Leading Inclusive
Montessori Schools:
Strategic Planning for Inclusion
MMPI’s NEW Course for Administrators
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Be A Leader – Create a More Inclusive World
This course familiarizes participants with the unique considerations of school leadership in an inclusive Montessori community. You will learn about the building blocks of an Inclusive Montessori School & Community, and work together with fellow course participants, month-by-month to write your own 5-year Strategic Plan for Inclusion tailored to prepare your school and staff to serve children with more diverse needs, their families and the community.
Meet the Instructors
Catherine Massie
Montessori Educator, Founder of two Public Montessori Schools, Former Private School Director, Special Educator, and Orton-Gillingham Specialist.
Bio
Kirsten Murphy
Disability Rights Advocate, Executive Director of the Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council and President, Board of Directors, National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities.
Barbara Luborsky
Pediatric Developmental Occupational Therapist, Owner, Way to Grow, LLC private OT and Speech practice, Inclsion Advocate and International Lecturer/Presenter on Montessori Inclusion.
Bio
Course Assistants and Mentors
Carol Alver
Montessori Educator, School Founder, Montessori Education Consultant, teacher of graduate courses in Children & Grief and a course on Prejudice and Value Systems.
Bio
Michael Bagiackas
Montessori Consultant and Inclusion Expert, AMI Children’s House & Elementary Diplomas, and retired School Director.
Bio
Mary Lou Cobb
Montessori Educator, School Founder and Director, Vice President of the Whole School Leadership Board, trained in Montessori for Aging and Dementia, and currently works with the elderly using the Montessori Principles.
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Bobbe Spink
Montessori Educator, and Consultant, Special Educator, School Founder and Director, Montessori teacher trainer and President of the Montessori Association of North Carolina.
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Rosanne Scotta
Academic and Life Coach Supporting ADHD/Executive Functions, Special Educator, Yoga Instructor, Yoga for Inclusion
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What People are Saying
“I enjoyed the live, virtual workshops the most. The presentations were excellent and easy to understand. I also loved having a mentor in a smaller group.”
“The online format was great and I loved being able to go back to the vast amounts of information.”
“I thoroughly enjoyed the breakout sessions. They all ended sooner than I was ready to be done.”
Course Requirements:
- Technical: Participants must have a device with an internet connection, a webcam for video capability, and audio input/output capabilities. A computer with a mouse and keyboard is highly recommended. For computers, you will need a current browser, the software capability to read documents in MS Word and pdfs, and up to date software system (Apple OS X/Ventura or Microsoft Windows 10/11), security software (antivirus protection/firewall) and access to Google classroom.
- To access the Google classroom: Participants must have an email account that is not associated with an educational institution or with another course on Google Classroom.
- Attendance: Participants must attend or make up all sessions and complete all assignments to get a Certificate of Completion.
- Class materials and access codes are for class participants only.
- Accessibility: We will do our best to accommodate your ADA needs; please contact us to let us know how we can make the course more accessible to you, by emailing mmp4inclusion@gmail.com.
- Course Certificate: At the conclusion of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion from Montessori Medical Partnership for Inclusion, if you attended all required online sessions and completed all coursework. More information will be provided at the Course Orientation, October 8th, 3:00 – 5:00 pm, Eastern US Time.
- Note: All sessions are recorded, with the exception of breakout discussion group sessions. By attending the class, you are giving your consent to be video taped. Taping of the sessions by individual participants is strictly prohibited.
The content of the Leading Inclusive Montessori Schools: Strategic Planning for Inclusion Course is intended to be used for informational and educational purposes only.
Information and content provided in the Course is believed to be accurate and reliable, but MMPI cannot guarantee that the information will be accurate, complete and/or current at all times and in all jurisdictions internationally. It is the responsibility of each course participant to ensure that they are in compliance with the laws of the State and Country in which their school is located.
Everything discussed in class or with fellow students is confidential. You agree to maintain that confidentiality.
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