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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The IPC at CMI is absolutely completely different than Montessori. I have a child in each one so I speak from experience. Also CMI is 20 kids with two maybe three teachers.  If, however, you think Montessori is good for both then congrats on your decision![/quote]

Oh- can you speak to this at all?  It seems that both kids will have a spot at CMI next year guaranteed & I think CMI is a better fit for the older one, and Montessori better for the younger one, I'm starting to think that maybe we'll go with CMI and see what happens with Lee's waitlist or just apply again next year and hop for the best for the youngest.  I think if you have a 'typical' or bright kid Montessori is the best option at least for the original primary- upper elem. years- not sure about after that and IPC is very new but maybe better for a 'quirky' child.  I've been sick with worry all weekend with this choice.  CMI also gives more support in diagnosing differently abled kids so that is a draw as well- i just don't know WHY one child is having such difficult time achieving her goals/developing age appropriate skills[/quote]

I am the poster who has Montessori and IPC experience. First thing is that all children are different so this explains why one child may be having difficulties and the other is not. People are different and need different things and approaches to succeed. The IPC is not for "quirky" kids. It is just a project-based, experiential based sort of curriculum. Sort of like the IB curriculum or expeditionary learning of Mundo Verde or Lowell. Montessori is also not for just the bright or typical child. I don't know how it works in public Montessori with all the testing and benchmarks (I would ask your school about this) but typically in Montessori the child can move at his or her own pace, which is great. It is true differentiated learning. So a kid may be above grade level in math and below "grade level" in Reading but has the luxury of advancing at his own pace without the social pressure and comparison to his peers. Montessori is great about respecting children's differences. I have heard that Lee does a great job with IEPs. I think CMI is good for a child who may need a little more built in structure and who will enjoy the arts program. For instance a lot of kids thrive knowing what's coming next. I.e. Today at 9 we have reading them at 10 we have math, etc. Montessori can be structured to accommodate this need (i.e. More structure) if you have a good teacher. Not sure how Lee handles this. 
I do know that LAMB told a kid she should repeat Kindergarten because not on grade level. This made no sense to me because there isn't supposed to be a K in a Montessori class. I would ask Lee how they handle this. Good luck and happy Mother's Day![/quote]

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