Papers by Ceanlia Vermeulen
Academia.edu (Self-Published Working Paper), 2025
This paper introduces Beyond the Checklist™, a tiered early intervention framework developed and ... more This paper introduces Beyond the Checklist™, a tiered early intervention framework developed and implemented in a Montessori nursery setting in the United Arab Emirates. Rooted in Montessori principles and aligned with the ADEK Inclusion Policy (2024–2025), the model moves beyond deficit-based identification and into a strengths-based, relational approach. It integrates the Balanced System™ model (Gascoigne, 2008) and current best practices in neurodevelopment, early years observation, and inclusive documentation. Drawing on real implementation at Redwood Montessori Nursery Marina, this paper explores the framework’s pillars, impact, and insights for leadership teams working within culturally diverse and compliance-driven contexts. The influence of Tania Ferrandino's work is woven throughout, particularly her focus on early visual indicators, whole-child observation, and the power of noticing beyond behaviour.
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Papers by Ceanlia Vermeulen