PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Past Events
Check out here for the workshops/events scheduled by Wellan Institute in the past. If you are interested in attending any of these workshops/events please email us at Institute@wellan.org and we will reach out to you when it is scheduled again.
Back to The Future, A Roundtable for Montessori School Leaders
October 17, 2024
Ten school leaders gathered to discuss challenges and solutions in education. The conversation focused on revisiting Montessori philosophies, teacher retention, and training needs, with participants sharing insights and strategies to strengthen their schools.
Assistant Teacher Training 2024
August 19-21, 2024
We welcomed 38 participants from nine institutions across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The workshop covered Montessori philosophy, classroom leadership, and observational techniques to enhance teaching effectiveness. Participants found the experience transformative, leaving inspired and motivated.
Introduction to Practical Life
for Assistant Teacher
February 10, 2024
Attendees had the chance to learn about the categories of Practical Life, how lessons are broken down into logically sequenced steps, and what are the design principles that teachers use to set up materials.
Blue Skies or Turbulence, A Roundtable Discussion of Heads of Schools
November 1, 2023
This facilitated roundtable discussion was about challenges and solutions related to staffing and teacher training. The attendees shared stories and discussed ideas and solutions that they could use in their schools.
Assistant Teacher Training 2023
August 21-23, 2023
This workshop was attended by 33 participants from Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Topics such as principles of Montessori education, roles and responsibilities of an assistant, and techniques to develop strong classroom management skills were introduced.