Conflict to Collaboration – January 2026

Welcome to Conflict to Collaboration.  This online interactive training uses the principles of Positive Discipline in the Montessori Classroom, by Jane Nelsen and me, to help participants learn how to implement respectful, effective, and time-tested methods of parent communication and leadership that reflect our deepest values as Montessori educators: mutual respect, cooperation, and collaboration. 

Classes will be held online via Zoom.

Facilitators

Chip DeLorenzo

Class meeting times: 

Classes run for 2 hours, except Session 2 which will run 2.5 hours.  I will stay an additional 10-15 minutes after each class for individual questions. 

• 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. PDT
• 5:00 p.m. – 7:00  p.m. MDT
• 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CDT
• 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EDT

Class Dates: 

• January 13
• January 15*
• January 20
• January 27
• February 3
• February 10
• February 17
• February 24

*Please note – 2.5 hour class.

Workbook:

You will find course  workbook in Session One under the Supporting Documents heading.  Available Wednesday, January 7, 2026.

Learning Platform

The learning platform is the online classroom and is accessed by logging onto my website  www.chipodelorenzo.com.  I will post a video recording of each weeks class within 48 hours of the class.   Be sure to print out a copy of the workbook, as you will be taking notes and recording observations in the workbook throughout the class.  Handouts may also be posted from week to week on the platform, as appropriate, as well as the homework to be completed after each session.

Zoom Link

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81275515981?pwd=cffi8zqOCRO288NspkrJwj8NjsBgZf.1&jst=2

Group Chat

We will be using WhatsApp to communicate and share reflections during the course.  You can access WhatsApp through your web browser or mobile device.  If you use a mobile device you will need to download the application.

Here is the link to join our group:https://chat.whatsapp.com/DF9vlyMdRoZEnaM3KqpL32

Here is the QR code to join our group:

Preparation for Session One

Please download and print the workbook: Conflict to Collaboration Class Workbook

Homework During the Course

Homework will be very manageable.  You will have occasional reflections to complete between some classes.  The rest of our work will be done during our time together in class.

Attendance and Participation

This course is experiential and depends on the active participation of participants in the activities and discussions.  With that in mind, participants are asked to attend the sessions, live.  If you are not able to attend a session, video recordings of the session will be posted within 24 hours of each session.  This is an interactive course, and we ask that you keep your video on during the classes, as we will be using breakout sessions throughout each session.

Certificate 

At the end of the course, participants will receive a certificate of completion for the course indicating 16-contact- hours.

To obtain your certificate, you will need to complete all 8 sessions of the workshop and complete a course evaluation.   You must attend at least 6 live sessions for successful completion of the course.  The course evaluation will be available on the learning platform after the last session of the workshop.

I look forward to working with you!  Please let us know if you have any questions!  Feel free to email me at:  info@chipdelorenzo.com

Warm regards,

Chip DeLorenzo