Montessori Mapping
Montessori Mapping is a consulting pathway that helps schools evolve — not just survive.
It’s built on one belief: Montessori only works when everything works together — people, practice, and purpose.
Through observation, assessment, and collaboration, Montessori Makers Group helps schools strengthen fidelity to Montessori philosophy and build the systems that sustain it. We start by clarifying what’s true right now, then align your structures with your mission, and finally, design the transformation that makes the change stick.
Each tier of Montessori Mapping offers a different level of depth and partnership, so you can choose the right kind of support for where your school is now.
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How We Help
Highlighting and amplifying high-fidelity Montessori practice.
Clarity
See your school clearly.
Every healthy system begins with honest observation. In this phase, we identify strengths, gaps, and growth areas across classrooms, culture, and operations. Through on-site visits, interviews, and data review, you’ll receive a comprehensive snapshot of your school — and a prioritized roadmap for improvement.
You’ll gain:
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A detailed program assessment and visual “map” of current Montessori fidelity
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Observations and feedback across all learning environments
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A 60-minute debrief with leadership to unpack findings and identify next steps
Ideal for: Schools in reflection or transition — new leadership, accreditation prep, or post-audit recalibration.
Alignment
Bring your people and systems into sync.
Once you know what’s true, it’s time to align what’s possible. In this phase, we co-design structures and strategies that turn your Montessori philosophy into lived daily practice. Think leadership coaching, policy design, and rhythm-building — all connected back to your school’s North Star.
You’ll gain:
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Custom alignment map and strategic framework
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Review of staffing, leadership, and communication systems
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3–5 coaching sessions with leadership or teams to support implementation
Ideal for: Schools that have clarity on their needs but require structured support to get everyone moving in the same direction.
Transformation
Rebuild for equity, sustainability, and belonging.
Transformation means no longer patching — it means reimagining. In this phase, we guide you through a deep redesign of your systems, culture, and strategy through a Montessori and justice-centered lens. Together, we create a thriving ecosystem that reflects your mission in every corner.
You’ll gain:
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Multi-year strategic or equity plan
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Executive coaching and change leadership support
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Full organizational redesign integrated with the Montessori Makers Alignment Map platform
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Community workshops and accountability structures
Ideal for: Schools ready for lasting change — those who know that transformation isn’t a project, but a practice.
“We got clear information about all the spaces, all the materials, and ideas for how to best implement our programming in a way to meets our needs. We want a space that speaks to children, but also ensures we are doing Montessori well. It's not cookie cutter. It's for us."
"It's great to get feedback on your practice because it's like having another set of eyes. They see things we don't see because we are in it. These were things I knew I had grown lax on, so it was helpful to be re-centered. Some thoughtful conversation got us back on track to where we started."
“Looking at our systems for things like class placement for children, our hiring practices to find aligned people, and onboarding new people really helped us to connect our operational tasks to who we are as a school. It flows more now...and feels aligned.”
Our Approach
We don’t deliver binders. We build alignment.
Every engagement is rooted in Montessori principles — observation, respect, and prepared environments — and grounded in data-informed systems that help your school thrive long after our work ends.