Assistants Training: “The Montessori Framework”

Understanding human development is essential if we are to truly “help Life”, as Dr. Montessori said. The Montessori approach to education recognizes the varied needs of the child, and therefore, carefully prepares the environments based on developmental principles. In addition, Montessori educators are also well prepared themselves.

This involves not just the technical training for presenting lessons or the intensive study of child development, but, even more importantly, it is the “training of the spirit,” the inner preparation of the teacher.

During the month of August, a training course for assistants, administrators, lead teachers, and parents will be held at Montessori Tides School. Kathy Graham, Founder and Director of Montessori Tides School, will be key facilitator. Involved in Montessori since 1975, Ms. Graham holds an internationally recognized Montessori diploma (AMI) from Xavier University and a MS degree in Mental Health from Nova Southeastern University. She currently works as a 3-6 classroom directress, and is a Philosophy and Child Development instructor with the Orlando Montessori Teacher Education Institute.

Course Outline

Day 1

Montessori’s Life and Work
What is Montessori?
The Montessori Triad
The Four Planes of Development
The Sensitive Periods
The prepared Environment (Classroom Preparation and Maintenance)

Day 2

The Role of the Adult
Duties and Responsibilities of the Adult
Effective Communication Skills
Giving Lessons

Dates: August 19-20, 2016
Times: Friday, 3:30-8:30 & Saturday, 9:00-4:00
Location: Montessori Tides School, 1550 Penman Rd., Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Cost: $125 (Register before August 15th) or $150 (After August 15th)

Please make checks payable to Montessori Tides School and mail to address above. Please call 904-241-1139 with any questions.