The Center for Guided Montessori Studies

¿Qué hacer con los niños de 0 a 3 años? Parte 3
2021-04-19 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Presentación virtual en 3 partes para padres de familia y docentes sobre el desarrollo psico-motor del niño de 0 a 3 años de edad.

El Niño
La Preparación del Adulto
La Preparación del Ambiente

Participantes pagan por tarjeta de crédito, y después de la tercera parte, reciben un certificado de participación.
Abril 5, 12 y 19 del 2021 de las 7:00 hasta la 8:30 de la tarde EST (zona horaria del este). Costo: $85 US.
Para más información, comunícate a CGMS: espanol@cgms.edu.

Virtual Information Session: Secondary (12-18) Program
2021-04-15 20:00 - 21:00
Interested in the Secondary I-II Certification Program?
Becoming a Montessori Secondary Guide is a transformation, not just a certification. It means you are on a Montessori journey, an ongoing voyage where you are ever-growing as a practicing Montessori Secondary Guide. CGMS invites you to take this journey with us.
This session is specifically for those interested in the Secondary Certification Program and will take place on our Zoom video conference platform.
Email info@cgms.edu for a reservation and the link or save the link: https://zoom.us/j/4227351717

Sacred Geometry (Part 2)
2021-04-15 19:00 - 20:30
“It was Plato who said, “Geometry is the experience of the eternally existent….The study of the One is among those that lead the mind on and trunks it to the vision of reality.” This is the basis for the sacred work of geometry. It offers us and the child a spiritual exploration through the physical means of the geometric work. Sacred geometry work can foster wonder, keen observation and a holistic appreciation of the universe and environment we live in. It is through this work of self-discovery that Maria Montessori’s vision of peace can begin to manifest as a reality of our world.
In this two-part workshop, we will explore the fascinating and awe-inspiring practice of sacred geometry. We will explore the story and history of sacred geometry and learn how to utilize the compass and straight-edge to create inspiring geometric works. We will also discuss how this practice implements and integrates into the elementary Montessori classroom and will have ample opportunity for discussion and questions on this topic. Please join me for this fun and exciting journey into sacred geometry”
Greg Hicks is in his 11th year teaching and 10th as a guide in the upper elementary Montessori Classroom. Greg has had the opportunity to be a Montessori guide in both a charter Montessori school and in the private sector, each providing unique experiences and perspectives. He completed Montessori 6-12 training through the Center for Guided Montessori Studies and is currently the lead Upper Elementary guide at Beach Park School in Tampa. Greg is also an instructional guide for the Center for Guided Montessori Studies and lead instructor for the CGMS residency program. In addition, he brings to his workshops many years of experience as a former business owner, yoga and Qigong instructor and leader of the Lakeland Zen Center (Hokori-ji), all of which have greatly influenced his work as a Montessori guide. Greg also enjoys being with his family, wife and 15 year old son.
This is a two-part event and will take place on Thursday, April 8 and Thursday, April 15 from 7:00-8:30 PM EDT
General registration, $85 includes both sessions–please enroll here: General Registration
CGMS Alumni and Faculty, $65 includes both sessions, please enroll here: CGMS Registration
Schools enrolling three or more people will receive a group rate of $60/per participant. Please email admissions@cgms.edu for a group registration form.

Virtual Information Session: Certification Programs
2021-04-13 13:00 - 14:00
Want to learn more about how CGMS teacher certification programs work? Join us for a Virtual Information Session about our CGMS Teacher Education Programs.
Find out about:

How our interactive online course structure provides more opportunity for reflection and deep discussion of Montessori theory and practice.
The advantage of continual online study during the practicum phase, enabling learners to observe and practice course topics and lessons as they learn them and then get quick feedback from instructors and fellow learners in weekly live video classes.
Our commitment to continuous support for adult learners and schools to assure success.
Our unique approach to our residential seminars with an emphasis on providing a Montessori Experience for adult learners and preparing them for their practicum classrooms.

This will take place on our Zoom video conference platform. Email info@cgms.edu for a reservation and the link or save the link: https://zoom.us/j/4227351717

¿Qué hacer con los niños de 0 a 3 años? Parte 2
2021-04-12 19:00 - 20:30

Sacred Geometry (Part 1)
2021-04-08 19:00 - 20:30

¿Qué hacer con los niños de 0 a 3 años? Parte 1
2021-04-05 19:00 - 20:30

Professional Development: Special Needs
2021-04-05
Most of us have asked and been asked this question many times: Is Montessori for every child? In this 5 week course we will explore that topic while we look at practical ideas for how to adapt to, and meet the needs of children with challenges. The course will survey a variety of issues in special education including emotional and behavioral, academic, developmental, speech and language challenges, and children with multiple concerns. Video lectures and discussion forums will explore characteristics of children with learning differences with an emphasis on how to more effectively guide them to success. Topics also include school policies to address issues of children with special needs, communicating with parents, and working in partnership with specialists.
Participants will receive two manuals, one on Supporting Children with Special Needs in the Montessori Environment and another focusing on Movement and Motor Development. This manual is filled with activities to help active children with attention and motor challenges. Many of the ideas and movement activities presented in this course and the manual are also great for typically developing children and provide many opportunities to support the growth and development of the whole child. Participants who complete the entire 5 weeks and all assignments will be awarded a CGMS Professional Development Certificate.

Professional Development: Elementary Level
2021-04-05
After much anticipation, CGMS has launched our new Elementary Fundamentals professional development course. This 10 week program is designed to introduce the wonders of Montessori at the elementary level to assistant teachers, support staff, and Montessori administrators who are new to Montessori or Montessori for the elementary years.
Topics will include:

Key Montessori principles
Classroom leadership for elementary classrooms
Classroom roles and supporting the work of the elementary child
Positive Discipline
An introduction to the Montessori Elementary Curriculum for children 6-12 with a focus on the Cosmic Curriculum as the heart of the classroom.

Those who complete the entire 10 weeks and all assignments will be awarded a CGMS Professional Development Certificate.

Professional Development: Early Childhood Level
2021-04-05
This program is designed for Montessori assistants, volunteers, substitutes and support staff, plus it makes a reinvigorating refresher for an experienced certified teacher. Combining our extremely popular Classroom Leadership course with our new Early Childhood Overview course, the combined 10 week course includes:

An introduction to Montessori philosophy and key concepts
Qualities of the Prepared Environment
How to start the school year
Positive discipline
Classroom roles
An introduction to each Early Childhood curriculum area (Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, Cultural and Science) with video lectures about the purpose of the area, best practices, and many lesson videos

Course content includes: an introduction to Montessori key philosophical concepts, classroom roles and working in partnership with co-workers, designing and maintaining the prepared environment, establishing daily routines, lesson strategies, as well as techniques for positive discipline and problem solving in implementing effective classroom strategies. This course primarily focuses on 3-6 classrooms, but many of the topics relate to all age groups.
Those who complete the entire 10 weeks and all assignments will be awarded a CGMS Professional Development Certificate.

Professional Development: Infant-Toddler Level
2021-04-05
Montessori Beginnings is an introduction to supporting development during the earliest years of life. This course will provide information that can be useful to assistants, administrators, parents, and anyone interested in learning about how to apply Montessori philosophy, principles, and practices to caring for the youngest members of our human family.
Topics will include:

Montessori Principles and Practices at the Infant Toddler Level
Caregiving the Montessori way
Child is the Curriculum
The Importance of Responsive Care (Empathetic Gestures and Nonverbal Communication)
Supporting Transitions
Creating Healthy Rhythms and Routines
Matching the Timeline of Development with Environmental Design and Supports
Preparing Ourselves to Work With Young Children
Being Part of a Montessori Faculty

Those who complete the entire 10 weeks and all assignments will be awarded a CGMS Professional Development Certificate.
To register for a course, please download our application file and email it to us. For questions about our professional development program, or to inquire about group discounts, please contact us.

It’s Time to Check Some Monte-assumptions (Part 2)
2021-04-01 19:00 - 20:30
Taking Stock of What We’ve Learned About Children, Parents, Learning, and Leadership
One of the few positive side effects of trying to conduct an authentic Montessori program in the midst of a pandemic has been that we had been forced to re-think the nature of the prepared environment, our instructional practices, and our relations and communications with students, fellow staff, and parents. Perhaps it is an ideal time to take a fresh look at some of our long-standing assumptions – about the use of technology, parent engagement, the classroom teaching team, learning different children, and many more. In this webinar created and conducted by Jonathan Wolff, we will discuss Montessori practices we need to reaffirm and retain, those that may need some alteration or updating, and those we may wish to delete from our classroom communities. This will be a highly interactive session, in which you will have an opportunity to share ideas and ask questions about your program and practices.
Jonathan Wolff is a Montessori school consultant, leadership coach, teacher educator, and author, who brings to his work 40 years of experience in Montessori education as a classroom teacher and school administrator. He is the author of numerous educational publications, including, The Self-Awakened Child – Character Education Program. Jonathan holds a Bachelor of Science in Secondary English Education from Temple University and a certification as a Primary guide from the Association Montessori Internationale. He studied with Mother Isabelle Eugenie, an early student of Maria Montessori
This is a two part event and will take place on Thursday, March 25 and Thursday, April 1 from 7:00-8:30 PM EDT
General registration, $85 includes both sessions–please enroll here: General Registration
CGMS Alumni and Faculty, $65 includes both sessions, please enroll here: CGMS Registration
Schools enrolling three or more people will receive a group rate of $60/per participant. Please email admissions@cgms.edu for a group registration form.

It’s Time to Check Some Monte-assumptions (Part 1)
2021-03-25 19:00 - 20:30
