1.5 CPDs, Time  41:23

This session is designed for Montessori educators to examine the benefits of the Mixed age environment, which is a naturalized model for Montessori education. Having three-year cycles within our classrooms, allows children of varied ages to develop in a synchronistic fashion. By enhancing learning and creating an environment rich in language, practical life, social experiences and the development of preferences, the students deeply benefit from a Multicultural experience. The mixed age environment adds to the accomplishment of skills and the contribution to the classroom dynamic, the family and discovery of the self for all students and all ages. 

This webinar is presented by Mrs. Sherita Sargusingh. She has been an Art, Montessori, and Multicultural educator for several years. She enjoys sharing her experience with educators about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Multicultural education within the Montessori classroom. She has an AMS Infant-Toddler credential and an AMS Administration credential, and a M.Ed. in Instructional Technology. She is currently the Head of School for Greater Montessori School located in Columbia, MD (Hickory Ridge). 

1.5 CPDs, Run time 49:45

This AMS learning live recording is our first-ever dialogue centered around Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its role in education. We'll explore the exciting potential and notable hurdles of incorporating AI into the Montessori spaces. Throughout this in-depth discussion, we'll look at the benefits of the rapidly advancing technology while also giving weight to our real apprehensions. This conversation will be facilitated by Christian Piendo from aiEDU.

Christian leads External Affairs with aiEDU. He serves as a liaison to school district leaders, nonprofit partners, and other stakeholders who help advance our mission to create equitable educational experiences to excite and empower learners everywhere with AI literacy. 

 He is an educator with classroom experience teaching STEM and developing programs that implement equitable education. Most recently, he worked at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI where he collaborated with the multidisciplinary communities surrounding artificial intelligence to pursue cutting-edge research, create useful and responsible AI, and respond thoughtfully to the societal and ethical implications of AI. He believes in a commitment to driving effective social and societal change via equitable AI education.

1.5 CPDs, Run Time: 32:34

This course is designed to provide participants with an understanding of how the Montessori method can be used to work with elderly adults and people with Dementia symptoms. By the end of the course, participants will have an introduction to Dementia: symptoms, dementia care, environments and how to adapt the Montessori method when working with seniors.

Veronica Ricci is passionate about the Montessori Method. As an Infant/Toddler teacher, she loves observing and providing children with the environment they need to learn and grow. After using her Montessori materials to help her mother, Veronica founded Montesenior and the Montesenior Academy.  Montesenior offers classes to elderly adults and people with dementia to help prevent or ease their symptoms by using Montessori materials and activities.  Montesenior Academy offers training to Montessori teachers in how to modify the Montessori Method to work with seniors.  In addition to her work, Veronica is a Grant Liaison with the Montessori Global Growth Fund, where she helps people around the world get grants to open Montessori schools, teacher training and Montessori materials.  She is also the proud mom of a unique and kind 6 year old who attends lower elementary in a Montessori school.

1.5 CPDs, Run Time 58:03

There are many traumatic events around the world that affect children, from war, to earthquakes, to school shootings, to name a few. How do we speak to children about these events, both in our classrooms and at home?

Tori Virlee is a school Psychologist at Montessori School of Denver. She currently provides school psychological services for the Toddler through Middle School programs. Tori is a Montessori certified teacher, and holds a Psy.D. in School Psychology from the University of Colorado Denver.

1.5 CPDs, Run Time 1:06

This session is designed to enlighten educators with an understanding of a Multiculturally enhanced environment. This presentation will allow teachers the opportunity to examine what multiculturalism looks like in the classroom and how to examine the self, others, and the environment as objectively as possible, while leaving room for tolerance, acceptance and encouragement of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Montessori classroom is based on peace education, that fosters the appreciation of diverse perspectives, cultures, lifestyles, physical characteristics, and languages.

Sherita Sargusingh is a progressive leader in Montessori Infant-Toddler education. She has experience working with small and large educational team dynamics offering efficiency, dedication, and passion to the field. She enjoys practicing strong advocacy for students with special needs, behavioral concerns, and disabilities. She is also a dedicated advocate for Multicultural education, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives. Sherita is a facilitator for the AMS ABAR Certification program and the AMS affinity group coordinator.

1.5 CPDs, Run Time 55:05

Esta sesión, presentada por Margarita Diaz, los participantes aprenderán estrategias para implementar un programa de lenguaje dual (español-inglés) siguiendo el curriculo Montessori desde primaria hasta secundaria. A través de la comprensión de la adquisición de un segundo idioma, los participantes podrán obtener herramientas para comenzar a trabajar con sus estudiantes con énfasis en la alfabetización bilingüe.

1.5 CPDs   Run Time 53:23

Led by Secondary Montessori veteran, Barb Scholtz, this video will review relevant background information on Socratic discourse, then shift focus to preparatory lessons, choosing appropriate texts, and writing and clustering questions as the “prepared environment” for discussion.

Barb Scholtz, MEd, is an instructor, field consultant, and practicum director for the Cincinnati Montessori Secondary Teacher Education Program.  She taught secondary at Clark Montessori Middle and High School in Cincinnati and is AMS credentialed, Secondary I-II

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1.5 CPDs, Run Time 1:16:21

As Montessori educators, you are already committed to disciplining your students without threats, bribes, or yelling. But even those of us with the best of intentions may find that our tactics sometimes disappoint. In this webcast, Chip DeLorenzo will present strategies for taking your skills to new, Montessori-friendly depths through the use of Positive Discipline, which teaches that for discipline to be effective, it must—among other things—be kind, firm, and respectful; and invite children to discover how capable they are. He will also provide you with tools to better understand the social and emotional development of children and the motivations behind misbehavior, which are key to the efficacy of the approach.

Learner Outcomes

• Understand the principles of Positive Discipline and their relation to Montessori’s understanding of the child.
• Identify the 4 primary parenting/teaching styles and their outcomes.
• Discover two foundational Positive Discipline tools and skills to set limits with kindness and firmness.

About the Presenter

Chip DeLorenzo, MEd, is the head of Damariscotta Montessori School in Nobleboro, ME. AMS-credentialed (Early Childhood, Elementary I- II).

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1.5 CPDs, Run Time 23:15

Implementar los medios y la tecnología en un jardín de infancia Montessori es imprescindible para mantenerse al día con la evolución de la sociedad y ayudar a los niños a desarrollar las habilidades que necesitan para tener éxito en un mundo digital. La educación Montessori cree en seguir la curiosidad natural del niño y su interés por aprender, y la incorporación de los medios y la tecnología en el aula puede apoyar esta filosofía. La integración de la tecnología en un aula Montessori puede ayudar a los niños a aprender una amplia gama de temas. Dado que la educación Montessori se centra en el aprendizaje dirigido por el niño, la tecnología puede apoyar los materiales Montessori y contribuir a una amplia gama de actividades, como el uso de la tecnología como herramienta y no como entretenimiento. Además, integrar la tecnología en un aula Montessori también puede ofrecer beneficios a largo plazo. Prepara a los niños para la era digital y les ayuda a desarrollar habilidades esenciales en tecnología y fluidez digital que son relevantes para sus futuras carreras. Las aulas Montessori adaptadas a los medios de comunicación y la tecnología promueven el aprendizaje permanente y cultivan la creatividad, la innovación, la capacidad de resolución de problemas y la imaginación, que son esenciales para el éxito futuro, ofreciendo así varios beneficios, resultados de aprendizaje y ventajas a largo plazo.

Esta video-lección, explorará y compartirá una variedad de ideas sobre cómo integrar algunos conceptos básicos de los medios de comunicación y la tecnología con actividades analógicas, herramientas digitales combinadas con el material didáctico Montessori. También compartirá cómo la integración de los medios de comunicación y la tecnología en un jardín de infancia Montessori puede mejorar la experiencia de aprendizaje de los niños y apoyarles a desarrollar sus potenciales and aprendizaje holístico.

Marvin José Reyes Moreno es formador de andragogía y profesor de la Academia Vincerola en Colonia/Aquisgrán, Alemania. Es licenciado en educación infantil. Posee el título de Programación Neurolingüística (PNL), así como un diploma internacional Montessori. Marvin es educador en Desarrollo Sostenible y forma parte de la junta directiva de Vincerola International GmbH.

1.5 CPDs, Run Time 1:12

Discover considerations to be mindful of as you strive toward creating a workplace that is truly inclusive of disabled and neurodivergent adults.

Aysia Platte, M.S.Ed. (she/her) is credentialed at the early childhood level, in addition to her expertise in a wide range of specialties that support the wellbeing of young children and their adults. She provides individualized parent coaching services and is focusing on growing her community-based organization, crafting a lifestyle that is an expression of her passion for nurturing growing families and promoting inclusion, while allowing her to thrive as a disabled and neurodivergent human