Professional Development
Maria Montessori knew the value of instilling a lifelong love of learning.
Our goal is to offer meaningful and accessible educational opportunities for further professional development.
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Assistant Training:
Montessori classrooms thrive with the support of well-prepared assistants. A trained assistant who understands Montessori philosophy is an asset to any program. This course offers assistants the opportunity to build meaningful skills.
Assistants will learn:
Montessori philosophy
The role of the assistant
How to respectfully and effectively support children, lead teachers, and co-workers in the Montessori environment in ways that reflect the values and principles of Montessori education.
Although not a materials course, participants will also deepen their understanding of some Montessori materials and the prepared environment.
This course is in a hybrid format with an introductory Zoom session, online Google Classroom assignments, and on-site meeting for a well-rounded and impactful learning experience. 11 hours of STARS credit is available upon completion of online and in-person work.
Schedule
Each workshop session is the same content; you only need to register for one.
The assistant training workshop starts with a half-hour live Zoom introductory session. This is followed by seven days to complete four hours of online learning at your pace. Note: This Google Classroom portion requires a GMAIL account.
The workshop culminates in a seven-hour in–person class.
Registration opens a month prior to the start of the workshop. 11 STARS hours available
Fee: $210
January 29 - online begins. February 7 in-person
March 26 - online begins. April 4 in-person
In-Person Workshop
A Practical Guide for Practical Life in Elementary
Practical life is a hallmark of a Montessori classroom. Students engage in activities that support the development of the whole child. This ranges from practicing conflict resolution to weaving fabric. In this hands-on, active workshop, you will learn and practice activities you can take directly into your classroom. In addition, participants will explore how to connect practical life with other areas of the classroom. Increase your knowledge, raise your confidence, and have fun!
About the instructor:
Susan Andree has over 20 years of experience as a guide in Montessori classrooms. She has taught in both adolescent and elementary environments.
February 28th from 9:00am to 12:00 noon, $75. Clock Hours available
Location: In person at Woodinville Montessori School, Bothell WA
“The future generation must not only know how to do what we can teach them, they must be able to go a step further.”
— Maria Montessori, The 1946 London Lectures, page 140
“Learning the difference between praise and acknowledgement was helpful and something I was able to use right away in the classroom.”
