2025 AIMS Conference: Full Schedule

Creating a personal schedule helps YOU, US, and YOU! Planning your day ahead of time will:
1) Leaves YOU more time for connecting with fellow Montessorians during the conference
2) Allow US to help determine the best room size for each session
3) Because of #2, increase YOUR chances of safely and comfortably attending every session you planned on (without sitting on the floor)!

PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR FINAL TIMES AND ROOM ASSIGNMENTS OF EACH SESSION CLOSER TO THE START OF THE CONFERENCE!

10:45am CST

If Montessori Philosophy is Based on Simplicity, Why is Managing a Montessori School so Complicated?

Saturday February 22, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm CST

Kindlon 125

As educators, we are trained to develop children, not run a business. This presentation explores fundamental business concepts in running a successful Montessori school. We’ll explore how focusing on the right elements allows you to engage more with your students, support your guides, and increase retention, with the key concept of positioning guides as experts as the foundation.

Speakers

Tina Patel

Founder, Montessori ONE Academy

Tina Patel has more than thirty years of experience in the educational field including public, and charter school systems. In 2007, she founded Montessori ONE Academy, Albuquerque’s only AMI-recognized institution. The Montessori campus includes intergenerational programs with a... Read More →

Saturday February 22, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm CST
Kindlon 125

Saturday

1:15pm CST

Creating Accessible Curricula

Saturday February 22, 2025 1:15pm - 2:30pm CST

Kindlon 125

Rooted in our practice of observation, Montessorians work to adapt their teaching to the needs of each individual student. What does modern research and practice have to offer to optimize this process in our classrooms? We will discuss practical tips for adaptive teaching, data collection, and targeted instruction.

Speakers

Jessica Davis

Assistant Head of School, Bloomington Montessori School

Jess Davis holds degrees in Early Childhood Ed, Elementary Ed, Reading, and Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum. She is Elementary I-II credentialed. She taught elementary for many years and now serves as a school leader of a nonprofit nonpublic serving 234 students ages 3-12.

Saturday February 22, 2025 1:15pm - 2:30pm CST
Kindlon 125

Saturday