For over three decades, MSM has been proud to deliver an exceptional conference experience for Massachusetts area schools. Get ready to mark your calendars because we're ecstatic to announce that the 2027 Annual Conference will be held at the conveniently located Dean College on January 9, 2027. Brace yourselves for an exciting lineup featuring a distinguished Montessorian as our keynote speaker, tailored workshops for all levels, engaging discussions on pertinent topics, a bustling vendor space, and so much more. But here's the real kicker: attending the MSM Annual Conference isn't just about the event itself; it's about the invaluable insights and strategies you'll bring back to your community. From groundbreaking workshops to enlightening discussions and networking opportunities, the knowledge gained here will empower you to make a lasting impact in your own school. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to ignite change and elevate Montessori education to new heights!
Registration for the 2027 Annual Conference will open in November of 2026.
Thank you for your interest in joining us as a sponsor or vendor at the MSM Annual Conference! Our conference brings together Montessori educators, administrators, and community members for a day of learning, connection, and professional growth.
Sponsors and vendors are an important part of the conference experience, and we welcome organizations, businesses, and individuals whose products, services, and resources support and enrich the Montessori community. Please complete the form below to tell us a little about your organization and select your sponsorship or vendor opportunity. We look forward to partnering with you!
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To apply for any of these exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities, click here
Lynn Lyons is a a psychotherapist, author and speaker in private practice for over 30 years, and specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders in adults and children. Lynn travels globally as a speaker and trainer on the subject of anxiety, its role in families, and the need for a preventative approach at home and in schools. Her latest book, The Anxiety Audit, looks at the seven sneaky ways that anxiety and worry weave their way into our families, our friendships, and our jobs, and provides actionable steps to reverse the cycle and reclaim our emotional well-being.
With a special interest in breaking the generational cycle of worry in families, Lynn is the coauthor with Reid Wilson of two books on anxiety: Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle and Raise Courageous & Independent Children, and the companion book for kids, Playing with Anxiety: Casey’s Guide for Teens and Kids. Her book Using Hypnosis with Children: Creating and Delivering Effective Interventions is a how-to guide for helping professionals looking to incorporate hypnotic strategies for the treatment of depression, anxiety, medical procedures, pain, and sleep.
To learn more about Lynn, visit her website or check out her podcast.
8:00, Registration opens. A continental breakfast, vendors, and our raffle table will be available
8:45-9:00, Opening remarks from MSM President
9:00-10:35, Keynote speaker
10:45-12:00, Morning workshops begin
12:00-1:15, Lunch
12:30-1:15, Roundtables by level/area
1:20-2:35, "Master Class" with a Montessori Trainer
2:40-3:55, Afternoon workshops begin
3:45, Conference wraps up and raffle items are distributed
Thank you to everyone who submitted a proposal! Our conference is made possible by educators and Montessori professionals who are willing to share their knowledge, experiences, ideas, and inspiration with our community. Our presenters are at the heart of the MSM Annual Conference, helping to create a day of meaningful professional learning, connection, and collaboration.
Interested in presenting in the future? We would love to hear from you! The Call for Presenters for our 2028 Annual Conference will open in February 2027. Whether you have an innovative classroom practice, an area of professional expertise, a new perspective, or lessons learned through your Montessori journey, we encourage you to share your voice with the MSM community.
Thank you for helping us learn from one another and strengthen Montessori education together.
MSM has created a mobile guide for the conference on Guidebook! Get the guide to access the most up-to-date information about our event, including schedules, maps, and much more.
A link to the mobile guide will be sent shortly after your registration is complete.
We strongly encourage attendees to download the app in advance of arriving to the conference so that you will have the most up-to-date information about the event and be able to access presenter handouts. There will be no registrant folders this year as we are using this app as a green alternative.
Centrally located and easily accessible, Dean College's light-filled, modern, well-equipped facilities have helped provide a comfortable and nurturing learning environment for teachers....especially at lunch. The conference will be held in their campus center at 109 West Central Street Franklin, MA 02038 - if you are using a GPS please use this address as it will bring you directly to the conference building. Any other address used will take your elsewhere on campus. Click here for a map of the Dean College campus.
There is ample parking at Dean College. The Main Entrance lot (#25 on the map) is directly outside the Campus Center building where the conference is held. Additional parking is across the street at the Adams Lot (#31). We ask that you not park in any lots not owned by Dean College Out of respect to local residents and buildings.
Click here for a map of the Dean College campus.
