COHORT 1

May 15 - June 19

Capacity full

COHORT 2

May 21 - June 25

Capacity full

Enrollment open!

Registration for this mentoring is closed.

AMY WILLIAMS

Special Needs in Montessori Classrooms

Online Group Mentoring Program for Educators
6 weeks
6 weeks, October 9 - November 20, 2024
Wednesdays, 120 minutes
Online on Zoom
Online Group Mentoring Program for Educators
6 weeks, October 9 - November 20, 2024
Wednesdays, 120 minutes
Online on Zoom

Join a waiting list!

We will get in touch with you as soon as the next program opens.

New ideas and a fresh perspective to support all children with special needs

Join a unique mentoring experience tailored for anyone serving children in Primary, Elementary, and Adolescent Montessori environments. Our series is a compass for transformative teaching, providing expert guidance to enhance your skills and create an inclusive learning haven.

"Most days, I leave school feeling exhausted and defeated."
"How can I support them when they are struggling?"
"Why can’t I reach that child?"
"How can I embrace their disability and help them grow and learn?"

Over the course of 6 sessions, we will:

  • Recognize and meet sensory needs in the Montessori classroom
  • Build confidence and skill in managing difficult behavior
  • Learn about the importance of self-regulation and how to assist children to grow in their skills of handling big emotions
  • Identify ways to support children with autism in the Montessori classroom
  • Investigate student-specific issues alongside colleagues from other schools, learning from their experiences and perspectives, and formulate a tool to take back to your program
  • Master the art of having difficult conversations with families and colleagues for respectful, clear partnerships

Meet your mentor

Amy Williams

Amy Williams, MA, DTR, RMT is the founder, trainer, and consultant at Amy Williams Academy.

With nearly three decades working in and alongside Montessori programs around the world, she shares your deep respect for all children and believes we all want to be the best grown-ups in the lives of our students.

She also believes that sometimes we feel like a failure and simply don't know what to do.

“My life's work is to walk alongside you to learn new techniques that support all children, practice the skills that address the struggles in your classroom and your home, and celebrate every success. 

My years as a dance/movement & expressive arts therapist, counselor, and educator inform and influence the work that I do with children, educators, leaders, and families.”

Join Amy for this mentoring!

REGISTRATION

Orientation meeting

October 8, 2024

5:30 - 6:00 PM CEST (GMT+2)

6 x online sessions

October 9 - November 20, 2024

Wednesdays

5:30 - 7:30 p.m. CEST (GMT+2)

LIVE ONLY!

397 EUR

per person

MEETINGS ONLINE

LIVE ONLY! The classes will be held via Zoom on Wednesdays

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE

Issued by Montessori Institute Prague for 100% attendance

Bonus

Participants receive a digital copy of

“The Spark: A Creative Adventure for Teachers”;

a guided journal for use during class.

(A 20 EUR value)

This Program is for:

Anyone currently working in a Primary, Elementary, or Adolescent Montessori program!

Montessori-trained and ‘not-yet’ trained teachers

Classroom and program assistants

Classroom support staff

School leadership

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the sessions be recorded and provided for replay?

No, this course will be held live only. You will need to be present at the online meetings to participate in this course.

Do I have to attend each session to get credit?

Mentoring works best when attended live. We strongly encourage you to be present at each session. Participants with 100% attendance will be granted the Certificate of Attendance issued by Montessori Institute Prague.

Will sessions be recorded and provided for replay?

Yes, recordings of the online meetings with Amy Williams will be published in a private Facebook group accessible only to mentoring program participants. Recordings will be available until August 31, 2024.

Do I have to attend each session to get credit?

Mentoring works best when attended live. We strongly encourage you to be present at each session. Participants with 100% attendance will be granted the Certificate of Attendance issued by Montessori Institute Prague.

Will there be an opportunity to ask questions in between sessions?

Yes, we will be happy to answer any urgent questions in the closed FB group where you can also share materials and inspiration with your fellow classmates. Otherwise there will be a designated time for your questions during the sessions.

Will there be an opportunity to remain a community of learners after the cohort is over?

Yes. Interested participants will have a chance to share information with each other and stay connected after the series is over if they so choose.

DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION?

Feel free to contact us!