Worldclass Montessori schools create an authentic Montessori program which embodies the legacy of be

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World-class Montessori schools create an
authentic Montessori program which embodies the
legacy of best practice developed by Dr. Maria
Montessori and her colleagues.
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A World-class Montessori school has a clearly
defined identity and statement of its fundamental
values.
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These are the basis from which all decisions are
made and policies established.
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A world-class Montessori school is consistent in
what it says and what it does from class to
class, from one level to the next, and from year
to year.
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9 areas of school operation
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Principle 1 Make an uncompromising commitment to
becoming excellent in all areas of their
programs, facilities, resources and operations!
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Clearly define your identity, mission, and core
values.
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Seek out and turn to examples of true excellence
in Montessori practice around the world.
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Consciously define what excellence will look
like in every aspect of their programs,
facilities, and operations.
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Develop a plans for how you will create and
maintain this excellence in each area.
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Determine what it will cost to create and
sustain excellence in all areas,
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Develop a plan for funding it.
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Principle 2 Ensure that your school has a strong
sense of institutional memory and institutional
integrity
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A school lives in the minds and vision of a group
of people.
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No school can be great without a clear sense of
its core values and the culture of the
institution.
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This is who we are and how we do things here.
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Dont make compromises that threaten the
integrity of your program because of tight
budgets, lack of parent understanding and
support, or because Montessori trained teachers
are hard to find.
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Translate your principles and beliefs into
day-to-day reality.
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A great school stands for something distinct. It
cannot possibly please everyone.
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Principle 3 Carefully define and set down in
writing your schools mission, core values and
educational beliefs.
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Make all policies and strategic decisions on the
basis of these core values.
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Principle 4 Ensure that your school is governed
by an authentic Montessori board that is
committed to following the Montessori Way
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Principle 5 Ensure that your school is
consistent in philosophy and practice from class
to class, from one level to the next, and from
year to year
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Principle 6 Ensure that your school is always
led by an inspiring and consensus-building
Montessori Leader
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Principle 7 Ensure that there is a clear line of
authority and accountability within the school.
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Principle 8 Create an authentic Montessori
community in which every voice can be heard and
all feel connected to one another
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Principle 9 Give your admissions process the
highest priority. Design it to find families for
whom the school is a perfect match.
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Principle 10 Keep your parents very well
informed about their childrens education and
academic progress.
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Principle 11 Expect parents and staff to make a
meaningful commitment to your school community
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Principle 12 Make every possible effort to bring
your attrition to the lowest possible levels.
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Principle 13 Ensure that your school is
financially sound.
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Principle 14 Build school facilities that
reflect your schools values and truly support
your schools educational program.
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Clarity is the key to success
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Clarifying your school identity

• Define your mission statement
• Develop a vision for your future
• Identify your key "selling points"
• Prepare a Blueprint for your school
• Prepare a Best Practices Handbook
• Prepare a curriculum scope and sequence guide
• Define the outcomes that you hope to see develop
  in your students

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Clarity is the key to success

• Define your basic character
• State your vision and mission
• Define desired student outcomes
• Set down your Blueprint
• Define Best Practice
• Describe your vision of the future

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Successful schoolsmake anuncompromisingcommitme
nttoEXCELLENCE
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A school is nothing but peopleA great
school is group of people acting in accordance
with a common set of beliefs and values, who feel
a sense of commitment to each other and to the
institution
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Think big... Think boldlyThink abundance!
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Money follows excellence.Charge what it costs
to do the job right.