Sneak Peek – A Montessori Dual Language Report Is on the Horizon

Exciting things are happening behind the scenes! Melissa Rohan, president of Waterfront Academy, is putting the final touches on a new report that promises to be a valuable resource for Montessori educators, administrators, and advocates everywhere. The focus? Montessori Dual Language Implementation — a topic that has long been central to Mrs. Rohan’s work in education.

This upcoming report dives deep into the practical and philosophical foundations of dual language programs within a Montessori framework. Drawing from real-world experience and grounded in Montessori principles, the report offers guidance on everything from staffing and training to parent engagement and classroom design.

Here’s a glimpse of what readers can expect:

• Strategies for hiring and retaining bilingual Montessori educators

• Tips for fostering a truly immersive language environment

• Guidance on aligning language goals with Montessori pedagogy

• Insights into building community and family support

• Real examples and tools that can be put to use right away

  
  

Whether readers are starting a dual immersion program from scratch or looking to strengthen an existing one, this report is designed to inform, inspire, and equip.

The full report will be released soon — stay tuned for the official announcement! In the meantime, those passionate about bilingual education and Montessori should keep an eye on this space.