Workshops

Summer Institute

College of New Rochelle,
New Rochelle, NY

Introduction to Montessori
Gilda Brower
June 17 - 20, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
$800

What is Montessori? What goes on in a Montessori classroom? How is Montessori special? What happens in the different areas of the classroom? This four-day workshop covers Montessori key concepts. Assistants, parents, administrators, and anyone considering a career in Montessori will find this workshop to be an inspirational and informative introduction to the Montessori approach to education.

Montessori Assistants' Workshop
July 12,2008 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Infant & Toddler: Virginia Varga & Pat Coffey - $100.00
Early Childhood: Ingrid Hill - $100
Elementary: Carol Schwab - $100.00

Give your classroom assistants a chance to broaden their understanding of Montessori fundamentals and recommended classroom practices so they can make a greater contribution to the classroom and children.

Vital Function of Plants
Joel Wilkinson
July 25, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
$125.00

This full day workshop for Elementary II teachers explores the unique ways plants meet the same vital functions as animals: nutrition, respiration, circulation, support, movement and sensitivity, and reproduction. The workshop and materials include a variety of teaching strategies and methods, such as impressionistic presentations with charts, content rich lessons with manipulative materials, and scientific inquiry with botany experiments. (Workshop fee includes materials such as presentation handouts, impressionistic charts and experiment command cards.)

Introduction to Montessori Secondary
Marta Donahoe
July 28 - 31, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
$800.00

What are the essential elements of a Montessori Secondary program? What goes on in Montessori secondary classrooms? What are the philosophical underpinnings for this program? How can schools best support the implementation and development of a secondary program? This workshop will introduce key concepts of the Montessori Secondary level. Administrators, prospective secondary teachers, assistants, parents, Montessori teachers of other levels will find this workshop to be an informative introduction and invaluable preparation for further study of Montessori Secondary.

Villa Montessori School

Phoenix, AZ

Elementary Professional Development Workshop:
6+1 Traits of Writing
February 23, 2008 - 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$80.00

Six Traits of Writing: Techniques for teaching students how to write their own stories and research projects using fiction and nonfiction picture books (for both 6-9 and 9-12). The “Plus” Trait: Presentation: Bookmaking and other possibilities to help students showcase their writing (Make and Take). Materials will be provided.

Introduction to Montessori
June 2-4, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
$800

This workshop covers Montessori key concepts. Assistants, parents, administrators, and anyone considering a career in Montessori will find this workshop to be an inspirational and informative introduction to the Montessori approach to education.

Lexington Montessori School

130 Pleasant Street, Lexington, MA

Infant & Toddler Workshop: Moving From What to "How"!!
Judy Joynt
April 5, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
$50

We are familiar with the theoretical approach of WHAT to do with children in the classroom, but now let’s move to the sensitive skills of "HOW." How do we get a child to listen to us? How do we help children without helping too much? How do we avoid chaos when getting children ready to go outside? How do we tell a parent that their child might need an evaluation? Come with your questions too.

Introduction to Montessori and Early Childhood Overview
Martha Torrence
Thursday evenings September 4 - October 23, 2007, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; One Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
$800

This workshop is an overview of early childhood Montessori education and is a prerequisite for students seeking an Elementary I credential who do not have an Early Childhood credential. Assistants, parents, administrators, and anyone considering a career in Montessori will find this workshop to be an inspirational and informative introduction to the Montessori approach to education.

Montessori Elementary: An Overview
October 25 - December 11, 2008; 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; and One Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
$800

This workshop provides an overview of elementary curriculum in the context of Montessori pedagogy and philosophy at the 2nd plane of development. Early Childhood teachers, elementary assistants, parents, administrators and anyone considering a Montessori career will find this workshop to be an inspirational and informative introduction to Montessori elementary.

St. Joseph Academy

1267 E. Siena Heights Dr., Adrian, MI

Infant & Toddler Workshop: Why is Montessori Different?
Virginia Varga
August 9, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$80

In this workshop, Montessori theory and practice will be compared with traditional views and early education practices for infants and toddlers. (Lunch will be provided.)

Infant & Toddler Workshop: Are Montessori Practices Relevant to Today’s Children?
Virginia Varga
November 8, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$80

In this workshop, we will analyze the result of the multi-age grouping as well as environmental changes on children. (Lunch will be provided.)

The Village School for Children

100 West Prospect Street, Waldwick, NJ

Montessori Philosophy for Administrators · Assistants · Parents · Prospective Montessori Teachers
Date and fee to be announced in Spring 2008

Movement in the Montessori Early Childhood Classroom
Doris Guerin & Kristin Zarro
Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
$125.00

This course is a presentation of activities, games and theory of teaching movement to 3-6 year-old children. Primary focus will be placed on individualizing instruction within a group setting through the use of developmentally appropriate activities and strategies. Topics in this very active participation workshop will include: Basic Motor and Manipulative Skills for the Young Child, Changing Games and Activities To Meet the Needs of Every Child, Using Music to Motivate, and Special Activities for Large Groups and Limited Space. (Note: This is a very physical and active day. Please wear sneakers and gym attire.)

Science
Mary Zajac
Saturday, May 2008 (Date TBA) - 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
$150.00

Science in a Montessori early childhood classroom is the study of life itself! We start by fostering the child's curiosity and understanding of himself. From there we offer opportunities to explore other forms of life and to discover how each is a part of the great web of life: the beautiful yet delicate balance that is found in nature. It is this emphasis on the relationships and inter relatedness between all living things and the environment that leads the child to develop a respect for life and an attitude of stewardship of the planet; Montessori's ultimate goal. Participants will learn how to integrate the study of the Life and Physical Sciences throughout their curriculums with a wealth of hands-on activities and resources.

CMTE/NY is also planning workshops in the following areas; please email the contact persons below for further information:

Canada: Lisa Lubin at lisaweldon@sympatico.ca or Annalea Matthews at annalea@cogeco.ca

Arizona: Connie Selby at crselby@hotmail.com or Sue Clark at smithclark3@msn.com

Michigan: Peggy Stutzman at teachrchik30@yahoo.com

Pennsylvania: Michelle Hartye at pennmont@winbeam.com

Please check back for updates on workshops or email info@cmteny.com to join our mailing list.

Other Workshops Available include

Infant & Toddler

Lyn Yanuck: (Westchester County, NY area only)
Observation
Parent or Staff Relationships
Phasing In (Separation-Connection Issues)

Early Childhood

Lori Karmazin:
Materials Making
Developing Trusting Relationships with Parents

Mary Zajac:
Science

Elementary

Joan Daly:
Peace Education
Elementary Assistants’ Workshop
Botany Through the Year
Art and Music in the Classroom for the Non-Artist and Non-Musician
Create an Art Museum in Your Classroom
Storytelling and Dramakinetics
Reading and Writing
Reading Comprehension
Reading Remediation
Flexible Groupings

D’Neil &/or Michael Duffy:
Classroom Management (with Carol Schwab)
Montessori and State Standards
Revisiting the Curriculum: Math 6-9
Revisiting the Curriculum: Math 9-12
Why Montessori Elementary (Parents)
Montessori Math & Brain Development (Parents)
Work in the Elementary Class (Parents)
Music in the Classroom for the Non-Musician
Integrating the Elementary Curriculum
Cosmic Education
Ideas on Montessori Math
Brain Building

Mark Powell: (West Coast of U.S. only)
Various Elementary Workshops

If you are interested in holding a CMTE/NY workshop at your school, please call 914-948-2501 or email info@cmteny.com

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