Professional Development
Zoom Workshops
Betsy Lockhart, a master Montessori Elementary teacher and trainer, will offer two workshops of special interest to elementary teachers this year. For details click the links below
Cognitive Neuroscience and Montessori
This two part workshop will be held in two 90 minute sessions on September 14 and September 21 at 9:00 am Pacific time. 3 C.P.D. credits available from the American Montessori Society
Finding the Normal In Normalization
This two part workshop will also be held in two 90 minute Zoom Sessions on February 8 and March 1. 3 C.P.D. credits available from the American Montessori Society
MEIPN Assistant Training
MEIPN Montessori Assistant Training has a blended delivery format. The schedule includes seven days to complete four hours of online learning followed by a seven-hour class in person. Content includes basics of Montessori philosophy, the role of the assistant, and working respectfully and effectively with children and coworkers in Montessori Environments. This is not a Montessori materials course. See AGENDA
11 hours of STARS credit available on completion of online and in person work.
2024-2025 Assistant Training schedule
Registration for future workshops opens 30 days before the start date of the session and can be done from this website.
November 7 online opens, in person day is Sat., Nov. 16
January 23 online opens, in person day is Sat., February 1
March 27 online opens, in person day is Sat., April 5
MEIPN GRADUATES
Attend any class at your credential level for free as a refresher course by arrangements with the directors. To sign up notify a MEIPN level coordinator.
MACTE CREDENTIALED TEACHERS
Attend any class at your level for a reduced auditor fee. To sign up submit an Auditor's registration form, available on the MEIPN website under the Resources tab.