Consultations
SCHOOL-WIDE, PROGRAMMATIC & INDIVIDUAL CLASSROOMS
School environments are busy places where schedules are packed, staffing is tricky and there is never enough time in the day! Consultations offer an opportunity to share this chaos with an experienced teacher, administrator, consultant and school leader who will view your space and practices and provide insightful feedback and suggestions to help you see the unseen, putting you on a path towards enlightenment!
Through observation, conversations, and further exploration, Sarah will provide guidance and practical feedback that will provide endless opportunities for improvement of your programming, leadership, logistics, Montessori pedagogical practices, and the overall school community.
AREAS OF POSSIBLE EXPLORATION
Facilitated via individual or group sessions:
During a school-wide consultation, we may explore and discuss:
Daily schedules, with an emphasis on smooth transitions throughout the day
Work-cycles
Transitions to lunch, outdoor time and ancillary programs
Logistics within the classrooms, shared spaces or school-wide
Aesthetics of the classrooms, shared space, and overall school community
Safety and oversight of children
Effectively supporting teachers, assistants and support staff
School-wide communication with staff and parents
Transition planning involved in moving children from program to program when they show signs of readiness
Supporting and implementing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices and initiatives
During a programmatic consultation, we may explore and discuss:
Assessment of the classrooms at the programmatic level to ensure that there is consistency in the offerings (pedagogical, emotional, academic) to students and families
Transitions and logistics throughout the day
Classroom arrangement and set-up
Aesthetics of the space
Staffing schedules and placements
During a individual consultation, we may explore and discuss:
Lesson planning and record keeping
Classroom management techniques
Supporting and connecting with individual children
Guidance with parent communication and outreach
Supporting collegial relationships
Handling and addressing challenging situations
PRESENTATIONS,
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
& MORE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Sarah is a fabulous presenter, leaning on her 25 years of experience, her quick wit, sarcasm and great sense of humor to share, stimulate and motivate adults to do their best work with children - and each other!