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April 2019
2019 Physical Education Conference | Barcelona | 15-18 April 2019
The Barcelona Team wants to guide you in the next ECIS PE Conference "Towards an Active World." Our theme this year was inspired by the need to promote a more active and healthier lifestyle. Innovative and inspirational PE teachers can promote this change in attitude which in turn can lead to an improvement in the learning process, healthy habits, and overall well-being of our students. Let us share with you new ideas and methodologies to inspire students, and staff, in embarking on…
Find out more »STREET ART EXTRAVAGANZA | ABERDEEN | 19-21 APRIL
OVERVIEW The event kicks off Friday morning when you will meet your hosts in Aberdeen city centre to attend Nuart Festival events including panel debates, discussions, and presentations. Have a look at last year's schedule for a glimpse of everything they have to offer! More exciting events at Nuart on Saturday, followed by work time and conversations at the International School Of Aberdeen. For those staying until Sunday, you have the option to attend an amazing workshop based around 'Non-press colour…
Find out more »2019 Leadership Conference | Lisbon | 24-27 April 2019
We are about to explode into an era of exponential learning. In this era, schools should be embracing a transformative purpose of a scale that will keep pace with exponential learning. From artificial intelligence, augmented reality, virtual reality, and data science to synthetic biology, nanotechnologies, networks, and more, schools are environments for cultivating and constructing an appropriate intersection with society, in order to ensure our young people (and our own institutions) are at the forefront of relevance. This new era…
Find out more »BUILDING AND LEADING TEAMS (ML COURSE) | LONDON | 27-28 APRIL 2019
In this two-day course, these questions are explored: What are some characteristics of a highly functioning team? How can I facilitate the creation of a team focused on student learning? How can protocols, structures and norms facilitate thinking and a focus on student learning? What types of conversations are critical, and when are they likely to occur? What processes and behaviours can be prepared in advance to enable difficult situations and conversations to be well managed? From the extensive body…
Find out more »May 2019
CURRICULAR DESIGN AND LEADERSHIP (ML COURSE) | DRESDEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL | 3-4 May
ECIS is working in collaboration with AGIS (The Association of German International Schools) to bring you the Curricular Design and Leadership course (part of the Middle leader Certificate Programme) on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th May 2019 at Dresden International School. In this two-day course, these questions are explored: Why is a guaranteed and viable curriculum fundamental and how as a leader, can you ensure its central role with your team? What role do middle leaders play in supporting the curricular vision…
Find out more »Culture of Leadership (MLC Course) Riverdale Country School | 9-10 May
This core module focuses on the unique and crucial aspect of effective operation of international teacher leadership at the middle level. During the course, participants explore critical aspects of the middle leader role, enhancing understandings, developing knowledge and building and practising skills aimed at strengthening their effectiveness as middle leaders. Participants leave the course with clear plans to assist them in the practical and effective application of their learning. The course will address the following questions: What does research claim…
Find out more »June 2019
BUILDING & LEADING TEAMS (ML COURSE) | SAN FRANCISCO | 20-21 JUNE 2019
In this two-day course, these questions are explored: What are some characteristics of a highly functioning team? How can I facilitate the creation of a team focused on student learning? How can protocols, structures and norms facilitate thinking and a focus on student learning? What types of conversations are critical, and when are they likely to occur? What processes and behaviours can be prepared in advance to enable difficult situations and conversations to be well managed? From the extensive body…
Find out more »July 2019
CULTURE OF LEADERSHIP (ML COURSE) LAKE FOREST ACADEMY, USA | 1-2 JULY 2019
This core module focuses on the unique and crucial aspect of effective operation of international teacher leadership at the middle level. During the course, participants explore critical aspects of the middle leader role, enhancing understandings, developing knowledge and building and practising skills aimed at strengthening their effectiveness as middle leaders. Participants leave the course with clear plans to assist them in the practical and effective application of their learning. The course will address the following questions: What does research claim…
Find out more »MANAGING & EMBRACING CONFLICT (ML COURSE) LAKE FOREST ACADEMY, USA | 1-2 JULY 2019
This two-day course focuses on the vital work leaders must do to manage and embrace conflict in their professional lives. During the course, participants learn to identify when they are in a conflict and what their roles and responsibilities are within such a situation; strategies and protocols to draw on for further conversations / dialogue / discussion to prepare for, engage in, and manage conflicts; and to explore ways to recognise and avoid conflicts.The course will address the following questions:…
Find out more »September 2019
Student Support Conference | Luxembourg | 27-28 September 2019
Organised by our Special Learning Services special interest group, this conference brings together counselling, student services, and other areas of student support. We anticipate around 120 student support staff to join us in September 2019. Visit the link below to learn more.
Find out more »October 2019
2019 Admissions Conference: Call for Proposals, Closes 26 April
AISAP and ECIS have teamed up to provide a dynamic professional development and networking conference. This will be a place for admission and enrolment management professionals of international and independent schools to come together to learn and enhance new skills and share best practices. We can be stronger together by learning together. As we build the agenda for the 3rd annual AISAP/ECIS Admission Professionals Conference, we encourage you to submit a session proposal. All accepted proposals must have a connection…
Find out more »March 2020
2020 ECIS PE Conference | 25-28 March 2020 | Register your interest
It's time to lace-up again for another incredible physical education learning experience that's sure to move you! Welcome to the 2020 ECIS PE Conference, "ACCESS FOR ALL", coming to you from the International School of Amsterdam. Registration will open soon, but for now, please register your interest via the link below. Whether you are interested in attending as a delegate, keynote, facilitator, or exhibitor, let us know and we will keep you in the loop.
Find out more »May 2020
Early Childhood Conference | 09-10 May | International School of Zug & Luzern
Grüezi! We are excited to bring you the 2020 Early Childhood Conference, which this time takes place in beautiful Switzerland at the International School of Zug and Luzern. If you would like to attend in any capacity, be it as delegate, facilitator, exhibitor, or keynote speaker, then please register your interest via the link below. If you have specific questions, please email our events team at: events@ecis.org More information will be available soon, including further details regarding registration and schedule.…
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