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Renaissance Academy
Montessori Professional Development

Consistency, Normalization, and Family Collaboration: Keys to Success in the Montessori Classroom

In our morning session, we will explore how consistency and normalization are foundational elements in creating a thriving Montessori environment. We'll delve into practical strategies for integrating these concepts into daily classroom practices and examine their profound impact on children's development. Additionally, we will discuss the vital role families play in reinforcing these principles at home. When families understand and support these practices, the benefits extend beyond the classroom, fostering social, emotional, and executive functioning skills that contribute to a child's overall success in life. Join us as we uncover how a unified approach between educators and families can lead to transformative outcomes for children.

In our afternoon session we will explore supporting Exceptionalities in Students & Differentiating Curriculum in the Classroom as well as working successfully with your teaching team!


Presenter

Karen
AIM Program Director

Karen is AIM's Program Director.  She has been working at AIM since 2018 as the Level Coordinator for Early Childhood, Internship Coordinator and Residency Instructor.  Before that, she owned & taught at her own Montessori school in rural Montana. She has a Bachelor of Music in Music Education, an Early Childhood certificate and a Master's of Education in Advanced Montessori. Karen is certified in American Sign Language. She has taught music in the public-school sector in addition to teaching in Montessori classrooms since 2007 both in Rhode Island and Montana. At AIM, she works with interns, observes Montessori classrooms, and participates in webinars. When she is not working, she can be found gardening, trail running and cooking. She enjoys long walks with her dog, Jax and camping trips with her husband. 

Tentative Schedule

Welcome to the AIM Professional Development presentation!  We are so delighted to have this opportunity to walk alongside Renaissance Academy to support the faculty and staff in bringing Authentic Montessori to the classrooms. 

9:00 - 9:15

Welcome + Introduction

9:15-10:20

Consistency

10:20-10:30 

Break

10:30 - 12:00

Normalization 

12:00 - 12:30

Lunch

12:30 - 2:00

Supporting Exceptionalities in Students & Differentiating Curriculum in the Classroom 

2:00-2:10

Break

2:10-3:30

Working within Your Teaching Team


Downloadable + Video Resources

classroom management handout

my role as a teacher handout

teacher
self evaluation form 

Classroom Management Videos

These videos by Flora McCormick, LCPC were designed with parents in mind, but we feel these techniques can be successfully applied within the classroom environment as well!
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The Miracle of Consistency

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Montessori and Normalization

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Practical Life, Pivoting + Problem-Solving with Adolescents

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Montessori Team Building: Cultivating Effective Collaboration

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