Knowledge, Strategies, and Practical Tools for the Montessori Classroom

Benefiting all students with whole group, small group, and individual planning

Opens Sep. 7. Live Sessions Sep 17th, 24th, Oct. 1st, 8th, and 15th

16 professional development hours

Module One: Understanding Autism, ADHD and Anxiety

  • General characteristics
  • Challenges at school
  • The Social-model of Dis-ability

Module Two: The Sensory Processing Challenges Connection

  • Understanding challenges in all eight sensory systems
  • Impacts on behavior and learning 

Module Three: Preparing a Peaceful Inclusive Environment

  • The Prepared Adult
  • The Prepared Physical Environment and the Environment of Belonging
  • The Prepared Instructional Environment 

Module Four: Rethinking Behavior Challenges with Responsive Guidance

  • Teaching and Guiding from reaction to prevention
  • Emotional Awareness and Self-Management
  • Behavior supports for Unique Needs

Module Five: The Peaceful Inclusive Classroom

  • Goal setting and action planning
  • A System of Support- a team approach
  • Partnering with Families




Christine Lowry, M.Ed. M.A.

Instructor Bio:

As a Montessori credentialed teacher and special educator, Christine shares her expertise and wealth of experience in teaching reading to a wide range of learners of all ages. She is able to align research on the science of reading with her deep understanding of Montessori philosophy of learning and the pedagogy of literacy. Having taught and guided neurodiverse students, including those with dyslexia, to reading success, Christine is able to share the many ways that instruction can be differentiated to best meet the learning needs of ALL students. She has seen the direct benefits of a school wide approach using the Montessori language spiral curriculum as it brings consistency across all school levels and all students. The IMC endorsed Science of Reading certificate will give you the knowledge, strategies, and skills you need to create a community of readers in your classrooms, your school, and your community.

Christine Lowry

Christine Lowry

Christine Lowry, M.Ed. M.A.

Instructor Bio:

Christine Lowry, M.Ed. M.A.

Instructor Bio:

As a Montessori credentialed teacher and special educator, Christine shares her expertise and wealth of experience in teaching reading to a wide range of learners of all ages. She is able to align research on the science of reading with her deep understanding of Montessori philosophy of learning and the pedagogy of literacy. Having taught and guided neurodiverse students, including those with dyslexia, to reading success, Christine is able to share the many ways that instruction can be differentiated to best meet the learning needs of ALL students. She has seen the direct benefits of a school wide approach using the Montessori language spiral curriculum as it brings consistency across all school levels and all students. The IMC endorsed Science of Reading certificate will give you the knowledge, strategies, and skills you need to create a community of readers in your classrooms, your school, and your community.

Christine Lowry

Christine Lowry

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