Author: Tim Walker
Group Health & 401K Benefits Update Session – October 4, 2021
Elisha Hardy, Benefits Trust Manager from the Center for Nonprofit Advancement, joins us to provide an updated session regarding available Group Health Plans. Elisha provides support, excellent customer service, information and guidance to Center members while interacting with them to deliver professional
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Group Retirement Plans – June 28, 2021
On June 28, 2021, Tyler Stewart, advisor with The Capital Group joined us for an exploratory session on retirement plans. Multiple Employer Plans allow for decrease in costs as the number of groups increase. AMI/USA members can sign their schools and
Read More +Student Information Systems (SIS) in Development – May 24, 2021
During this session, AMI/USA School Administrators spoke with representatives from vendors with SIS-in-development, who shared an overview of their platform and discussed components that schools may be looking for. Work with one or both of these programs in the development phase to design something
Read More +Training Overview Sessions from The Virtual Montessori Experience 2021
During The Virtual Montessori Experience 2021 three sessions were held to provide information on various training programs. Below are the recordings from the sessions.
The Montessori Core Principles Certificate Course: A New AMI Course for Supporting the Flow of Human Development
Session held on Friday, February 12, 2021
Group Health Care for AMI Schools and Training Centers – May 3, 2021
We are exploring the possibility of providing a group health care plan for AMI/USA schools and AMI Training Centers in the United States.
Elisha Hardy, Benefits Trust Manager from the Center for Nonprofit Advancement, joins us to share more about available Group Health Plans. As
Read More +Student Information System (SIS) Vendors – April 28, 2021
We noticed that a few of our Montessori school administrators are curious about effective student information systems (SIS), so we planned a session with some of the top AMI/USA Member School recommended SIS vendors to demonstrate their services. Additionally, we will explore the possibility
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Environment / Climate Justice K-12 Book List
Environmental Education and Montessori – April 7, 2021
This session featured a fantastic panel discussion around environmental education resources and Earth Day celebration ideas with a Montessori focus that will support each student’s individual learning journey and enrich their relationship with the natural world.
Panelists included:
Valerie Olson – Head of School at
Read More +Success in Family Engagement
Family engagement and support has taken on a whole new meaning in 2020 and this video compilation showcases the unique way that various communities have overcome some of the pandemic challenges. We celebrate your ability to adapt under these circumstances and are
Read More +Public School Panel – March 10, 2021
A panel of Administrators from AMI Montessori Public schools share strategies regarding Montessori in the public-school realm.
Panelists:
- Alyssa Schwartz – Cornerstone Montessori School Elementary
- Melissa Droessler – Isthmus Montessori Academy
- Laura Hertzler – Keystone Montessori School
- Shannon Lawson – Spokane Public Montessori Read More +
Racial Equity with Sheri Bishop – February 24, 2021
Racial Equity: An Important Call to Action for Administrators and Board of Directors
Presenter: Sheri L. Bishop, M.Ed.
It is the leadership of the Montessori community that guides the depth and breadth of Anti-Bias/Anti-Racist (ABAR) work that organizations and schools undertake. The organizational leadership, administrators
Read More +Online Games with Lisa Thauvette – December 9, 2020
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Click here for the Online Games handout provided by Lisa!
Read More +Preparing Ourselves Spiritually and Mentally for Revolutionary Social Change presented by Sheri Bishop – November 15, 2020
Parent Education with Marion Price – November 11, 2020
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Additional Resources Provided During the Session:
- Lise Riet-Lague of Chesterfield Montessori School has invited other schools to share Chesterfield’s blog posts. Please credit Chesterfield and the author of the blog
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A NEW NORMAL Green_ Phase 1 – beginning September 7th, 2020
Remembering Indigenous Voices in the Classroom Webinar presented by Trisha Moquino – September 27, 2020
De-Centering Whiteness in Montessori Spaces Webinar – September 21, 2020
Rising Tide Montessori
Whether you are a parent or caregiver trying to help your children at home, a Montessori guide teaching children remotely, a trainer conducting a virtual course, or just interested in learning about Montessori, these videos are free for anyone to use. New videos will be posted regularly, as we strive to
Read More +The Anti-Bias & Anti-Racist Administrator Resource Guide
AMI/USA is pleased to offer this Resource Guide featuring a list of resources curated by Amelia Allen Sherwood of Elm City Montessori for The Anti-Bias & Anti-Racist Administrator webinar on 11/2/2020.
Read More +The Anti-Bias & Anti-Racist Administrator presented by Amelia Allen Sherwood – November 2, 2020
MCHS Parent Panel with Christa Montague – October 28, 2020
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- SchoolCues – a school management software solution with an integrated web and mobile interface.
- Laura Hertzler and Keystone Montessori School example Online Auction video
- Cooking
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Montessori Marketing with Donna D’Hoostelaere – October 14, 2020
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Additional Resources shared by Donna D’Hoostelaere
AMI/USA School Recognition Program with Janet McDonell – September 16, 2020
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Montessori Leadership for Tumultuous Times: Embracing Our Cosmic Task in Support of Universal Solidarity
AMI/USA Administrators discuss Pandemic Strategies – September 9, 2020
Thank you to our AMI/USA Administrators Panel:
- Carmita Barkley of Riverstone Montessori Academy
- Emilie Winston-Cartright of Discovery Montessori
- Merry Hadden and Mia Crabill of Montessori at Roseborough.
- Nelson Griffin of Read More +
Self-care with Maryse Lepoutre-Postlewaite – August 19, 2020
Please note: this presentation was prepared specifically for a call with AMI/USA Administrators on August 19, 2020. Take from this what you will! Maryse Lepoutre-Postlewaite designs each presentation specifically for the group she is working with as each group has its specific needs and challenges. Read More +
Pandemic Resources with Chris Joffe of Joffe Emergency Services – August 12, 2020
Chris Joffe, the Founder and CEO of Joffe Emergency Services, joins us to share lessons learned from locations where students have been back to school, and new guidance that has been released regarding schools reopening. Joffe
Read More +“ABCs of Tender Loving Self-Care” with Maryse Lepoutre-Postlewaite – April 20, 2020
Please note: this presentation was prepared for a call with AMI/USA Heads of School on April 20, 2020. A lot has transpired since that time so take from this what you will! Maryse Lepoutre-Postlewaite designs each presentation specifically for the group she is working with as
Read More +Keeping Children Active The Montessori Way from Montessori Gym
Operating a Montessori school during the Pandemic with Grae Baker & Dawn Michal Presentation – June 24, 2020
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Specific resources from Austin Montessori School:
Resources for Montessori Homeschooling and Remote Learning with Paula Lillard Preschlack – June 17, 2020
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Specific resources from Paula Lillard Preschlack & Forest Bluff:
Opening your Montessori school during the Pandemic with Char Baccus – June 10, 2020
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Specific resources from Char Baccus:
- Points to consider to open your Montessori school during COVID-19 pandemic
- Waypoint List of Items Purchased for COVID-19
Anti-Racist Work in Schools: Are You in it for the Long Haul?
In the wake of Black Lives Matter protests, educators and schools across the nation are planning anti-racist work. How will you ensure your school isn’t just going through the motions?
By Elizabeth Kleinrock
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