Developmental Screening and Montessori

1.5 CPDs, Run time 39:57

This webinar will give educators and school leaders an overview of developmental screenings. Like another tool in the tool belt, developmental screening can complement existing Montessori practices such as observation and record-keeping, to give us a full picture of the young child's development. The presenters will introduce the cycle of screening, the purposes of screening, and considerations when teachers conduct screenings in the Montessori classroom. Several common screening tools will be discussed as well as how to select a screening tool that matches what your school and families need. The presenters will share evidence-based strategies to share developmental information and concerns with families and offer next steps after screening. 

Presenter's Bios: 

Natalie Danner, Ph.D. is the Early Childhood Content and Engagement Coordinator at Illinois Early Learning at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She holds a Ph.D. in Early Childhood Special Education and has many years of experience as an inclusive teacher, in school leadership roles, and in university-based teacher education. Her research focuses on Montessori inclusion, and she was part of the AMS workgroup that designed the Montessori Inclusion Endorsement. AMS credentialed (Early Childhood).

Katherine Schneider is a long time teacher at West Side Montessori School in New York City who also assists teachers and families receiving special education support services. AMS credentialed (Early Childhood) and MS Ed in Early Childhood Special and General Education from Bank Street College.

This webinar was originally presented at TME 2022.