Join the Revolution! Build a resilient Montessori school
Montessori in Action: Building Resilient Montessori Schools delivers a practical and actionable method to provide a strong Montessori experience for all children, families and educators. The first of its kind, this book offers readers a collection of modern and concrete ways to build an equitable and resilient Montessori program, by discussing topics like:
- Working within the unique, complex ecosystem of Montessori to build a unified community empowered to serve the mission of the school
- Sharing ways to create a culture of honest conversation based on the values of growth and clarity
- Offering ways to build strong and resilient systems that will engage the whole community and yield results
Perfect for Montessori educators and administrators of all kinds, Montessori in Action will support educators in taking action! This book provides structures, tools and timetables to strengthen and improve schools. It will also earn a place in the libraries of the parents of Montessori children who desire to create and maintain an equitable environment that benefits all students, regardless of their background.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments ix
Land Acknowledgment xi
About the Author xiii
Preface xv
Part I: Introduction 1
Chapter 1: Why Build a Resilient School? 9
Chapter 2: Constructivist Thinking 17
Chapter 3: Equity 27
Chapter 4: Coaching 37
Part II: One School 51
Chapter 5: Calibrate 59
Chapter 6: Organize 81
Part III: Honest Talk 107
Chapter 7: Nourish 113
Chapter 8: Validate 141
PART IV: Strong Systems 165
Chapter 9: Engage 169
Chapter 10: Yield 213
Part V: Take Action 245
Chapter 11: Steps to Building a Resilient Montessori School 251
Chapter 12: Resources to Support 259
References 265
Index 267
