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!
Deadline for proposals is October 1, 2026
Do you have an idea, strategy, or classroom practice that has made a meaningful impact on your students or school community? We invite you to share your knowledge and experience with fellow Montessori educators by submitting a proposal to present at the MSM Annual Conference.
Each year, the MSM Annual Conference brings together Montessori educators from across Massachusetts and the New England region for a day of professional learning, collaboration, and inspiration. Our presenters play a vital role in strengthening our professional community by sharing practical tools, innovative ideas, and thoughtful reflections grounded in Montessori philosophy.
Whether you are an experienced presenter or sharing your work for the first time, we warmly encourage you to submit a proposal. Some of the most impactful sessions come from educators who are simply sharing what is working in their classrooms or programs.
Registration for the 2027 Annual Conference will open in November of 2026.
Vendor and exhibitor information will be available in the summer of 2026. If you would like information about the 2027 Annual Conference before then, please email
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
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.
