Services

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Services

1. Conferences

The Institute periodically hosts international conferences focusing on issues facing modern education. Our last conference, The Whole Human Story, the Foundation of Peace and Maria Montessori was held in February of 2008. Montessorians from Mexico, Canada, the Virgin Islands, and from all over the continental United States attended to discuss the pedagogy of history and how to integrate issues of peace and human rights into our lessons. Upper elementary and adolescent guides appreciated the opportunity to work together. Students from local adolescent programs participated--and even presented.

2. Round Table Discussions

Round table discussions give practitioners the opportunity to meet and talk about the accomplishments they have made and the challenges they have faced. Our round table discussions have always included a wonderful mixture of experienced educators who can bring the wisdom they have earned through years of working with students and new teachers who often bring a fresh perspective. Facilitated by Institute staff, round tables allow participants to choose topics of interest to them.

Keep a lookout on the Upcoming Events
page for information regarding future
conferences and round tables!

3. Consultations

Consultations are available for elementary and

adolescent programs.

Consultations cover:

--effective school leadership

--creating a positive and functional school community for

students, staff, and parents

--programming and pedagogy

Discuss program planning and troubleshooting with Pat or

Larry Schaefer--experienced, internationally known teachers

and administrators.

Cost: $250 to $500 per day

4. Training
        We offer training on our materials so you can
        make better use of them.
        --One or two day training on teaching history using the
          Timeline of Humanity or Timeline of the American People.
        --One day workshop on the history of humanity.
        --One day workshop on peace education using timelines
          and peace stories.
        --One or two day training on using the Spelling Scheme

Cost:
1-day training $55/person
(8 person minimum)
2-day training $95/person
(10 person minimum)

5. Presentations/Workshops
       1-2 hour presentations or multi-day workshops
       for staff or parents by experienced educators.

       Topics include Cosmic Education, the Noble Adolescent,
       Civility, Student Poetry, Health Education, Moral
       Development, Montessori Applications, and others.

       *Hands-on or lecture style
       *Interactive
       *Provide inspiration and
        information


      Costs
      Presentations: $100 to $350
                                  (1-2 hours in length)
      Workshops:       $55 - $95 per person
                                 (10 person minimum)

6. Professional Development
    These sessions are designed with teacher enrichment in mind.
    Choose from a variety of subject-specific topics that will bring
    new information, materials and activities to your classroom.
    Give yourself a deeper understanding of a subject area or
    specific topic. Discover new presentations and resources.

    Topics include: Geography * Health Education * History *
    Literature * Writing * Storytelling * Dance * Cosmic Education *
    Spelling * Contemporary Social Issues

    Cost: $55-$95/person (8-10 person minimum)

7. Staff Retreats
    Teaching is hard work. We need to refresh ourselves, interact
    with our colleagues, take time to brainstorm, and take
    opportunities to play together, to celebrate together. Lake
    Country Institute retreats offer these opportunities. Inspirational
    sessions focusing on Montessori's vision enable staff to work
    together, accomplishing needed tasks and building community
    at the same time. Learn from each other and give yourselves
    permission to work hard and to play hard. Facilitators can help
    mediate conflict, focus the discussion, and add outside voices
    of wisdom and experience. You will leave refreshed, your
    batteries recharged, with new ideas to try and a renewed sense
    of the power of this work.

    Cost: $500 per day

STARTING A NEW PROGRAM?
NEED INSPIRATION?
WANT TIME TO PLAN WITH EXPERT FACILITATORS?
FEELING BURNED OUT?

"I can hardly find words to say how very grateful I am to have had the opportunity to attend the Peace Conference in February with all you wonderful and amazing people in Minneapolis....My colleague and I came back to begin immediately...my classroom is festooned at present with international peace signs, poems, art, discussions...You have given me a new perspective on history stories and the children are loving them." -- Carol Kilminster, Omni Montessori, Charlotte, North Carolina

Please contact the Institute to schedule trainings, workshops, retreats and other services. Look at the Upcoming Events page to find information about future conferences and round table discussions.