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Gather Guides offers courses and consultations for anyone interested in taking Montessori into their community or adding a component of Montessori community work to their existing programming. Gather Guides creates opportunities for all people interested in work as an ‘Aid to Life’.

Guide Programs

How we support guides

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Current Courses

We are thrilled to offer courses and workshops to anyone interested in learning more about Montessori in Community. Upcoming courses include:

Parent-Child Playgroup Facilitator Course (40 hrs., blended format, April 2025)

Introduction to Montessori for Dementia and Ageing Workshop (1.5 hrs., on Zoom, May 2025)

Five Montessori Keys to Community Transformation (2 hr., In-Person, May 2025)

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Consultations

Montessori schools looking to expand their work in their community, professional or community organizations wanting to incorporate Montessori principles into their programming are welcome to contact us to arrange a consultation. We will work with you to develop your programming in a way that strengthens your offerings and creates space for all to feel capable.

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Speaking Engagements

We love connecting with groups through workshops, keynotes, and professional development sessions. Whether for a conference or a PD day, we’ll tailor our Montessori principles to fit your needs and make them meaningful and actionable for you and your team.

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Our mission

Gather Guides envisions a space where guides and community partners can access shorter-term certificates and professional development courses. Our focus is implementing Montessori principles in community spaces, professional organizations and educational institutions.

Gather Guides supports Montessori schools interested in expanding their programming into their community or community organizations interested in bringing Montessori principles into their practices.

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