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Virginia Montessori Association

Uniting and advancing the Montessori community in Virginia

WHO ARE WE?

The Virginia Montessori Association is a non-profit 501(c)3 that was established in 2015 to bring Montessorians in Virginia together and to offer a community from which we all could benefit.  Administrators, educators, parents and other supporters can connect, inform and communicate in a way that is of value to all. 

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WHAT IS MONTESSORI?

Montessori is a constructivist educational philosophy that recognizes each child as a unique individual with their own learning style and potential. Montessori schools offer a holistic approach to learning that empowers children to explore, discover, and grow at their own pace. Developed by Dr. Maria Montessori in the early 20th century, this educational approach is grounded in fostering independence, creativity, and a lifelong love for learning.

WHAT'S NEW?

After months of hard work on behalf of the Montessori community, the Virginia Montessori Association successfully advocated for Montessori educators to be eligible to apply for a $4000 scholarship through one of three training centers in Virginia: the Virginia Montessori Teacher Education Center, the Virginia Center for Montessori Studies and the Montessori Institute of McLean.

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ARE YOU A MEMBER YET?

The Virginia Montessori Association offers THREE different kinds of memberships: individual membership, school membership, and professional membership.

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VMA events

  • PD: Observation & Data Collection Strategies
    PD: Observation & Data Collection Strategies
    PD: Observation & Data Collection Strategies
    Thu, Feb 06
    Feb 06, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/tyw-kn
    Feb 06, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/tyw-kn
    Do you feel like your students aren't making progress? Join us on February 6 for this free event to discuss observation and data collection strategies to see the growth your students are making.
  • Montessori Educator's Community
    Montessori Educator's Community
    Montessori Educator's Community
    Every 1st Thursday, 4:30 - 5:30pm ET
    Every 1st Thursday, 4:30 - 5:30pm ET
    Zoom meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/892
    Every 1st Thursday, 4:30 - 5:30pm ET
    Zoom meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/892
    A group of new and seasoned Montessori guides and assistants who come together in community once a month to ask questions, share concerns or successes, discuss topics relevant to timely cultural events, and serve as mentors for each other -- all in a spirit of equity and solidarity.
  • VMA Heads of School Meetings
    VMA Heads of School Meetings
    VMA Heads of School Meetings
    Every 3rd Wednesday, 3:30 - 4:30pm ET
    Every 3rd Wednesday, 3:30 - 4:30pm ET
    https://virginia.zoom.us/my/coreyborgman
    Every 3rd Wednesday, 3:30 - 4:30pm ET
    https://virginia.zoom.us/my/coreyborgman
    A safe space for the Heads/Administrators of VMA member schools to meet monthly, share about their experiences and learn from each other and about the latest policy issues that might affect their schools. Guest speakers are often invited to share about specific issues or best practices.
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