UW-River Falls to host Celebrating Our Montessori Children Conference on Jan. 18 

Event dedicated to peace, community and the Montessori mission

Nov. 18, 2024 - Montessori educators, administrators, parents and school leaders are invited to the 11th annual Celebrating Our Montessori Children Conference at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, an event intended to highlight the Montessori education method, with a focus on community and peace.
 
The conference is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 18, at UWRF’s University Center, E. 501 Wild Rose Ave., River Falls. Attendees are urged to register by Sunday, Dec. 1 for early pricing options.
 
This year’s conference brings together Montessori communities from across the region for a full day of insightful workshops, inspiring speakers, and collaborative learning under the theme, “Joining the Pieces Together for Peace.”
 
As a leader in Montessori teacher education, UWRF proudly supports both emerging and seasoned Montessori educators with master’s level certifications and is home to the nation’s first doctoral program in Montessori studies. The Montessori education model, named for Maria Montessori, offers a child-centered approach that emphasizes hands-on learning, independence, and self-directed activity.
  
The conference will feature breakout sessions covering a range of topics relevant to every stage of Montessori education, including infant/toddler, children’s house, lower and upper elementary, early adolescence, as well as administration and parent tracks.  

The event promises valuable insights into culturally responsive, inclusive education practices that support holistic child development and foster a more peaceful, understanding world.

Montessori educators, administrators and parents are encouraged to attend, along with public and independent school educators and administrators.
 
For more information and to register, visit uwlax.edu/ex/montessori/ or contact montessori@uwrf.edu.