0-3 Workshops & Events

AMI 0-3 Orientation Course | Emily Hanson | Starts October 2, 2025
AMI 0-3 Orientation Course | Elise Arevalo | Starts October 20, 2025
AMI 0-3 Orientation Course | Elise Arevalo | Starts March 9, 2026

0-3 WORKSHOPS

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AMI 0-3 Regional Refresher Course: We All Think Differently (Pleasanton, CA) | Elise Arevalo | Starts September 13, 2025
AMI 0-3 Regional Refresher Course: We All Think Differently (Portland, OR) | Elise Arevalo | Starts September 20, 2025
Understanding the Spectrum of Neurocomplexity Series | Elise Arevalo | Starts September 23, 2025
Supporting Bodily Autonomy in the Early Years | Elise Arevalo | October 28, 2025
0-3 Zoom In…Series | Elise Arevalo | Starts November 18, 2025
Infant & Toddler Emotional Security and Developmental Trauma Series | Elise Arevalo | Starts January 20, 2026
Using Observation to Advocate for Equitable Infant Toddler Development | Elise Arevalo | March 10, 2025

Workshops online unless noted

Registration Now Open

AMI 0-3 ORIENTATION COURSE

$950 per course

This AMI Orientation Course is designed to support adults by providing an orientation to the Montessori approach for 0-3 year olds. This course is ideal for 0-3 Montessori classroom assistants, or any other adult who is interested in gaining more knowledge about Montessori. The course will cover an introduction to the theoretical foundations of Montessori education and practical tips to bring the theory into practice.

During the online synchronous sessions, there will be a combination of video, lecture, discussion, and small group work to explore the history of Montessori education, the developmental characteristics of the child from 0-3, prepared environments, the role of the adults, supporting independence, communication, aids for emotional and social development and observation as the main tool to support the optimal development in children. The course will also help participants to understand the importance of creating environments where the uniqueness of each child is appreciated and diversity in all of its forms is embraced.

Participants will have an additional 30 hours of required distance learning activities and assignments related to the topics introduced in class, as well as needing to complete 9 hours of observation. These activities and assignments will deepen and extend participants’ engagement with the content, and further develop particular skills related to the work of the assistant, such as observation and material making. Distance learning activities will consist of online reading discussions and assignments, writing personal reflections, video assignments, material making, and submission of three essays on topics to be determined by the Trainer.

Additionally, time will be spent on gaining practical skills, such as:

  • How to create opportunities for language in daily interactions

  • Developing skills for observation

  • Building healthy relationships with children

COURSE OPTION #1

October 2 - November 20, 2025
Tuesdays & Thursdays
4:00-6:30 pm PT / 7:00-9:30 pm ET
Emily Hanson

BIPOC 10% Discount Code: BIPOC2507

  • Tips for transition times

  • Practical ideas to help children acquire toilet independence

  • How to create an environment with freedom within limits, and much more!

COURSE OPTION #2

October 20 - November 24, 2025
Mondays & Wednesdays
2:30-5:30 pm PT / 5:30-8:30 pm ET
Elise Arevalo

BIPOC 10% Discount Code: BIPOC2508

COURSE OPTION #3

March 9 - April 13, 2026
Mondays & Wednesdays
4:30-7:30 pm PT / 7:30-10:30 pm ET
Elise Arevalo

BIPOC 10% Discount Code: BIPOC2518

Participants completing all required aspects of the course can earn the AMI 0-3 Orientation Course Certificate. Attendees from Oregon can earn hours for ORO(Set I). Attendees from Washington can earn STARS credit.