Community Bulletin Board
Montessori Research Opportunity
Dear Friend of Montessori,
My name is Rebecca Keith. I have been a Montessori guide for almost 40 years. I am currently Head of School at One World Montessori School and Head of The Maria Montessori Teacher Training Center, a MACTE accredited teacher training center in San Jose, California. I am currently doing research for my doctoral degree in Educational Leadership at Saint Mary’s College of California, and I would greatly appreciate your assistance in recruiting potential participants for my study.
I am interested in exploring the epistemological development of former Montessori students who were co-creators of themselves in a Montessori prepared environment for a minimum of six years, as they complete their first year of college. The participants in this study would be initially asked to complete a survey called the Learning Environment Preference (LEP) on line. Some of them would also be asked to participate in an interview, either face to face or on Skype.
The data collected for this study could add to our understanding of how the Montessori Method, with its developmentally appropriate prepared environment and approach, supports and nurtures epistemological development.
If you know of any former Montessori students who meet these criteria, could you please have them contact me at:
Thank you so much for considering my request. With your assistance, I will have the opportunity to expand our understanding of the potential benefits of a Montessori education.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Keith
Head of School, One World Montessori School
Director of Training, Maria Montessori Teacher Training Center
1170 Foxworthy Ave., San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 723-5140
Vancouver Island Montessori Association Survey
The Vancouver Island Montessori Association (VIMA) is planning another conference for April 2013. We are in the planning stages and would like to hear from you what topics and events you would like to see as part of the upcoming conference. Below you will find a link to a survey in which you will be able to let us know what will support you in your work. The survey will take 5 – 10 minutes to complete.
USE THIS LINK:Click here to take survey
The survey will be available to you until February 15th.
Montessori of Alameda & Maria’s Place
Discover the magic of Montessori! Montessori of Alameda and Maria’s Place pre-schools are located in northeast Portland and are accepting new student enrollment applications. We offer a variety of schedules and aftercare for infant, toddler, primary and Kindergarten levels. We offer one-on-one tours for individualized attention. To schedule a tour please call Tammy Kennedy at 503-422-3608. Visit our website at www.montessoriofalameda.com. ~ Where children discover a love of learning!
Serena’s Science Fair Project
Consider helping Serena, a Montessori child from 18 months through the present (age 12), as she gathers info from Montessorians! Here’s her facebook page with a link to the survey. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Serenas-Science-Fair-Project/241776872547452
Southeast Portland – Elementary and Preschool Fairs coming up!
Southeast Portland Montessori Elementary Fair: Saturday, January 21st, 1:00 – 3:00pm. Come find out about Montessori elementary options in the southeast area of Portland. Savage Memorial Presbyterian Church (Fellowship Hall), 1740 SE 139th Ave, Portland Or 97233
East Portland Preschool Fair: Saturday, February 4th, 10:00am – 2:00pm at Savage Memorial Presbyterian Church (Fellowship Hall), 1740 SE 139th Ave, Portland Or 97233
Upcoming Events at West Hills Montessori Schools
Visit the West Hills programs in SW Portland and Lake Oswego! Website: http://www.westhills-montessori.com/
Lake Oswego Campus:
Night of Introduction - Wednesday, February 1st, 6:30 to 8:00pm
Open House – Sunday, March 18th, 1:00 to 3:00pm
Vermont Street Campus:
“What is Montessori Elementary?” – Tuesday, January 10th, 3:15 to 4:30pm (pre-register)
Wednesday, January 18th, 6:30 to 8:00pm
Night of Introduction – Wednesday, January 25th, 6:30 to 8:00pm
Tuesday, February 28th, 6:30 to 8:00pm
Open House – Sunday, March 11th, 1:00 to 3:00pm
The Petition for Montessori
Here is a link to the Montessori Unity and Cooperation Petition that is circulating, with the help of PNMA and its sponsor, Mark Powell. Consider how we can unite the Montessori Movement for the benefit of the children. http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/montessori-unity-and-cooperation/
Portland Language Arts – Open House
Portland Language Arts, a new school located at 10180 NW Brady Lane, Portland, 97229, is hosting an Open House on Saturday, November 19th, from 3pm to 5pm. Call Lillian Sun 971-506-8838 for more details.
Stop by and meet the director and see their new facility. Also, see our classified ads for a lead guide job opening.
Montessori of Alameda Seeks Substitute Teachers
Montessori of Alameda is hoping to expand their pool of qualified substitute teachers. If you are interested in working with them, or if your school has substitutes who may wish to work in additional settings, please contact Stacey Edwards, email:
New Parent/Infant Groups – Optimal Beginnings
Venus Zaron (Childpeace staff member) and Sunstone Montessori School are collaborating to offer two new parent/infant groups, open to all interested families in our city. This special community of infants & adults provides an opportunity to learn more about infant development, and the practice of parenting. For example, parents and caregivers learn to interpret their baby’s spontaneous activity. (Doesn’t that sound helpful?!)
When: Wednesdays, Oct. 26 – Dec. 7, no class on Nov. 23
non-crawling babies, 9 – 10 am
crawling babies, 10 – 11 am
Where: Cottage 6, Sunstone Montessori School, in Multnomah Village
Cost: $125 for a 6-week session, plus a $10 registration fee
Much more info can be found at www.familymattersmontessori.blogspot.com. If you would like an announcement created specifically for your school’s community, please contact Venus at .
This type of early Montessori education can be a valuable piece of the partnership between home and school, so please join us – or send people our way – for “Optimal Beginnings”!
