This document provides a history and overview of Montessori education in Hartford, Connecticut, focusing on creating supportive infrastructure. It discusses establishing quality and recognition through AMI association, test scores, and awards. It also covers building important connections with political and education leaders and maintaining transparent relationships. Finally, it outlines strategic planning goals like addressing needs through short and long-term goals, national recognition, teacher training, university partnerships, and student enrollment plans.

1. Montessori in Hartford, CT: Creating a Supportive Infrastructure A Presentation of a Work in Progress by Tim Nee Assistant Director CREC Institute of Teaching and Learning

7. State of CT CREC Council Mayor of Hartford CREC Executive Director HBOE CREC Director of Magnet Schools Superintendent of Hartford Public Schools Assistant Superintendent of School Design Assistant Director of Magnet Schools and Director of T&L Principal of CREC MMS Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning Principal of MMS at AF Montessori Consultant Moylan Principal and Moylan Montessori Teachers MTCNE Montessori Consulting CREC Montessori Initiatives