Professional Development & Family Engagement
Consulting Services
MINT offers tailored guidance to implement and optimize Montessori principles in individual classrooms or across a school community MINT consultants are available to observe your program in action and make specific recommendations regarding administration, family engagement and classroom mentorship based on your needs and our knowledge and experience.
Mentoring
MINT mentors bring years of experience and a deep understanding of Montessori pedagogy to guide and empower adults currently working with children in classroom and community settings Work one on one to observe, reflect and plan in a way that leads directly to your own personal and professional growth, as well as the growth of the children in your care.
Workshops & Presentations
MINT offers a dynamic range of topics from Dr Montessori’s theoretical pedagogy to practical hands-on application in the classroom and at home Whether you are designing a teacher inservice program, a half-day professional development seminar or a family engagement night, let MINT support you with a series, workshop or presentation tailored to your needs and audience.
Montessori Conversations
Program Description
Discover Montessori Conversations, a captivating Professional Development series that brings together MINT staff and featured speakers. This transformative series is designed to empower educators and ignite their passion for Montessori education!
Each academic year, MINT announces a new lineup of monthly conversations, each revolving around a specific topic chosen for that year. Immerse yourself in a transformative learning experience that enhances your understanding and practice of Montessori principles
Help us shape these conversations with YOUR unique voice and experience!
Program Details
Location: Online via Zoom
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Central
Cost: Series $120 | Session $20
*Registration Cost is Non-Refundable
Certificate: Participants will receive a certificate for 2 hours of Professional Development for each session attended.
Material Making Collective
Free Community Resource
Community Description
We know the value of working with your hands We know that creating your own materials allows for a deeper understanding of the materials in your classroom. Join our FREE Material Making Collective to continue your practice in the company of a passionate and supportive community!
Guides at every level of training are welcome to join these events; and our classroom environments will be open so you can explore the materials and gain inspiration for your own construction
Community Details
Location: at MINT
4006 Belt Line Road, Suite 100
Addison, TX 75001
Time: 9am - noon
What we offer:
Sewing Machines
Large Work Tables
Measuring Table
Experienced AMI Trainer
No registration necessary; our doors are open, so just come when you can!
Adult/Infant Community Free Community Resource
Community Description
The Adult/Infant Community offers a space for adults with infants from birth to 14 months to come and connect with other families while building the knowledge of how to how to prepare yourself and your environment for the early, formative months of your child’s development.
As a community we have conversations and share resources to guide our understanding of the child and their developmental needs. We support each other in the exploration of topics such as feeding, sleeping, and toileting.
Our Program is Committed to:
We embrace the Montessori philosophy, respecting each child's unique pace of development, encouraging independence, and promoting a love for learning from the very beginning.
2. Areas of Exploration
As a community we have conversations and share resources to guide our understanding of the child and their developmental needs
3 Guide/Adult Partnership:
We believe in open communication between guides and adults We will work closely with you to understand and meet your child's unique needs.
1 Montessori PhilosophyProfessional Learning Communities (PLC)
Free Community Resource
Community Description
MINT PLC communities have been developed to provide opportunities for collaboration among those working in learning environments. The purpose of these groups is to provide an environment for practitioners to come together to share experiences, brainstorm ideas and offer support to each other in their work.
PLC Communities
Location: Online via Zoom
Schedule: PLC gathers on the first Wednesday of of the month during the academic year.
Workshops
About Our Workshops
Dive into a world of enriching workshops with MINT, where we offer a spectrum of immersive experiences designed to deepen your knowledge, sharpen your skills, and foster community connections
From hands-on sewing sessions to exploring music theory through the unique lens of Montessori materials, our workshops are tailor-made to ignite your passion for learning and empower you to enact positive change
Locations
Details
Discover our upcoming workshops at montessori-mint.org/workshops.
Do you have a workshop idea or are you interested in hosting one?
Reach out to Melissa Crenshaw, MINT's Admissions and Programs Coordinator, at admissions@montessori-mint.org to bring your vision to life!