Beyond Meeting the Standard: Understanding the Exceeding Themes

Name: Beyond Meeting the Standard: Understanding the Exceeding Themes
Start: 2026-09-30T04:30:00-0400
End: 2026-09-30T06:00:00-0400

Wed, 30 Sep, 4:30am - 6am EDT

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Montessori Schools & Centres Australia

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Beyond Meeting the Standard: Understanding the Exceeding Themes

What does it really mean to exceed the National Quality Standard? This workshop will explore the three Exceeding themes and how they are applied during Assessment and Rating. Together, we'll unpack what authorised officers are looking for, examine the evidence that demonstrates exceeding practice, and discuss practical strategies for embedding the themes into everyday practice.

Whether you're preparing for Assessment and Rating or looking to strengthen your service's culture of continuous improvement, this session will provide practical insights to help you move beyond compliance and confidently demonstrate quality in action.

Meet Your Host

Joanne Bosel

Jo has over 30 years of experience in early childhood education in the UK and Australia, with a strong focus on Montessori education. She holds AMI qualifications from infancy to adolescence, along with Early Childhood Diplomas and leadership certificates. Since 2014, she has been the Director of Avenues Montessori Children's House in Brisbane, where she created an authentic Montessori environment. Jo founded the Montessori Community Connect Group to promote collaboration among Montessori educators and is dedicated to intergenerational programs, educator well-being, and community collaboration. She specialises in preparing services for Assessment and Rating, developing Quality Improvement Plans, and supporting continuous quality improvement for positive outcomes for children, families, and educators.

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Joanne Bosel

Jo has over 30 years of experience in early childhood education in the UK and Australia, with a strong focus on Montessori education. She holds AMI qualifications from infancy to adolescence, along with Early Childhood Diplomas and leadership certificates. Since 2014, she has been the Director of Avenues Montessori Children's House in Brisbane, where she created an authentic Montessori environment. Jo founded the Montessori Community Connect Group to promote collaboration among Montessori educators and is dedicated to intergenerational programs, educator well-being, and community collaboration. She specialises in preparing services for Assessment and Rating, developing Quality Improvement Plans, and supporting continuous quality improvement for positive outcomes for children, families, and educators.

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About Us

MSCA (sounds like MISS-kuh) is a registered charity serving the community as the national NFP, member-based representative body for Montessori schools and centres. MSCA is the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Affiliated Society for Australia.

Since our inception, we have established an annual series of in-person and online events that engage and inspire the Australian Montessori community. They’ve set themselves apart as ones people don't want to miss! These events provide professional development, inspirational thought leadership, parent education, and opportunities for various community stakeholders to connect, collaborate and educate each other.

Online Events

Each year, we hold at least 25 to 30 online events with an average annual attendance of nearly 700 leaders, educators, parents and others within the Montessori community and beyond. These events, including webinars, workshops, and networking groups, connect principals, educators, owner-operators, parents, board directors, and thought leaders, fostering a collaborative environment for growth and development in the education sector.

In-Person Events

We also host three in-person events annually: two small, dedicated forums for school principals and adolescent (secondary) educators, and the Grassroots Conference, which is our biggest event of the year for all Montessori educators and leaders.