MMPI's Understanding Interventions and Therapies in a Montessori Setting

          Description of the Course

          We are here to support YOU in meeting the needs of your students with developmental and learning differences.  MMPI is again offering by popular demand, our fully-online course for Montessori Teachers, Administrators and Special Educators:  Understanding Interventions & Therapies in a Montessori Setting. 

          This course is designed to give participants as much flexibility as possible.  You can access course content whenever it works for you. We are now offering both weekend and weekday live online sessions at times that we believe will work for most people in most time zones.  The course consists of 3 parts:  Part 1 during October, Part 2 during November, and Part 3 during January, 2025. 

          Asynchronous course content, which is content you access on your own from the Google classroom, will be available prior to each live ZOOM class. This allows you to prepare for the online sessions at your convenience. There will be lectures to watch, content to read, and discussion forums where you can share your ideas and get to know your course-mates, as well as assignments to help you apply what you are learning to your own work with children and adolescents.

          There will also be many opportunities to ask questions.

           

          Individual

          $550 /person

          Details:

          • Synchronous Saturday and Tuesday sessions
          • Discussions and practical application activities
          • Orientation and other support

          Groups 3+

          $495 /person

          Details:

          • Synchronous Saturday and Tuesday sessions
          • Discussions and practical application activities
          • Orientation and other support

          Learning Outcomes

          Through completing this course, the learner will:

          • Gain an understanding of how to work with children with autism, children with sensory/motor dysfunction, and children with dyslexia in a Montessori setting.
          • Develop general skills to support a collaborative approach when working with behavior, occupational, and Orton-Gillingham professionals.
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          Space is limited, so register early to secure your spot!


          Schedule

          Orientation - SATURDAY, September 28th, 2024, 10:00am - 11:30am US Eastern time

           

          Saturday Track  |  10:00am - 1:00pm US Eastern time

          October 5, 2024

          October 19, 2024

          November 2, 2024

          November 16, 2024

          January 4, 2025

          January 18, 2025

           

          Tuesday Track  |  7:00pm - 10:00pm US Eastern time

          October 8, 2024

          October 22, 2024

          November 5, 2024

          November 19, 2024

          January 7, 2025

          January 21, 2025

           
          *All class times listed above are synchronous through Zoom. 
           
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          Pictured: MMPI Founders and Course Organizers

           Catherine Massie (left) and Barbara Luborsky (right)

          Requirements

          Prerequisites

          In order to participate in these Courses, you must fill out this Participant Form and submit payment. Registration is not complete until payment is received.

           

          Course Requirements

          Attendance: Participants must attend or make up all sessions and complete all assignments with a “Pass” grade to get a Certificate of Completion.

          Course Text: This course will use Montessori Strategies for Children with Learning Differences: The MACAR Method by Joyce Pickering as our textbook.  This textbook is available in print and in e-book formats.  Click here for more information. Please note that if you are ordering from Amazon, you must use the Amazon site for your country. Class materials and access codes are for class participants only.

          Accessibility:  We will do our best to accommodate your ADA needs; please contact us to let us know how we can make the course more accessible to you, by emailing mmp4inclusion@gmail.com.

          Note: All sessions are recorded, with the exception of breakout discussion group sessions. By attending the class, you are giving your consent to be video taped. Taping of the sessions by individual participants is strictly prohibited.

           

          Technology Requirements

          Email capabilities and access to a personal Gmail account.

          Hardware Requirements:

          • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

          Software Requirements: Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

          • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible
          • Security Software
          • Adobe Acrobat Reader (or other PDF reader)
          • Word Processing program (Microsoft Word, etc.)
          • Padlet App 
          • Zoom
          • Google Classroom

          Additional Information

          Course Instructors

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          Barbara Luborsky, OTR/L
          Part 1 Instructor - Meeting the Needs of Children with Sensory-Motor Disorders
          Catherine Headshot circle
          Catherine Massie, M.A.T. Elementary & Special Ed,  AMI Elementary
          Part 2 Instructor - Orton-Gillingham & Montessori:  An integrated approach
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          Michelle Lane, M.H.S., A.M.S./E.C., R.E.C.E.
          Part 3 Instructor - Content-A Montessori Approach for Children with Autism Level 1 Course
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          Erin Taylor, MS, OTR/L
          Part 1 Co-Instructor
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          Bobbe Spink
          Part 2 Co-Instructor
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          Erin Lopez-Brooks
          Part 3 Co-Instructor

          Pricing and Registration Deadlines

          The course is priced at $550 for individuals. The group discount for sending 3 or more people from the same organization is 10%, or $495 a person.
           
          Registrations will be accepted after September 30, 2024. 
           
          Registration Fees are non-refundable.
           
          For questions related to the registration fees or for special payment options, please contact Catherine Massie at mmpi4inclusion@gmail.com.
           
           

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