Montessori education calls for a different approach to assessment. This course is an introduction to the Montessori Assessment Playbook, a strategy manual and collection of tools for an assessment model grounded in Montessori and supporting human flourishing.
The Playbook offers a holistic approach to assessing the effectiveness of Montessori programs according to the wide-scope goals of developmental education. It includes tools for:
observing in and understanding Montessori classrooms
assessing inputs such as classrooms, assistants, teachers, leaders, and whole-school culture
measuring outcomes such as normalization, academic and social skills, and alumni satisfaction
This orientation introduces the Playbook approach and provides an overview of the tools. On completion of this course we recommend the Assessment Playbook Tool Study course, an online blended learning experience which gives depth and personalization to specific tools.
This course includes four live sessions held via Zoom on the following Thursdays from 3-4pm ET:
- August 26th
- September 9th
- September 23rd
- October 7th
Participants will need to supply their own copy of the Montessori Assessment Playbook, available on Amazon in print or ebook format. Participants will receive a certificate of completion for 6 learning hours.
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.
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About the instructor:
Katy Mattis has worked in private, charter and magnet Montessori programs as an Elementary guide, instructional leader, and principal, and is passionate about leaders and teachers having the very best tools to support their work with children. She worked for Denver Public Schools for 12 years as a teacher, Montessori instructional coach, and principal at a Montessori magnet school. Katy holds AMI diplomas in Assistants to Infancy and Elementary, an M.Ed in Montessori Education from Loyola College, and Colorado state teacher and principal licenses.