The Montessori Movement: Evolving with Purpose.

Rooted in Legacy. Growing Toward Tomorrow.

All are welcome to attend our annual conference, a three-day professional development gathering. Join us to explore the child’s developmental journey and importance of conditions needed at each stage of growth. Engage in discussions about how to be a prepared adult that helps children move confidently through each phase of development. Share your observations on new skills and sensitivities that children gain at each stage. Community is key to making the most of the Montessori educational experience!

"To have a vision of the cosmic plan, in which every form of life depends on directed movements which have effects beyond their conscious aim, is to understand the child's work and be able to guide it better."

Dr. Maria Montessori | The Absorbent Mind, Clio Press, p. 135

Registration Opens May 11

CPD certificates and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are awarded by request for attendance at all sessions. AMI certificates are awarded by request for attendance at AMI Refresher Courses and select weekend workshops. See Terms, Conditions & Policies and the event FAQs for more information!

FRIDAY SESSIONS
Time Session Level Speakers
Opening Session
9:00WelcomeAllDr. KaLinda Bass-Barlow
9:10 – 9:45Opening Keynote AddressAllTBD
Consultants Session
10:00 – 4:30AMI/USA School Consultants SessionSchool ConsultantsConsultation Committee Members
Morning Workshops
10:00 – 12:30The Brain Behind the ScienceAllTeng-Chien Yu
10:00 – 12:30Compassionate Communication: The art of listening and speaking with presence and clarityPrimary & Lower ElementaryMichelle Becka
10:00 – 12:30Observation & Record KeepingElementaryAllison Jones
10:00 – 12:30Montessori Across the Lifespan: Aging, Dementia, and Intergenerational ConnectionAllMargarett Jarrell & Melissa Crenshaw
10:00 – 12:30The Story of Us: Human Beings Through TimeElementaryTerry Millie
10:00 – 12:30Leadership Through the Lens of PedagogyAdministrators & CoachesGretchen Hall
10:00 – 12:30The Deviated Classroom: Authentic Montessori Practice When Children Haven’t Normalized — YetAllDr. Deja Jones
10:00 – 12:30MPPI WorkshopAllDenise Monnier & Vyju Kadambi
10:00 – 12:30Montessori ResearchAllDr. Eric Matthews, Dr. Meghan Anson & Dr. Libby Garrett
12:30 – 1:30LunchAll
12:45 – 1:30HRSJ Open SpaceAll
Afternoon Workshops
1:45 – 4:15The Brain Behind the ScienceAllTeng-Chien Yu
1:45 – 4:15Compassionate Communication: The art of listening and speaking with presence and clarityPrimary & Lower ElementaryMichelle Becka
1:45 – 4:15Observation & Record KeepingElementaryAllison Jones
10:00 – 12:30Montessori Across the Lifespan: Aging, Dementia, and Intergenerational ConnectionAllMargarett Jarrell & Melissa Crenshaw
10:00 – 12:30The Story of Us: Human Beings Through TimeElementaryTerry Millie
1:45 – 4:15Leadership Through the Lens of PedagogyAdministrators & CoachesGretchen Hall
10:00 – 12:30The Deviated Classroom: Authentic Montessori Practice When Children Haven’t Normalized — YetAllDr. Deja Jones
1:45 – 4:15MPPI WorkshopAllDenise Monnier & Vyju Kadambi
1:45 – 4:15Montessori ResearchAllDr. Eric Matthews, Dr. Meghan Anson & Dr. Libby Garrett
Evening Program
5:15 – 6:15AMI Global School Accreditation in the USAAllAMI, AMI/USA & Working Group
6:30 – 7:45Keynote: Adolescent Panel & Young AdultsAllAndrew Faustrich
SATURDAY SESSIONS
Time Session Level Speakers
AMI Refresher Courses & Weekend Workshops
8:30 – 5:30AMI 0–3 Refresher Course0–3 EducatorsHeidi Philippart
8:30 – 5:30AMI 0–3 Refresher Course: Reconnecting with my Freedom and my Limits to Better Serve the Child0–3 AssistantsGabriela Velázquez
8:30 – 5:30AMI 3–6 Refresher Course: Sensorial Foundations of Human Development3–6 EducatorsLiza Davis
8:30 – 5:30From Support to Stewardship: The Assistant’s Practice in an Evolving Montessori Classroom3–6 AssistantsJess Fraley
8:30 – 5:30AMI 6–12 Refresher Course: Mathematics - From Foundations to Flourishing6–12 EducatorsTerry Millie
8:30 – 5:30AMI 12–18 Refresher Course: From Cosmic Education to Cosmic Mission: The Path to Adulthood12–18 EducatorsGuadalupe Borbolla Hano & Gena Engelfried
8:30 – 5:30Administrators Track: The Power of Possibility: A Montessori Framework for Building Ecosystems of BelongingSchool LeadershipDr. Paige Krabill & Kate Millie
8:30 – 5:30Neurodivergent Track: Supporting the Struggling Reader: Dyslexia in the Prepared EnvironmentElementaryGina Polly Applegate
8:30 – 5:30Beyond the Threshold: Social Emotional Wellness for the Prepared AdultAllSara Knickerbocker, Staci Hedlund & Hannah Richardson
8:30 – 5:30Montessori Sports Track: Movement with PurposePhysical EducationPatrick Oudejans & Team
Evening Program
6:45 – 8:30Evening School TourAllSchools
SUNDAY SESSIONS
Time Session Level Speakers
Half-Day Sessions
8:30 – 1:30AMI 0–3 Refresher Course: Reconnecting with my Freedom and my Limits to Better Serve the Child0–3 EducatorsHeidi Philippart
8:30 – 1:30AMI 3–6 Refresher Course: Sensorial Foundations of Human Development3–6 EducatorsLiza Davis
8:30 – 1:30From Support to Stewardship: The Assistant’s Practice in an Evolving Montessori Classroom3–6 AssistantsJess Fraley
8:30 – 1:30AMI 6–12 Refresher Course: Mathematics - From Foundations to Flourishing6–12 EducatorsTerry Millie
8:30 – 1:30AMI 12–18 Refresher Course: From Cosmic Education to Cosmic Mission: The Path to Adulthood12–18 EducatorsGuadalupe Borbolla Hano & Gena Engelfried
8:30 – 1:30Administrators Track: The Power of Possibility: A Montessori Framework for Building Ecosystems of BelongingSchool LeadershipDr. Paige Krabill & Kate Millie
8:30 – 1:30Neurodivergent Track: Supporting the Struggling Reader: Dyslexia in the Prepared EnvironmentElementaryGina Polly Applegate
8:30 – 1:30Beyond the Threshold: Social Emotional Wellness for the Prepared AdultAllSara Knickerbocker, Staci Hedlund & Hannah Richardson
8:30 – 1:30Montessori Sports Track: Movement with PurposePhysical EducationPatrick Oudejans & Team

Registration Coming Soon!

  • "I’m grateful there is an annual event where I can make meaningful connections with other AMI practitioners. Like Dr. Cuevas said, community is essential."

  • "What I LOVED about the Admin workshop is the collaboration. Having more opportunities for brainstorming, collaborating, connecting and supporting is always welcome."

  • "I had a great time. I appreciate all of the hard work, time, energy and love that went into creating the weekend. Thank you. The February time is the right time in my school year when I need a boost of creativity and energy to be the best Guide I can be. It always helps to be with fellow Montessori believers!"

  • "The sessions were wonderful, in particular the Student support and neurodiversity session. The overall feeling of the event was welcoming and energized! Eder’s keynote was a highlight."

  • "Not only did the sessions give us the opportunity to feel less alone we walked away with practical and actionable resources and ideas. Not only am I inspired, I gained knowledge and strategies that I can really (and will really) use."

Why Orlando?

  • Consistently ranked #5 or higher as a top US tourist destination.

  • Inexpensive airfares to Orlando Airport.

  • Numerous popular attractions, including Disney, Universal, Seaworld and Legoland.

  • Average daily highs in February: 71 – 75 degrees.

  • The Renaissance Orlando at Seaworld is a beautiful, modern property.

  • Wi-fi is included in lodging rates and available outside of conference sessions.

  • Save with discounted lodging rates and no transportation costs for conference participants staying onsite.

  • Resort fee reduced to $15 from $48.