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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 3-5, 2023  from Phoenix, AZ.

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

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

More than 30 timely and interactive workshops led by Tim Seldin, Dr. Cindy Acker, Christine Lowry, Dr. Robin Howe, Jonathan Wolff, Andrew Kutt, Hillary Drinkell,  Ann Epstein, and many more.

Certificate of 15 Professional Development hours for participants

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 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
    • 2023 Conference Sponsors
  • 02

    Friday, November 3, 2023 Opening Ceremony and Keynote Flourishing: Think Outside the [Gender] Box

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    • Video Recording: Opening Ceremony and Keynote Flourishing: Think Outside the [Gender] Box
    • Audio: Opening Ceremony and Keynote Flourishing: Think Outside the [Gender] Box
    • Handouts: Opening Ceremony and Keynote Flourishing: Think Outside the [Gender] Box
  • 03

    Friday Session 1

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    • 1A | Please NO Volunteers - Patty Sobelman
    • Audio: 1A | Please NO Volunteers - Patty Sobelman
    • 1B | Embracing the New Child - Lori Karmazin and Tanya Ryskind
    • Audio: 1B | Embracing the New Child - Lori Karmazin and Tanya Ryskind
    • 1C | Connecting with the Cosmic Curriculum – Part 1 - Anya Bartlett
    • Audio: 1C | Connecting with the Cosmic Curriculum – Part 1 - Anya Bartlett
    • 1D | Teaching Entrepreneurship - Marc Seldin
    • Audio - 1D | Teaching Entrepreneurship - Marc Seldin
    • 1E | Creating Harmony: Through Courageous Conversations – Part 1 - Cassi Mackey
    • Audio - 1E | Creating Harmony: Through Courageous Conversations – Part 1 - Cassi Mackey
    • 1F | Empowering the Individuals to Empower the Whole - Hillary Drinkell
    • Audio - 1F | Empowering the Individuals to Empower the Whole - Hillary Drinkell
  • 04

    Friday Session 2

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    • 2A | The Space Between – Transitioning Young Children to the Primary Community - Sarah Moudry
    • Audio - 2A | The Space Between – Transitioning Young Children to the Primary Community - Sarah Moudry
    • 2B | Flourishing Across the Montessori Triad: Meaningful Connections That Nature Well-being - Barbara Murphy
    • Audio - 2B | Flourishing Across the Montessori Triad: Meaningful Connections That Nature Well-being - Barbara Murphy
    • 2C | Connecting with the Cosmic Curriculum – Part 2 - Anya Bartlett
    • 2C | Connecting with the Cosmic Curriculum – Part 2 - Anya Bartlett
    • 2D | Breaking through the Bias of Boy Behavior; Creating Successful Classroom Environment for High Energy Boys! - Lindsey Pollock and Sheila Linville
    • Audio - 2D | Breaking through the Bias of Boy Behavior; Creating Successful Classroom Environment for High Energy Boys! - Lindsey Pollock and Sheila Linville
    • 2E | Creating Harmony: Through Courageous Conversations – Part 2 - Cassi Mackey
    • Audio: 2E | Creating Harmony: Through Courageous Conversations – Part 2 - Cassi Mackey
    • 2F | Building a Successful Employee Pyramid for Montessori Schools Future Sustainability - Mary Macintosh and Sharon Damore
  • 05

    Friday Session 3

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    • 3A | Current Montessori Research: What is new and how can we apply it to our everyday practice? - Ann Epstein
    • Audio - 3A | Current Montessori Research: What is new and how can we apply it to our everyday practice? - Ann Epstein
    • 3B | The Future of Advocacy - Vyju Kadambi
    • Audio - 3B | The Future of Advocacy - Vyju Kadambi
    • 3C | The Observational Journey: Navigating the Foundational Practice - Krista Lee and Erica Santana
    • 3D | So You Have a Middle School or High School…Is it Working? Is it Montessori? - James Moudry
    • Audio - 3D | So You Have a Middle School or High School…Is it Working? Is it Montessori? - James Moudry
    • 3F | Leadership and Board Succession Planning for Schools - Tim Seldin and Renee DuChainey-Farkes
    • Audio - 3F | Leadership and Board Succession Planning for Schools - Tim Seldin and Renee DuChainey-Farkes
  • 06

    Saturday Session 1

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    • 4B | From Concept to Casserole - Sarah Moudry
    • Audio: 4B | From Concept to Casserole - Sarah Moudry
    • 4C | Extensions in Elementary Mathematics - Jody Malterre
    • Audio - 4C | Extensions in Elementary Mathematics - Jody Malterre
    • 4D | S is your Superpower - Lindsey Pollock and Mercedes Thrush
    • Audio - 4D | S is your Superpower - Lindsey Pollock and Mercedes Thrush
    • 4E | The Ten Lessons I Learned at Joe’s Market - Andrew Kutt
    • Audio: 4E | The Ten Lessons I Learned at Joe’s Market - Andrew Kutt
    • 4F | Leading an Inclusive Montessori School and Classroom: The What, the Why, and the How - Christine Lowry
    • Audio - 4F | Leading an Inclusive Montessori School and Classroom: The What, the Why, and the How - Christine Lowry
  • 07

    Keynote: Seven Steps toward Montessori Global Wellbeing - Kathy Leitch

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    • Keynote: Seven Steps toward Montessori Global Wellbeing - Kathy Leitch
    • Audio - Keynote: Seven Steps toward Montessori Global Wellbeing - Kathy Leitch
  • 08

    Saturday Session 2

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    • 5A | How Practical Life Enhances the Toddler’s Sense of Order and Personality - Nancy McNabb
    • Audio - 5A | How Practical Life Enhances the Toddler’s Sense of Order and Personality - Nancy McNabb
    • 5D | Leave Your Parent Bias at the Door - Lorna McGrath and Cheryl Allen
    • Audio - 5D | Leave Your Parent Bias at the Door - Lorna McGrath and Cheryl Allen
    • 5F | THI: Heritage Months’ Certification - Cindy Acker
    • Audio - 5F | THI: Heritage Months’ Certification - Cindy Acker
  • 09

    Sunday Session

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    • 7A | Can “Spiritual Preparation” Become a Daily Lesson Plan for Oneself – Preparing the Environment Within Sunday Lowry: Behavior Supports for Inclusive Montessori Classrooms: A Responsive Guidance Approach - Jonathan Wolff
    • Audio - 7A | Can “Spiritual Preparation” Become a Daily Lesson Plan for Oneself – Preparing the Environment Within Sunday Lowry: Behavior Supports for Inclusive Montessori Classrooms: A Responsive Guidance Approach - Jonathan Wolff
    • 7B | Leading an Inclusive Montessori School and Classroom: The What, the Why, and the How - Christine Lowry
    • Audio - 7B | Leading an Inclusive Montessori School and Classroom: The What, the Why, and the How - Christine Lowry
    • 7C | Empowering the Individual to Empower the Whole - Hillary Drinkell
    • Audio - 7C | Empowering the Individual to Empower the Whole - Hillary Drinkell
    • 7D | Crafting Leadership and Board Succession Planning for Schools - Tim Seldin and Renee DuChainey-Farkes
    • 7E | THI: Heritage Months’ Certification - Cindy Acker
    • Audio - 7E | THI: Heritage Months’ Certification - Cindy Acker
  • 10

    2023 Exhibit Hall

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    • OneSpot School Mobile Apps
    • Alison's Montessori
    • Authentic Institute of Montessori
    • Barefoot Books
    • Barn of Crafts
    • Bezos Academy DBA Day 1 Academies
    • Big Picture Science
    • Bloomind, LLC
    • Bright Child AZ
    • Clever Education Solutions
    • Laughing Star Montessori LLC
    • Mirus Toys
    • Montessori Medical Partnership for Inclusion
    • Montessori Wellness
    • MRX
    • Piel Canela Peru
    • The Montessori Journey