NJMAC ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2023

Reuniting with Purpose: Shining Brighter Together

NJMAC Annual Conference, the most celebrated Montessori gathering in our region is back and we can't wait to see you there!

About this event

2023 KEYNOTE PRESENTATION 9:00 to 10:30 AM

BUILDING RESILIENT MONTESSORI SCHOOLS

by Elizabeth Slade

How can we work together to develop a community of practice in support of strong, lasting Montessori schools? Elizabeth Slade's book, Montessori in Action: Building Resilient Montessori Schools has provided educators and school administrators from all over a practical and implementable pathway towards constructing thriving, joyous, child centered classrooms. In this keynote address, Elizabeth, author and long-time public Montessorian shares the principles of One School, Honest Talk, and Strong Systems used to unite whole school communities in a common mission.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Elizabeth has been a Montessori educator for 35 years. She has worked at developing the art of Montessori Coaching, implementing Child Study systems and building public Montessori programs. She is passionate about leading school start-ups, designing trainings and bringing the Montessori coaching method to hundreds of schools across the country. Elizabeth is an author and a frequent presenter at Montessori conferences. Her book Montessori in Action: Building Resilient Montessori Schools was released in July 2021. Elizabeth earned her AMI Elementary Diploma from the Washington Montessori Institute, and her AMS Administrative Credential at the Center for Contemporary Montessori Studies. In addition, she has a Master of Fine Arts in writing from Spalding University.

Workshop Session A 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM

PEACEFUL TEAM: WORK, PLAY, AND CONNECT (ALL AUDIENCES)

DUAL LANGUAGE MONTESSORI PROGRAM: STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS (ALL AUDIENCES)

SUCCESSFUL MONTESSORI INCLUSION FOR TODAY'S CHILDREN (ALL AUDIENCES)

REIMAGINING GRACE AND COURTESY: A LOOK THROUGH THE ANTI-BIAS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE LENS (EARLY CHILDHOOD)

PRACTICAL LIFE: BEYOND THE ALBUM (EARLY CHILDHOOD)

IMAGINATIVE PLAY: VEHICLE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A LIBERATORY CONSCIOUSNESS (EARLY CHILDHOOD)

PROCESS ART EXPERIENCE (ALL AUDIENCES)

Workshop Session B 1:15 PM to 2:15 PM

NEITHER PAPER NOR PLASTIC: MAXIMIZING THE POTENTIAL OF AUTHENTIC MONTESSORI MATERIALS IN THE SENSORIAL AREA (EARLY CHILDHOOD)

INTENTIONAL CONNECTIONS: A CONVERSATION WITH TEACHERS FOR PARENT ENGAGEMENT (ALL AUDIENCES)

THE STORYTELLING SOLUTION: BUILDING CULTURAL FLUENCY THROUGH FOLKTALES (ALL LEVELS)

THE TINY CHEF- HOW TO INCORPORATE A COOKING CLASS WITH YOUR CURRICULUM(EARLY CHILDHOOD)

SUCCESSFUL MONTESSORI INCLUSION FOR TODAY'S CHILDREN (ALL AUDIENCES), Same as Session A

CREATING A CULTURE OF SECURITY- THE IMPORTANCE OF PLANNING, TRAINING, AND COLLABORATION (ALL AUDIENCES)

GRAMMAR IS NOT JUST FOR GRANDMAS! (EARLY CHILDHOOD/ELEMENTARY)

Workshop Session C 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM

SANDPAPER LETTERS AND THE MOVEABLE ALPHABET: AUTHENTIC USE IN TODAY'S CLASSROOM(EARLY CHILDHOOD)

SAME BUT DIFFERENT- MULTILINGUALISM: HOW TO ENCOURAGE MULTIPLE LANGUAGES IN THE CLASSROOM (EARLY CHILDHOOD)

MOVEMENT IN THE MONTESSORI CLASSROOM (EARLY CHILDHOOD)

CULTIVATING A RICH ENVIRONMENT FOR TODAY'S CHILD (INFANT/TODDLER)

"PUT YOUR OXYGEN MASK ON FIRST" (ALL AUDIENCES)

SPARK YOUR SENSORIAL CLASSROOM AREA (EARLY CHILDHOOD)

SUCCESSFUL MONTESSORI INCLUSION FOR TODAY'S CHILDREN (ALL AUDIENCES), Q&A session for workshop attendees of Session A or Session B

Conference Day Details

Upon arrival at the conference venue, between 8:00 and 8:45 AM, once you have picked up your nametag and ‘snack bag’ at registration, head to the banquet room to network with fellow Montessorians, visit this year's vendors, and settle in before kicking off this year's conference with Welcome Remarks and Keynote Address at 9 AM.

Freshly brewed tea, coffee and sodas will be available throughout the day. Light morning refreshments including yogurt parfait, fruit salad and assorted cookies can be enjoyed during the morning. A delicious buffet with a varied selection of hot and cold dishes including salad, pasta, salmon, chicken, eggplant rollatini, grilled marinated vegetables, additional sides, fruit and dessert pastries will be served at lunch. There will be three buffet stations in the banquet hall. Pines Manor will accommodate all dietary restrictions.