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    • Registration is done on an individual basis, one event at a time. However, you can add multiple registrations to your cart and pay for all when you check out.

    • You will receive a confirmation email once your registration form and payment have been processed.

    • All events are virtual unless noted. If it is a virtual event, you will receive a link to attend in the confirmation email.

    • All participants must abide by MNW’s Code of Conduct.

    • To receive a refund you must cancel your registration 48 hours prior to the start of the event. Please email info@montessori-nw.org to cancel and request a refund. After 48 hours, refunds are not provided. Please consider sending a friend.

    • Participants must meet the 90% minimum attendance requirement to earn a certificate.

    • Attendance is defined as having a Zoom screen name that matches the name in the registration, and having a visual and verbal presence for the full duration of the session(s); this includes, but is not limited to actively participating in discussions, chats, and small groups with the camera turned on.

    • MNW workshop recordings are not provided to registrants after the event.

    • Montessori Northwest will only issue Certificates of Attendance to participants who attend 90% or more of live sessions.

    • Certificates are typically available within 7 business days from the end of the workshop.

    • Attendees from Oregon can earn hours for ORO (Set I).

    • Attendees from Washington can earn STARS credit.

VIEW AMI ORIENTATION COURSES

INTRODUCTION TO MONTESSORI‍ ‍| starts September 15, 2026
MONTESSORI SPORTS FUNDAMENTALS‍ ‍| starts October 28, 2026
MONTESSORI MAGIC: THE STRUCTURE OF SPONTANEOUS TEACHING & LEARNING‍ ‍| January 26, 2027

September 15, 17, 22 & 25, 2026 |‍ ‍4:00 - 6:00 pm PT |‍ Jess Fraley‍ ‍| Online | $290

INTRODUCTION TO MONTESSORI

Introduction to Montessori Education is an 8-hour, instructor-led, online course designed for parents, administrators, classroom assistants, and anyone interested in learning more about Montessori’s groundbreaking approach and how it supports the development of inclusive, equitable learning communities. This four-session course invites participants to engage deeply with Montessori’s developmental framework, the power of prepared environments, the unique role of the adult, and the profound relationship between independence, freedom, and discipline. Each session weaves together Montessori theory with practical tools and reflection on how we can support every child’s full potential.

Attendees from Oregon can earn hours for ORO (Set I). Attendees from Washington can earn STARS credit.

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AMI MONTESSORI SPORTS FUNDAMENTALS COURSE

October 29, 2026 - January 14, 2027 | Thursdays | 4:00 - 6:00 pm PT |‍ Santiago Nacinovich‍ ‍| Online |‍ ‍$600

The Montessori Sports Fundamentals Course is a 40-hour AMI-accredited program designed to help educators, coaches, and school leaders integrate sports into existing Montessori environments. Rooted in the Montessori philosophy, this course provides a structured approach to physical education that aligns with the developmental needs of children across all age groups.

Through theory, practical applications, and guided instruction, participants will learn how to:

  • Align sports with Montessori principles, emphasizing self-directed learning and autonomy.

  • Design sports environments that complement the prepared Montessori classroom.

  • Support movement across the planes of development, recognizing the role of sports in each stage.

  • Guide children in sports through observation, encouragement, and intrinsic motivation.

  • Enhance the Montessori curriculum with physical education that fosters teamwork, resilience, and lifelong movement skills.

This course is ideal for Montessori educators, PE instructors, coaches, and school leaders looking to seamlessly integrate sports into their existing Montessori programs while maintaining the child-centered approach at the core of Montessori philosophy. Learn more about Montessori Sports

Participants completing all course requirements will earn an AMI Sports Fundamentals Course Certificate.
Attendees from Oregon can earn hours for ORO (Set I). Attendees from Washington can earn STARS credit.

COURSE INFO SESSIONS
September 25, 2026 & October 8, 2026
4:00 pm PT | Registration coming soon!

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January 26, 2027 |‍ ‍4:00 - 5:30 pm PT |‍ Jess Fraley‍ ‍| Online | FREE

MONTESSORI MAGIC: THE STRUCTURE OF SPONTANEOUS TEACHING & LEARNING

This workshop explores how the apparent ease and flow of learning in a Montessori classroom is grounded in intentional structure. Drawing on the science of learning, this session reveals how careful preparation, precise guidance, and responsive observation support deep, self-directed learning while dispelling common misconceptions about freedom in Montessori environments. Emphasizing the dynamic balance between independence and individualized support, this workshop equips parents, school leaders, admissions directors, and teachers with a clear, compelling way to articulate the power and relevance of Montessori education today.

Attendees from Oregon can earn hours for ORO (Set I). Attendees from Washington can earn STARS credit.

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