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This course introduces public Montessori school leaders to the fundamental elements of Montessori philosophy, curriculum, and pedagogy. It consists of six units, including video lectures, footage from Montessori classrooms, and readings. The time commitment for each unit is approximately two hours. Each unit will be followed by a one-hour live Zoom discussion with the course instructor.
“I was able to formulate some language to use when speaking to parents about what our program is, to better inform them of what to expect should they choose to apply for enrollment into our program.”
“I feel empowered to take a more purposeful role in modifying and modernizing Montessori pedagogy! I was feeling a bit limited by what felt like the constraints of the Montessori method, but after taking this course and talking to others through the live seminar, I feel like I have the skills and confidence to make some necessary changes within my current program setting.”
“I liked the fact that we were not bogged down with heavy assignments, but it allowed us to reflect on our practice. I also noted that that some of the issues that I had as a leader were not unique to me. Being able to listen to best practices for solving these issues was a plus for me. Our facilitator was able to share a wealth of information for managing a Montessori school.”
“The pacing of the course was great. It allowed time to process and apply before building and adding more. Overall it helped create a paradigm of possibility instead of fear.”
“The presenter was knowledgeable and able to acknowledge the need for updates to the current students needs within Montessori itself. We were able to have real discussions and thought partners around making Montessori work in the truly public sector.”
Live discussions will be held on the following Mondays and Thursdays from 2:30-3:30pm ET:
- July 8th
- July 11th
- July 15th
- July 18th
- July 22nd
- July 25th
This course also requires the purchase of Montessori: the Science Behind the Genius 3rd Ed.
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.
Attendance Policy: To receive a certificate for NCMPS professional learning offerings we require participants to attend 80% of live sessions (typically this allows for two missed 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
Sandra, a native South African, has been a teacher, mentor and administrator. Starting out as a science teacher in a British public school, she moved to Montessori Elementary Education, gaining an AMI Montessori Elementary Certification in Bergamo, Italy, after which she immigrated to the United States. After working in private Montessori schools for many years, in the USA and Australia, she was involved in the development of the Zanetti Montessori Magnet Public School in Springfield MA, an urban public school with a racially and socio-economically diverse population for students ages 3 to 14, at first as the Montessori Mentor/Instructional Coach and then as its Principal. After leaving Springfield Public Schools. Sandra taught in the online Masters program for Montessori credentialed students at the College of St. Catherine, was a course instructor for the Southwest Montessori Training Center and worked as a Montessori Educational Consultant. Presently she is a Senior Associate for the National Center for Montessori in the Public Center. Sandra also holds a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Education Administration and an AMS Montessori Administrator’s Certification.
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