22nd Annual UMC Conference
January 24 & 25, 2025
The Marriott University Park
Salt Lake City
The Art and Science of...
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Susan Zoll
Author of Powerful Literacy in the Montessori Classroom: Aligning Reading, Research, and Practice
Dr. Zoll’s work includes being a co-chair on the research committee for the American Montessori Society (AMS), a research consultant for AMS, a teacher trainer, head of school, director of admissions Montessori teacher, and author. She will share her research on the Science of Reading to introduce our day to examining the science of...everything!
Friday, January 24th
1:00-3:00pm: Self-directed School Tour: Pinyon Montessori (515 E 100 S Suite 100, Salt Lake City, UT 84102)
4:00-6:00pm: Check-in, Appy Hour, and Weird Science Dance Party in the Atrium at Marriott University Park.
Saturday, January 25th
8:00-8:45am: Breakfast, Poster Sessions and Community Slideshow
8:45-9:30am: Welcome
9:30-10:30am: Keynote by Dr. Susan Zoll
10:45am-4:15pm: Workshops, Lunch Included, Door Prize Drawing, Montessori Mall
4:15-4:45pm: Closing Ceremony
Bring a door prize from your school or business!
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Registration Information
Early Bird Registration: $185/person until Dec. 6th
Late Registration: $200/person after Dec. 6th
Final Registration Deadline January 10th
Conference goers can get a special rate of $139 a night at the Salt Lake City Marriott University Park. To reserve at that rate click this link.
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