Expanded Learning Concepts
INSPIRING ENRICHING SUPPORTING
Website Links to Support and Resources
ADD and ADHD
Anxiety and Stress
Psychology Foundation of Canada
Autism
Michelle Lane Montessori Autism Services and The Lane Montessori School for Autism
Recommended Reading for Parents and Professionals
This is a collection of resources on various topics
ADD
Holistic Education
The following article was written by Lori Bourne in response to an article in Slate Magazine. It provides readers with a comprehensive overview of Montessori Education and clarifies many of the misconceptions surrounding it.
Support Groups and Community Organizations
SHARE Community support and networking group for parents and caregivers of children with ADD/ADHD
Oak Park Moms and Tots Connecting caregivers, parents, grandparents and their children for the purpose of relationship building, information sharing and support within their own neighbourhood.
The Parent Link A website that provides information on resources, family programs and activities in the Region of Halton.
PASS Parent Advocates for Struggling Students “ADD/ADHD/Struggling Student/Learn Different Student…sometimes it all adds up to school not being a really great place. We can help you change that for your child by providing clarity, understanding and a plan of action that can take your child in a whole new direction – headed straight for success.”
“Go to www.passforkids.com and find out what a difference you can make as an informed parent advocate for your struggling student. Sign up for your FREE one hour consultation to start making changes in the classroom for your child today!”
Recommended Reading for Montessori Professionals
The following list of references will provide professionals with a summary of Montessori literature and holistic teaching books.
Montessori Materials Suppliers
Montessori for Everyone offers materials for all the curricular areas, including language, reading, math, art, music, science, history, and geography. Our materials are designed specifically for the Montessori classroom; stunning photos, lovely drawings, and well-written text set our materials apart.
This supplier provides PDF files for you to download and print your own materials to save you money. You may also buy CD- ROMS of entire Casa and Elementary material sets. This is a great site with a multitude of information and links. There are many free downloadable materials also available.
Montessori Training Colleges
Here is an overview of the contact numbers and details for full certification, Montessori Accreditation Council of Teacher Education (MACTE) accredited Casa (3 - 6 years of age) Diploma Courses.
We only recommend MACTE accredited training courses for full Montessori Accreditation. Online and correspondence programs do not offer the high quality interactive programs that are required to fully understand the Montessori Method. These programs provide a guarantee that the program meets current standards and competencies of MACTE. Most schools will only hire teachers with a MACTE accredited diploma.
Phone: 416-458-8970 Daniel Jutras
Casa Certification Course-Sept-June (there is a course from Jan 2008-Dec 2009 held in North York, you will need to call about availability)
Montessori Teachers College www.montessoriteacherscollege.com
Phone : 416-640-1565 Debbie Couture
Casa Certification -Sept-June (Saturdays at Bannockburn School North York)
Sheridan College www1.sheridaninstitute.ca/programs/0708/pmcte
Phone: 905-845-9430 x2367 Diane Murphy
Casa Certification – College credits Sept-June Full-Time course only
Toronto Montessori Institute www.tmi.edu
Phone: 905-889-6882 Nancy Coyle
Casa Certification- Full time and Part time options
Sept-June only Part time is 2 evenings(6-9) and 1-2 Saturdays a month
Deadline for applications is March 30th 2008
