International Montessori Foundation
The Montessori Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of Montessori education in the United States and abroad.. History The Foundation was established in 1992 to create an independent source of assistance, encouragement, and support for the international Montessori community. The Montessori Foundation works with the entire Montessori community, regardless of affiliation, as well as parents, educators, schools, and schools systems that are interested in learning more about the insights, research, and approach pioneered by Dr. Maria Montessori.
Our Membership Organisation:
In 1998, The Montessori Foundation organised an independent membership organisation, The International Montessori Council (IMC), to offer a wide range of programs and support to Montessori schools around the world, including school accreditation, professional development for teachers and school administrators. Montessori Leadership is published by the Montessori Foundation on behalf of the International Montessori Council. It is written for Heads of Schools, educational coordinators, Montessori teachers, parent leaders, and members of school boards. For more information, CLICK HERE
Tomorrow's Child Magazine:
The Montessori Foundation's first project was the creation of Tomorrow's Child, the only magazine written specifically for parents with children enrolled in Montessori schools. Tomorrow's Child is also enjoyed by Montessori teachers and administrators around the world. In the 22 years that it has been a part of the Montessori community, Tomorrow's Child has developed a terrific following of more than 50,000 Montessori parents, teachers, and heads of schools in North America and abroad. We offer Montessori schools the opportunity to buy Tomorrow's Child in bulk orders, at a significantly discounted price, to send home with families as part of their parent education program at an extremely affordable cost.
Tomorrow's Child-Online:
Tomorrow's Child-Online is a parent-support service and forum offered exclusively to bulk subscribers to Tomorrow's Child.
Conference / Events:
In addition to ongoing Leadership Workshops, we host an annual international conference every year in Sarasota, FL and other locations in the US and abroad.
Montessori Leadership Institute:
Our Montessori Leadership Institute offers a broad program of in-depth and practical workshops and courses in Montessori leadership. We offer seminars on a wide range of topics, from school design to fund raising, recruitment, internal communications, and curriculum development. Our courses are offered in person and online.
School Consultation:
Our Montessori School Consultation Service provides a wealth of knowledge and experience. We work with boards, Heads of Schools, and faculties on all issues related to creating, managing, improving, and ‘growing’ a Montessori school.
Lab School:
Through our Lab School, The NewGate School of Sarasota, Florida, we work to develop and implement new programs and curricula, test new resources, and integrate Montessori "best practices" with 21st century technology. One of our key projects involves the development of a replicable program and secondary Montessori curriculum that is caps-toned by a Montessori International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.
Collaboration with Outside Service Providers:
The Foundation works with external providers that serve Montessori school administration, such as:
• Montessori Compass (online student record keeping, progress reporting, and parent communication)
• National Montessori School Insurance Program
• The Montessori Rosetta Stone Online Program
• Montessori DonorPath support for fundraising and grant writing
• Montessori/Semble (Crowd source low cost loans to help finances campus expansion
• Montessori Planned Giving Program
Montessori Education Research Institute:
The Montessori Education Research Institute is a new initiative developed by The Montessori Foundation. Our primary goals are to organize ongoing validated data collection initiatives using formative assessment, teacher recorded progress against a nationally aligned curriculum, assessments of personal development, and ongoing studies and survey collection input of Montessori students in many settings through their schooling and into adulthood.
Montessori Help Line:
Our Montessori Help Line (1-941-729-9565) offers counsel when schools need a friendly ear and some advice. The only catch is that you will need to pay for the long-distance call, and it is possible that we may need to schedule your telephone conference for a time when a consultant is free from other duties.
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