The 2025 Montessori Experience: Refresher Courses & More! Adaptation: Innovating and Thinking for the Future Oklahoma City, Oklahoma February 14 – 16, 2025
In The 1946 London Lectures, Dr. Maria Montessori (1946) emphasized the importance of adaptation as the basis for education: “We must accept adaptation as the basis upon which we can
February 14, 2025: 4:45 am - February 17, 2025 11:00 pm ( Repeating Daily )
There are many “parts” to health. Of all the parts to health, breath and laughter may be the greatest…maybe!
Being a teacher is no joke! The yearly school calendar never seems to let up. Opening preparations, learning about the children and their needs, lesson
We hope you can plan to join us for the 2024 Montessori Administrators Retreat!
We are excited to invite all Montessori administrative professionals to this three-day event exclusively tailored to help you discover new strategies, connect with peers, and rejuvenate your skills. This retreat will take place in the heart of
On October 18, 2024, the Application for AMI Recognition Status and required fees are due for programs that do not have a required consultation this year. An additional $100 fee is incurred for applications submitted after this date. Applications outside the deadline may be
On September 13, 2024, the Application for AMI Recognition Status, Request for Consultation form, school calendar and required fees are due for new programs, rejoining programs and those with a third-year consultation required. An additional $100 fee is incurred for requests for consultation submitted after
Dr. Montessori’s relentless pursuit of knowledge led to groundbreaking research that has paved the way for a multitude of contemporary studies. These ongoing investigations have revealed a wealth of compelling and thought-provoking findings, further enriching our understanding of the subject.
Join us for a presentation of cutting-edge doctoral research featuring:
Every day, teachers experience a wide range of emotions, from joy and love to sadness and anger. Yet, some emotions are not appropriate to show or to express in the classroom. Unfortunately, suppressing emotions has many costs, including increased levels of burnout. Dr. Sanden will focus on understanding our
AMI/USA provides schools that wish to offer an authentic Montessori program with a set of internationally recognized standards of quality. Programs meeting these standards apply annually for AMI Recognition and a certificate is issued which indicates that they meet these criteria. AMI Standards maintain the
Join AMI/USA for a free gathering designed to facilitate communication between AMI Schools and AMI Training Centers. This event will serve as a listening session for both entities fostering better understanding and collaboration in training initiatives. Administrators will have the chance to ask questions and provide feedback for
Patrick Harris II, author of “The First Five: A Love Letter to Teachers”, will share his wisdom and love for the teaching profession. If you are approaching the end of your 1st, 3rd, 5th, or 20th year of teaching in the classroom, the ideas offered
If teachers are to be fully present and effective in our work, it is vital that we feel safe in all respects in the environments in which we work. Features of a culture of belonging include recognizing and respecting the voices of colleagues that present with social and personal
The term “woke” is an adjective derived from African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and has been used within Black culture for decades. Over the last few years, the word “woke” has been given different meanings, especially in the educational world. Being “woke”
Administrators and educators are invited to hear Dr. Elyse Postlewaite, an independent researcher who recently completed a development screener study (ASQ) that may interest educators who work with potentially neurodivergent students. AMI/USA supported this study and is inviting you to learn about the findings and possible implications.
In this session, Dr. Ayize Sabater and several participants of the U40: Montessori for the Future Summit of June 2023 will discuss the process and outcomes of the collaborative work with the American Montessori Society (AMS). The panel will share the culmination of the
Uduak-Abasi Akpabio embraces the idea that if peace is the capacity to interact and engage positively and creatively for meaningful co-existence and growth, then it should be considered a life skill and a capacity to be built. If conflict is a
There are many “parts” to health. Of all the parts to health, breath and laughter may be the greatest…maybe!
Being a teacher is no joke! The yearly school calendar never seems to let up. Opening preparations, learning about the children and their needs, lesson plans, parent interactions, fundraising activities, decisions, decisions…on and on
AMI/USA provides schools that wish to offer an authentic Montessori program with a set of internationally recognized standards of quality. Programs meeting these standards apply annually for AMI Recognition and a certificate is issued which indicates that they meet these criteria. AMI Standards maintain the
AMI/USA provides schools that wish to offer an authentic Montessori program with a set of internationally recognized standards of quality. Programs meeting these standards apply annually for AMI Recognition and a certificate is issued which indicates that they meet these criteria. AMI Standards maintain the
AMI/USA provides schools that wish to offer an authentic Montessori program with a set of internationally recognized standards of quality. Programs meeting these standards apply annually for AMI Recognition and a certificate is issued which indicates that they meet these criteria. AMI Standards maintain the
We hope you can plan to join AMI/USA and WSLI for the 2023 Montessori Administrators Retreat: Leading Amid Today’s Challenges this July in Columbia, MD!
We are thrilled to host two dynamic keynote speakers, Dr. Pamela Taylor and Dr. Marc Frankel, who will lead us in two engaging sessions exploring
The American Montessori Society (AMS) and Association Montessori International of the United States (AMI/USA) are thrilled to announce the U40: Montessori for the Future Summit.
April is Neurodiversity Awareness Month. Join this forum where we will share the process and content of the AMI/USA Statement of Inclusion devised by the AMI/USA Human Rights and Social Justice Ad-Hoc Group on Neurodiversity and Inclusion. For this final Spring JEDI session, we welcome:
Click here to request a Certificate of Completion for the 2023 Montessori Experience: Refresher Courses and More!
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Join us in Baltimore, MD from February 17 – 20, 2023 for a weekend to focus on the Spiritual Preparation of the guide in service to all children. Each track and offering will provide
Please join us as Sara Bloomberg moderates an open discussion with Olli Lehman, M.A. and Ashley McLean, both Montessori colleagues who are personally and professionally close to this important topic.
In response to the expressed needs of our members, we are happy to announce the launch of our AMI/USA Teacher Workshops Series. These virtual professional development sessions are designed for classroom guides and assistants and focus on supporting them in their professional growth and helping them meet the needs of the
Please join our AMI/USA Fund Development Team in a brief discussion about small grants for your school. In our weekly research meetings, our team examines all grant opportunities in education. We are finding small grants that could help support activities in classrooms and schools. All of the opportunities presented are for
AMI/USA’s 2022 Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Webinar Series
As our 2020 Racial Equity Statement declares, “We acknowledge that building and maintaining an inclusive, racially equitable culture will be never-ending and that ever-lasting transformation requires courage, persistence, unwavering commitment, and individual and collective accountability. We encourage all
At AMI/USA we are intentional about how we hold space for our collective work. We recognize that we are on Indigenous land and give gratitude for the original stewards of the land.
November is Native American Heritage Month. It is a celebratory time to acknowledge the unique contributions made by Indigenous Peoples.
AMI/USA is dedicated to serving members and the community with as much access to information as possible. Our Fund Development Team provides a list of grant opportunities each month via our E-Newsletter and we’d like to take a closer look
AMI/USA is excited to kick-off our 2022 Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Series
As our 2020 Racial Equity Statement declares, “We acknowledge that building and maintaining an inclusive, racially equitable culture will be never-ending and that ever-lasting transformation requires courage, persistence, unwavering commitment, and individual and collective accountability. We
AMI/USA is pleased to offer an introductory session on supporting neurodivergent learners in the inclusive Montessori classroom. Paula Flanders will offer an overview of Neurodiversity. Included in this overview will be a description of common terms used in special education, details about disability categories protected under Individuals with Disabilities Education
Click here to request a certificate of attendance. Certificates will not automatically be sent to those who attended, you must complete the form in order to receive a certificate.
Click here to view the schedule, see the speakers, visit our sponsor center and register!
Join Sheri Bishop and Andrée Rolfe for 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
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.
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
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
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
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. CT – The first hour was simulcast live on Dr. Ayize’s #UMustLearn weekly radio broadcast WPFW FM 89.3 in DC (globally at www.wpfwfm.org).
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
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
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
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
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 building
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On 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
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
UPDATE: At this time, AMI/USA has determined that the orientation program will be conducted remotely and that all facets of the program will be conducted online.
The New AMI Assistants to Infancy Consultant Orientation program is scheduled for January 14–18, 2021.
The New AMI Primary and Elementary Consultant Orientation has been rescheduled for
Preparing Ourselves Spiritually and Mentally for Revolutionary Social Change
We 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
Take 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
This 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
On 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
So how do we get better — for the benefit of everyone, child and adults alike? This webinar helps to answer that question. Using challenging real-world examples and scenarios, combined with simple yet effective principles and practices, it will put attendees on the road to mastering parent communication and connection.
Join 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.
The 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
The 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.
We 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
In honor of Dr. King, his educational philosophy and work to bring equity into all schools, join a diverse panel to discuss how power and privilege 
