New PaProfessional Development Workshops
Professional Development Workshops 2025
WHO: For novice and seasoned Montessori teachers & administrators
WHAT: An opportunity to refresh, rejuvenate, and reconnect with other Montessorians interested in taking deeper dives into the Montessori curriculum as life-long learners!
WHEN: Various dates throughout summer (9am - 3pm)
WHERE: Intercultural Montessori Language School (114 S. Racine)
* Morning refreshments & lunch provided for Summer Institute Workshops (excluding ICW)
SUMMER INSTITUTE WORKSHOPS
Geared for ALL Levels
July 14-15, 2025
"Montessori 101 & Collaborative Communities"
(For Teacher Assistants, Administrators & Paraprofessionals)
Join us for a deep dive into Dr. Montessori's key tenets, foundations, and philosophy. Participant will gain a greater understanding of the various curricular areas by understanding the purpose, aims, and objectives of the Montessori materials. Participants will also enhance their classroom management toolkits to better understand and support children's development needs. We will discuss and share ideas to support language development and social -emotional development, particularly as it relates to setting up the classroom for success at the start of the school year. Attendees will participate in discussions to help build more collaborative partnerships with colleagues. We hope you will join us to deepen your understanding of child development through positive discipline, co-regulation, Grace & Courtesy lessons and much more!
- Cost (2 day workshop week): $400
- Morning refreshments & Catered lunch provided!
Immersive Curriculum Workshops (ICW)
ICW are in conjunction with the Montessori Residency Chicago trainees. Trained teachers are welcome to attend curricular courses as a Refresher Course. Assistant teachers, Paraprofessionals, Administrators, and Parents are welcome to attend for an in depth dive into specific curricular areas. These classes must be attended for the full week; classes start at 8:30am and end at 3:45pm
ICW - Early Childhood (3-6)
June 16-20 - Montessori Theory *(no class June 19)
June 23-27 - Practical Life
June 30 - July 3 - Sensorial *(no class July 4)
July 7 -11 - Language
July 14-18 - Math
July 21-25 - The Prepared Adult
July 28 - Aug. 1 - Cultural Studies
For an overview of the above EC ICW courses, please follow this link.
Cost (5 day week): $500
* shorter weeks: $400
**album fee - $50/album
Click Below to Register for Primary ICWs
ICW - Lower Elementary (6-9)
June 16-20- History, Montessori Theory, Cosmic Education *(no class June 19)
June 23-27 - Geography
June 30- July 3 - Botany/Zoology *(no class July 4 & 5)
July 7-11 - Language
July 14-18 - Geometry
July 21-25 - The Prepared Adult
July 28- Aug. 1 - Math
For an overview on the above Elementary ICW courses, please follow this link.
Cost (5 day week): $500
* shorter weeks: $400
** album fee - $75/album
Click Below to Register for Lower Elementary ICWs