Adult Practice Review™
Objective, Montessori-Aligned Performance & Growth Reviews
Strong schools don’t avoid feedback — they structure it well.
The Adult Practice Review™ (APR) is an external, objective review process designed to support clarity, alignment, and professional growth for Montessori educators and leaders. Conducted by Montessori Makers Advisory, APRs provide schools with a thoughtful, defensible alternative to internal appraisals — especially when trust, clarity, or role alignment matters.
This is not a “gotcha.”
This is a clarity tool.
Why Schools Choose External Reviews
Internal appraisals are often compromised — not because leaders lack skill, but because they’re too close to the work.
Schools seek APRs when:
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Leadership holds both coaching and supervisory roles
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Staff feedback has become vague or emotionally charged
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Transitions, growth, or restructuring are underway
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Equity, consistency, and transparency matter
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Documentation and fairness are essential
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Heads want honest insight without damaging relationships
An external reviewer brings neutrality, credibility, and care — allowing feedback to land without personal entanglement.
What an Adult Practice Review™ Includes
Each APR is customized to the role and context, but typically includes:
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Role & Context Review
Job description, responsibilities, expectations, and organizational context -
Document & History Review
Prior feedback, goals, evaluations, or relevant materials -
Observation or Work-Sample Review (when applicable)
Classroom practice, leadership work, systems oversight, or professional artifacts -
Structured Professional Interview
A reflective, strengths-based conversation grounded in Montessori values -
Optional Leadership or Peer Input
Collected thoughtfully and confidentially -
Written Synthesis Report
Including:-
Key strengths
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Areas for growth
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Role alignment insights
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Clear, actionable next steps
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Reports are designed to be:
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Human
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Clear
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Defensible
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Useful
What APRs Are — and Aren’t
APRs ARE:
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Developmentally respectful
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Montessori-aligned
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Equity-aware
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Structured and transparent
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Growth-oriented
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Appropriate for teachers, specialists, and leaders
APRs ARE NOT:
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Punitive evaluations
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Surprise investigations
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Compliance theater
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Replacements for coaching or mentorship
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Tools for public shaming or quiet firing
When exits are needed, APRs support humane, documented, and ethical decision-making.
Common Use Cases
Schools use Adult Practice Reviews™ to:
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Support educators who feel “stuck” or misaligned
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Bring clarity to inconsistent performance concerns
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Ground promotion or role-change decisions
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Strengthen retention through meaningful feedback
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Reduce leadership burnout
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Improve adult culture and trust
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Provide neutral insight during conflict or transition
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Create documentation that protects both staff and school
Optional Add-Ons
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Coaching Plan & Goal Mapping
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Leadership-Only Strategic Memo
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Staff-Facing Summary
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Role Redesign or Support Plan
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Follow-Up Coaching Sessions
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Team or Department-Level Reviews
Who This Is For
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Montessori schools (public, private, charter)
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Heads of School & Leadership Teams
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Boards seeking objectivity
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Organizations committed to healthy adult culture
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Communities ready for clarity — not avoidance
Start the Conversation
If your school needs a thoughtful, external perspective on adult practice — one that honors Montessori values while supporting accountability — let’s talk.