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September 2022
Inclusive Education Special Interest Group: Why Humanism* is (again) critical* for International Schools: 15 September
From the ECIS Inclusive Education Special Interest Group: From the Apollo and Cassandra Myth to Behavioural Management and Support through an Inclusive Lens: Why Humanism* is (again) critical* for International Schools 15 September 13:00 (London time) 14:00 (CET) *Humanism: Humanism is a rational philosophy informed by science, inspired by art, and motivated by compassion. Affirming the dignity of each human being, it supports the maximization of individual liberty and opportunity consonant with social and planetary responsibility. *Critical: Crisis in Greek…
Find out more »Data for Wellbeing: 26 September, 03 & 10 October
Data for Wellbeing: Using assessment data to help secure positive wellbeing in schools Faciliator: Matthew Savage This brand-new course will be delivered virtually over 3 separate sessions, with intersessional learning tasks: 26 September 2022 10:00-11:30 03 October 2022 10:00-11:30 10 October 2022 10:00-11:30 (All times are shown in London time) Course facilitator, Matthew Savage, loves data and believes passionately in the need for a paradigm shift towards greater student agency and healthier student wellbeing. He loves helping schools to join these dots - using student-level data to put wellbeing first.…
Find out more »Middle Leader Café: Start of the School Year Middle Leaders Check In: 27/28 September
Middle Leader Café: Start of the School Year Middle Leaders Check In: 27/28 September The ECIS Middle Leader Café focuses on the ever-changing landscape of international schools and the role of a Middle Leader. The Cafè conversations promote the mindset and disposition to launch transformative change within a school culture. The first Middle Leader Café is all about connections and sharing experiences. How are you as a Middle Leader navigating the start of the 2022 – 2023 school year? What…
Find out more »ECIS Studio: How 4C’s can lead to breakthrough performance (in every sense!) | 29 September
29 September 16:00 (London) Hosted by: Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini Guests: Dr Andrew Lee and Amy Jessop, Owners and Directors of Arts International: artsintl.org About this ECIS Studio session We'll discuss how the 4C's of Confidence, Collaboration, Creativity and Compassion can lead to high performance at school, access to the most prestigious universities, success in the professions and global organisations. Objectives Participants will be able to explain: 1) How the development of behaviours and competencies are changing how universities and leading employers…
Find out more »October 2022
ICMEC Child Protection Response Team Workshop Level 1: 04 October
ICMEC Child Protection Response Team Workshop Level 1 Supported by NESA London time Tuesday 04 October (15:00 - 18:00) Tuesday 11 October (15:00 - 18:00) Tuesday 25 October (15:00 - 18:00) Tuesday 01 November (15:00 - 18:00) This course will be split into 4 x 3 hours sessions and will be delivered virtually via Zoom. The Training is aimed and priced for a team of 5. It will be delivered live by a multidisciplinary team which includes experts in institutional…
Find out more »Middle Leader Certificate: The Culture of Leadership: 04, 11, 25 October & 01 November 2022
The Culture of Leadership 04, 11, 25 October & 01 November 2022 Facilitated by: Jimena Zalba and Cindy Gause Vega Timings: 15:00-17:00 (London time) on each day 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 that gets to the heart of this by focusing on international teacher leadership at the middle level, exploring the relationship between culture, context and leadership.…
Find out more »Women Emerging – The Expedition Podcast: 12 October
Women in Education Special Interest Group: Women Emerging - The Expedition Podcast 12 October 2022 09:00 (London) About this session 24 women from across the world, of all ages, with wildly different life stories are setting off on a virtual Expedition over 24 weeks to find an approach to leadership that resonates with women. Our aim is to discover a new way of leading that will encourage more women to say, if that's leadership, I'm in! Learn more about Women…
Find out more »Inclusive Education: Creating Inclusive Classrooms for LGBTQ+ Youth: 13 October 2022
Creating Inclusive Classrooms for LGBTQ+ Youth 13 October 2022 13:00 (London) 14:00 (CET) Audience: The presentation will be more applicable for Secondary (6-12) Educators - teachers, counselors, admin, staff - but all are welcome :) Join us for an interactive session for an introduction to common terms, pronouns, and respectful language to help us navigate our work with LGBTQ+ students. We will chat about heteronormativity, cisnormativity, gender and sexuality, representation, and most importantly, how to support students by creating safe…
Find out more »International School Anti-Discrimination Task Force: Inaugural event: Geneva, 14-15 October 2022
International School Anti-Discrimination Task Force: Inaugural event Two-day workshop ECOLINT (International School of Geneva) 14-15 October 2022 Audience: School Directors & DEIJ Staff We are proud to announce the creation of the International School Anti-Discrimination Task Force, jointly founded by ECIS, Ecolint, The International Baccalaureate, and AIELOC. Our shared vision is for international schools to be truly diverse, inclusive, safe, equitable and welcoming for all students, staff and families by promoting practices that eliminate racism, implicit bias and discrimination of…
Find out more »CtP: CHANGE through Partnership: Student-led conference and programme: 15 October 2022 & 02 April 2023
CHANGE through Partnership – In association with International School London CHANGE through Partnership or CtP is designed to support your school in moving from a classic model of service to one of community partnership. CtP will consist of a fall conference and a spring conference with more support during the school year. 15 October 2022 School Hubs & ONLINE The goal is to both foster relationships between your school and partner organisations so that communities we aim to partner with are valued through equitable community…
Find out more »Middle Leader Certificate: Design Thinking Process -Leading Change: 25 & 26 October 2022
Design Thinking Process: Leading Change 25 & 26 October 2022 Facilitated by: Jim Ellis Timings: 09:00-11:00 & 12:00-14:00 (London time) on both days 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…
Find out more »November 2022
Registration CLOSED! Teachers Conference 2022: London: 03-05 November
Teachers Conference 2022 03-05 November Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill, Wembley, London. WE'RE FULL! REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED Sponsored by Flash Academy, International School Services & Pearson. We are delighted and excited to be relaunching the 2022 Face to Face Teacher’s Conference. The theme, Refocus, Rethink, welcomes educators from around the world 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 –…
Find out more »Beyond the classroom – Rethinking World Languages: 03 November
Beyond the classroom - Rethinking World Languages 03 November 2022 11:00 - 18:00 (London) @ #ECISTeachers2022 & ONLINE A variety of sessions for all levels and languages including: Authentic Assessment, Inclusion and Differentiation, Social Justice, Practical tools to refocus WL instruction, Culture, Vertical and horizontal alignment of the curriculum. Sessions will be presented collaboratively between ECIS World Language SIG, AERO World Languages Task force and other World Languages groups (CEESA, ELMLE,...) Participants can join at our Teachers Conference in London…
Find out more »Leadership of School Culture: 16 November
Leadership of School Culture 16 November Webinar 11:00-12:00 (London) Guests: Simon O’Connor, Director at Deira International School | Chief Education Officer, AFEF Dr Andrew Lee, Director, Arts International About this session Over the last 40 years, the corporate world has developed an understanding of culture and how it can enable success. It has been described as being like cloud floating over and around an organisation, influencing behaviour. Also like a plant with roots that pop up in different places, Dr Andrew Lee and…
Find out more »Middle Leader Certificate: Inspiring and Sustaining DEIJ Breakthroughs: 17 & 18 November 2022
Inspiring and Sustaining DEIJ Breakthroughs 17 & 18 November 2022 Facilitated by: Nunana Nyomi Timings: 09:00-11:00 & 12:00-14:00 (London time) on both days 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 for racial justice which reverberated around the world, many institutions indicated an intent to become places where those within their care can thrive with…
Find out more »ECIS Studio: Learning when Students Lead: 17 November
ECIS Studio: Learning When Students Lead IS Helsinki Students, Faculty, and PTO Share Powerful Insights about Student Agency 17 November 2022 14:30 (London) Effective leadership requires courageous collaboration and problem solving, skills that students may not practice through traditional approaches to student leadership in schools. The International School of Helsinki is opening channels for students to share and develop their voice by giving them real opportunities to manage events, respond to student needs, and represent the school. Join this conversation…
Find out more »Understanding the Importance of Regulation for Learning and Student Behaviour: 22 November
Understanding the Importance of Regulation for Learning and Student Behaviour 22 November 13:30 (London) Faciliated by Jessica Werner As educators, understanding the way the brain functions, and regulates, during times of stress or anxiety, provides critical information to assist us in knowing how to help our students achieve success. This webinar will address self-regulation as one of the 5 SEL competencies defined by CASEL, and provide educators with the opportunity to understand and apply regulation skills they can share with…
Find out more »ECIS Studio: Experience strategy and why it matters for your school: 29 November
Experience Strategy and why it matters for your School Webinar Guests: Dr. David Willows and Suzette Parlevliet Online: 29 November 15:00 (London) About this session In a world full of schools that tend to look the same, it can be hard to stand out from the crowd. Drawing upon their experience of international school marketing and strategic support of schools around the world, Dr David Willows and Suzette Parlevliet, co-founders of YELLOW CAR, believe that the schools that will stand…
Find out more »December 2022
Middle Leader Certificate: Curricular Design & Leadership: 01 & 08 December 2022
Curricular Design & Leadership 01 & 08 December 2022 Facilitated by: Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini Timings: 09:00-11:00 & 12:00-14:00 (London time) on both days 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 curriculum. For it to have real impact, it needs to be far more than just a piece of…
Find out more »Middle Leader Certificate: Assessment & Leadership: 05 & 06 December
Assessment & Leadership 05 & 06 December 2022 Facilitated by: Helen Morgan Timings: 09:00-11:00 & 12:00-14:00 (London time) on both days 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 latest research and literature about assessment and explores it through a middle leadership lens. This course covers several…
Find out more »The Unhinged Collaboration: 06 December
ECIS Studio: The Unhinged Collaboration 06 December 15:00 (London) The Unhinged Collaboration podcast hopes to bring a critical lens to 'traditional' wisdom around collaboration practices. Our conversations look to recenter emotional literacies and collective power building. This session looks to tap into your stories, experiences and insights. In our interactive session we will co-construct questions to explore on future episodes and consider resources to ignite curiosity back on our campuses. Visit the “Unhinged Collaboration” website. Session Objectives Co-construct working definitions…
Find out more »Inclusivity: How can we ensure our Referral Processes are Effective? 15 December
Inclusivity: How can we ensure our Referral Processes are Effective? 15 December 13:30 (London) What is the role of the Referral Process in supporting all students in an equitable and inclusive manner? Join the conversation as we present data collected from practice within the field of ECIS schools. We intended to explore the various ways that we can create effective and efficient Referral Processes in schools. Please complete this survey before the webinar, thank you. Facilitators Sarah Layman and Martha…
Find out more »January 2023
ECIS Studio Book Club: The PD Book: 7 Habits that Transform Professional Development: 05 January
The ECIS Studio book club, designed to promote our love of literature in a positive & nurturing environment, is back for the new school year. Our purpose remains to bring our community together to learn about and discuss issues that matter to us. The first book club for 2022 - 2023 is: The PD Book: 7 Habits that Transform Professional Development, written by Elena Aguilar and Lori Cohen. As noted on Bright Morning Consulting website: In The PD Book, bestselling…
Find out more »Middle Leader Certificate: Coaching and Leadership: 05, 12, 19, 26 January 2023
Coaching and Leadership 05 January (15:00-17:00 London time) 12 January (15:00-17:00 London time) 19 January (15:00-17:00 London time) 26 January (15:00-17:00 London time) Facilitated by: Helen Morgan Coaching is an important leadership approach for teacher leaders because it focuses on getting the best out of people by unlocking and unleashing their potential. In an educational context, coaching is about developing people so that they are empowered to solve problems and navigate their way through challenge and change. It supports well-being…
Find out more »Advice to my younger self: 10 January 2023
Advice to my younger self 10 January 2023 16:00 (London) Facilitated by: Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini This event is a collaboration with ECIS Women in Education Special Interest Group & the #ECISStudio. What would you tell your younger self if you had the chance? Be kinder to yourself? Follow your passion? Embrace your mistakes? Take a moment to reflect and perhaps these thoughts could be a springboard for inspiration! The Advice to my Younger Self session is an opportunity for our guests…
Find out more »PE Special Interest Group: A Catch Up with Greg Dryer, Developer of MiMoveapp: 15 January
A Catch Up with Greg Dryer, Developer of MiMoveapp 15 January 17:00 (London time) Greg Dryer is not only the developer of the MiMoveApp which has gained worldwide attention for promoting movement benefits and more in schools, but also a physical education university professor at the cutting edge of best practice. Greg has previously attended ECIS PE conferences, and in this session, he will share with us what his presentation will look like in Frankfurt this March at #PhysEd2023 REGISTER…
Find out more »Middle Leader Certificate: Building & Leading Teams: 18 & 25 January 2023
Building & Leading Teams 18 & 25 January Facilitated by: Nancy Squicciarini Wednesday 18 January (09:00 - 11:00 London Time) Wednesday 18 January (12:00 - 14:00 London Time) Wednesday 25 January (09:00 - 11:00 London Time) Wednesday 25 January (12:00 - 14:00 London Time) We know that building and leading an effective team is an important step in enabling individual and collective success. This course explores how middle leaders can create cohesive and collaborative teams that are focused on student…
Find out more »Meet Lori Cohen: Co-Author of The PD Book: 7 Habits that Transform Professional Development: 18 January 2023
Meet Lori Cohen: Co-Author of The PD Book: 7 Habits that Transform Professional Development 18 January 2023 15:00 (London) Ask Lori Cohen anything! What are your burning questions? What did you agree to, argue with, aspire to while reading the book? Here is your opportunity to meet the co-author and ask her any questions, which you can send to Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini: nancy@ecis.org. Lori will also share her current work and her future projects. Learn more about Lori and visit her…
Find out more »International School Anti-Discrimination Task Force: 18 January 2023
International School Anti-Discrimination Task Force Please join us for an online continuation of the launch of the International School Anti-Discrimination Task Force. Open to existing members and anyone who is interested in joining the task force. 17:00 (London time) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER You will hear from the teams that have formed under each of the six themes: 1) Curriculum 2) Leadership 3) Governance 4) Agency 5) Accreditation 6) Recruitment We look forward to seeing you on the 18 January!…
Find out more »Foundations for Life: Assuring quality in the Early Years, strategy and practice: 25 January
Foundations for Life – assuring quality in the Early Years, strategy and practice 25 January 08:00 (London) ABOUT THIS SESSION The session will share the fundamental elements of excellent conditions for teaching and learning in the Early Years and consider how what we offer impacts the personal, communicative, physical and academic progress of a child in this age phase and beyond. Fiona will give guidance on strategic planning as well as on ways to monitor the quality needed for real…
Find out more »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…
Find out more »February 2023
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 17:00 (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 you can lead…
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 »MLIE Meetups: Secondary Multilingual Learners: 14 February
SECONDARY MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS 14 FEBRUARY ABOUT THE MLIE MEETUPS MLIE MeetUps are hosted by the MLIE special interest group every month for an hour. They are free of charge and open to all ECIS member schools. Join us for a short presentation by an expert in the field and then have the opportunity to discuss and share with colleagues from around the world. ABOUT THIS SESSION How do you prepare an older multilingual learner for the linguistic demands…
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 »ECIS Studio: The Inclusive Classroom: 20 February
ECIS Studio: The Inclusive Classroom Daniel Sobel in conversation with Sarah Kupke 20 February 10:00 – 11:00 (London) CEO and founder of Inclusion Expert Daniel Sobel is an internationally respected leader in inclusive education. Daniel’s inclusive vision is that every child deserves the opportunity to achieve their potential, regardless of needs, background or ability. Chair of the International Forums of Inclusion Practitioners (IFIP), Daniel will be a keynote speaker and a workshop facilitator at the ECIS Inclusive Education Conference in Athens, from16th to 18th March. He also leads the Global Inclusive Teaching…
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…
Find out more »Early Childhood Connect and Converse: A Spotlight on Engaging Emerging Readers: 28 February
A Spotlight on Engaging Emerging Readers 28 February 17:00-18:00 (London time) Facilitated by: Beatrice Moccia This discussion group session, A spotlight on engaging emergent readers, will be led by Beatrice Moccia, Assistant Principal at the Leipzig International Kindergarten. During this workshop, Beatrice will guide us through the difference between “developing” and “emergent” readers and look at the essential tools and aspects that build the emergent readers toolkit. This session will allow you to reflect on your practice, share it…
Find out more »March 2023
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 15:00 -17:00 (London time) on each day Facilitated by: Nunana Nyomi 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 for racial justice which reverberated around the world, many institutions indicated an intent to become places where those within their care can thrive with all…
Find out more »Middle Leader Certificate: The Culture of Leadership: 02, 09, 14, 28 March 2023
The Culture of Leadership 02, 09, 14, 28 March 2023 15:00 – 17:00 on each day (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 that gets to the heart of this by focusing on international teacher leadership at the middle level, exploring the relationship between culture, context and leadership. During…
Find out more »Women in Education Special Interest Group: International Women’s Day #EmbraceEquity: 06 March
Women in Education Special Interest Group: International Women's Day: #EmbraceEquity 06 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 »Intentionally Small Schools: What are the benefits and challenges to leveraging Middle Leadership in small schools? 07 March
Intentionally Small Schools: What are the benefits and challenges to leveraging Middle Leadership in small schools? 07 March: 12:00 -13:00 (London time) Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini in conversation with Dr. Jeremy Majeski Middle Leaders represent a critical tier of knowledge and expertise for international schools. This session will recognise the practical ways in which small schools can harness the potential of middle leaders and develop their capacity to work as a team. Using the 5Ws question approach, the discussion will elevate the…
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 »MLIE Meetups: Translanguaging: 14 March
TRANSLANGUAGING 14 MARCH ABOUT THE MLIE MEETUPS MLIE MeetUps are hosted by the MLIE special interest group every month for an hour. They are free of charge and open to all ECIS member schools. Join us for a short presentation by an expert in the field and then have the opportunity to discuss and share with colleagues from around the world. ABOUT THIS SESSION Let’s hear how we use translanguaging across language classrooms: main/subject classrooms, host country classrooms, and…
Find out more »A Conversation with Michael Iannini: Supporting Peer Continuous Professional Development as a Middle Leader: 15 March
A Conversation with Michael Iannini: Supporting Peer Continuous Professional Development as a Middle Leader 15 March | 09:00 (London) Facilitated by Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini Description The most important role that any leader has is to develop the capacity and capabilities of their team members. When leaders invest time to support the professional development of team members, they will be rewarded with team members that are more confident and motivated to tackle transformative goals. When all team members are similarly motivated, they…
Find out more »SOLD OUT! Inclusive Education Conference: ACS Athens, 17 & 18 March 2023
Inclusive Education Conference ACS Athens 17 & 18 March 2023 SOLD OUT! 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…
Find out more »Women in Education Special Interest Group: Successful Leadership Transitions: 20 March
Women in Education Special Interest Group: Successful Leadership Transitions 20 March 16:00 (London) Session Description As a woman in leadership, transitioning into a leadership role in a new school is complex. There are many factors to consider from the moment that you receive the offer through your first few months in the new position. In this session, a fantastic panel from our “Women in Education” special interest group will provide experience and wisdom on contract negotiations; setting up a successful…
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 2023 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…
Find out more »Early Childhood Connect & Converse: Elevating Emergent Writing: 28 March
Elevating Emergent Writing 28 March 17:00 (London time) This discussion group session, A spotlight on elevating emergent writing, will be led by Lynsey Briek, early childhood consultant and special interest group chair. During this workshop, Lynsey will guide us through the concepts and knowledge emergent writers need to acquire and the stages they pass through. We will look at how we can support this development through adult intervention, provocations, and invitations. This session will allow you to reflect on your practice,…
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 Objective With the first year anniversary of the installing of the IB’s inaugural Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Michele Rice, and now its new Director of Curriculum, Fidelis Nthenge; in this CANversation, we will highlight the work of these trailblazers at the IB. They will discuss their path to these inaugural roles…
Find out more »SOLD OUT! 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 SOLD OUT! 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…
Find out more »April 2023
MLIE Meetups: Language Policy: 18 April
LANGUAGE POLICY 18 APRIL ABOUT THE MLIE MEETUPS MLIE MeetUps are hosted by the MLIE special interest group every month for an hour. They are free of charge and open to all ECIS member schools. Join us for a short presentation by an expert in the field and then have the opportunity to discuss and share with colleagues from around the world. ABOUT THIS SESSION What does a good language policy look like? Who writes it? How do you turn…
Find out more »Data for Wellbeing: 18 & 25 April, 02 May
Facilitator: Matthew Savage This course will be delivered virtually over 3 separate sessions, with inter-sessional learning tasks: 18 April 25 April 02 May 10:00-11:30 on each day (London time) Course facilitator, Matthew Savage, loves data and believes passionately in the need for a paradigm shift towards greater student agency and healthier student wellbeing. He loves helping schools to join these dots - using student-level data to put wellbeing first. Course objectives To develop greater competence and confidence in using the appropriate assessment data to enhance student and staff…
Find out more »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 »Early Childhood Connect & Converse: Supporting Speech and Language Skills: 25 April
A Spotlight on Supporting Speech and Language Skills 25 April 17:00 (London time) This discussion group session, A spotlight on speaking and listening skills, will be led by Laura Venezia, Kindergarten Principal at Leipzig International School. During this workshop, Laura will lead us through different listening and speaking skills concepts and how this can look and feel in an international early childhood setting. We will also reflect on the value of different listening and speaking skills that are demonstrated by…
Find out more »SOLD OUT! Leadership 2023: Culture & Change | 27-29 April
Leadership 2023: Culture & Change TICKETS SOLD OUT! EXHIBITOR SPACE SOLD OUT! 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. Organisational 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…
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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…
Find out more »Importance of Creating Gender Equality in the Workplace: 04 May
Women in Education Community Conversation: Importance of Creating Gender Equality in the Workplace 04 May | 16:00 (London) About this session This thought-provoking session will bring together inspiring female and male international school educators to share their perspectives, examine the impact and value that female educators can have, and the importance of creating gender equality in the workplace. We will hear from male educators sharing how they have leveraged their position and power to create space for women leaders.…
Find out more »MLIE Meetups: Assessment of Language Process: 16 May
ASSESSMENT OF LANGUAGE PROCESS 16 May ABOUT THE MLIE MEETUPS MLIE MeetUps are hosted by the MLIE special interest group every month for an hour. They are free of charge and open to all ECIS member schools. Join us for a short presentation by an expert in the field and then have the opportunity to discuss and share with colleagues from around the world. ABOUT THIS SESSION How do you assess multilingual learners who are still acquiring the language of…
Find out more »ICMEC: Counsellor Short Course in Child Protection: 16, 23, & 30 May
ICMEC Counsellor Short Course in Child Protection 16, 23, & 30 May 11:00 - 12:30 (London) on each day This course is specifically for school counsellors and those who supervise them. It was created on behalf of the Office of Overseas Schools, US Department of State, Regional Education Officer, Dr. Christine Brown. This course will cover prevention and response to all forms of abuse and neglect and is delivered by a multidisciplinary team. Participants will learn the impact of trauma…
Find out more »ISL & ECIS Loft: How to Avoid Educator Burnout: 17 May
#ISLECISLOFT In Partnership with How to Avoid Educator Burnout 17 May 16:00 (London) In this session Dr Helen Kelly, school wellbeing expert and author of School Leaders Matter: Preventing Burnout, Managing Stress and Improving Wellbeing will discuss what educators can do to maximise their workplace wellbeing and avoid burnout. Helen will provide some key strategies for listeners to implement in the new school year. The goal is to ensure educators are able to sustain high levels of energy, engagement and…
Find out more »Early Childhood Connect & Converse: A spotlight on literacy in the first 1000 days: 23 May
A spotlight on literacy in the first 1000 days 23 May 17:00 (London time) This discussion group session, A spotlight on literacy in the first 1000 days, will be led by Clare Stead, trainer, educational researcher, and owner of the Baby Brain Building app -Oliiki. Clare is dedicated to developing parenting confidence and helping children to thrive through the power of play. She has become a regular public speaker who inspires educators and parents by discussing the importance of the First…
Find out more »Middle Leader Certificate: Managing & Embracing Conflict: 25 & 26 May
Middle Leader Certificate: Managing & Embracing Conflict All times are London time Thursday 25 May 09:00 - 11:00 & 12:00 - 14:00 Friday 26 May 09:00 - 11:00 & 12:00 - 14:00 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 essential part of middle leadership if teams and individuals are to maintain a shared…
Find out more »Brave New World: Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity: 31 May
Brave New World: Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity 31 May 2023 14:00 (London) Hosted by the ECIS Library and Information Services Special Interest Group Facilitated by: Vivienne Blake Educators have a new challenge that is now a permanent part of the landscape: Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) tools. For librarians, this is an opportunity to lead the discussion using our knowledge of academic integrity and research skills instruction. The webinar will focus primarily on secondary school librarians, but all K-12…
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Awareness and Advocacy: Supporting Learners Diagnosed with Life-Changing Health Conditions like Type One Diabetes: 07 June
Awareness and Advocacy: Supporting Learners Diagnosed with Life-Changing Health Conditions like Type One Diabetes 07 June | 13:00 (London) "I can't go back to normal." When children receive a life-changing diagnosis, their identity, their routines, and their sense of safety is forever altered. How can educators and learning communities find a balanced approach in supporting learners who have received a life-changing diagnosis? How can we reassure them without minimising the changes they are experiencing? How can we support them in…
Find out more »MLIE Meetups: Transitions & Collaborations: 08 June
TRANSITIONS & COLLABORATIONS 08 June @ 15:00 (UK) 13 June @ 09:00 (UK) ABOUT THE MLIE MEETUPS MLIE MeetUps are hosted by the MLIE special interest group every month for an hour. They are free of charge and open to all ECIS member schools. Join us for a short presentation by an expert in the field and then have the opportunity to discuss and share with colleagues from around the world. ABOUT THIS SESSION How do you manage the transition…
Find out more »Decoding Brilliance: Unveiling the Magic of Intentionally Small Schools: 12 June
Decoding Brilliance: Unveiling the Magic of Intentionally Small Schools 12 June | 15:00 (London) Join us for a captivating session with Dr. Stuart Grauer, Founder and Head of The Grauer School, as he unravels the intriguing world of small schools. In this special 1-hour event, hosted by the ECIS Intentionally Small Schools Special Interest Group, we dive deep into the question that lies at the heart of educational excellence: "What makes a small school truly remarkable?" Discover the pioneering insights…
Find out more »What does AI mean for Middle Leaders?: Online workshop | 13 June
What does AI mean for Middle Leaders? Stephen Taylor 13 June | 11:00 -12:30 (London time) | 18:00 - 19:30 (Beijing) Fee: £90 (Discounts depending on ECIS Membership level, see link below for more information) What does the emergence of AI mean for Middle Leaders? How can we support our colleagues in adapting to the age of AI? What AI tools can help us in our work? What do we need to be aware of? In this new workshop, we…
Find out more »September 2023
Technology for UDL series – Building an Accessible Foundation: 06 September
Technology for UDL series - Building an Accessible Foundation 06 September | 15:00 London Join the Texthelp duo of Paddy and Carrie-Ann for round two in the Texthelp Technology for UDL series - setting an accessible foundation. In this workshop, we’ll examine why it’s important to be accessible ahead of embedding UDL, and what benefits this can bring. We’ll move on from the theory quickly though and work together with you to guide you across our six key areas to…
Find out more »ECIS Teaching and Pedagogy Certificate: What makes a great international educator? 12 September
What makes a great international educator? 12 September Online Facilitated by: Sarah Kupke Fees: Individual course: £30 | 10-course certificate package: £240 Timings are listed in London time. Two timings available on the same day in order to accommodate multiple timezones: 12 September 09:00-10:30 12 September 15:00-16:30 Great international educators effectively engage in leading learning that connects with students, colleagues and families from diverse cultural backgrounds. Our complex, interconnected, and interdependent world requires us to be adaptable and flexible, to…
Find out more »Creating a Culture of Caring: Cultural Responsiveness and Safeguarding: 12, 19, 26 September
Creating a Culture of Caring; Cultural Responsiveness and Safeguarding A 3-part Course. Tuesday 12 September 2023 - 12:30-14:30 (London) 15:30 - 17:30 (Qatar) Tuesday 19 September 2023 - 12:30-14:30 (London) 15:30 - 17:30 (Qatar) Tuesday 26 September 2023 - 12:30-14:30 (London) 15:30 - 17:30 (Qatar) 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…
Find out more »ICMEC: Child Protection Response Team Workshop Level 1: 26 September
ICMEC: Child Protection Response Team Workshop Level 1 26 September, 03 & 10 October Facilitated by Debbie Downes, Director of Global School Initiatives, International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC) In association with Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools This course enables deep training of school-based child protection team members. Experts will support child protection team work on creation and audit of child protection policies and supplemental policies, such as online safety and child-on-child abuse. Teams will…
Find out more »#ISLECISLOFT: Enabling Teams to Develop Inclusive Systems to Support Student Learning: 26 September
#ISLECISLoft in partnership with International School of Luxembourg: Enabling Teams to Develop Inclusive Systems to Support Student Learning 26 September With Chad Wood This session will provide an overview of where, why, and how VIS developed their Student Support practices and where they are at now with their journeys. Successes, hurdles, and practical examples of their experiences will be shared throughout this presentation. Participants are invited to come with an open-mind and questions, so that we can support each other…
Find out more »Early Childhood Connect & Converse: Developing relationships: 26 September
Developing Relationships 26 September 17:00 (London time) The ECIS Early Childhood Special Interest Group invite you to join us in our connect and converse sessions to revisit and rethink Early childhood education. Each month we will explore one aspect of an overarching theme. We will begin our next series of connect and converse sessions, focusing on creating cultures where educators and children can thrive. In these sessions, we will spotlight research and best practice and provide time for discussion on…
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ECIS Teaching and Pedagogy Certificate: DEIJ: empowering student agency towards anti-discrimination: 03 October
ECIS Teaching and Pedagogy Certificate: DEIJ: empowering student agency towards anti-discrimination 03 October Facilitated by Sarah Kupke Online Fees: Individual course: £30 | 10-course certificate package: £240 Two timings available on the same day in order to accommodate multiple timezones: Timings are listed in London time. 03 October 09:00-10:30 03 October 15:00-16:30 When DEIJ is the lens through which we do everything, what does DEIJ look like, sound like and feel like in the classroom? This session explores the intentional…
Find out more »#ISLECISLOFT: Adaptability Quotient in the Age of AI: 04 October
#ISLECISLOFT In Partnership with Adaptability Quotient in the Age of AI 04 October With John Mikton In this workshop, we explore the concept of Adaptability Quotient (AQ) and its crucial role in supporting educators to navigate the constant and accelerated changes brought by AI. Discover the key components of this mindset and how it can support educators to effectively respond to cohabitation with AI. We will also explore the Agile classroom approach, which complements adaptability intelligence by creating a…
Find out more »Middle Leader Certificate: Teacher Quality Improvement: 09 & 16 October
Teacher Quality Improvement Facilitated by: Nancy Squicciarini 09 & 16 October 2023 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 the course, you will explore what effective teaching and learning looks like based on the latest research and literature. You will also learn how to use evaluation…
Find out more »ECIS Teaching and Pedagogy Certificate: Retrieval practice: helping students to know and remember more: 17 October
ECIS Teaching and Pedagogy Certificate: Retrieval practice: helping students to know and remember more 17 October Facilitated by Helen Morgan Online Fees: Individual course: £30 | 10-course certificate package: £240 Two timings available on the same day in order to accommodate multiple timezones: Timings are listed in London time. 17 October 09:00-10:30 17 October 15:00-16:30 Cognitive Science tells us that learning is a change to the long-term memory. Retrieval practice is a key strategy for moving information from the working…
Find out more »Early Childhood Connect & Converse: Creating positive learning environments: 24 October
Creating Positive Learning Environments 24 October 17:00 (London time) The ECIS Early Childhood Special Interest Group invite you to join us in our connect and converse sessions to revisit and rethink Early childhood education. Each month we will explore one aspect of an overarching theme. We will begin our next series of connect and converse sessions, focusing on creating cultures where educators and children can thrive. In these sessions, we will spotlight research and best practice and provide time for…
Find out more »ECIS Learning Festival 2023, Antwerp: 27-28 October
ECIS Learning Festival 2023 International School of Antwerp 27-28 October ECIS is excited to bring you a dynamic and unique event for educators! Welcome to the 2023 Learning Festival, and for our inaugural event, we're delighted to be at Antwerp International School in Belgium, 27-28 October. Interested in being part of it? At ECIS we provide inclusive professional development opportunities, to create collaborative learning communities. We promote transformative, sustainable professional learning. Transformative professional learning at ECIS is always social and…
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ECIS Teaching and Pedagogy Certificate: Effective questioning to check understanding and promote thinking: 07 November
ECIS Teaching and Pedagogy Certificate: Effective questioning to check understanding and promote thinking 07 November Facilitated by Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini Online Fees: Individual course: £30 | 10-course certificate package: £240 Two timings available on the same day in order to accommodate multiple timezones: Timings are listed in London time: 07 November 09:00-10:30 07 November 15:00-16:30 Delve into the power of questioning and discover how it can be harnessed to promote critical thinking and check understanding. This workshop is designed to provide participants…
Find out more »ICMEC Level II Child Protection Workshop: How to Educate your Parent Community: 08 November
ICMEC Level II Child Protection Workshop: How to Educate your Parent Community 08 November (12:00 - 13:30 London) Training for School Child Protection Team Members: Level II (Synchronous) International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC) Description What do parents in your school community need to know about child safeguarding and protection, online safety, and the policies and procedures in place at your school? We'll cover these topics and more in an interactive 90-minute workshop. We'll provide you with ideas…
Find out more »Middle Leader Certificate: Inspiring and Sustaining DEIJ Breakthroughs: 09 & 10 November 2023
Inspiring and Sustaining DEIJ Breakthroughs 09 & 10 November (09:00-14:00 on both days with a 1 hour break from 11-12:00) Facilitated by: Nunana Nyomi 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 for racial justice which reverberated around the world, many institutions indicated an intent to become places where those within their care can thrive…
Find out more »MLIE MeetUps: Bilingual school programmes – what we can all learn from them: 09 November
Bilingual school programmes - what we can all learn from them There are different forms of bilingual schools around the world, with many of them closely linked to the host country language. How does a school decide on the best language options for their current student population? What needs to be put in place in terms of staffing, curriculum and language policy for this to work well? And what can we learn from bilingual school programmes which could be applied…
Find out more »Liberated school spaces: a one day journey through inclusive school design: 10 November
Liberated school spaces: a one day journey through inclusive school design 10 November 2023 | 09:00 - 18:00 | London Do you think about the impact of school architecture on inclusion, wellbeing and, of course, learning? Are you excited by the positive aspects of architecture and concerned about the negative effect it can have? Do you wish schools could be designed differently? Join ECIS, TP Bennett Architects, and The Mona Lisa Effect® at a ground-breaking conference on inclusive school design and…
Find out more »Unlocking Leadership Potential: Developing Tomorrow’s Middle Leaders | Western Academy Beijing: 11 November
ECIS WAB HUB Middle Leadership Workshop: Unlocking Leadership Potential: Developing Tomorrow’s Middle Leaders Saturday 11 November 2023 Times: 08:30-12:00 Cost: £50 Location: Western Academy of Beijing Introduction The future of education matters and developing tomorrow’s middle leaders is essential in terms of creating a brighter future for everyone. Middle leaders are often described as the heartbeat of a school because they work with senior leaders and teachers to translate the school’s vision into reality for learners. This workshop is ideal…
Find out more »International School Anti-Discrimination Task Force | Update Meeting: 15 November
International School Anti-Discrimination Task Force (ISADTF) In partnership with AIELOC, Ecolint – International School of Geneva, and International Baccalaureate Update meeting | 15 November 2023 Join us at either 09:00 or 17:00 (both listed in London time) Please register via the link below that works best for your timezone. Join us for an online continuation of the launch of the International School Anti-Discrimination Task Force. Open to existing members and anyone who is interested in joining the task force. You…
Find out more »Passion Project *Library Edition*: Why Librarians are the Best Candidates to Lead a School-wide “Genius Hour” Initiative: 20 November
Passion Project *Library Edition*: Why Librarians are the Best Candidates to Lead a School-wide “Genius Hour” Initiative 20 November | 14:00 (London time) ECIS Library and Information Services Special Interest Group Facilitator: Julia Besnard, Harrow International School Hong Kong One of the skills that make school librarians so special is their ability to work with students of all ages, families and teachers across subjects in their schools. They have a unique vantage point, which makes them ideal candidates to lead…
Find out more »Middle Leader Café: Meeting Mayhem Makeover: Turning Mundane into Memorable! 22 November
Please note: This session is at 09:00 London time in order to accomodate those in Asian timezones. A recording of this session will be made available if you are unable to make it. Middle Leader Café: Meeting Mayhem Makeover: Turning Mundane into Memorable! 22 November 09:00 (London time) Join our "Meeting Mayhem Makeover" workshop and learn how to transform mundane gatherings into unforgettable experiences. Discover the five mindsets of a facilitator to engage your team and increase engagement. The key…
Find out more »Small School – Big Outcomes: How to manage Admissions and Marketing in an intentionally small school: 22 November
Small School - Big Outcomes: How to manage Admissions and Marketing in an intentionally small school 22 November 2023 Online 13:00 (London) In a small international school, the role of admissions and marketing is a crucial one. Unlike larger schools, this role is often combined and is sometimes the responsibility of the Principal. Join us in a roundtable discussion hosted by the ECIS Intentionally Small Schools Special Interest Group, where we discuss the unique challenges and advantages of this role…
Find out more »Connect Conference: 23 April
Connect Conference For Learning Support Educators 23 April 2024 ACS Cobham, U.K. Connect with Learning Support professionals for a face to face event sharing best practice and renewing professional partnerships. Building on the historical success of the Connect Conference, relaunched in a post COVID landscape. Featuring the inspirational Keynote Speaker Ben Kingston-Hughes who draws on the themes of Joy, Nurture, Curiosity and how we can enrich our environments to bring these to the fore. Making the most of the indoor…
Find out more »Middle Leader Certificate: Assessment & Leadership: 23 & 24 November 2023
Assessment & Leadership Facilitated by: Helen Morgan 23 & 24 November 2023 09:00-14:00 London time on both days (with a break between 11 and 12:00) 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 latest research and literature about assessment and explores it through a middle leadership lens.…
Find out more »Middle Leader Café: Having Hard Conversations: Tips for Middle Leaders: 23 November
Middle Leader Café: Having Hard Conversations: Tips For Middle Leaders 23 November 17:00 (London time) “Breathe deeply and know that who you are can withstand the experience of conflict that living requires.” – Mark Nepo Facilitating hard conversations with colleagues is a reality for Middle Leaders consequently strategies are needed to manage these situations. Jennifer Abrams will provide “Tips for Middle Leaders” on how to navigate hard conversations to produce constructive outcomes. This virtual session will be a “Q&A” method…
Find out more »Early Childhood Conference 2023: Registration open: 24-25 November
EARLY CHILDHOOD CONFERENCE 2023 24-25 November 2023 ACS Doha The 2023 Early Childhood Conference Theme, Rise Up, Elevating and Empowering the Joy of early childhood learning, invites educators to reconnect and relight the early year's fire! Bring your stories, experiences and good practice, and together, we can learn to empower and enrich the lives of our youngest learners. Let's rethink and explore together how our programmes, environments and relationships can be more responsive, joyful and impactful. Together the future looks…
Find out more »ECIS Teaching and Pedagogy Certificate: Powerful explanations: how to present new content with clarity: 28 November
Powerful explanations: how to present new content with clarity 28 November Facilitated by Helen Morgan Online Fees: Individual course: £30 | 10-course certificate package: £240 Two timings available on the same day in order to accommodate multiple timezones: Timings are listed in London time. 28 November 09:00-10:30 28 November 15:00-16:30 When you ask learners what great teachers do, one of the most common responses is that the teacher explains things well. Being able to explain things clearly, concisely and in…
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