Welcome to the 2nd annual IMT Elevate Montessori Summit – a three-day event designed to equip Montessori teachers and administrators with practical, invaluable resources.
Our goal? By bringing together diverse voices from across the country and around the world, we can create a rich collection of ideas, perspectives, and professional development opportunities for the Montessori community.
And by offering dozens of hours of high-quality professional development for just $50, we are helping Montessori educators everywhere continue to learn, grow, and strengthen their practice — regardless of where they live or what their professional development budget looks like.
This page has all the information you need as a speaker. We've covered the bases to address any questions you might have. But if, by some chance, something remains unanswered, don't hesitate to drop me an email at carolyn@instituteofmontessoritraining.com.
As a speaker, you'll not only share your expertise but also gain an all-access pass to the Summit for yourself! You will be automatically enrolled in the Summit with the email address you provided in your presentation proposal.
Let's make this Montessori Summit an unforgettable experience together.
Breakdown
Let’s do a quick run through of how the whole thing will
work.
The When The event will run during Montessori Education Week - from Tuesday, February 23 to Thursday, February 25, 2027. Summit Registration will open on November 2, 2026
The How
8-10 pre-recorded presentations will be released each day at 8:00 am EST.
These presentations will each be 30 minutes to 1 hour in
length.
Individuals and schools will have the option to purchase an All-Access Pass to the Summit to gain access to presentations for 3 months, along with additional resources and discounts on IMT products and courses.
The Buzz
Leading up to the Summit, we will provide you with promotional marketing.
You’ll
be provided with email copy, social media copy and graphics to share with your
followers and promote your presentation and the Summit as a whole.
Additionally, we will tag you on social media and request that you be a collaborator on Instagram posts and reels to help spread the word.
As an active participant we hope that you
will share the Summit and encourage folks to attend!
Presentation
Now, let's turn our attention to your forthcoming presentation – a pivotal component of our Summit!
We kindly request your preparation of a 30 minute - one-hour presentation that will bring significant and practical value to the Montessori community. Our overarching goal is to ensure that attendees depart with actionable steps they can readily apply within their classrooms and school communities.
It's important to note that our attendees come to us already well-versed in the Montessori philosophy. Consequently, our objective is to provide them with a fresh perspective on materials, lessons, or approaches that will invigorate their practices.
You have the creative liberty to choose from the following presentation formats:
Slides (downloadable template available below)
A slide-free, personable presentation
A blend of both approaches
Your presentation should encompass the following key elements:
Introduction: Begin by offering a brief introduction of yourself, sharing your Montessori background, and your journey within the field. This establishes a connection between you and our audience.
Topic Overview:Provide a concise yet comprehensive overview of your chosen topic, setting the stage for what attendees can anticipate in terms of learning and exploration.
Valuable Insights:Importantly, furnish your presentation with substantive, valuable information that adds depth and value to your chosen topic.
Actionable Steps: Equally essential is the provision of specific, actionable steps that attendees can readily implement in their classrooms or school communities based on the knowledge you've imparted.
We are happy to highlight your websites, products and services on the Summit pages to support you! Please share any discounts, links or information you would like added to your presentation page with Carolyn.
Presentations and Resources are Due January 15, 2027
Recording
You have two options for recording your presentation.
You can record on your own and upload the video below.
OR
You can schedule a time to record with the help of our team on Zoom using the button below.
Regardless of how you choose to record, we will work diligently
to ensure that every aspect of your presentation looks and sounds its best,
making your content shine on the Summit stage.
Recordings are Due January 15, 2027
Resources
Lastly, as part of our all access pass your presentation will need to be accompanied by one or more downloadable resources. These resources should be created by you and related to the content of your presentation. They can be printable materials, workbooks, additional recordings, courses, or another creative resource.
Resources are due January 15, 2027
Questions?
If you have questions about the process, or want to discuss anything in more detail, you can schedule a meeting with Carolyn by clicking on the button below.
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Please make checks payable to: Institute of Montessori Training, LLC Checks can be mailed to: The Institute of Montessori Training - Carolyn Sweet, CEO 285 Weston Road Pawleys Island, South Carolina 29585
Connect with us
406.707.6088
kirsten@instituteofmontessoritraining.com
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IMT holds accredited status for its Infant Toddler, Early Childhood, Elementary I/Elementary II Career Pro Montessori teacher education courses from the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE).
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