Montessori Stiftung
The Montessori Stiftung Berlin promotes Montessori education and educational diversity through its own schools, training and further education, as well as innovative projects. It focuses on individual support, sustainable development, and close cooperation to enable children to have a self-determined future.
Montessori Stiftung Berlin: Promotion of Montessori Education and Educational Diversity
editKey Products and Services
editThe Montessori Stiftung Berlin is a committed provider in the field of Montessori education in Berlin. The foundation operates its own schools and children's houses and takes on sponsorships for additional schools in cooperation with other organizations. Its main activities include:
- Schools and Children's Houses: The foundation operates a variety of schools, including the Freie Montessori Schule Berlin, the Freie Integrative Montessorischule Pankow "Sternenwiese," and the Montessori Oberstufe Berlin, which offers students a path from kindergarten age to the Abitur[1][3].
- Training and Education: The foundation offers certificate and diploma courses in Montessori education to train and further educate educators[1][3].
- Projects: The foundation develops and promotes projects aimed at establishing and expanding Montessori education in Germany and internationally[1].
- Network and Cooperation: The foundation supports and promotes the exchange of actors in the educational landscape and works closely with other foundations and organizations[1].
Mission and Values
editThe main mission of the Montessori Stiftung Berlin is to open up a path for children and young people to a satisfied and self-determined future. This is achieved through the promotion of Montessori education, which is based on the principles of Maria Montessori. The foundation relies on an educational approach that strengthens freedom and self-confidence, promotes responsibility, and supports individual learning.
The values of the foundation include transparent and trustworthy communication, a sensitive handling of the data of children and parents, as well as close collaboration with parents, staff, and cooperation partners[1][3].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editThe Montessori Stiftung Berlin is committed to sustainable and civil society engagement in education. This includes:
- Educational Alliances: The foundation promotes educational alliances and supports foundations in their educational work to achieve a broad impact at the local level[1].
- Environmental and Social Awareness: The foundation places value on environmental and social awareness and integrates these aspects into its educational work and projects[4].
- Long-term Development: By founding and supporting schools and children's houses, as well as training and educating educators, the foundation works towards a long-term and sustainable development of Montessori education[1][3].
Additional Information
editThe Montessori Stiftung Berlin is part of a larger network that advocates for the strengthening of Montessori education across Europe. It works closely with organizations such as Montessori Europe e.V. to establish and promote Montessori education in the educational, political, and social context[1].
Through its diverse activities and projects, the Montessori Stiftung Berlin contributes to shaping an educational landscape that is tailored to the individual needs and development opportunities of children and young people.