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September 2021
Middle Leader Certificate: Building & Leading Teams: 28 Sept, 05, 12, 19 October
MIDDLE LEADER CERTIFICATE: BUILDING & LEADING TEAMS Each day: 12:30-14:30 BST (London time) Tuesday 28 September Tuesday 05 October Tuesday 12 October Tuesday 19 October This course will be split into 4 sessions across 4 days and will be delivered virtually via Zoom. In this 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…
Find out more »Being 10% Braver: Harnessing the potential of women in international education: 28 September
Women in Education Networking Series: Being 10% Braver: Harnessing the potential of women in international education Through this workshop with international school leaders, we will explore some of the ideas in the #WomenEd book 'Being 10% Braver' with Liz Free (WomenEd Global Leader, WiE SIG member and CEO International School Rheintal, Switzerland). Thinking about how we can support, promote and inspire women in education, we will look at some of the research around international education, explore thinking and learn from…
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ECIS/ICMEC: The importance of handling low-level concerns to safeguarding children in schools: 07 October
ECIS/ICMEC 3-part webinars on Keeping Children Safe in Education: The importance of handling low-level concerns to safeguarding children in schools When facing a case of child abuse and exploitation, schools must make increasingly hard decisions that involve the protection of the children involved, the rights of the offender, and even understanding whether the incident has indeed happened or what can be done. In addition, Individual case management can directly affect the culture within the school community, impacting how peers interact…
Find out more »Dialogue with Debra: The Nature of Intercultural Understanding: 07 October
Dialogue with Debra: The Nature of Intercultural Understanding 07 October 16:00-16:45 BST (London time) "I warmly invite you to join us as we explore the nature of intercultural understanding, and meaningful and powerful ways we can encourage and nurture its growth and development." Debra We are partnered with Debra Rader, international educator, author, consultant and workshop facilitator to offer a monthly series focused on Teaching and Learning for Intercultural Understanding. Developing intercultural understanding is at the heart of international-mindedness,…
Find out more »ECIS World Language Workshop: Incorporating SEL Learning into World Language Units: 09 October
ECIS World Language Workshop: Incorporating SEL Learning into World Language Units As the new school year begins, teachers recognize the need to focus on the well-being of students and the entire community. This workshop will explore ways in which social-emotional learning could be incorporated in language classes. Presenters will use examples of units from the AERO WL curriculum. Participants are invited to share ways in which they incorporate SEL and adapt the units to the context of their schools. Participation…
Find out more »Course reflections: Sharing with our learning community: 12 Oct or 23 Nov
Cultivating Connections – A Teachers Toolkit - Course Reflections, Sharing with our learning community Register for either date here: 12 October 23 November Please note: These sessions serve as follow-ups to the Cultivating Connections course. If you are interested in learning more about how you can be part of it, please visit this link and contact Rachel or Ellen. Con
Find out more »Women in Education Networking Series: The Realities Women Face in STEM: 12 October
Women in Education Networking Series: The Realities Women Face in STEM Please watch the NOVA documentary, Picture a Scientist, prior to this discussion During our session, we'll chat about the ways that we can prepare female students for the realities of a career in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math). Better understanding the barriers for women in a scientific career can help us support them through their K-12 education so they are ready for university and beyond. We will also…
Find out more »ECIS Middle Leader Café: Monthly: 18 October
ECIS Middle Leader Café: Monthly: Sept 2021-May 2022 Next event: 18 October ECIS is proud to present a forum for Middle Leaders to elevate their voices and embrace the collective wisdom of the international school community. The ECIS Middle Leaders Café seeks out the issues that Middle Leaders want to discuss while creating and promoting a professional learning network. The ECIS Middle Leaders Café provides the forum and the facilitators to unpack these ideas. As Tanya Tucker stated during the…
Find out more »Inclusive Recruitment: From Advertising to Appointment: 19 & 26 October 2021
Inclusive Recruitment: From Advertising to Appointment: 19 & 26 October 2021 (09:00-12:00 London) ‘Lived Experience’ One of the root causes in the gap of having a diverse staff representation at all levels is largely due to ineffective recruitment processes. The processes need to be robust in monitoring and evaluating that all outcomes through the recruitment intake cycle are fair and reasonable. The sessions will explore how to ensure that recruitment systems that are put in place are consistent, inclusive and…
Find out more »Teaching and Learning for Intercultural Understanding: 20 October
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR INTERCULTURAL UNDERSTANDING One Day Institute in Partnership with ECIS Online via Zoom: 20 October 2021 Introduction It is a challenging yet exciting time to be an educator. Our world, communities and schools are increasingly multicultural, multilingual and multiracial, and respect and appreciation for difference and diversity are needed more than ever. Intercultural understanding is a vital disposition and competence to develop in ourselves, in each other and in the children we teach, and we all have…
Find out more »CANversation: Yong Zhao | 21 October
21 October 2021 | 13:00 BST (London) Join Kam Chohan, ECIS Executive Director, in conversation with the inspirational and influential education expert, Yong Zhao. This is a free event via Zoom. Yong Zhao is a Foundation Distinguished Professor in the School of Education at the University of Kansas and a professor in Educational Leadership at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education in Australia. He previously served as the Presidential Chair, Associate Dean, and Director of the Institute for Global and Online Education…
Find out more »MLIE Meetups: Host country language: 21 October
MLIE Meetups: Host Country Language 15:00-16:00 BST (UK time) Join the Multilingual Learning in Education Special Interest Group for this hour-long session via Zoom. Sessions take place on a monthly basis. We very much hope that you can join us. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Create Positive: The Elephant in the Classroom: Processing the Pandemic: 4 self-paced units until October 2021
THE ELEPHANT IN THE CLASSROOM 4 self-paced units “The Elephant in the Classroom.” Is an expert driven Professional Development course specifically addressing the unique situation we face launching into the new year or new phase of schooling influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic: our need for connection and community, our worries, our grief over losses of all kinds and our hopes and opportunities for growth as we move forward together.Our Partner CreatePositive created this course to be self paced, short, concise…
Find out more »November 2021
Middle Leader Certificate: Design Thinking Process – Leading Change: 02, 09, 16, & 23 November
DESIGN THINKING PROCESS - LEADING CHANGE 02 November (16:00 - 18:00) (GMT) 09 November (16:00 - 18:00) (GMT) 16 November (16:00 - 18:00) (GMT) 23 November (16:00 - 18:00) (GMT) Delivered virtually via Zoom, you will need to attend all 4 virtual sessions in order to gain the certificate. Facilitated by: Jim Ellis Goals of the Course Educators are designers, designing the program, schedule, and lessons that shape a student’s experience. Driving much of the change in…
Find out more »Middle Leader Certificate: Teacher Quality Improvement: 03 & 04 November
Middle Leader Certificate: Teacher Quality Improvement Faciliated by: Helen Morgan Wednesday 3 November (10:00 - 12:00 CET) (09:00 - 11:00 GMT) Wednesday 3 November (13:00 - 15:00 CET (12:00 - 14:00 GMT) Thursday 4 November (10:00 - 12:00 CET) (09:00 - 11:00 GMT) Thursday 4 November (13:00 - 15:00 CET) 12:00 - 14:00 GMT) Delivered virtually via Zoom you will need to attend all 4 virtual sessions in order to gain the certificate. The Middle Leader Certificate in Teacher Quality…
Find out more »Designing for Equity: An empowering toolbox for educators to address equity challenges in their classrooms, schools and communities: 10 November
Designing for Equity: An empowering toolbox for educators to address equity challenges in their classrooms, schools and communities 10 November 13:00 -16:30 GMT (London) Racism and inequity are products of design. They can be redesigned. - equityXdesign We all have the power to design and re-design for equity. But even when we have the will, it can be daunting to know how and where to start. At times we may feel stuck or uncertain about the steps we need to…
Find out more »The Gift of Mindfulness: A powerful mental tool to support our ECIS learners with additional learning needs: 17 November
The Gift of Mindfulness: A powerful mental tool to support our ECIS learners with additional learning needs: 17 November Learn more about the incredible benefits of mindfulness. Presented by the ECIS Learning Support/SEN Special Interest Group. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Board Members Responsibility in creating and demonstrating an inclusive organisation: 23 & 30 November
Board Members Responsibility in creating and demonstrating an inclusive organisation Thursday 23 November : 10:00am - 12:00pm (GMT) Thursday 30 November : 10:00am - 12:00 pm (GMT) Aim: It is important and necessary for Board Members to ensure that there is an integrated proactive approach to Equality, diversity and inclusion that is aligned with best practice and values. Objectives: To understand the concepts of diversity, inclusion, equality and equity within the frame of leading, enabling and scrutinising good…
Find out more »January 2022
ECIS/ICMEC: Keeping Children Safe in Education: How normal is “sexting” and how can I provide guidance for my students on sharing nudes? 20 January 2022
ECIS/ICMEC 3-part webinars on Keeping Children Safe in Education: How normal is "sexting" and how can I provide guidance for my students on sharing nudes? 20 January, 15:00 GMT How much are children indeed sharing nudes? How much of all youth-produced sexual material is really voluntary? Is the sharing of intimate images a crime? How can I deal with students that are viewing pornography or sharing nudes? Are there any advice for how I can guide my students? If you…
Find out more »March 2022
ECIS & ICMEC Child Protection Response Team Workshop Level II: 01, 08, 15, & 22 March 2022
FACILITATORS: Dr Jordan Greenbaum Katia Dantas ECIS / ICMEC CHILD PROTECTION RESPONSE TEAM WORKSHOP LEVEL II Tuesday 1 March (15:00 - 18:00 GMT) Tuesday 8 March (15:00 - 18:00 GMT) Tuesday 15 March (15:00 - 18:00 GMT) Tuesday 22 March (15:00 - 18:00 GMT) FORMAT This course will be split into 4 x 3 hours sessions and will be delivered virtually via Zoom. The Training is aimed at and priced for a team of 5. It will…
Find out more »ECIS/ICMEC: Peer on Peer abuse: the importance of changing school culture: 10 March 2022
ECIS/ICMEC 3-part webinars on Keeping Children Safe in Education: Peer on Peer abuse: the importance of changing school culture 10 March, 15:00 GMT The way schools handle the different incidents of peer-on-peer abuse and sexual behavior, including the sharing of intimate images, can directly affects the culture of the school. If handled poorly, an unsafe and unhealthy set of norms can be created which enable peer-on-peer abuse and this can also prevent other children and young people from disclosing. In…
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ECIS & NEASC Leadership Conference 2022: 06-08 April
ECIS Leadership Conference 2022, presented in collaboration with NEASC 06-08 April 2022 The 2022 Face to Face Conference theme, Refocus, Rethink, welcomes school leaders and other educators to conversations and collaborations that reflect what we do best: learn from experience. The disruptions we have experienced since early 2020 – global, societal, environmental, educational – give international schools a powerful platform to reset conditions in which learners young and old will operate in the years ahead. How can we best…
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VIRTUAL ECIS & NEASC Leadership Conference 2022: 20-22 April
Virtual ECIS Leadership Conference 2022, presented in collaboration with NEASC 20-22 April 2022 The 2022 Virtual Conference theme, Refocus, Rethink, welcomes school leaders and other educators to conversations and collaborations that reflect what we do best: learn from experience. The disruptions we have experienced since early 2020 – global, societal, environmental, educational – give international schools a powerful platform to reset conditions in which learners young and old will operate in the years ahead. How can we best…
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