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  • October 21, 2017 1:27 PM | Elizabeth Truman (Administrator)

    Washington Federation of Independent Schools Private Schools Day is Friday, October 27 from 8:30 am-3:15 pm.  Learn more and register at www.wfis.org.


  • August 17, 2017 11:11 AM | Gulsevin Kayihan

    MACTE accredited Montessori Teacher Education Courses starting this Fall:

    Early Childhood (2.5 - 6 years)  Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Elementary I-II ( 6 - 12 years) Saturday, September 9, 2017. Please contact 253-874-0563 or   justus@springvalley.org;   www.springvalley.org  


  • March 03, 2017 1:24 PM | Gulsevin Kayihan

    Private, non-profit, OSPI approved Montessori Elementary schools qualify for Federal Programs benefits.  Your school may benefit from Title I -I V  : help for reading programs, for ELL (English learners), and for Professional development, workshops, etc. The Federal funding is distributed through each school's District.  Attend OSPI webinar on March 13 that will explain the process and benefits. If interested contact Julie Chase at OSPI "Julie.chace@k.12.wa.us" or  Tony Brownell  " customercare@gotowebinar.com" or you can contact Federal Programs Department at you local School District.

  • February 20, 2017 3:21 PM | Elizabeth Truman (Administrator)

    Saturday, March 4 from 10am – 2pm: Two events at Montessori Northwest in Portland, OR

    • Montessori Job Fair - The annual Montessori Job Fair at Montessori Northwest is a great opportunity for schools who are hiring to easily connect with potential applicants in person.

    Saturday, March 11 from 1-3pm: Two events at Montessori Northwest in Portland ,  OR

    • Open House - Prospective students are warmly encouraged to tour our spacious facility, speak with staff members about our teacher training programs, and learn more about Montessori.  RSVPs appreciated, but not required for either event.
    • Public Lecture – “Storytelling and Cosmic Education” Join Elise Huneke-Stone, Director of Elementary Training, for an introduction to storytelling as it supports the 6-12 year old child’s development and exploration of the whole universe.

     Saturday, March 18 from 9am – 3pm:  Elementary Orton-Gillingham Literacy Workshop Join Elementary Guide Lorelea McAfee for an overview of the Orton-Gillingham Approach and how she has used it to support young readers in her classroom. Participants will learn why this multi-sensory, sequential approach rewires the brains of students with dyslexia and benefits all emerging or non-fluent readers in your classroom. Lorelea will also share strategies for targeted practice and assessments(not diagnoses) that will engage your students and help them to become successful readers, writers, and spellers. Pre-registration required.


  • January 11, 2017 12:51 PM | Gulsevin Kayihan

    School Choice Week at the end of January has been celebrated around the Nation for the last 5 years. This is a good time to remind the parents about the choice they are making and the benefits of a Montessori education. Schools can have an Open House during the National School Choice week and  have activities with the children to celebrate the School Choice week. More information can be found at www.schoolchoiceweek.com  and free scarfs for children and publicity items and ideas can be obtained.

    www.schoolchoiceweek.com 



  • January 11, 2017 12:44 PM | Gulsevin Kayihan

    Open House, Friday, January 27th, 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm at Montessori Academy at Spring Valley. Please come and visit the classrooms: Toddlers - Middle School.  Science Fair Displays/ Physics - Upper El. and Middle schoolers;  Ancient Civilizations displays - Lower Elementary.

    www.springvalley.org; 36605 Pacific Highway South, Federal Way, WA 98003; 253-874-0563

  • October 14, 2016 12:29 PM | Elizabeth Truman (Administrator)

    Much time and deliberation has gone into making a final decision regarding our fall event and the current weather forecast.  With respect to the traveling safety of our speaker and attendees, the PNMA Event Team has decided to reschedule tomorrow’s event with Ginni Sackett. She is available on Saturday, November 19; the event location has yet to be finalized. 

    We will refund event registration fees should you be unable to attend the rescheduled event. 

    Thank you for understanding,
    PNMA Event Team

  • October 13, 2016 2:58 PM | Elizabeth Truman (Administrator)
    We will keep you updated with any changes to the fall event due to inclement weather.  At this moment in time we are still planning to move forward with the event as planned.  Updates will be posted via website news, emails & Facebook. 
  • September 29, 2016 5:51 PM | Dee Hirsch (Administrator)

    February 25: Adele Diamond at the Shoreline Conference Center

    May 6: Spring  Sharing Fair at Three Tree Montessori School

    Plan now to attend these events we are planning for you!

  • July 21, 2016 5:03 PM | Gulsevin Kayihan

    Montessori Institute for Teacher Education at Spring Valley  MACTE accredited  Diploma Courses at the levels for  Early Childhood (2.5 - 6 year olds) and  Elementary ( 6 - 12 year olds) will be starting in September 2016.

    For information and to download an application form please check www.springvalley.org, , e-mail Justus@springvalley.org  or call 253-874-0563

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