MINT PLCs
MINT Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) have been developed to provide opportunities for collaboration among those working in learning environments. These groups provide an environment for practitioners to come together to share experiences, brainstorm ideas, and offer support to each other in their work.
A must for working Montessori professionals, MINT PLCs address real-world scenarios and challenges brought forth by members. Individuals benefit from the communities' collective experience and expertise as they explore actionable solutions, reflect on relevant insights, and forge supportive relationships. This year, MINT is pleased to introduce new PLC dates, opening the program to more educators and professionals in our community! The established PLC communities meeting over the last three years will continue at 0-3, at 3-6, and 6-12. Leaders in Education can enjoy the PLC experience through the return of the Administrators Lunch & Learn Series .
MINT PLCs are fully sponsored and offered at no cost to the community! Sessions are hosted monthly via Zoom and led by expert, AMI-credentialed Montessori Trainers.
Note: Where the date pattern falls on a holiday, we adjusted the date to what you see here.
Live, Online Discussion Groups for 2026-2027
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PLC Dates Schedule:
First Mondays, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Central
September 14, 2026October 5, 2026
November 2, 2026
December 7, 2026
January 4, 2027
February 1, 2027
March 1, 2027
April 5, 2027
May 3, 2027
PLC Member Sign-Up : To receive updates and reminders from the group, please register by following this link:
Registration: https://montessori-mint.populiweb.com/router/forms/respond/69/52e6feb492f8d4f5d70015529df295ab
Zoom Link: https://montessori-mint-org.zoom.us/j/88066705808
TOPIC DETAILS
Monday, September 14, 2026Host: Molly Schayot
Topic: The Dynamic Link – Connecting the child with purposeful work
Monday, October 5, 2026
Host: Molly Schayot
Topic: Perfectly Imperfect – Preparing the classroom with limited resources
Monday, November 2, 2026
Host: Cristel Ruiz
Topic: Encouraging Emotional Intelligence – Expression, Awareness, and Co-Regulation in 0-3 Communities
Monday, December 7, 2026
Host: Molly Schayot
Topic: The Human Tendency for Gregariousness – Celebrations in 0-3 communities
Monday, January 4, 2027
Host: Molly Schayot
Topic: Social Development – Responding to common challenging behaviors
Monday, February 1, 2027
Host: Cristel Ruiz
Topic: Care of the Person & Independence from Birth to Three
Monday, March 1, 2027
Host: Molly Schayot
Topic: Developmental Tracking – Observing, recording and reflecting on the child’s path
Monday, April 5, 2027
Host: Molly Schayot
Topic: The Roles of the Adults – Fostering teamwork among adult caregivers
Monday, May 3, 2027
Host: Molly Schayot
Topic: Summer School – Best practices for year-round programs
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PLC Dates Schedule:
Tentative:
6:30–7:30 p.m. Central
September 2, 2026October 7, 2026
November 4, 2026
December 2, 2026
January 6, 2027
February 3, 2027
March 3, 2027
April 7, 2027
May 5, 2027
PLC Member Sign-Up: Please complete the PLC new member form.
Zoom Link: https://montessori-mint-org.zoom.us/j/83912044226?pwd=at7BxHAyxD5p0jOtq9gVzGzxwRkb5q.1 -
Schedule:
Second Thursday of each month from 6:30–7:30 p.m. Central
Thursday, September 10, 2026Thursday, October 8, 2026
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Thursday, December 10, 2026
Thursday, January 14, 2027
No PLC in February, 2027
Thursday, March 11, 2027
Thursday, April 8, 2027
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3115542282
Receive PLC reminders and updates
Subscribe to MINT happenings at the bottom of the page to get your reminders. Let’s share the joys of working with children, address real-world scenarios, and consider today’s challenges. Individuals benefit from the communities' collective experience and expertise as they explore actionable solutions, reflect on relevant insights, and forge supportive relationships.
How is this offered for free?
MINT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supported by donations from the community and beyond. Join the effort to make Montessori accessible and become a donor today. Any amount helps us provide programs like this free: the Material Makerspace, the Adult/Infant Community, networking events, and more. In 2025, over 50 donors donated a total of $50,000 as a MINT community on North Texas Giving Day, to fund scholarships and accessible Montessori programs. We hope that this year, we will reach at least 60 donors to keep growing this work!