Dear SCMA Members, Presenters, and Registrants,

It is with heavy hearts that the South Carolina Montessori Alliance (SCMA) Board of Directors announces the cancellation of our Annual Conference, originally scheduled for this weekend, January 30 and 31, 2026.

This decision was not made lightly. However, due to the significant winter weather event forecasted state-wide, we must prioritize the safety of our community.

Our decision is based on the following critical factors:

Safety Advisories: State emergency management officials have issued high-risk warnings for weather-related incidents and have recommended the cancellation of large-scale events to keep motorists off the roads.
Travel Conditions: With heavy snow and ice predicted across the Carolinas, travel has become unsafe for the majority of our attendees and presenters traveling from across the state.
Logistical Impact: We have already received a significant number of cancellations from both registrants and key presenters who are unable to travel due to the storm's anticipated impact on their local areas.

Our primary mission is to support and grow our Montessori community, and we cannot in good conscience ask you to put yourselves at risk to attend.

Next Steps & Refunds:

Registration Fees: We are currently working on a plan for registration refunds. Please look for a detailed follow-up email regarding this by the end of next week.
Hotel Accommodations: If you booked a room at the conference hotel, please contact them directly to cancel your reservation.

We share in your disappointment, as this conference is the highlight of our year. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate this severe winter weather event.

Please stay safe and warm.

Sincerely,

The SCMA Board of Directors

Sold Out!

What a Wonderful Problem to Have 💛
We are beyond grateful for the amazing response to this event. Registration is now closed as we have reached capacity. Thank you for being such a passionate and engaged Montessori community!
If you'd like to be added to our waitlist in case a spot opens, please email us at conference@scmontessori.org.

School tour attendees will be able to choose one bus route on a first come, first serve basis. Each route will visit one public and one private program.

SATURDAY
Please arrive via Moultrie Street.

Parking is located throughout the campus but the larger lot is "Kovats Field" Parking lot. We will have some signage to help attendees easily identify parking lots. Saturday sessions will be happening in two buildings:

Capers Hall
Mark Clark Hall

Saturday morning has a half-marathon (weather permitting!) in Charleston with the routes coming near to the Citadel campus until 12pm. Streets where the race is passing through will have rolling closures to allow runners to pass, then let cars proceed again. (If you're interested in seeing detailed race routes: Charleston Half Marathon Routes) To avoid this arrive from Moultrie via Lesesne Gate.

Lesesne Gate: Open- access from Moultrie Street
Hagood Gate: Affected by half-marathon race
Summerall Gate: Closed until noon