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Thursday, May 23, 2013

What: Podcast
Topic: Midwifery and Birth
Sponsor: The Hermeneutic Institute for Wholistic Health & Education
Podcast URL: http://www.educationnowhermes.com
Web: http://www.educationnowhermes.com
Contact: Athena Melville
Phone: 707-468-1453

Laura Nichols, LM, CPM will be guest in this Edition of Education Now!, hosted by Athena Melville. The focus is the current challenges facing women who chose to have a midwife present when they give birth.

Monday, June 03, 2013 - Monday, June 24, 2013

Where: Indianapolis, IN United States
What: Training Course
Topic: Montessori Paraprofessional Training Course
Sponsor: Montessori Garden Academy
Web: http://www.montessorigardenacademy.org
Contact: Jamie A. Sellhorn
Phone: 317-782-9990

Montessori Garden Academy’s Paraprofessional Course provides a broad foundation in Montessori philosophy, educational techniques and classroom practice, geared for those who are involved with young children at home or professionally. Session I: Following the Child: Montessori Philosophy Monday June 3rd 5:00-8:00 pm Session II: Practical Life and Sensorial Monday June 10th 5:00-8:00 pm Session III: Language and Math Monday June 17th 5:00-8:00 pm Session IV: Observation, Recordkeeping, and Parent Communication Monday June 24th 5:00-8:00 pm

Tuesday, July 02, 2013

Where: Bronx, NY
What: Conference
Topic: E.A.T: Educating America's Teachers to Lead the Fight Against Obesity
Sponsor: FoodFight
Web: http://foodfighteatconference2013.eventbrite.com
Contact: Sonya Bentovich

New York City's first health and wellness conference designed by educators, for educators. Presented by the Healthy Teachers Program and in partnership with the Whole Kids Foundation, FoodFight presents, E.A.T.: Educating America's Teachers to Lead the Fight Against Obesity. Graciously hosted by Montefiore Medical Center. This conference will offer an opportunity for over 200 educators to band together to learn from leading experts in the fields of health, nutrition, food politics, sustainability and school food reform.   Arm yourself with the tools

Monday, July 08, 2013 - Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Where: Dallas, TX
What: Workshop
Topic: MACAR I and II - Montessori Applied to Children at Risk for Learning Differences
Sponsor: Shelton School and Evaluation Center
Web: http://www.shelton.org/macar
Contact: Pam Brockway
Phone: 972-774-1772 Ext. 2226

MACAR is designed to assist the Montessori teacher to serve students with learning differences in the regular classroom. The teacher will be provided specific strategies for matching the Montessori educational method to those needs. Two levels of training are offered. Level I is the prerequisite for Level II. NOTE: Completion of the MACAR track at the 2013 AMS Annual Conference allows attendee to attend only the last 5 days for a reduced rate, $1,250. Contact Shelton for more information.

Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - Saturday, August 03, 2013

Where: Portland, OR
What: Conference
Topic: Montessori: Guided by Nature
Sponsor: Montessori Insitute of the Northwest under the auspices of the Association Montessori Internationale
Web: http://montessoricongress.org/
Contact: Staff
Phone: 0011 + 1 + 503 + 9638992

World-renowned speakers will present on groundbreaking topics. Dynamic exhibitions will feature Montessori’s revolutionary work. Research presentations will reveal the potential plans for the universal child into the decades yet to come. A must-attend event for anyone passionate about education and the dynamic relationship between children and nature. AMS is pleased to be a "cooperating organization" for this event.

Monday, August 05, 2013 - Saturday, August 10, 2013

Where: Bothell, WA USA
What: Workshop
Topic: Montessori Applied to Children At Risk Training - Level I
Sponsor: Montessori Education Institute of the Pacific Northwest (MEIPN) and Woodinville Montessori School
Web: http://MEIPN.org
Contact: Kristen Richter
Phone: 425-486-5092

MACAR training led by Joyce Pickering and the Shelton School Faculty. Understand the specific needs of children at risk for learning differences and provide specific strategies to the registrant for matching the Montessori educational method to those needs. An Overview of Learning Disabilities Understanding The At-Risk Child Modification of Montessori methods and Techniques Oral and Written Language Program Social Skills Development/Discipline Practical Life, Sensorial and Mathematics for the At-Risk Child MACAR.

Saturday, September 28, 2013

Where: Park City, UT
What: Workshop
Topic: Utah Montessori Council Fall Workshop
Sponsor: Utah Montessori Council
Web: http://www.utahmontessori.org
Contact: Duna Strachan

Featuring Dr. Joann Deak, author of "Your Fantastic Elastic Brain."

Friday, October 11, 2013

Where: River Falls, WI USA
What: Workshop
Topic: Normalization 2.0: Are children being normalized or conditioned?
Sponsor: University of WI - River Falls
Web: http://www.uwrf.edu/ContinuingEducation/Educators/...
Contact: Linda Jacobson
Phone: 715-425-3190

Montessori wrote that normalization "is the most important single result of our whole work" (Absorbent Mind). As Montessori teachers, we use this term regularly in our descriptions of children, but may not be able to give a clear, objective definition of the process. In this seminar, we will examine the three levels of normalization, specific characteristics that signal that the process of normalization is occurring, and qualities of the learning environment that support its development.

Friday, December 13, 2013

Where: River Falls, WI USA
What: Workshop
Topic: Brain Gym
Sponsor: University of WI - River Falls
Web: http://www.uwrf.edu/ContinuingEducation/Educators/...
Contact: Linda Jacobson
Phone: 715-425-3190

The Brain Gym program is a movement based educational model addressing the physical skills of learning. These simple movements that have been shown to enhance learning as they increase focus, augment creativity, allow one to become grounded and centered, and improve sensorial processing. This 6-hour workshop will allow each participant to personally experience ‘The 26’ movements, provide practical tips and tools for immediate implementation, and explore the relationship between intentional moving and learning.

Friday, January 24, 2014 - Saturday, January 25, 2014

Where: Salt Lake City , UT
What: Conference
Topic: UMC Annual Conference
Sponsor: Utah Montessori Council
Web: http://www.utahmontessori.org
Contact: Duna Strachan

"Weaving the Montessori Tapestry from Many Threads," featuring Tim Seldin.

Friday, February 07, 2014

Where: River Falls, WI United States
What: Workshop
Topic: Role of Storytelling
Sponsor: University of WI - River Falls
Web: http://www.uwrf.edu/ContinuingEducation/Educators/...
Contact: Linda Jacobson
Phone: 7154253190

Storytelling can often be discounted, overlooked or misunderstood as a critical piece of an elementary curriculum. Come immerse yourself in stories as you learn the rationale behind storytelling: why it should be done, how, and when. Dr. Michael Dorer will share several original curriculum stories and some that are rewritten traditional Montessori stories.

Friday, April 11, 2014

Where: River Falls, WI United States
What: Workshop
Topic: Infusing Art in the Culture Curriculum
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin River Falls
Web: http://www.uwrf.edu/ContinuingEducation/Educators/...
Contact: Linda Jacobson
Phone: 7154253190

In keeping with the cosmic curriculum, art will be modeled as a tool to deepen understanding of the cultural subjects and make connections between disciplines. Workshop art activities will provide insight into history, geography, biology & art history. Multiple media will be used. Spend a day with internationally known teacher educators and an internationally known professional artist and nurture your creative side exploring how you can use art activities in your teaching.