This workshop empowers Montessori educators to become advocates for the infants and toddlers in their care. It emphasizes the crucial role of observation in understanding each child’s interconnected development, identifying milestones and potential red flags, and implementing appropriate interventions. Participants will also learn effective strategies for parent communication and to integrate anti-bias strategies to promote equitable outcomes for all children. 

Elise Arevalo

Elise Arevalo is a 0-3 Trainer, Consultant, Speaker and Examiner for the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). She specializes in Montessori education in the first three years of life and has been guiding infants and toddlers since 2011. Elise provides parent and teacher education through Montessori Northwest (MNW) in Portland, Oregon. She earned her Assistants to Infancy (age 0-3) and Primary (age 3-6) diplomas from MNW and completed a Masters in Education degree from Loyola University. Her Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies: Women & Environment with Ethnic Studies and Social Advocacy minors provided a wonderful foundation for the work in Montessori education.