The first few years as a Montessori guide bring excitement and optimism, along with the challenges of effectively implementing newly acquired knowledge of Montessori philosophy and child-centered assessment and instruction, while navigating the pressures of accountability.

Instructional coaches are in the unique position to provide individualized support to build novice teachers’ capacity to take theory into practice, facilitate reflective thinking, foster agency, and build upon empowerment through intentional conversation and purposeful design. The Montessori Coach is the essential figure and mentor in preparing the school environment to support new teachers by:

• promoting a practice of learning and inquiry,
• observing and meeting with new teachers to support their practice, and 
• facilitating their understanding of Montessori Philosophy and Pedagogy, thus taking theory to practice for successful implementation.

This workshop is an online community of practice for graduates of NCMPS’ Coaches Training. Participants meet bimonthly during the school year for hour-long sessions via Zoom, led by an NCMPS Coach. The syllabus is designed to build connection, community, and capacity in our work – offering the opportunity to share and collaborate, refine skills and tools, and learn new techniques.

This course will meet from 3:30-4:30pm ET on the following Tuesdays:

• January 16
• January 30
• February 13
• February 27
• March 12
• March 26
• April 9
• April 23
• May 7
• May 21

Upon enrollment, please log into the course immediately to verify the dates of your NCMPS Coaches Training.

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. Once your check has been received, we will enter your registration for the event and confirm via email. For questions about payment, contact payments@public-montessori.org.

Scholarships: We are sometimes able to offer seats in our professional learning courses on a scholarship basis. Please complete this form to be considered for a scholarship-funded seat.

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.

About the Instructor

Katie Mosquera holds an AMS Elementary I-II credential, an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, an Educational Leadership certificate, and Maryland teacher’s and administrator’s licenses. She has worked as a public school teacher and administrator, and as a Montessori teacher educator and consultant. Katie lives in New Market, Maryland with her husband. Throughout Katie’s career, she has lived and worked in Bozeman, Montana; Modena, Italy; Perth, Australia; Charlottesville, Virginia; Washington, D.C.; and Frederick, Maryland.