2026 SCMA Conference Registration

2026 SCMA Conference Registration

One State, One Vision: The 25-Year Impact of Montessori
Ticket price: $175.

Early Bird Price: $125 (ends December 15, 2025)

Ticket includes entrance to full 2026 SCMA Conference - January 30-31, 2026.
Saturday lunch is included.

As part of our 25th Anniversary Celebration:
Buy 10 tickets and receive 1 free!
(offer eligible during early bird pricing only. Contact Amy Hunter at conference@scmontessori.org to redeem)

Administrators: Do you need to register a group of teacher under one school code? Email conference@scmontessori and we can set that up for you!
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Presenters and Descriptions

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Friday Sign Up
School Tours and Breakout Session-"Montessori in Action: Reflections & Takeaways" - (Transportation Provided) 8:30am-1:45pm (lunch stop at 11:45)

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Friday 2p-3p Featured Speaker Session: Holli Andrews- Understanding Sensory Needs in Montessori Classrooms - Choose One*

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Saturday Session 1: Choose One*

Erika McDowell - Democratizing Philanthropy in Montessori Eco-Systems: How Community Building & Grantee-Centered Practices LiberateSusan Zoll - Advancing Dr. Montessori's Approach to Classroom ObservationNicole Vigliotti - Administrative Onboarding Practices in Support of Families as Partners and Montessori AdvocatesAmanda Smith - Writers Workshop: Using Literature to Empower the Young MindCaroline Leonard - Elevating Voice & Choice: Seminar in the Middle School Montessori ClassroomKristina Strosnider - Building Learning LandscapesMissy Sawyer - Creating Concept Songs to Enhance CurriculumAndrea Bockewitz, Melissa Covert - All Ages, Real Impact: Montessori Students as Changemakers
Saturday Session 2: Choose One*

Maria Chaffin - It Begins with Us: Reclaiming the Montessori Guide’s Preparation for the Neurodivergent ChildSara Cotner - How to Teach Writing in the Montessori Elementary ClassroomJohn MonCure - Maslow's Need Hierarchy for Montessori TeachersSarah McCowan - In Defense of the Absorbent-Minded ChildTamela Mills - The Vision of a Scientist: Montessori Science Curricula for a New AgeAllie Vanstone - Less Control, More Joy: Finding Sustainability in MontessoriBrandy Sapp - Literature Circles in the Montessori EnvironmentEvangeline Weiss - Honest Talk: How to Build An Innovative and Inclusive School CultureMary Margaret Mendenhall - The Other 3 R’s… Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
Saturday Session 3: Choose One*

Carrie Horwitz Lang - Rooted in Reflection: Cultivating Inclusive Communities Through Self-AwarenessSuzanne Tipton - Spiritual Preparation as our Greatest Classroom Management ToolMelissa Reese & Alexa Leonard - Peaceful Students Peaceful Guides: Using Meaningful Connections for Proactive Classroom ManagementDorothy Harman - Supporting Parents of Diverse LearnersHolly Dykes & Catherine Swanson - The Imaginary Island: Beyond GeographyKate Lasher - The New Children: Teaching After QuarantinePamela Brantley - Montessori Leadership in Building CharacterJen Savage - True Equity in Education: The Use of Content Frameworks and Learning Progressions to Meet the Needs of ALL Learners in Montessori Education
LUNCH ORDERS HAVE BEEN PLACED. REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED NOW DO NOT INCLUDE A LUNCH ORDER*

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Lunch Choice Included: Choose One (Each Box contains Sandwich/Wrap, Pasta Salad, Fruit Salad, Brownie, Bottled Water, Condiments, Cutlery)*

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2026 SCMA Conference Registration

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