Announcing The Montessori Approach to Classroom-Based Interventions

March 8, 2025 — Announcing The Montessori Approach to Classroom-Based Interventions by Pamela Shanks, a thoughtful guide that seamlessly combines Montessori principles with evidence-based strategies to empower educators in supporting children with developmental delays and disabilities across all classroom settings. Meet Pamela and get a signed copy at the IAMSE Learning Sunshine booth #416 during The Montessori Event on Friday, March 14, and Saturday, March 15 from 3-5pm.

This important work was developed with generous support from the Institute for the Advancement of Montessori and Special Education (IAMSE). Throughout the book’s creation process, IAMSE’s Executive Director Joe Campbell collaborated closely with Pamela, ensuring the final resource reflects a deep commitment to both educational rigor and compassionate practice. “Working with Pam was a joy. I am so glad to see this resource available to the community and glad the IAMSE was able to support this important work.”

Ann Epstein, Ph.D., calls the book an “absolute treasure,” noting its exceptional daily usefulness for addressing challenges like sensory processing disorders and executive functioning. Chip DeLorenzo, co-author of Positive Discipline in the Montessori Classroom, highlights how Pamela’s practical advice significantly shortens the learning curve for Montessori practitioners seeking effective strategies to support diverse learners.

Mary Burbank, Director of The Urban Institute for Teacher Education at the University of Utah, praises the book’s inclusive ethos: “The text is exceptionally detailed and offers fine-grained analyses of the nuanced needs of many young people in today’s classrooms.”

The Montessori Approach to Classroom-Based Interventions is published by Montessori Services and currently available on Amazon and will soon be available everywhere you shop.