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The Montessori Foundation, in partnership with The International Montessori Council, presents …

The complete recordings and resources of our 26th international conference, broadcast worldwide November 4-6, 2022  from St. Petersburg, Florida.

It was a unique 3-day in-person and live-streamed experience like you have never seen before.

YOU WILL HAVE FULL ONGOING ACCESS TO THE VIDEO AND AUDIO RECORDINGS, HANDOUTS, AND 15 HOURS OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

To see more of how we organized the conference, go to www.mfconferences.org

You will have full ongoing access

Dynamic keynote speaker Paula Lillard Preschlack M.Ed., Writer & Speaker 

Where is Mindfulness in Montessori?

Live performance of Brown v. Board of Education

More than 30 timely and interactive workshops led by Tim Seldin, Kathy Leitch, Christine Lowry, Dr. Robin Howe, Jonathan Wolff, Dr. Fred Luskin, Hillary Drinkell,  Ann Epstein, and many more.

Sessions were recorded for participant access

Certificate of Professional Development for participants

Q & A opportunities

This is a conference like no other. For over 25 years, we have created a prepared Montessori learning environment for school leaders, Montessori educators, and parents. Come rediscover the sense of community, connection, and celebration that make our conferences unique.

Once registered, you will have ongoing access to the entire conference collection.

If you registered to attend the conference in-person or online, you should have received an email with a special coupon code that will give you free registration when you paste it in and apply it at checkout. Didn't receive your coupon? Contact us at [email protected]

If you are not yet an IMC member, join at https://www.montessori.org/the-international-montessori-council-imc/

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Course curriculum

  • 01

    Welcome

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    • What makes the conference special
    • 2022 Conference Sponsors
  • 02

    Friday, November 4, 2022 General Session Opening Ceremony

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    • Video Recording: General Session Opening Ceremony
    • Audio: General Session Opening Ceremony
    • Video On the Open Ceremony
  • 03

    Friday Session 1

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    • Ann Epstein - What the New Child Development Milestones Mean for Montessorians
    • Audio: Ann Epstein - What the New Child Development Milestones Mean for Montessorians
    • Claire Salkowski - Mindfulness, Montessori & Contemplative Practices (Part 1)
    • Audio: Claire Salkowski - Mindfulness, Montessori & Contemplative Practices (Part 1)
    • Hillary Drinkell - Developing Emotional Strength in Students: a Nervous System Approach Using Practical Activities
    • Audio: Hillary Drinkell - Developing Emotional Strength in Students: a Nervous System Approach Using Practical Activities
    • Handout for Developing Emotional Strength in Students
    • Chris Gallagher: Bonny Montessori: How to Design a Beautiful Montessori Environment
    • Audio - Christopher Gallagher: Bonny Montessori: How to Design a Beautiful Montessori Environment
    • Cathy Tobin and Patricia Cherico: Preserving an Authentic Montessori Experience in Public Schools
    • Audio - Cathy Tobin and Patricia Cherico: Preserving an Authentic Montessori Experience in Public Schools
    • Cassi Mackey: Collaborative Coaching
    • Audio - Cassi Mackey: Collaborative Coaching
    • Fred Luskin and Jonathan Wolff: Forgive for Good . . . It’s Time to Let Go of the Hurt, Improve Communication, and Create Better Boundaries Part 1
    • Audio - Fred Luskin and Jonathan Wolff: Forgive for Good . . . It’s Time to Let Go of the Hurt, Improve Communication, and Create Better Boundaries Part 1
    • Tim Seldin and Renee DuChainey-Farkas: Engage your Board of Trustees to Lead your school with you in a truly Montessori Way
    • Audio - Tim Seldin and Renee DuChainey-Farkas: Engage your Board of Trustees to Lead your school with you in a truly Montessori Way
    • Tim Seldin and Renee DuChainey-Farkas: Session Slides for Engage your Board of Trustees to Lead your school with you in a truly Montessori Way
  • 04

    Friday Session 2

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    • Audio - Aleanea Williams: Helping Parents of Infants and Toddlers with Parenting
    • Aleanea Williams: Helping the Parents of Infants and Toddlers with Parenting
    • Susan Zoll, PhD, Natasha Feinberg, & Laura Saylor: Montessori and the Science of Reading
    • Audio - Susan Zoll, PhD, Natasha Feinberg, & Laura Saylor: Montessori and the Science of Reading
    • Claire Salkowski: Mindfulness, Montessori & Contemplative Practices (Part 2)
    • Audio - Claire Salkowski: Mindfulness, Montessori & Contemplative Practices (Part 2)
    • Luz Casquejo Johnston: Reclaiming the Cosmic Tales
    • Audio - Luz Casquejo Johnston: Reclaiming the Cosmic Tales
    • Jamie Selhorn: Montessori Classrooms Build Executive Functions
    • Audio: Jamie Selhorn: Montessori Classrooms Build Executive Functions
    • Fred Luskin and Jonathan Wolff: Forgive for Good . . . It’s Time to Let Go of the Hurt, Improve Communication, and Create Better Boundaries Part 2
    • Audio: Fred Luskin and Jonathan Wolff: Forgive for Good . . . It’s Time to Let Go of the Hurt, Improve Communication, and Create Better Boundaries Part 2
    • Tim Seldin and Renee DuChainey-Farkas Engage your Community, (Parents and Faculty/Staff) to Lead your school with you in a truly Montessori Way
    • Audio: Tim Seldin and Renee DuChainey-Farkas Engage your Community, (Parents and Faculty/Staff) to Lead your school with you in a truly Montessori Way
  • 05

    Words that Made the Difference: BROWN vs the BOARD OF EDUCATION - a live play

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    • Words that Made the Difference: BROWN vs the BOARD OF EDUCATION - a live play
    • Audio - Words that Made the Difference: BROWN vs the BOARD OF EDUCATION - a live play
  • 06

    Saturday, November 5th, 2022, General Session

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    • Video Recording of Saturday General Session
    • Audio: Saturday General Session
  • 07

    Saturday Session 1

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    • Jennifer Littrell and Michelle Lancaster: Cooperative Care: Collaborating With Toddlers Towards Independence
    • Audio - Jennifer Littrell and Michelle Lancaster: Cooperative Care: Collaborating With Toddlers Towards Independence
    • Lori Karmazin: Revisiting and Extending the 3-6 Math Curriculum
    • Audio: Lori Karmazin: Revisiting and Extending the 3-6 Math Curriculum
    • Dorothy Harmann and Joe Campbell: Intentional Connections: A Conversation with Teachers for Parent Engagement
    • Audio - Dorothy Harmann and Joe Campbell: Intentional Connections: A Conversation with Teachers for Parent Engagement
    • Mary Beth Ricks and Megan Ricks: Improving School Improvement: Using the Montessori Method to Develop a Strategic Plan
    • Audio - Mary Beth Ricks and Megan Ricks: Improving School Improvement: Using the Montessori Method to Develop a Strategic Plan
    • The Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE): What Accreditation Stands for and Why it Matters
    • Audio: The Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE): What Accreditation Stands for and Why it Matters
    • Jayne Cobb: Edible School Gardens
    • Audio - Jayne Cobb: Edible School Gardens
    • Lyndsey Pollock: Social Justice in Action
    • Audio - Lyndsey Pollock: Social Justice in Action
    • Patty Sobelman: Who Are the People in Your Neighborhood
    • Audio - Patty Sobelman: Who Are the People in Your Neighborhood
  • 08

    Keynote: Where is Mindfulness in Montessori?

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    • Paula Lillard Preschlack: Where is Mindfulness in Montessori?
    • Audio - Paula Lillard Preschlack: Where is Mindfulness in Montessori?
  • 09

    Saturday Session 2

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    • Terri Sherrill: Giving the House to the Children
    • Audio - Terri Sherrill: Giving the House to the Children
    • Erica Santana and Joen Patton: Preparedness Through the Fundamental Needs
    • Audion - Erica Santana and Joen Patton: Preparedness Through the Fundamental Needs
    • Robin Howe: What’s in a lesson and how do I get through all of this?
    • Audio - Robin Howe: What’s in a lesson and how do I get through all of this?
    • Sheila Linville and Alicia Braccia: Developing Compassion for Families with ADHD Children
    • Audio - Sheila Linville and Alicia Braccia: Developing Compassion for Families with ADHD Children
    • Julia Volkman: The Neuroscience of Mindfulness
    • Audio - Julia Volkman: The Neuroscience of Mindfulness
    • Denise Monnier and Vyju Kadambi: MPPI: Montessori Policy and Advocacy for the Future
    • Audio - Denise Monnier and Vyju Kadambi: MPPI: Montessori Policy and Advocacy for the Future
    • Carrie Allen: Training A Key Team Player: The Montessori Assistant
    • Audio - Carrie Allen: Training A Key Team Player: The Montessori Assistant
    • Ashley Morris: Normalization: Supporting Self Regulation and Executive Function in the Montessori Classroom
    • Audio - Ashley Morris: Normalization: Supporting Self Regulation and Executive Function in the Montessori Classroom
  • 10

    Sunday, General Session

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    • Sunday Morning General Session
    • Audio - Sunday Morning General Session
  • 11

    Sunday Session

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    • Christine Lowry: Behavior Supports for Inclusive Montessori Classrooms: A Responsive Guidance Approach
    • Audio - Christine Lowry: Behavior Supports for Inclusive Montessori Classrooms: A Responsive Guidance Approach
    • Tim Seldin and Renee Farkas: Building Blocks that help Strengthen and Sustain a Community of Partnership
    • Audio - Tim Seldin and Renee Farkas: Building Blocks that help Strengthen and Sustain a Community of Partnership
  • 12

    Exhibit Hall

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    • International Montessori Council
    • Jonathan Wolff - Montessori Consulting and Coaching
    • Maitri Learning - Gold standard Montessori materials designed with the brain in mind.
    • Montessori Containers
    • Montessori Family Alliance
    • Montessori Inspired Stencils and Stuff
    • Montessori N' Such
    • Montessori Services - A Resource for Preparing the Child's Environment
    • Nature's Classroom Institute
    • Nature of Art - TEACH ART IN THE MONTESSORI CLASSROOM
    • Nienhuis Montessori - The Original Montessori Craft
    • The Montessori Foundation Leadership Institute
    • Whole School Leadership - Transforming Self, Community and Society
    • THE CENTER FOR GUIDED MONTESSORI STUDIES, INC
    • Alison's Montessori & Educational Materials
    • Authentic Institute of Montessori Innovative Online Montessori Training
    • Clever Education Solutions
    • Figgy
    • Glass Protection Consulting
    • Great Extensions
    • Mirus Toys
    • Montessori Educativos USA
    • Education for Well-Being
    • Newton America
    • Onespot
    • Piel Canela Peru
    • PikMyKid
    • Veronica Lane Books
    • Waseca Biomes