Montessori Conference of Idaho

An empowering event for Montessori guides and teachers, assistants, and administrators.

Date: October 16th & 17th

Time: 8:30AM - 3:30PM

Location: Hillview United Methodist Church, 8525 W. Ustick Rd. Boise, ID 83704

Ready to learn and network with other Montessorians?

Montessori teachers, guides, supporting staff, and administrators are sure to enjoy two days of learning and networking at this regional Montessori conference. Speakers from around the country are ready to share with you. Vendors will be on hand both days. You won't want to miss this!

Topics Include: Sensory-Sensitive Classrooms, Building Mathematical Minds, Art in the Montessori Classroom, Fostering Community in the Elementary Classroom. and more!

Christine Lowry

Keynote Speaker

M. ED, M.A. in special education

Leading a school or a classroom can be challenging. Guiding faculty in ways we haven’t in the past, and guiding our learners as their learning and behavior needs have changed is stressful and can feel confusing. But we all have a special gift that can guide us in positive ways.

Resilience is a characteristic we all share and there are many intentional ways we can strengthen and enrich our skills of resilience. Understanding neuroscience and the benefits for our well-being as our foundation, we can learn and practice these skills to build our resilience and guide the resilience of our learners for a classroom of peaceful calm at every level.

Christine is a nationally recognized Montessori mentor with over 30 years of experience supporting inclusive education. Her pioneering work—including the development of the Montessori-Based Multi-Tiered System of Support—has empowered educators and families to better serve children with diverse learning and behavioral needs.

Her presence promises to inspire and elevate our understanding of how Montessori principles can support all learners. We couldn’t be more excited to have her join us!

Schedule

Thursday, October 16th

8:00 Check-in
8:30 Welcome
8:45-9:30 Keynote: Christine Lowry
9:45-10:45 Stephanie McReynolds Montessori Mystified: Common Misconceptions and Realities
11:00-12:00 Jordyn Turney Joy in the Montessori Classroom
11:00-12:00 Stephanie McReynolds The Needs of the Montessori Educator
12:15-1:15 Lunch
1:15-1:30 Announcements
1:30-3:30 Christine Lowry Creating a Sensory Sensitive Classroom

Friday, October 17th

8:00 Check-in
8:30 Welcome
8:45-9:45 Stephanie McReynolds Carrying the Flame: Trust, Guidance, and the Integrated Montessori Triad
9:45-10:45 Carrie Hoshaw Letter Sounds
9:45-10:45 Laura Martin Fostering Community in the Elementary Classroom
11:00-12:00 Stephanie McReynolds Building Mathematical Minds
11:00-12:00 Jordyn Turney The Absorbent Mind for Assistants
12:15-1:15 Lunch
1:15-1:30 Announcements
1:30-3:30 Rachelle Wilkins Creating a Basic Art Shelf
1:30-3:30 Christine Lowry Elementary Reading Program