Call for Research Poster Proposals

The deadline to submit Research Poster Proposals is Friday, November 14, 2025, at 11:59 PM (ET).

Are you curious about how Montessori education shapes the future of learning? Do you want to share your insights with a global audience of educators, researchers, and changemakers?

Now through November 14, 2025, we invite you to submit a proposal for the Research Poster Session at The Montessori Event 2026, happening March 19-22, 2026, in Washington, D.C., with opportunities to present both online and in person.

What We’re Looking For

Proposals will be reviewed for:

• Grounding in Scholarly Literature – clear situating of the study within existing research.
• Focused Research Question(s) – precise, answerable questions aligned with Montessori practice or philosophy.
• Methodological Rigor – appropriate, transparent description of design, participants, data collection, and analysis.
• Contribution to Montessori Education – clear articulation of how findings inform theory, practice, or policy.
• Connection to Future Directions – implications for innovation, equity, or global educational challenges.
• Clarity and Concision – succinct presentation of the research narrative.

Accepted posters receive one complimentary registration to The Montessori Event.

Example Proposal Structure

Submissions should include a 500–700-word abstract organized as follows:

1. Title – Concise and descriptive.
2. Introduction & Purpose – Context, significance, and research question(s).
3. Theoretical Framework & Literature Review – Key scholarship grounding the study.
4. Methodology – Design, participants, data sources, and analytic approach.
5. Findings / Preliminary Results – Major themes, patterns, or statistical outcomes.
6. Discussion & Implications – Relevance to Montessori education and broader educational scholarship.
7. Future Directions – How this research points toward next steps in policy, practice, or inquiry.
8. References – APA format preferred.

Why Share Your Research?

At past events, poster topics have included:

• Creativity and imagination in Montessori classrooms
• Record-keeping and assessment practices
• Montessori in public schools
• Collaboration and peer learning
• Parent education and engagement

Your work could be the next to inspire, challenge, and shape Montessori practice worldwide.

Explore past posters and videos in our Research Library.

Key Dates

November 14, 2025: Submission Deadline
December 5, 2025: Notification of Acceptance

Bring your curiosity. Share your discoveries. Help move Montessori forward.