Training Center Events
Montessori & Inclusion Series: Using PTR-YC to Support Children with Complex Behaviors
Prevent, Teach, Reinforce for Young Children is an excellent inclusion model for supporting children with complex behaviors, and it aligns beautifully with Montessori best practices. Presented by AMI Director of Training Sarah Werner Andrews, with special education and behavior specialists from the Multnomah Early Childhood Program (MECP), this 6 week series will introduce the Pyramid Model and help participants learn how PTR-YC can be used effectively in Montessori settings for 3-6 year olds.
Who Should Take This Course?
- All Montessori teachers and school leaders working with Preschool for All, and Preschool Promise - These are the models they use with children and families
- Guides looking for more effective strategies for complex behaviors in all children
- School Leaders who want to better support their guides and families
- Guides who want to inclusion strategies for children with high-incidence disabilities such as emotions/behavior disorders, autism, and ADHD, that really work in Montessori classrooms
Session 1: Introduction and Understanding Complex Behaviors and Your Own Responses
Learn about the Pyramid Model, the foundation for PTR-YC, and how inclusive settings support healthy social development. Learn that complex behaviors are communicative, maintained by their consequences, and occur in context. Reflect on your own responses to complex behaviors, and identify how your attitudes and beliefs can be obstacles to children’s development.
Session 2: Preventative Classroom Practices - “The Big Five”
Learn about five foundational preventative classroom practices that have a significant impact on behavior and the positive energy of a Montessori classroom. Learn how to assess your classroom-wide fidelity to these practices and uncover areas for improvement.
Session 3: Goal Setting and Observation
Learn to set goals for resolving complex behaviors through teaching replacement behaviors, and how to use observation strategies to measure and monitor progress.
Session 4: Functional Behavior Assessment
Discover when undesirable behaviors are most likely to occur, what the child gains through these negative behaviors, and how they might be unintentionally reinforced. Learn how to help the child meet their needs in socially appropriate ways.
Session 5: Developing Individualized Interventions
Learn how to use the information gathered through observation and assessments to make individualized interventions that prevent the negative behaviors, teach replacement behaviors and reinforce the positive behaviors. Learn how to make sure your interventions can be implemented effectively, and what to do if progress is not what you hoped.
Session 6: Intervention Strategies to Prevent, Teach, and Reinforce
Learn an array of intervention strategies compatible with Montessori principles and practices from the three categories of preventing, teaching, and reinforcing. Learn which strategies work best in which situations, as well as key steps and considerations for implementation.
Workshop for Primary Assistants - Washington Montessori Institute
A hands-on workshop designed for Primary Assistants who are working with children ages 3-6! Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the assistant’s essential role in the classroom, grounded in the Montessori philosophy and principles of child development. This workshop will cover the fundamentals of Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, and Math areas, offering practical strategies to support the guide in providing independence and maintaining a calm and respectful learning environment for children. This workshop is ideal for both new and experienced assistants looking to strengthen their foundation and confidence in the Montessori approach.
3-6 Zoom In…Series: The Forgotten Trio - Walking on the Line
Are you looking for a little inspiration? This series of “micro-refreshers” for 3-6 Montessori teachers will focus on one key activity each session. These often forgotten exercises of Practical Life do not have materials on the shelves, but have a powerful impact on your classroom community. Learn tips for implementation, share and problem-solve difficulties, and discover for yourself why these simple activities are invaluable for children's social and emotional development. Come see what you're missing!
3-6 Zoom In…Series: The Forgotten Trio - The Silence Activity
Are you looking for a little inspiration? This series of “micro-refreshers” for 3-6 Montessori teachers will focus on one key activity each session. These often forgotten exercises of Practical Life do not have materials on the shelves, but have a powerful impact on your classroom community. Learn tips for implementation, share and problem-solve difficulties, and discover for yourself why these simple activities are invaluable for children's social and emotional development. Come see what you're missing!
3-6 Zoom In…Series: The Forgotten Trio - Grace & Courtesy Lessons
Are you looking for a little inspiration? This series of “micro-refreshers” for 3-6 Montessori teachers will focus on one key activity each session. These often forgotten exercises of Practical Life do not have materials on the shelves, but have a powerful impact on your classroom community. Learn tips for implementation, share and problem-solve difficulties, and discover for yourself why these simple activities are invaluable for children's social and emotional development. Come see what you're missing!
Observación para Asistentes
El taller de una hora y media, presentado en español, proveerá información y herramientas para los adultos interesados en conocer sobre la importancia de la observación y técnicas para llevar a cabo observaciones satisfactorias y de ésta manera poderle brindar al niño el apoyo necesario durante su etapa de desarrollo. El taller es orientado para el beneficio y apoyo a los niños de 3 a 6 años de edad. Se explorará los temas con una combinación de conferencia, video y diálogo en grupo.
Primary Workshop on Classroom Management - Washington Montessori Institute
Join Jennifer Shields and Lara Jacobs online for guidance on how to set expectations, develop routines, and bring children to their best selves. Through collaboration with your assistant, setting up older children to be leaders, by observing, and giving one on one, small, and large group lessons, you can be an effective leader of your primary community. Join us for inspiration and lots of practical advice you can use right away for your important work with children!
0-3 Transitions: Building Trust in Change - Southwest Institute of Montessori Studies
Cost – $30*
Location – Zoom
Enroll here: https://swinstmontessoristudies.formstack.com/forms/transitions_workshop
Transitions: Building Trust in Change
You say goodbye, and I say hello…
Learning to say goodbye and embracing new beginnings are crucial aspects of a child’s development. These two concepts are closely intertwined and play a significant role in a child’s ability to adapt to new environments. Many transitions occur when children adapt to their environment or move to Children’s House. In this webinar, we will share strategies to address attachment and separation. This session is designed for assistants, lead guides, and administrators. Through engaging sessions, participants will:
Key points:
· Aiding children in their transitions as they return after a lengthy break at home
· Integrating new staff into the already established classroom culture
· Facilitating strong communication and partnership with adults (staff and parents) returning after a lengthy break at home.
· Strategies to address attachment and separation, transitions, and communication
Your Trainer – Gabriela Velázquez:
Gabriela’s Montessori journey began as a child. Her mother was a Montessori teacher, so she grew up attending Montessori schools in México. It was only natural that upon reaching adulthood that she also decided to pursue a career in Montessori education. After completing her degree in Early Childhood Education, she earned the AMI Assistance to Infancy diploma. She would go on to work for more than 20 years in Montessori schools in México and the United States.
Gabriela completed the demanding AMI Training of Trainers program to be named an AMI Trainer at the level of 0-3 Assistants to infancy. She has worked on 0-3 teacher-training courses in Argentina, Denver, San Diego and Taiwan. She recently presented 0-3 Assistant Certificate courses in Phoenix and China. She serves as a lecturer, consultant and examiner for AMI and she is the Director of Training at Southwest Institute of Montessori Studies in Mesa, Arizona.
