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McWillie Elementary
Montessori Professional Development

Presenter

Liz Goodman

Early Childhood Professional Development Coordinator


Liz Goodman holds a M.Ed. in Montessori Education from Xavier University and earned her MACTE Montessori primary (3-6) certification from AIM (formerly Age of Montessori). She also holds a graduate certification in secondary education and a BA in History from Central Connecticut State University.

Liz has served in the field of education for over 25 years, and at King’s Wood Montessori School in Foxboro, Massachusetts for the past 13 years, and is now the Professional Development Coordinator for AIM. 

She is grateful to also currently work one morning weekly with the wonderful children and staff at Hans Christian Anderson Montessori School in Bolton, Connecticut. 

In her free time, Liz loves to read, hike, practice yoga, travel, cook, and spend time with family and friends. She is also a huge Boston Celtics fan!

Schedule

Welcome back to our ongoing professional development series. Today's session will build on the valuable insights gained from our previous discussion, addressing key areas of the prepared environment and how it leads to normalization.

1:30-1:45

  • Check in/Community Meeting with Early Childhood Staff 

1:45-3:15

Role of the Prepared Environment in Normalization
  • Sequencing Work on Shelves 
  • EC Staff – Work Period in Classrooms- Complete checklist  

3:15-3:30

  • Closing Q & A  

PowerPoint Handouts

The Prepared Environment + Normalization

Sequencing Work on Shelves Checklist

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