who?
For Montessori credentialed educators and school leaders, special ed. or reading specialists at Montessori schools, and Montessori instructors of adult learners
why?
A unique opportunity to implement the Science of Reading with teaching that supports all students, including neurodiverse learners
when?
Live Zoom sessions will be held on Mondays at 7:00 PM ET on June 22, and 29; July 13, 20, and 27; and August 3.
What makes this course unique?
-Aligned with the standards of the International Dyslexia Association for teaching all learners -Crosses all levels of Montessori because we have struggling readers at every level -Every module includes signs a learner is struggling and how to effectively teach differently -Taught by a Montessori-special educator with an expertise in language and literacy -Includes a live session each module to engage in learning -Includes a syllabus of current research and knowledge on most effective instruction
Christine Lowry, M.Ed./MA
With two grad degrees in special education, a Montessori credential, and years of experience working with diverse learners, Christine founded, directed and taught in two successful inclusive Montessori schools. The culture of the classrooms reflected the macro culture of the schools built in collaboration with faculty, families, and community partners with a shared vision. Participants in Christine’s other online courses have enjoyed and appreciated her practical approach to supporting diversity. With her understanding and dedication to supporting neurodiversity with her knowledge of current research and best practices for inclusion, she offers you a system and pathway toward successful inclusion at your school.
Curriculum Outline
Module One: Foundations of Literacy Acquisition & Module Two: Effective Instruction for ALL (first live Zoom session) Module Three: Phonological Awareness Module Four: Phonics and Word Recognition Module Five: Vocabulary and Automatic Fluent Reading of Text Module Six: Comprehension Module Seven: When Students Struggle
What people are saying
Listen to what these Montessori Guides have to say
Thank you so much for teaching us! I've learned so much. I've learned how effective it can be to group students by their current level. I loved being able to watch the videos on my own time and being able to replay them and take notes at my own pace. The course helped me see the bigger picture. As an educator, it is so important to build a solid foundation for reading right from the start.
Spring 2026 Cohort Member
Thank you for providing all of these amazing strategies and tools to support our children in literacy. It makes me so happy to see the progress of the children in my classroom who, just 2 months ago, were really struggling with reading and are now motivated, successful, and empowered by their progress. I truly believe this was the missing piece in my training and I am so grateful for this course and for all the suggestions you have offered througout it.
Spring 2026 Cohort Member
Thank you for the very information course on the science of reading. I enjoyed it a lot and will take away many ideas for my teaching and my classroom.
Spring 2026 Cohort Member
The class was truly helpful and ceated an awareness about reading that I didn't know I was missing. We are viewing our curriculum through new eyes and that is good thing. Much gratitude.
Spring 2026 Cohort Member
I learned about the complexity of the reading process, what needs to fall into place for a student to learn how to read and how I can be helpful by preparing myself as a teacher. It was helpful to understand that small group lessons are appropriate and can lead to success academically, socially, and emotionally.
Spring 2026 Cohort Member
What I really valued about this course was the deliver and supporting materials that made understanding and application accessible. After each week I could easily identiy parts of our current curriculm that supportrd (or didn't support_ what we had learned.
Spring 2026 Cohort Member
The IMC endorsed Science of Reading certificate will give you the knowledge, strategies, and skills you need to create a community of readers in your classrooms, your school, and your community.
Secure Your Enrollment $525 2 Installment payments of $262.50 Special Discount for IMC Members $495 (must select IMC price on dropdown menu) School discounts for groups of 5 or more (email [email protected]) *Science of Reading endorsement certificate with an IMC seal will be sent upon course completion Course content will open on June 15th, with the first live Zoom session scheduled for Monday, June 22nd at 7:00 PM ET. Live sessions will continue weekly on Mondays for a total of six sessions. *Modules 1 & 2 will be covered together in the first week's live Zoom session