Fall Social Event - RSVP here
Action Needed NOW!
Urgent! Action Needed NOW! Some of you may have heard that the current (and very narrow) reconciliation package being put together does not include for childcare. Our allies in early childhood education are not giving up and neither should we.
MPPI is encouraging everyone to:
Join the webinar Advocate Huddle on Child Care in Reconciliation TOMORROW, Wednesday, June 29 from 4:30 – 5:00 pm ET
Click here for details: https://mailchi.mp/montessoriadvocacy/action-needed-now?e=6743cdebf0
MPPI is encouraging everyone to:
Join the webinar Advocate Huddle on Child Care in Reconciliation TOMORROW, Wednesday, June 29 from 4:30 – 5:00 pm ET
Click here for details: https://mailchi.mp/montessoriadvocacy/action-needed-now?e=6743cdebf0
MIA Primary 3 Summer Info Session
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March QR PSN Meeting
MAG General Meeting, Jan. 11, 1:30 pm
Click here for follow up information, including presenter contact emails and substitute resources.
Are you an optimistic leader? December QR PSN Meeting
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MPPI Advocacy Conference
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Quality Rated Peer Support Meeting - March 10
Montessori Public Policy Initiative Currently Seeking Nominations for Board Members
MPPI is accepting applications and nominations for new Board members to begin a three year term starting in July 2021. We are seeking a variety of skill sets and expertise including:
~Fundraising/Development
~Advancing Policies of Equity and Inclusion
~Finance/Accounting
~Legal Background
~Non-profit Governance
To apply, please complete this google form by December 4th, 2020.
For questions, please contact Vyju Kadambi
~Fundraising/Development
~Advancing Policies of Equity and Inclusion
~Finance/Accounting
~Legal Background
~Non-profit Governance
To apply, please complete this google form by December 4th, 2020.
For questions, please contact Vyju Kadambi
Quality Rated Support Meeting - Sept. 9
Download the PDF under the image for registration instructions
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January Meeting - 2 Hours BFTS Training
We all know effective leadership matters in running our schools, but do you wonder about how to create and sustain it?
The Montessori Administrators of Georgia is here to help!
Join us as we kick off the new year with an inspirational meeting and a special training opportunity on leadership and professionalism conducted by Ms. Susan Penston of Quality Care for Children (click for downloadable PDF).
2 Hours BFTS Training – Get a jump on the new year!
MAG General Meeting Thursday, January 16, 2020 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Arbor Montessori School
2998 Lavista Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
Training Presented by Quality Care for Children
A Model for Leadership - Susan Penston, Professional Learning Community & Administrative Specialist QUALITY CARE FOR CHILDREN
Professional Learning Community
This portion of the training focuses on what is a Professional Learning Community (PLC), why they are useful, and how they differ from traditional training practices. A short power point presentation on What is a Professional Learning Community? will be shown. The power point will support explanation of a PLC and participants’ understanding of a PLC, explain why leadership is so important, and suggest how collaboration with colleagues can yield wonderful solutions and results.
Community Agreement
One of the major hurdles to overcome when leading a group of people and keeping them unified is that individuals must have the capacity to be considerate and active listeners. In addition to fine tuning listening skills, ground rules also need to be established. Participants will learn how to support an understanding of Active Listening and develop or refine a sample Community Agreement. Discussion will also determine how this can be of benefit in participants’ programs as well as for MAG.
Guiding Question
Participants will review the outcomes from the first part to determine which of the items to begin to dissect as a Guiding Question. Participants will also complete a Success Analysis Protocol. Developing a Guiding Question helps steer the group to have a purpose. The Guiding Question also supports ideas and focus for future meetings.
Provides 2 hours of Intermediate ADM Level BFTS training.
The Montessori Administrators of Georgia is here to help!
Join us as we kick off the new year with an inspirational meeting and a special training opportunity on leadership and professionalism conducted by Ms. Susan Penston of Quality Care for Children (click for downloadable PDF).
2 Hours BFTS Training – Get a jump on the new year!
MAG General Meeting Thursday, January 16, 2020 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Arbor Montessori School
2998 Lavista Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
Training Presented by Quality Care for Children
A Model for Leadership - Susan Penston, Professional Learning Community & Administrative Specialist QUALITY CARE FOR CHILDREN
Professional Learning Community
This portion of the training focuses on what is a Professional Learning Community (PLC), why they are useful, and how they differ from traditional training practices. A short power point presentation on What is a Professional Learning Community? will be shown. The power point will support explanation of a PLC and participants’ understanding of a PLC, explain why leadership is so important, and suggest how collaboration with colleagues can yield wonderful solutions and results.
Community Agreement
One of the major hurdles to overcome when leading a group of people and keeping them unified is that individuals must have the capacity to be considerate and active listeners. In addition to fine tuning listening skills, ground rules also need to be established. Participants will learn how to support an understanding of Active Listening and develop or refine a sample Community Agreement. Discussion will also determine how this can be of benefit in participants’ programs as well as for MAG.
Guiding Question
Participants will review the outcomes from the first part to determine which of the items to begin to dissect as a Guiding Question. Participants will also complete a Success Analysis Protocol. Developing a Guiding Question helps steer the group to have a purpose. The Guiding Question also supports ideas and focus for future meetings.
Provides 2 hours of Intermediate ADM Level BFTS training.
Digital Marketing Workshop - Register and Pay Here
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Upcoming Montessori Institute of Atlanta Workshops
Quality Peer Support Network Meeting, September 10
MAG Wine and Cheese Social, Sept. 27
Ice Cream Social with MIA and MAG
Assistants to Infancy Group presents: Transition to Primary
Saturday, May 18, 9am - 12pm. Approved for 3 BFTS hours. Click here for details and to register.
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Montessori Institute of Atlanta - Elementary Training Information Session |
Join us for a free info session on our 2019-2020 Elementary Teacher Training Course. Sunday, March 3, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Montessori Institute of Atlanta - 2991 N. Decatur Rd, Decatur, Georgia 30033
Our upcoming information session will cover:
Website - www.montessori-mia.org
Montessori Institute of Atlanta - 2991 N. Decatur Rd, Decatur, Georgia 30033
Our upcoming information session will cover:
- details of the application process for the Academic Year course beginning in September 2019 through August 2020
- overview of the schedule of training
- the scope of the internationally-recognized AMI certification program
- details on our partnership with Loyola University Maryland
Website - www.montessori-mia.org
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Montessori Partnerships for GA - Spring 2019 Workshops
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Click on the flyer for more information and the link to register.
Elementary I Open House and Information Session - Montessori Teacher Education Institute of Atlanta
Join Us!
Elementary I Open House and Information Session
When: March 9, 10 am - 12 pm
Where: Harbour Oaks Montessori, 1741 Atlanta Hwy, Grayson, GA 30017
Questions? email information@montessoriteachered.com or check out our website at montessoriteachered.com
Elementary I Open House and Information Session
When: March 9, 10 am - 12 pm
Where: Harbour Oaks Montessori, 1741 Atlanta Hwy, Grayson, GA 30017
Questions? email information@montessoriteachered.com or check out our website at montessoriteachered.com
Montessori Institute of Atlanta - Assistants to Infancy class of 2018!
Join us in congratulating the MIA class of 2018! The course was held in a 2 block format with trainers Karey Lontz and Alejandra Rosas. It was the first AMI Assistants to Infancy (0-3) course held in Atlanta in 10 years, and we are delighted to welcome 13 new graduates to the Atlanta Community.
Board members from MAG and MIA pictured at the graduation reception.
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Congratulations to the class of 2018!
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MAG is hosting Matt Hillis of Nido Marketing for a special marketing event!
MAG Social Event - Tin Lizzy's Perimeter Location
September 7, 5:30 pm
We've reserved a space just for our group! Join MAG for the first social of the year; this is a super opportunity for new and returning administrators from GA schools to connect.
Cost is $15 per person, includes taco bar (vegetarian friendly) and beverage.
Tin Lizzy's Perimeter Location
121 Perimeter Center W., Atlanta 30346
We've reserved a space just for our group! Join MAG for the first social of the year; this is a super opportunity for new and returning administrators from GA schools to connect.
Cost is $15 per person, includes taco bar (vegetarian friendly) and beverage.
Tin Lizzy's Perimeter Location
121 Perimeter Center W., Atlanta 30346
National Center for Montessori in the Public Sector
NCMPS Events and the MPPI Retreat
September 28–October 2
September 28–October 2
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Several Montessori Administrators of GA meet to discuss Georgia's Quality Rated initiative
From left - Yasmeen Diggs from Quality Care for Children, Laurie Kennedy of Stepping Stone Montessori, Debra Markham of Johns Creek Montessori, Carey Logan of Northwoods Montessori, Annette Coffee of Four Seasons Montessori, Lauren Powell of Arbor Montessori, and Lynn Nehez of Oak Meadow Montessori. Not pictured- Emilie Winston-Cartwright of Discovery Montessori. Thank you for the work you do everyday to support quality education for Georgia’s children.
Congratulations to the 2018 MIA
Elementary Training Graduates!
The children present the trainer, J., with a special gift!
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Lilian Bryan (far left), founding director of MIA, joins the Atlanta Montessori community in congratulating the graduates.
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MAG Board members were proud to celebrate nine months of hard work with the graduates.
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MAG Meetings 2018-19Meetings are open to MAG members and allow for social time as well as informational time. Meetings start at 9:30, with everyone encouraged to come early and visit.
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Outreach EventsMontessori Institute of Atlanta - Elementary (6-12) Academic Year Format Course September 2018 - June 2019 Apply Online |