support, we see progress, and teachers feel supported.”
“Teachers are grateful to know that there is something to support them and that administration is taking student support seriously.”
“We seen tremendous growth in our students this year as a result of Child Study.”
“Helping the educators observe the whole child better aligns support to need. Early intervention makes a huge difference.”
Participants who successfully complete the course will be eligible to request Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from Loyola University Maryland.
Paying by check: We accept payment via most credit cards. Request an invoice with this form. You will not be registered until your payment has been received. Once payment has been received, we will enter your registration for the event and confirm via email. For questions about payment, contact payments@public-montessori.org.
Photos and Video: NCMPS may take photos or record video during this event. 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 event staff, and NCMPS will make its best effort to prevent such use.
Attendance Policy: To receive a certificate or (when available) CEUs for NCMPS professional learning offerings, we require that participants miss no more than two live sessions.
Live Session Recordings: When available, recordings of live sessions will be posted to the course for no less than six months after the date of the live session. Recordings older than six months may expire at any time.
About the instructor:
Jai Brisbon currently serves as the Executive Director of Texas Education and Advocacy for Montessori. Jai has 20 years’ experience in teaching, school and instructional leadership, educational research, consulting, and program management in private and public schools. She is certified AMI and AMS elementary, and holds a B.S. in Economics and M.Ed. in Montessori Integrated Studies. Jai’s professional interests include Montessori advocacy, program support and development, and supporting adult learning. Jai is passionate about teachers and leaders having access to systems and strategies to support their work with children.
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