Workshops
The Michigan Montessori Society strives to conduct two educational workshops each year. Traditionally, these are scheduled on the first Saturday of November and the second Saturday of March. However, the specific dates are set each year according to the availability of the guest speakers. The workshops are designed to meet the needs of both teachers and parents.
Spring Workshop:
Saturday, April 17, 2010
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Topic: "Why Montessori Works"
The Management Education Center
811 West Square Lake Road
Troy, MI 48098
Workshop for: Teachers, Assistants, Administrators, Parents
Speaker: Steven Hughes, PhD
Dr. Steven Hughes is imminently qualified as a scientist to evaluate the Montessori Method. His credentials include a PhD, LP, ABPdN and he serves as Director of Education and Research for The Tova Company, and as an assistant professor of pediatrics and neurology at the University of Minnesota Medical School.
Morning Session:
Referral, Assessment and Treatment of School-Aged Children
Designed for teachers and administrators from all kinds of independent schools, this talk reviews common disorders present in childhood that impact the emotional, developmental, or learning status of children. Learn when to refer children for outside evaluation, and about the kind of results that are typically obtained. Discover the characteristics of effective interventions and find out what's wrong with some popular but ineffective interventions that can potentially do more harm than good.
Afternoon Session:
Good At Doing Things: Montessori Education and Higher-Order Cognitive Functions
In this highly visual and entertaining talk, Dr. Hughes describes how Maria Montessori's brain-based approach to education provides an unparalleled foundation for the development of academic, social, and executive functions critical for advanced problem solving and lifetime success. He shows how Montessori education parallels what we now know about brain development and fosters the development of advanced cognitive functions, social cognition, and such higher-order competencies as empathy and leadership.
More information to follow. In the meantime, visit Dr. Hughes' website or call MMS at 1-800-308-4899.
Seminar Fees (lunch included):
MMS school affiliates will be allowed three registrations at the member rate.
| Registration by | 04/08/10 | after 04/08/10 |
| MMS Members | $45 | $55 |
| Non-members | $60 | $70 |
| Interns | $40 | $50 |
Click here for a printable registration form!
Fall Workshop 2009:
"From Chaos to Calm"
Beth Grosshans, Ph.D.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Henry Ford Community College
For more information about the speaker and the incredible work she is doing:
http://www.drbethgrosshans.com/
MMS thanks last year's spring workshop vendors!
Click here to download handouts from last year's spring workshop presenters!
| Benchmark Publishing | Hello Wood |
| Lakeview Montessori | The Lord Company |
| Maitri Learning | Montessori4life Materials Company |
| Montessori Materials by Request |