Come join your fellow Montessorians at Montessori School of Raleigh in Raleigh, for the sixth annual MANC conference!
The conference kicks off on Friday, October 11th with an Administrators Summit in the afternoon. Then on Saturday, October 12th, there will be a full day of workshops and presentations for all attendees. Registration is open for either or both days.
The Friday Administrators Summit
Come join your fellow admins for a valuable afternoon. The presentations will include:
- Letty Rising: "Navigating the Future: Innovative Strategies for Staffing Montessori Schools"
- Cheryl Allen: "A Habit of Observation"
- Katie Mosquera: "Building a Community of Reflective Practice: The Instructional Coach and Mentor”
The day will wrap up with an opportunity to network and share at the Administrator's Reception.
Important note: If you plan to attend on Friday, due to a half-day program at the school, please do not arrive before 12:45 pm. There is limited parking, plus the pick-up line prior to that.
Saturday Conference
After the keynote, attendees can then choose from 15 diverse workshops covering a range of topics and grade levels.
- "The outdoor environment as the continuation of the classroom: observations, reflections, and ideas for implementation" (Infant Toddler)
- "Food Preparation with Toddlers and Primary" (Infant Toddler)
- "Creating a Peaceful Sensory - Sensitive Montessori Classroom" (EC)
- "Kindergarten through Chapter Books-how to incorporate the Kindergarten curriculum while reading Chapter Books" (EC)
- "Windows and Mirrors: Using picture books to foster Diversity, Justice and Inclusion in Children’s House" (EC)
- "Messy Writing Woes?" How to help kids with handwriting challenges who need OT services" (LE) (UE)
- "Foundations for Social Justice in the Secondary Plane" (LE)
- "Poetry for Peace in the Elementary Classroom" (LE) (UE)
- "The Timeline of Weather Forecasting" (UE)
- "Unlocking the Adolescent Science Classroom: Bridging Montessori Principles with Contemporary Education" (Middle & Above)
- "Practical Life in the Secondary Program" (Middle & Above)
- "Building True Partnerships with your Families" (All)
- "Following the Development of Reading" (General)
- "The Enlightened Guide: Spiritual Development, Equity, and Developing Resilient Communities of Practice" - (All)
- "Montessori Math: What's Missing and What to Do About It" (General)
The conference also includes a variety of vendors, ample networking time, and a professional development certificate for all participants. Friday sessions start at 1:15 pm. On Saturday, registration starts at 8:00 am. Lunch is provided. The last workshop sessions end at 4:05 pm.
MANC members receive discounted registration rates. Not a member yet? Join now to take advantage of the savings for your entire staff.
Large staff? You will receive a FREE registration for every 10 paying staff members coming to the conference. Each person needs to be registered individually, indicating "Invoice me." We will then create a single invoice that includes the credit.
For overnight accommodations, we have secured a special rate at the Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh – Crabtree Valley. Because we're getting close, please call the hotel directly and make your reservation - 919.785.1131. Tell them you're with MANC. You may be told you have to pay the regular rate, but we can get it adjusted if you let us know you made your reservation. You can email us here.
Cancellation Policy: Requests received by 9/20/24 will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations received by 9/27/24 will receive a 50% refund. No refunds are possible after that date.
Questions? Email George Markham, MANC Conference Coordinator.