The
2026 Public Montessori Conference + Retreat
took place on
April 17th-19th, 2026
Attendees can access slide decks and handouts in the Course Content section below. We’l see you again in 2028.
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Attendees can access slide decks and handouts for the Conference sessions via the links below.
Course Content
Conference Schedule
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Friday Breakouts
Workshop: Learning Progressions/Scope and Sequence Tool
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Beyond the Canvas: Boosting Language and Logic with Visual Thinking Strategies
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Developmental Growth Indicators for Montessori Early Childhood Programs
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What the Room Is Telling You: Using DERS to Coach the Novice Teacher
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8:15–9:30am Saturday
Preparing Montessori Schools for Children With Learning Difficulties
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Montessori Literacy Pathways: Practical Steps towards State Approval
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The Cosmic Task of Montessori Leadership
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Needs of Humanity: Social and Environmental Justice
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10:00–11:15am Saturday
The Science Behind the Prepared Environment: Classroom Design for Attention, Regulation, and Learning
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Designing Developmental Coaching Systems: Growing Capacity Over Time
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The Apartment: Montessori Life Skills for Adolescents with Intellectual Disabilities
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Flexibility for Fidelity: Sustaining Public Montessori
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1:00–2:15pm Saturday
Culturally Responsive Montessori: Inspiring, Affirming, and Empowering
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Universal Design for Learning: A Framework Rooted in Montessori
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Implementation Science, Montessori Style: A Case Study and Template for System Change
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From “Montesorta” to Montessori: Data, Strategic Planning, and Action
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2:45–4:00pm Saturday
Differentiation: Looking for Entrances and Exits in Lessons
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Montessori Report Cards: Milwaukee’s Montessori Grading System
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Building the Bridge: Supporting Adolescents in the Leap to High School
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Grow Your Own Teacher Pipeline: University and Community Partnerships
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Saturday Keynote
Peace Literacy: A Skill Set for Uplifting Humanity
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Sunday Plenary Session
Integration, Intention, and the Prepared Adult
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