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January 2023
Early Childhood Connect and Converse: A Spotlight on Phonics 31 January
Early Childhood Connect and Converse: A Spotlight on Phonics 31 January 17:00 (London) Our first discussion group session, A Spotlight on Phonics, will be led by Charlotte Rands, Head of Primary at the British International School of Stockholm. During this discussion group, Charlotte will help us refresh our knowledge of phonics and its significance in early childhood education. We will explore some strategies for teaching and enriching our environments. Following this mini webinar, we invite you to discuss your own practice and…
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Middle Leader Certificate: Design Thinking Process-Leading Change: 07, 14, 21, 28 February 2023
Design Thinking Process: Leading Change 07, 14, 21, & 28 February 2023 Facilitated by: Jim Ellis Educators are designers who are daily designing learning programmes, creating schedules, and making the lessons that shape a student’s experience. Furthermore, driving much of the change in international schools today are its middle leaders. Exploring the process and skills of Design Thinking will maximise middle leader impact and improve their efficiency. During this course, participants will develop knowledge, tools and skills from Design Thinking…
Find out more »Middle Leader Café 2023: Leadership Reset: 08 February
Middle Leader Café 2023 LEADERSHIP RESET 08 FEBRUARY Facilited by Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini & Helen Morgan 09:00 OR 17:00 (both London time) Please select the respective Zoom link below that best suits your timezone. About this session Are you ready to make the most of 2023? Join with Nancy and Helen to reset and refocus on your strategic priorities for the year ahead. As a middle leader, it is important to make sure that your battery is fully charged so that…
Find out more »Leading up to #inclusion2023: Meet the organising SIG committee, plus Q&A: 09 February
Leading up to #inclusion2023: Meet the organising SIG committee, plus Q&A 09 February 16:30 -17:30 Meet the organising committee for this exciting and very successfully -planned event at ACS Athens in March. Ask your questions and share your ideas! What drives you as an inclusive educator? Join us! REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Advanced Communication Skills for Experienced Leaders: 14 & 21 February, 07 & 14 March 2023
Advanced Communication Skills for Experienced Leaders Presented by Dr. Fran Prolman Join us for a practical, immediately applicable, hands on communication skills series by Fran Prolman. Each of the four sessions highlights a specific skill to expand your repertoire as a skilful communicator in challenging situations. This is not your typical Communication Skills 101! Session One: 14 February Skills for Leading Difficult Conversations: Staying grounded in the midst of rage. Raise your consciousness for dispassionate disengagement, the “Balcony View”,…
Find out more »ECIS Studio: How are international schools cultivating a community committed to DEIJ? 15 February
15 February 2023 09:00 (London) Guest: Joel Jr Llaban, Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice , International School Services Facilitator: Kam Chohan This #ECISStudio conversation with Joel Llaban will unpack and explore the following questions: How will we get the “right” participants in the room? How do international school leaders “Sit with discomfort. Lean in with others. Sustain that courage”? Results from the April 2022, ISS Newslinks, what is the effect of race, nationality and gender on international school leadership?…
Find out more »A Catch up with Emily Meadows ahead of the ECIS PE Conference 2023: 16 February
ECIS Physical Education Special Interest Group Emily Meadows 16 February 2023 | 10:30 (London) Dr. Emily Meadows (she/her) is a DEI consultant specializing in gender and sexual diversity. In addition to her doctoral degree, Emily holds master’s degrees in both Sexual Health and Counseling, and has worked as an international school counselor for over a decade. She researches, publishes, and trains school communities on LGBTQ+ inclusive policy and practice, and has developed inclusion standards, referenda, and trainings for professional organizations…
Find out more »Middle Leader Certificate: Managing & Embracing Conflict: 23 & 24 February 2023
Middle Leader Certificate: Managing & Embracing Conflict: 23 & 24 February 2023 All times are London time Thursday 23 February (09:00 - 11:00 London) Thursday 23 February (12:00 - 14:00 London) Friday 24 February (09:00 - 11:00 London) Friday 24 February (12:00 - 14:00 London) Delivered virtually via Zoom you will need to attend all 4 virtual sessions in order to gain the certificate Facilitated by: Helen Morgan Being able to manage and embrace conflict effectively is an…
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The DEIJ Circle: March, April, & May 2023
The DEIJ Circle Facilitated by Doline Ndorimana Timings for each day: 08:30-10:30 (London) 15:30 - 17:30 (China) 02, 16, 30 March 20 & 27 April 11 May The work of DEIJ is gratifying and essential if we want to educate future inclusive global citizens. As educators, we are met with the golden opportunity to shape the minds of those who will make tomorrow’s society. We have the opportunity to educate and train compassionate, inclusive anti-racist future leaders who are capable…
Find out more »Middle Leader Certificate: Inspiring and Sustaining DEIJ Breakthroughs: 02, 09, 16, & 23 March 2023
Inspiring and Sustaining DEIJ Breakthroughs 02, 09, 16, & 23 March Facilitated by: Nunana Nyomi Thursday 02 March (09:00 - 11:00 London Time) Thursday 09 March (09:00 - 11:00 London Time) Friday 16 March (09:00 - 11:00 London Time) Friday 23 March (09:00 - 11:00 London Time) For the past two years, we have been witnessing a global awakening to a call for a more intentional focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ). In the wake of the outcries…
Find out more »Middle Leader Certificate: The Culture of Leadership: 02, 09, 16, 28 March 2023
The Culture of Leadership 02, 09, 16, 28 March 2023 Tuesday 02 March (15:00 – 17:00 London Time) Tuesday 09 March (15:00 – 17:00 London Time) Tuesday 16 March (15:00 – 17:00 London Time) Tuesday 28 March (15:00 – 17:00 London Time) Facilitated by: Jimena Zalba and Cindy Gause Vega In an organisation, leaders make the weather and create the culture. This shapes how the organisation works and feels. The Culture of Leadership is an exciting core course…
Find out more »Women in Education Special Interest Group: International Women’s Day #EmbraceEquity: 07 March
Women in Education Special Interest Group: International Women's Day: #EmbraceEquity 07 March 17:00 London Time #EmbraceEquity Forging gender equity isn't limited to women solely fighting the good fight. Allies are incredibly important for the social, economic, cultural, and political advancement of women. This session will celebrate the contribution of women, as we do every year, and we will also hear from educators across the world as to how they have lived allyship. This session will allow participants to share their…
Find out more »Middle Leader Certificate: Teacher Quality Improvement: 10 & 17 March 2023
Teacher Quality Improvement Facilitated by: Nancy Squicciarini Friday 10 March (09:00 - 11:00 London Time) Friday 10 March (12:00 - 14:00 London Time) Friday 17 March (09:00 - 11:00 London Time) Friday 17 March (12:00 - 14:00 London Time) We know that investing in teacher quality improves learning, builds capacity and increases retention. These are only a few of the benefits. This is an interactive course that gives middle leaders the knowledge and practical tools to lead teacher teams. Across…
Find out more »Inclusive Education Conference: ACS Athens, 17 & 18 March 2023
Inclusive Education Conference ACS Athens 17 & 18 March 2023 The 2023 Conference Theme, Leading Inclusion by Example, welcomes educators, learning support specialists, counsellors, and other related student support specialists to discuss, share, learn, and collaborate with one another. With an overarching goal of helping all students find success in their learning, we will dive into seminars and workshops related to UDL, Inclusion best practices, establishing effective Students Support Teams, and other areas of student support services that are vital…
Find out more »Creating a Culture of Caring: Cultural Responsiveness and Safeguarding: 21, 28 March & 04 April
Creating a Culture of Caring; Cultural Responsiveness and Safeguarding A 3-part Course. Time shown are in London time. 21 March: 12:30-14:30 28 March: 12:30-14:30 04 April: 12:30-14:30 Jawhara Althani has been a part of the Safeguarding and Child Protection program at Qatar Foundation since its introduction and has worked to design and develop policies, procedures and training that bring international best practices in conversation with local laws, cultures, and customs. Al Jawhara’s course emphasises the importance of recognising and meeting…
Find out more »ICMEC Webinar: A 1:500,000 Roadmap to a Comprehensive Child Protection Programme in International Schools: 22 March
ICMEC Webinar: A 1:500,000 Roadmap to a Comprehensive Child Protection Programme in International Schools 22 March 2023 | 14:00-15:30 (London) Presented by: Ian Russell This workshop will help support and complement the work of schools in the area of child protection. By articulating the comprehensive nature of child protection and helping participants identify possible areas for growth, we hope that this workshop will inspire and guide participants on their next steps in child protection. Participants who seek to implement a…
Find out more »ECIS Studio: Five Brain Leadership: How Neuroscience Can Help You Master Your Instincts and Build Better Teams
22 March 16:00 (London time) Facilitated by Dr. Carlos Davidovich Dr. Carlos Davidovich has an extensive experience supporting the development of leaders and management teams alike on an international scale. Raised and educated in Argentina, Carlos has been living and working between Europe, USA and Canada for over 20 years, where he has become an Executive Coach giving workshops and lectures on Neuromanagement, applying neuroscience in organisations and businesses. Currently, he resides in Madrid working with clients from all sorts…
Find out more »A CANversation on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Trailblazers at the IB: 29 March
CANversation with: Fidelis Nthenge: Director of Curriculum Development at The International Baccalaureate Michèle Rice: Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at The International Baccalaureate 29 March Fidelis Nthenge Fidelis works for the International Baccalaureate (IB) as Director of Curriculum Development. With the understanding that systemic issues affect not only the lives of IB colleagues, but also the greater IB community, in 2020, the IB Senior leadership team appointed Fidelis to host a series of Listening Sessions. The sessions’ objective was…
Find out more »Registration & Call for Proposals OPEN! Physical Education Conference 2023: 30 March – 01 April
ECIS Physical Education Special Interest Group Conference 2023 Sponsored by Gopher Sport & Kukri Sports 30 March - 01 April 2023 Frankfurt International School REGISTRATION OPEN Unite with us in movement at Frankfurt International School as we return to essential in-person professional development at our ECIS PE Conference. Our theme of United in Movement will allow us to explore crucial topics including: Diversity: Who belongs to our PE classes? Is our teaching meeting their needs? Equity: Who wishes to join…
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Middle Leader Certificate: Assessment & Leadership: 20 & 21 April 2023
Assessment & Leadership Facilitated by: Helen Morgan Thursday 20 April (09:00 - 11:00 London Time) Thursday 20 April (12:00 - 14:00 London Time) Friday 21 April (09:00 - 11:00 London Time) Froday 21 April (12:00 - 14:00 London Time) What role do middle leaders play in ensuring teachers are engaged in current, best practice around assessment? We know that assessment is most useful when teachers know how to use it to improve learning and achievement. This course draws on the…
Find out more »Leadership 2023: Culture & Change | 27-29 April
Leadership 2023: Culture & Change REGISTRATION OPEN! 27-29 April 2023 International School of Düsseldorf The 2023 Conference theme Culture and Change welcomes school leaders and other educators to conversations and collaborations that reflect what we do best: learn from experience. Organizational culture, Edgar Schein, wrote ‘the only thing of real importance that leaders need to do is to create and manage culture. If you do not manage culture, it manages you. The unique talent of leaders is their ability to…
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Middle Leader Certificate: Curricular Design & Leadership: 02, 09, 16, & 23 May 2023
Curricular Design & Leadership Facilitated by: Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini Tuesday 02 May (15:00 - 17:00 London Time) Tuesday 09 May (15:00 - 17:00 London Time) Tuesday 16 May (15:00 - 17:00 London Time) Tuesday 23 May (15:00 - 17:00 London Time) At the centre of middle leadership is a commitment and desire to improve student learning. We know there are several factors that impact student learning and at the top of the list of school-related factors is a guaranteed and viable…
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