October brings the launch of two new Montessori community discussion forums offered by the International Montessori Council (IMC). The IMC has hosted their Leadership Forum for about 9 years offering school leaders an opportunity to discuss important topics and support each other as they work together to build a stronger Montessori community. Building on the success of the Leadership Forum, IMC is now expanding their offerings to provide two new forums beginning in October. The Educators Forum will take place monthly bringing together new and experienced Montessori guides to explore topics to enhance their work as Montessori educators.
IMC Global Peace & Leadership Forum will initially be held quarterly, scheduled at a time that will work for more of our international community.
While the forums are considered an IMC membership benefit, the live sessions are open to the entire Montessori community, with recordings available to individual and school members.
Upcoming Forums:
IMC Global Peace & Leadership Forum
Educating Hearts and Minds for Peace, Leadership, and Lifelong Success
October 8th, 2025
8:00am US (EDT) See more time zones below.
The IMC Global Peace & Leadership Forum aims to empower Montessori leaders, educators, and guides with tools, strategies, and inspiration to align peace education with academic excellence and future readiness. Participants gain practical approaches to strengthen soft skills such as empathy, collaboration, and integrity in their school communities, while also ensuring rigorous academics that prepare students for higher education and meaningful careers. By attending, you’ll connect with an international network of Montessori changemakers, leaving with renewed clarity, confidence, and actionable steps to lead with dignity and make a lasting impact on children and society.
8:00pm – China (CST), Singapore (SGT), Manila (PHST) /7:00 pm Hanoi, Thailand (ICT), Jakarta (WSB), 9:00pm Tokyo (JST), 5:30pm Delhi (IST), 1:00pm London (BST) 2:00 pm Warsaw (CEST) Johannesburg (SAST) 4:00pm Abu Dhabi (GST), 10:00pm Sydney (AEST)
Don’t see your time zone check here, put in New York, then your city:
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You can find out more information at the IMC website: https://imcmontessori.org/
IMC Educators Forum:
Compassionate School Cultures
October 15, at 8pm EDT
Special Guest David Rotberg, Lower Elementary guide at Pines Montessori, 15 years in Montessori & counting.
The inaugural topic delves into school culture. Now that our classroom communities are settling in, this is the perfect time to ask: what about our whole school community? This is not about reinventing the wheel, but rather, looking at our philosophy through a different lens. We will explore how to apply what we already know to help foster a school culture rooted in love and humility.
Joining from a different time zone? Check for your time zone below!
Put in New York, then your city:
https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/meeting.html
You can find out more information at the IMC website: https://imcmontessori.org/
