MPS Montessori Summit

1:00–2:30 p.m. Glass Classroom Observation

Tour glass classrooms staffed by teachers and students from MPS Montessori schools. See what a typical day is like in the Montessori environment at all levels — primary, lower elementary, upper elementary, early adolescence, and high school. Trained MPS Montessori teachers will be on hand in question-and-answer rooms to provide additional information and to answer questions.

2:45–4:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions

Montessori 101 – This session is for new or prospective families and will provide an overview of the primary materials and methodology of the Montessori curriculum.

Montessori 202 – This session is a more in-depth look at Montessori materials and includes hands-on work with Montessori materials.

Montessori Training – Various Montessori training centers, including MPS University, the Montessori Institute of Milwaukee, Alverno College, UW–River Falls, and Seton Montessori Institute, will provide information and training resources.