Professional Development

Vital to your chosen career path is continued personal development; there isn’t a profession that does not demand regular updating and contact with experts in the field. AMI/USA endorses this commitment as well.

Professional development workshops for teachers, heads of school, and classroom assistants are offered annually at the AMI Refresher Course and Workshops held on the Presidents’ Day weekend. This is an excellent way to examine current educational structures and strategies as well delve deeper into your knowledge and understanding of Montessori pedagogy.

Over the years there have been numerous successful and influential speakers:

• Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google and Montessori alumnus
• Sir Ken Robinson, Ph.D., creativity expert
• Daniel Pink, author of Drive and A Whole New Mind
• Bob Pianta, Ph.D., Dean of the Curry School of Education, University of Virginia

One of the most often voiced praises for this annual gathering—which tops 800 participants—is the opportunity to connect with old friends, forge new relationships, and be supported by the presence of so many others who share a common goal.

Upcoming Conferences and Events

February 15-18, 2013: Refresher Course and Workshops
in Tampa, Florida

July 31 – August 3, 2013: International Montessori Congress
in Portland, Oregon

Past Conferences and Events

• February 17-20, 2012: Refresher Course and Workshops
  in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
• February 18-21, 2011: Refresher Course and Workshops
  in Long Beach, California
• November 5-7, 2010: AMI/USA Public School Forum
  in Milwaukee, Wisconsin