THE MIDWEST REGIONAL CONFERENCE is a two-day gathering for ALL Montessori educators, leaders, parents, and advocates from the Midwest and beyond to be inspired and renewed. The conference theme: “Rooted in Montessori: Cultivating the Internal Landscape of the Child”
OCTOBER 9-10, 2026 I TIME: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM CST I UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY
SCHEDULE
| Time | Session | Level/Room | Speakers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Session | |||
| 8:30 – 11:00 | School Visits & Montessori Sports Demonstration | All | |
| Lunch: 11:00 - 12:30 | lunch is on your own | |||
| 12:30 – 1:15 | Cultivating Belonging: An Equity-Centered Approach to Montessori Communities | All/401 AD | Dr. Nicole Evans |
| 1:20 – 2:50 | What Holds Us Together: Dignity, Safety, and Trust in School Communities | All/401 AD | Carson Smith |
| 3:00 – 4:45 | Montessori Sports: For the Love of Sports | All/401 AD | Stephanie Pullman |
| 5:00 – 6:00 | Montessori for Social Justice | All/401 AD | Regina Dyson |
| Time | Session | Level/Room | Speakers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 – 9:45 | From Reflection to Action: Practical Strategies for Building Belonging in Montessori Communities | All/401 AD | Dr. Nicole Evans |
| 10:00 – 12:30 & 2:15 – 4:30 | 0–3 Assistants to Infancy: Joy and Engagement | 0–3 Educators/302 | Vinkle Thakkar |
| 10:00 – 12:30 & 2:15 – 4:30 | 3–6 Primary: Walking on the Line: Cultivating the Child’s Internal Landscape Through Purposeful Movement | 3–6 Educators/401 B | Mary Nia Seale |
| 10:00 – 12:30 & 2:15 – 4:30 | 6–12 Elementary: Supporting the Struggling Reader: Dyslexia in the Prepared Environment | 6–12 Educators/401 B | Gina Applegate |
| 10:00 – 12:30 & 2:15 – 4:30 | 12–18 Adolescent: Becoming Needed: Adolescents as Stewards, Contributors, and Change-Makers | 12–18 Educators/420 | Regina Dyson |
| 10:00 – 12:30 & 2:15 – 4:30 | 3–12 Primary & Elementary Assistants: Understanding the Why Behind the Behavior: A Montessori Assistant's Guide to Sensory Integration Differences | 3–12 Assistants/402 | Megan Trezise |
| Lunch: 12:30 - 1:15 | lunch will be provided | |||
| 1:15 – 2:00 | UnConference | All | Regina Dyson |
| 4:45 – 5:30 | Closing Plenary: Elevating the Human Spirit | All/400 AD Lecture | Dr. Nicole Evans & Regina Dyson |
Important Information
Parking: Cherry Street Garage
Conference Location: University of Missouri - Kansas City | Student Union building | 5100 Cherry St., Kansas City, MO 64110
School Tours - Sign-ups: Will be emailed by Monday, October 5th
Our Lady Montessori School: 10 spaces | 8:45 AM - 10:00 AM CST
Harold Holliday Montessori School: 40 spaces | 9:00 AM -11:00 AM CST
Exhibitors
The Dignity Way
Embracing Equity
From Pyramids to Pink Tower: Education and the African Connection
Montessori Sports
Montessori for Social Justice
Valley Link Marketing
Payment Options for The Midwest Regional Conference
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
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Further Questions
For questions, contact Lynne Breitenstein-Aliberti, Director of School and Member Operations.