All Levels of Montessori Classrooms          10 PD Hours Certificate

Module One (June 25th): Introduction to an Inclusive Montessori Classroom

• The what & why of inclusion
• The range of diversity in our classrooms-  ASD, ADHD, Anxiety, SPD

Module Two (July 2) : Introduction to Responsive Guidance

• The what & why of responsive guidance
• Understanding human tendencies in an inclusive classroom
• Key Principles for supporting diversity in learning and behavior

Module Three (July 9th): Preparing Ourselves as Inclusive Teachers

• Relationship as the Most Powerful Tool
• Self-awareness & Self-regulation for Co-regulation
• Inquiry Observation as Our Guide

Module Four (July 16th) : Preparing Our Inclusive Environment

• The impact of the Physical Environment
• The impact of the Social-emotional Environment
• Creating a Culture of Belonging

Module Five (July 23rd) : The Inclusive Instructional Environment

• Differentiated vs. Individualized Instruction
• An Introduction to Universal Design for Learning

Module Six ( July 30th) : Progressing Toward Positive Inclusion

• Partnering with Families and Community Professionals
• Using the Montessori-based Universal Practices Checklist
• Progress is a Process