— Making Your Microschool even more exceptional
Institute of Montessori Training + Meridian Learning
What do you get when you combine high quality, affordable and flexible Montessori training with coaching designed specifically for aspiring Montessori microschool teacher-leaders?
A comprehensive Montessori microschool training + mentorship, brought to you through an exclusive collaboration between IMT and Meridian Learning.
Spanning a nine month period, mentees will gain valuable insight and guidance from veteran Montessori microschool leaders and long-time community experts.
A comprehensive Montessori microschool training + mentorship, brought to you through an exclusive collaboration between IMT and Meridian Learning.
Spanning a nine month period, mentees will gain valuable insight and guidance from veteran Montessori microschool leaders and long-time community experts.
Our next cohort begins August 19th!
— Supporting Montessori Micro school leaders
All the Support you need - in one comprehensive package!
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IMT Montessori Essentials Training at the Infant Toddler, Early Childhood or Elementary I-II level.
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IMT Montessori Manuals for the level of training selected.
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IMT Video Lesson Library of hundreds of lesson presentation demonstrations for the level of training selected.
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Meridian Membership
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Microschool directory listing of school website
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Access to our online Facebook Community
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Monthly mentoring meetings focusing on topics including but not limited to: creating a budget (and sticking to it), creating a business plan, creating parent contracts with policies that ensure the school stays solvent, how to craft a mission statement and more!
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Access to online courses including The Basics of Home-Based Montessori Schools and Montessori-Based Microschools
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Access to the Meridian online resource library
Meridian Mentorship Calendar
Our commitment to advancing the grassroots microschool movement led us to design a meaningful mentorship opportunity for grassroots microschool leaders, especially aspiring leaders with a goal to serve underserved communities. As the first resource and advocacy organization for grassroots microschools in the country, and the first organization to launch a grassroots microschool network, our experience is vast and unmatched. In our work with dozens of aspiring, new and veteran microschool leaders, as well as starting and sustaining our own grassroots micro lab schools for more than 15 years, we’ve learned what it takes to build a microschool not only rooted in meaningful learning but also one that stands the test of time. We look forward to guiding you on your grassroots microschool journey.
Legal and Financial Foundations
- Understanding compliance and legal structures for microschools
- Setting up accounting systems and financial tracking
- Setting up accounting systems and financial tracking
Funding
- Exploring grants, scholarships, and sponsorships
- Crafting compelling proposals for donors
- Crafting compelling proposals for donors
Marketing
- Developing a clear brand identity
- Creating and executing marketing strategies to attract families
- Creating and executing marketing strategies to attract families
Budgeting
- Crafting a sustainable budget for your microschool
- Monitoring and adjusting financial plans
- Monitoring and adjusting financial plans
Cultivating Community
- Strategies for building strong relationships with families
- Partnering with local organizations for resources
- Partnering with local organizations for resources
Self-Care and Spiritual Preparation for Leaders
- Managing burnout and fostering personal well-being
- Building a support system
- Building a support system
Tech Tools for Microschools
- Exploring the best platforms for communication, teaching, and organization
- Leveraging technology to streamline operations
- Leveraging technology to streamline operations
Parent Communication
- Best practices for clear and effective communication
- Handling conflicts and fostering trust
- Handling conflicts and fostering trust
Open Forum
- Addressing mentee questions and challenges
- Peer support and sharing best practices
- Peer support and sharing best practices
Recap and Reflection
- Reviewing the year’s achievements
- Planning for the upcoming year
Pricing
IMT Essentials + Meridian Mentorship Package
AIM Career Starter + Meridian Mentorship Package
$2,000
Meridian MONTESSORI MICROSCHOOL MENTORship
a savings of $500!
$4,300
IMT Career Starter Training Course - including Montessori Manuals, AIM Video Lesson Library + Faculty Support
a savings of $700!
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Starting at
$6,300
Total Investment
9 month program
Payment Plans Available
9 month program
Payment Plans Available
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Please make checks payable to:
The 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
The 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
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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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