Innovate Education through Modern Montessori
Given the pace and complexity of global change, Chiaravalle will design programming that cultivates learners and leaders who possess the creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking skills necessary to develop and implement innovative solutions in an uncertain world.
Guided by the enduring principles of Montessori education and supported by current evidence-based research, Chiaravalle will advance an interdisciplinary program for its students that promotes academic excellence.
Montessori is a time-tested philosophy and practice that fosters self-motivated growth for children and adolescents in all areas of their development, nurturing each child’s natural desire for knowledge, understanding, and respect. Much as Dr. Montessori continued to grow and evolve the Montessori curriculum throughout her lifetime, Chiaravalle continues to embrace science, growing and innovating its programs through its modern Montessori approach, incorporating key evidence-based advances in education to prepare students for the evolving needs of the world in which they live.
Chiaravalle works to meet the developmental needs of the whole child, taking into consideration both social and emotional well-being and academic growth. Students are evaluated using qualitative and quantitative assessment methods that provide a comprehensive view of individual student progress and enable the continuous improvement of teaching practices.
Differentiated instruction and student-initiated learning are encouraged within an integrated, progressive Montessori curriculum. Within the classroom, students are provided with uninterrupted blocks of work time that enable deep learning and collaboration. They are given the opportunity to explore, research, and present to their peers on a wide variety of topics. Multi-year classrooms provide opportunities for students to mentor and learn from each other. Choice and hands-on materials increase each learner’s engagement and mastery of skills and concepts.
Montessori accommodates a wide range of learning styles. Chiaravalle’s differentiated curriculum enables accelerated learners to pursue skills and interests at a pace that suits their needs and curiosity. Additionally, Chiaravalle’s robust Learning Resources team provide supplemental support to students with diverse learning needs.
Students learn about, celebrate, and respect other cultures and backgrounds, as well as their own. Chiaravalle’s integrated anti-bias curriculum provides them with the knowledge and tools they need to respect and embrace differences and to take action against bias and injustice as they prepare to learn and lead in a diverse world.
Priorities
Montessori Leadership
- Maintain Chiaravalle’s position as a leading practitioner of Montessori pedagogy while continuing to pioneer modern Montessori infused with proven evidence-based strategies.
- Continue to reinforce Chiaravalle’s history and reputation as a standard-setter for Montessori education.
Curriculum and Program Enhancement
- Review and refine engaging, culturally responsive academic curriculum across all areas to ensure alignment with Montessori philosophy, developmental benchmarks, updated content, technological advances, and current educational best practices.
- Continue developing Chiaravalle’s programs to provide an aligned, transformative journey from toddler through adolescence that prepares students for high school and beyond
Student Growth and Evaluation
- Hold Chiaravalle and its students to high, developmentally appropriate standards across all program levels.
Strength-Based Instruction
- Foster student curiosity and exploration in areas of interest within and beyond the standard curriculum, providing resources and support as needed.
Learning Resources and Student Support
- Increase Chiaravalle’s capacity to deliver Learning Resources across programs and tiers.
Professional Development
- Invest in faculty and staff development to model the pursuit of life-long learning and to promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
- Train and support teachers in leveraging evidence-based instructional strategies that center student strengths.