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The 2022 Montessori Experience: Refresher Courses & More
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World Day for African and Afro-Descendant Culture Seminar
Join us as we celebrate the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) “World Day for African and Afro-Descendant Culture Seminar” on January 24, 2022. On this
Read More +Call to Action Forum: Join Sheri Bishop and Andrée Rolfe for a discussion on serving neurodiverse children in Montessori Schools
On October 24, Dr. Andrée Rolfe, a special educator who is AMI elementary-trained, led an exploration of the terminology related to neurodiversity and disability. She also discussed the real and significant differences between Montessori education and the special education system in the United States and suggested how we can resolve those
Read More +The Montessori Experience Registration & Reservations Walk Through
Join us on November 17 at 7:00 p.m. ET for a webinar that will walk through the process of getting signed up and registered for The 2022 Montessori Experience: Refresher Course & Workshops, “Beyond Resilience: Creatively Redesigning Our Future.” via our event platform in detail.
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Spiritual Vitality in Diverse Montessori Environments
Dr. Maria Montessori was a devout Catholic. This is apparent in her writing and stories meant for children. This is an aspect that is not often acknowledged and explored by many in the current day Montessori Movement. Join us for this rare discussion about how the Montessori philosophy serves to nourish
Read More +Call to Action Forum with Sheri Bishop #ReturntoMontessori #StayMontessori
In September, 2021 Dr. Ayize Sabater hosted an intentional conversation about our Montessori teacher shortage and effective steps taken by school leaders and Training Centers to grapple with this crisis: #ConsiderMontessori. The “teacher shortage” is not only due to decreasing
Read More +Neurodiversity and Disability through the Montessori Lens
As we work to make Montessori spaces more equitable and inclusive, we must consider how we serve children with disabilities. Dr. Andrée Rolfe, a special educator who is AMI elementary-trained, will lead an exploration of the terminology related to neurodiversity and disability. She will shine a light on the
Read More +Making A Way Out Of No Way
BBMW and AMI/USA held a Community Town Hall on October 14, 2021
“Making a Way Out of No Way: An Inspirational Conversation with Black Institution-Building Montessorians and Trailblazing Leaders in the Global Liberatory Education Movement” with featured speaker, Dr. Ayize Sabater, the first
Read More +Addressing the Teacher Shortage….#ConsiderMontessori
Ready? Well, ready or not, another school year has already begun. As with the start of school years in the past, there are many things to grapple with in order to be prepared. Yet this school year’s readiness is particularly challenged by some complex
Read More +Montessori Books: A Community Conversation
On Sunday, September 19, AMI/USA hosted a discussion featuring the authors of recently released Montessori books including:
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Mariana Bissonnette – Babies Build Toddlers
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Simone Davies & Junnifa Uzodike – The Montessori Baby
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Building Resilient Montessori Schools: A Discussion
Montessori in Action: Building Resilient Montessori Schools is a new book that explores applying the Montessori method to the whole school. This session will be a discussion with the author, Elizabeth Slade, and three school leaders who are building resilient schools through implementation of the Whole School Montessori Method. Hannah
Read More +Debunking the anti-CRT furor!
Thank you to the sponsors of the 8/19 #UMustLearn #LiberatoryRadioShow show: International Montessori Council (IMC), Mountain Montessori, Montessori Educational Programs International (MEPI), and Virginia Montessori Association (VMA) for joining us for the special #CriticalRaceTheory #CRT two-hour radio programming.
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Read More +Black Montessori Education Fund Anniversary Fundraiser
To kick off this year’s series, come celebrate the Black Montessori Education Fund (BMEF)’s 1st Anniversary on Friday, July 30 at 5:00 PM EDT. All are welcome as this will be a virtual event to celebrate BMEF’s anniversary and support Montessori education for the Black child. Click here to
Read More +Juneteenth Community Event
On Wednesday, June 16 at 7pm ET (4pm PT | 5pm MT | 6pm CT) we held a free community event commemorating Juneteenth. Juneteenth marks the end of the enslavement period in the United States as on June 19th, 1865, federal troops finally arrived
Read More +AMI/USA Equity Statement Forum
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On Wednesday, June 9 at 7pm ET (4pm PT | 5pm MT | 6pm CT) we discussed the AMI/USA Equity Statement that was released in February and serves as our commitment to Read More +Earth Day Event 2021Earth Day EventOn Thursday, April 22, 2021 we had the pleasure of hearing from a diverse panel of community leaders who shared topics related to environmental education, environmental justice and sustainability in celebration of Earth Day. After the speakers shared about what they are doing in their communities, we had a Read More +The Montessori Experience 2021Request a certificate of attendance from AMI/USA CEUs from Loyola University Maryland ($25 fee) The 2021 Virtual Montessori Experience!The year 2020 has been full of transitions — on a local, national and global scale. Many of these transitions have required unfathomable feats of adaptability. Join us February 12-15, 2021 as we Read More +AMI Consultant TrainingUPDATE: At this time, AMI/USA has determined that the training program will be conducted remotely and that all facets of the program will be conducted online. The AMI Assistants to Infancy Consultant Training program is scheduled for January 14–18, 2021. More information can be found by clicking here. The Read More +Preparing Ourselves Spiritually and Mentally for Revolutionary Social ChangePreparing Ourselves Spiritually and Mentally for Revolutionary Social ChangeWe are living in another revolutionary situation. The 1960’s civil rights movement was a struggle to eliminate segregation and establish equal rights under the law. Our current social justice movements aim to gain universal equity and accountability. This will require conscious Read More +The Anti-Bias & Anti-Racist AdministratorThe Anti-Bias & Anti-Racist AdministratorTake a moment to think about what a fully functioning ABAR school would look like and feel like. For me, It is a place where every family, learner, and staff member feel celebrated and seen. The community holds each other in love and Read More +Montessori Leadership for Tumultuous Times: Embracing Our Cosmic Task in Support of Universal SolidarityRemembering Indigenous Voices in the ClassroomRemembering Indigenous Voices in the ClassroomThis webinar touches on why we forget to include the Indigenous voice in our classrooms and reminds us all of some concrete actions (and vocabulary) to take in the classroom so as to not be Read More +De-Centering Whiteness in Montessori SpacesDe-centering Whiteness in Montessori SpacesOn Sept. 21, 2020 we explored some of the ways in which whiteness informs and limits our ability to fully realize Dr. Montessori’s vision for justice. We learned about the historical construction of whiteness, the legacy of racism in schooling, and the ways Read More +Mastering Parent Communication and ConnectionTo truly thrive, children need a community of adults working in partnership. But it is not always so easy for us as the child’s teacher or administrator to understand and deal with his/her parents, especially the sometimes “difficult” ones. So how do we get better — for the benefit of everyone, Read More +The Montessori Experience 2020Click here to request a Professional Development Certificate for this event. Order your 2020 Montessori Experience and 150th Montessori birthday t-shirts here!
Baltimore/Columbia Workshop Montessori: Learning for AllJoin us in Columbia, Maryland, for our first of two regional workshops in 2019-2020. We look forward to partnering with NAMTA for what will be their final regional workshop as well as with EAA, our continuing partner for major professional development events. Advanced registration is now closed. On-site registration will be available. If you Read More +Supporting the Natural Development of the WillThe will is a psychic power that humans are not born with, but one that develops over time through experience following natural laws. The child’s development of will; therefore, is a gradual process that is dependent upon an environment that supports its growth. Unfortunately, misunderstandings abound regarding how best to support Read More +Refresher Course and Workshops in New Orleans, LouisianaThe 2019 Refresher Course & Workshops took place February 15-18th at the Sheraton New Orleans in New Orleans, LA. HOTEL INFORMATIONSheraton New Orleans SPEAKERSKeynote Speaker BROCHURE2019 Refresher Course Brochure REGISTRATIONRegister online Refresher Course and Workshops in Phoenix, Arizona2018 Refresher CourseThe 2018 Refresher Course & Workshops will take place February 16-19th at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix, AZ. Click here to make a room reservation using the AMI group rate. Learn more about our speakers and workshops. Scholarships available this year! Refresher Course and Workshops in Austin, TexasRefresher Course and Workshops in Long Beach, CaliforniaRefresher Course and Workshops in Atlanta, GeorgiaWe are happy to present the official brochure for the 2015 Refresher Course and Workshops! Click here for a complete overview of the weekend’s events and click here to register! The Early Bird deadline is January 5. For hotel information, please click here. We look forward to Read More +Refresher Course and Workshops in Houston, TexasThe 2014 refresher course and workshops will take place at the Westin Galleria Houston.
The AAA Four-Diamond Westin Galleria Houston Hotel is located in the Uptown Galleria area and connected to the Galleria Shopping Center, offering a Read More + |
