NJMAC 2023 Annual Conference

NJMAC Board

Welcome to the NJMAC Annual Conference 2023 
Thursday, Nov 9, 2023, Pines Manor, Edison, NJ

Pines Manor

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<h1>NJMAC ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2023</h1><h1>Reuniting with Purpose: Shining Brighter Together</h1><h3>NJMAC Annual Conference, the most celebrated Montessori gathering in our region is back and we can&#x27;t wait to see you there!  </h3><h2>A﻿bout this event</h2><h3>2023 KEYNOTE PRESENTATION                                            9:00 to 10:30 AM</h3><h3><em>BUILDING RESILIENT MONTESSORI SCHOOLS</em></h3><h3><em>by Elizabeth Slade</em></h3><h2></h2><p>How can we work together to develop a community of practice in support of strong, lasting Montessori schools? Elizabeth Slade&#x27;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. </p><p></p><h3>ABOUT THE PRESENTER</h3><p>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.</p><p></p><h2>Workshop Session A         10:45 AM to 11:45 AM</h2><h3><a href="https://www.njmac.org/workshop-descriptions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">PEACEFUL TEAM: WORK, PLAY, AND CONNECT (ALL AUDIENCES)</a></h3><h3><a href="https://www.njmac.org/workshop-descriptions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">DUAL LANGUAGE MONTESSORI PROGRAM: STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS (ALL AUDIENCES)</a></h3><h3><a href="https://www.njmac.org/workshop-descriptions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SUCCESSFUL MONTESSORI INCLUSION FOR TODAY&#x27;S CHILDREN (ALL AUDIENCES)</a></h3><h3><a href="https://www.njmac.org/workshop-descriptions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">REIMAGINING GRACE AND COURTESY: A LOOK THROUGH THE ANTI-BIAS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE LENS (EARLY CHILDHOOD)</a></h3><h3><a href="https://www.njmac.org/workshop-descriptions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">PRACTICAL LIFE: BEYOND THE ALBUM (EARLY CHILDHOOD)</a></h3><h3><a href="https://www.njmac.org/workshop-descriptions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">IMAGINATIVE PLAY: VEHICLE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A LIBERATORY CONSCIOUSNESS (EARLY CHILDHOOD)</a></h3><h3><a href="https://www.njmac.org/workshop-descriptions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">PROCESS ART EXPERIENCE (ALL AUDIENCES)</a></h3><h3></h3><h2>Workshop Session B               1:15 PM to 2:15 PM</h2><h3><a href="https://www.njmac.org/workshop-descriptions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">NEITHER PAPER NOR PLASTIC: MAXIMIZING THE POTENTIAL OF AUTHENTIC MONTESSORI MATERIALS IN THE SENSORIAL AREA (EARLY CHILDHOOD)</a></h3><h3><a href="https://www.njmac.org/workshop-descriptions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">INTENTIONAL CONNECTIONS: A CONVERSATION WITH TEACHERS FOR PARENT ENGAGEMENT (ALL AUDIENCES)</a></h3><h3><a href="https://www.njmac.org/workshop-descriptions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">THE STORYTELLING SOLUTION: BUILDING CULTURAL FLUENCY THROUGH FOLKTALES (ALL LEVELS)</a></h3><h3><a href="https://www.njmac.org/workshop-descriptions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">THE TINY CHEF- HOW TO INCORPORATE A COOKING CLASS WITH YOUR CURRICULUM(EARLY CHILDHOOD)</a></h3><h3><a href="https://www.njmac.org/workshop-descriptions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SUCCESSFUL MONTESSORI INCLUSION FOR TODAY&#x27;S CHILDREN (ALL AUDIENCES), Same as Session A</a></h3><h3><a href="https://www.njmac.org/workshop-descriptions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CREATING A CULTURE OF SECURITY- THE IMPORTANCE OF PLANNING, TRAINING, AND COLLABORATION (ALL AUDIENCES)</a></h3><h3><a href="https://www.njmac.org/workshop-descriptions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">GRAMMAR IS NOT JUST FOR GRANDMAS! (EARLY CHILDHOOD/ELEMENTARY)</a></h3><h3><a href="https://www.njmac.org/workshop-descriptions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a></h3><h2>Workshop Session C             2:30 PM to 3:30 PM</h2><h3><a href="https://www.njmac.org/workshop-descriptions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SANDPAPER LETTERS AND THE MOVEABLE ALPHABET: AUTHENTIC USE IN TODAY&#x27;S CLASSROOM(EARLY CHILDHOOD)</a></h3><h3><a href="https://www.njmac.org/workshop-descriptions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SAME BUT DIFFERENT- MULTILINGUALISM: HOW TO ENCOURAGE MULTIPLE LANGUAGES IN THE CLASSROOM (EARLY CHILDHOOD)</a></h3><h3><a href="https://www.njmac.org/workshop-descriptions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">MOVEMENT IN THE MONTESSORI CLASSROOM (EARLY CHILDHOOD)</a></h3><h3><a href="https://www.njmac.org/workshop-descriptions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CULTIVATING A RICH ENVIRONMENT FOR TODAY&#x27;S CHILD (INFANT/TODDLER)</a></h3><h3><a href="https://www.njmac.org/workshop-descriptions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">&quot;PUT YOUR OXYGEN MASK ON FIRST&quot; (ALL AUDIENCES)</a></h3><h3><a href="https://www.njmac.org/workshop-descriptions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SPARK YOUR SENSORIAL CLASSROOM AREA (EARLY CHILDHOOD)</a></h3><h3><a href="https://www.njmac.org/workshop-descriptions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SUCCESSFUL MONTESSORI INCLUSION FOR TODAY&#x27;S CHILDREN (ALL AUDIENCES), Q&amp;A session for workshop attendees of Session A or Session B</a></h3>

<h2><em>C﻿onference Day Details</em></h2><h3>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.</h3><h3>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. </h3>

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