Refresher Courses (RCs) are album-specific sessions that are typically lecture-style and led by AMI trainers. They are designed to deepen understanding of Montessori album content. RCs are intended for AMI diploma holders, and in some cases, non-AMI diploma holders may audit these sessions to learn about the AMI album. RCs are not interactive.

Workshops are intentionally participatory and collaborative. They are designed to actively involve participants through discussion, group work, reflection, and applied learning. Workshops focus on sharing practice, problem-solving, and practical strategies.

The conference is structured as a two-day experience (Saturday and Sunday). Each learning track runs across both days, and the content builds sequentially from the first day into the second.

Participants choose one track and remain in that track for the full two days.

• AM Track

  • Lecture-style format

  • Runs over both Saturday and Sunday

  • Includes Refresher Courses (RCs) and album-based learning

  • Focuses on listening, note-taking, and conceptual understanding

• PM Track

  • Workshop-style format

  • Runs over both Saturday and Sunday

  • Highly interactive and collaborative

  • Focuses on discussion, group work, and applied learning

Each track is a complete two-day learning experience.

Yes. Participants must remain in the same session on both Saturday and Sunday. Content builds from one day to the next, and sessions are not designed as stand-alone experiences.

No. Switching sessions or tracks is not permitted. To maintain continuity of learning and ensure fairness across sessions, participants must stay in the same track for both days.

To receive professional development credit, participants must:

• Attend the same session on both Saturday and Sunday

• Participate fully in the complete two-day experience

Partial attendance or switching sessions will result in ineligibility for credit.

The conference offers multiple leveled learning options to meet the needs of educators and leaders.

Refresher Courses (RCs)

Album-based, lecture-style sessions led by AMI trainers at the following levels:

• 0–3

• 3–6

• 6–12

• 12–18

Level-Specific Workshops

Interactive workshops focused on collaboration and applied learning. These workshops may be led by AMI trainers or experienced Montessori professionals.

• 0–3 Workshop
  Focuses on infant and toddler development, including the prepared environment, observation, caregiving practices, and responsive adult-child interactions. Participants explore ways to support independence, movement, language development, and social-emotional growth in the earliest years.

• Primary (3–6) Workshop
  Emphasizes classroom practice, child development, and responsive teaching strategies through collaborative discussion and reflection.

Elementary (6–12) Workshop
Focuses on curriculum integration, community building, and supporting the developmental needs of elementary-aged children through interactive learning.

Yes.

• Neurodivergent Workshop
  Open to all participants. Focuses on understanding and supporting neurodivergent learners across environments, with an emphasis on inclusive practices and practical strategies.

Administrator Workshop
Open to those in leadership or administrative roles. Focuses on school leadership, organizational systems, staff support, and program sustainability.

On Saturday and Sunday, participants must choose one of the following tracks:

• 0–3

• 3–6

• 6–12

• Administrator Track

• Neurodivergent Track

Once selected, participants remain in that track for both days.

Yes, and it is strongly encouraged. Teams are encouraged to attend the conference together so that different members can participate in different tracks. Teams can then return to their communities to:

• Share insights and learning

• Reflect together

• Collaboratively apply new strategies within their organization or school

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