A collaborative, full-day experience where Montessori junior high guides come together to exchange ideas, deepen practice, and be inspired. Through a “marketplace” of shared strategies, participants will explore best practices in adolescent curriculum, social-emotional development, and the unique needs of the third plane, leaving with practical tools and renewed clarity for their work.

This foundational training honors the vital role assistant guides and support staff play, offering practical tools and deep insights to ensure their presence aligns beautifully with Montessori principles.

Integrated curricular topics mirror the interconnected nature of the real world—where problems are not divided by subject, and solutions require flexible, interdisciplinary thinking. When children engage in learning that bridges history, science, language, and the arts, they develop the cognitive habits of connection-making, perspective-taking, and creative problem-solving. This kind of education doesn't just prepare them to answer test questions—it prepares them to engage thoughtfully with complex global challenges, collaborate across fields, and contribute meaningfully to the society of the future.