Montessori Essentials:
It Takes a Team
How can we support our teachers as school administrators?
ENROLLMENT CRITERIA:
- Adequate level of both spoken and written English to allow efficient study in the course (B2+ level).
- Ability to study at academic level
- Computer (with camera) availability and internet good enough for Zoom (2.6Mbps).
- A quiet place to study
- Positive motivation to study and willingness to positively and constructively cooperate with the Course Director and the training center staff.
Introduction to the course
A comprehensive course for teams of 2-3 people from the school administration. It is designed to support a systematic and sustainable development of your school. The course is appropriate for school leaders and members of administrative staff.
- Fully online formatThe course takes place on Zoom.
- 20+ hours of live sessions
- Guidance of Sue Pritzker, AMI trainer
- Certificate awarded by Montessori Institute Prague
- International students
- Price: 1800€ per teamYou can be teams of 2 or 3 people, price stays the same.
SCHEDULE
Total amount of live hours: 20
These hours consist of live sessions. Additionally, there will be approximately 12 hours outside of live sessions spent on work within the team.
General information about the course
Who is the course suitable for?
Teams of:
- Montessori administrators, those working in administration in a Montessori school
- Montessori leaders (school founders, principals, programme managers or advisors)
- Board members
- Anyone interested in administration of Montessori schools
Learning outcomes and key benefits
When an administrative team takes part in professional development -- together -- a path is paved for innovative change. The collective value is everyone holds the same information, allowing the team to customize the implementation of new ideas. Montessori Institute Prague has scheduled a 6-part exploration of administrative tools for Montessori teams for just that purpose. Offered as (describe the schedule), the course offers specific support for:
- creating policy that supports program
- designing observation, assessment and feedback systems
- nurturing responsive teaching and leading of administration teams
Throughout the course, students will have access to a variety of materials and tools that they can take away and use in their practice, such as job description template, evaluation system and others. They will have the opportunity to learn from experienced AMI trainer for the Administrator's course and Montessori school principal Sue Pritzker, study alongside other teams from around the world, engage in lively discussions, and share their experiences with others, as well as gain new perspectives themselves.
All successful course graduates will receive a certificate of completion issued by Montessori Institute Prague.
20+ hours
Personalised documents
12 hours
Reading
Course Content
MODULE 1
School leadership often works from a “reactive mode”, managing issues or difficulties as they arise. Proactive thinking and implementation of policies takes time, but puts in place best practice guidelines to follow WHEN the issues arises, avoiding drama and disruption.
MODULE 2
Personal growth for your staff and students is best supported with a continuum of tools; goal setting, observation, feedback and self evaluation. None of these tools will be effective if they stand alone.
MODULE 3
Teachers, children and support staff are all on a path to growth and continuous improvement. Adjusting school hierarchy and sharing leadership supports a responsive learning environment.
ONLINE FORMAT & LANGUAGE
Live sessions on Zoom
Schoology platform
Technical support
The whole course is given in English. It is a prerequisite to have at least a B2 level (verbal and written) command of the language.
Watch the video below
and meet Sue!
Sue talks here about the Stages of Development of Montessori Teachers.
Sue Pritzker was the Head of School at Childpeace Montessori School in Portland, Oregon for 33 years. Sue is an AMI trainer with the AMI Administrator Certificate Course. Sue is also a trainer with Whole School Leadership. She is a primary level consultant with AMI-USA, a founding member of Montessori Administrators Association, Montessori Leaders Collaborative and Lead Montessori. Sue now works as a consultant, advisor, and lecturer for various Montessori organizations.
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