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January 2022
A toolkit for transformational teaching: Webinar | 13 January
A toolkit for transformational teaching, powered by Cultivating Connections that Matter 13 January A 45-minute conversation 08:15-09:00 GMT About this session: Hear from students who learned in a Cultivating Connections that Matter classroom as they reflect on their growth. In conversation with ECIS’ Head of Professional Learning Sarah Kupke, and Ellen Heyting and Rachael Thrash, creators of this Transformational Toolkit for Teaching, students will share the impact of this approach on their agency, achievements, and engagement with the learning. You…
Find out more »MLIE Meetups: Early Literacy for Multilingual Learners: 13 January
MLIE Meetups:Early Literacy for Multilingual Learners 13 January 2022 15:00 GMT When working with young multilinguals, how and what do we prioritise as they start their journey in becoming literate? REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Teaching and Learning for Intercultural Understanding: 18 January 2022
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR INTERCULTURAL UNDERSTANDING One Day Institute in Partnership with ECIS Online via Zoom: 18 January 2022 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 with: Margaret Park: 19 January
CANversation with: Margaret Park 19 January | 07:00 GMT Facilitated by: Sarah Kupke During this CANversation, we will talk about the following: The importance of curating professional learning spaces that equip leaders to lead through an equity and justice lens How the intersection of race and gender impact women in leadership positions How those with privilege leverage their position to dismantle systems of oppression Margaret Park Bio: Margaret Park is currently serving the Seoul Foreign School community as its Elementary…
Find out more »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 »CANversation with: Jawhara Al-Thani: 25 January
CANversation: 25 January: 15:00 GMT Jawhara Al-Thani Jawhara Al-Thani is the Head of Wellbeing and Safeguarding at Qatar Foundation. With a background in Sociology of Education and Cultural Studies, AlJawhara’s work focuses on the importance of unpacking bias and creating opportunities to develop authentic relationships with the community and context in which schools operate. In this Canversation, Jawhara will be talking about Child Protection in the context of Intercultural Communication or Cultural Relativism. She will be reflecting on the importance of developing our…
Find out more »Intentionally Small Schools – an opportunity; not an apology! 31 January
Intentionally Small Schools – an opportunity; not an apology! Date: Monday, 31 January 2022 14:30 GMT / 15:30 CET One hour conversation and discussion. We are pleased to have Dr Michael Johnston and Dr. Jeremy Majeski join a conversation with Sarah Kupke, ECIS Head of Professional Learning, followed by an open discussion. Intentionally small schools offer opportunities not to be found in a larger setting. Schools should not only be unapologetic about their size but should seek the unique…
Find out more »February 2022
Creating a Culture of Caring: Cultural Responsiveness and Safeguarding: 02, 09, & 16 February
Creating a Culture of Caring; Cultural Responsiveness and Safeguarding A 3-part Course Wednesday 02 February 2022 - 12:00-14:00 (GMT) Wednesday 09 February 2022 - 12:00-14:00 (GMT) Wednesday 16 February 2022 - 12:00-14:00 (GMT) AlJawhara is the Head of Wellbeing and Safeguarding at Qatar Foundation. With a background in Sociology of Education and Cultural Studies, AlJawhara’s work focuses on the importance of unpacking bias and creating opportunities to develop authentic relationships with the community and context in which schools operate. She…
Find out more »MLIE Meetups: The SEN and ELL/EAL Overlap: 10 February
MLIE Meetups: The SEN and ELL/EAL Overlap 10 February 15:00 GMT How do you collaborate with SEN colleagues when working with students who are acquiring English, as well as needing general support with literacy development? REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Having Hard Conversations: Tips for Middle Leaders: 10 February 2022
Having Hard Conversations: Tips for Middle Leaders 10 February: 17:00 GMT | 18:00 CET “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 presented…
Find out more »Building an Inclusion Policy (Nuts and Bolts): Principles, Systems, Stakeholders: 17 February
Building an Inclusion Policy (Nuts and Bolts): Principles, Systems, Stakeholders 17 February 13:30 GMT Hosted by the ECIS Inclusive Education Special Interest Group. How do we start building an Inclusion Policy? What should be included in an Inclusion Policy? Who should author it? And how? What are the main components ? Are stakeholders important and what is their role? This session includes a presentation of an example from an international school and Q &A. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Middle Leader Café: Advantage or Disadvantage: Having a Culture of “Niceness” on a Team: 21 February
Middle Leader Café Advantage or Disadvantage: Having a Culture of “Niceness” on a Team 21 February 2022 17:00-18:00 GMT Facilitated by: Nancy Squicciarini In her article, “When Nice Won't Suffice”, Elisa MacDonald states, “ … culture of nice — the underlying culture that inhibits the team from reaching a level of rigorous collaborative discourse where teachers are challenging each other’s and their own thinking, beliefs, assumptions, and practice.” How can teacher leaders avoid this “culture of nice” to engage in…
Find out more »Middle Leader Café Asia: Effective Time Management: 23 February
Middle Leader Café Asia 23 February | 08:00 GMT Facilitated by: Helen Morgan Join our first Middle Leader Café Asia on Wednesday 23rd February 2022 at 4pm (Beijing) where we will be discussing effective time management. Covey states that ‘The key is not to prioritise what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.’ If only it was that easy! As a middle leader, time is precious and as your list of ‘things to do’ grows, it can be hard…
Find out more »MLIE MINI CONFERENCE: Multiple Languages, Multiple Voices: 24 February 2022
Multiple Languages, Multiple Voices ONLINE | 24 February 2022 Schools are communities, communities of people. Developing our educational provision for all learners means we need to listen to and hear Multiple Voices. The voice of the student, the parent, the carer, the teacher, teaching assistant and the support staff. Everyone within a school has a voice and an identity. Join us for a day of discussion, exploration and sharing of practical ideas to enhance, develop and celebrate the linguistic inclusion…
Find out more »March 2022
#BreaktheBias: A conversation with international school teachers and leaders: 08 March
#BreaktheBias A conversation with international school teachers and leaders #IWD2021 International Women's Day 08 March 2022 17.00 GMT/18.00CEST Lead: Liz Free Support: Ulrike Suwwan Claire Nuttall Shireen Ali-Khan Elizabeth Palathra Esther Mustamu-Daniels Nancy Squicciarini Imagine... a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias. With a powerhouse…
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 in which 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…
Find out more »Inclusion Education Webinar: 17 March
Inclusion Education Webinar 17 March 13:30 GMT Patrick McGrath from TextHelp will be in conversation with Sarah Kupke, the ECIS Head of Professional Learning. Patrick will be exploring what inclusion looks like when we establish a culture of change. Redesigning resources and accommodations we can enable student voice and student choice. If difference is our default, what does teaching and learning look like then? About Patrick McGrath Educator, International speaker, blogger, podcaster and Head of Education Strategy at the…
Find out more »CEESA-ECIS-ELMLE World Language Mini-Conference: 19 March
The CEESA-ECIS-ELMLE World Languages Job Alike Team extends an invitation to the third, and last, World Language Mini-Conference this year on Saturday, March 19, from 08:00-10:00 GMT. The topic for the mini-conference is Authentic Assessment for Learning. You can read more about it from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and Formplus. This mini-conference/workshop is sponsored by ELMLE and will explore how we integrate authentic assessment in language classes. Members of our world language teaching community will give us insight…
Find out more »Middle Leader Café Asia 23 March
Middle Leader Café Asia 23 March | 08:00 GMT | 16:00 Hong Kong Facilitated by: Helen Morgan Join our second Middle Leader Café Asia where we will be discussing the theme of Leadership Superpowers. As a middle leader, it’s tempting to zoom in on things that you need to improve, or spotlight things that we aren’t as good at. Imagine if we flipped that and concentrated on identifying our strengths and building on them? What if focusing on our strengths…
Find out more »ECIS Middle Leader Certificate: Assessment & Leadership: 24 & 25 March
ECIS Middle Leader Certificate: Assessment & Leadership Thursday 24 March 09:00 - 11:00 GMT Thursday 24 March 12:00 - 14:00 GMT Friday 25 March 09:00 - 11:00 GMT Friday 25 March 12:00 - 14:00 GMT Facilitated by Helen Morgan Delivered virtually via Zoom; you will need to attend all 4 virtual sessions in order to gain the certificate of course completion. What role do middle leaders play in ensuring teachers are engaged in current, best practice around assessment?…
Find out more »MLIE Meetups: Technology and language learning: 24 March
MLIE Meetups: Technology and language learning 24 March 15:00 -16:00 GMT What digital tools have you used in your classroom that have enhanced your students' language learning? Why was this digital tool effective? What did you use the digital tool for? When do you choose to use a digital tool over something else? Join this Meet Up to share your favourite digital tools and learn from others.
Find out more »Middle Leader Café: Quadrants of Collaboration: 28 March
Middle Leader Café: Quadrants of Collaboration 28 March 2022 : 17:00 GMT How is your team collaborating? Is there a high level of trust? Is there a high level of precision in terms of the use of structures and protocols to guide leadership? In the paper Leading Collaborative Professionalism, Andy Hargreaves and Michael T O’Connor highlighted the concept of collaborative professionalism. It refers to how teachers and other educators transform teaching and learning together to work with all students to…
Find out more »Intentionally Small Schools: 31 March
Intentionally Small Schools NEW DATE: 31 March | 13:00 BST We are pleased to have Dr Michael Johnston and Dr. Jeremy Majeski join a conversation with Sarah Kupke, ECIS Head of Professional Learning, followed by an open discussion. Intentionally small schools offer opportunities not to be found in a larger setting. Schools should not only be unapologetic about their size but should seek the unique learning opportunities that come with it. Small schools can be designed to thrive, and we…
Find out more »Women in Education: Tall Poppy Syndrome: 31 March
Women in Education: Tall Poppy Syndrome 31 March | 17:00 BST “Tall Poppy Syndrome” (TPS) is a term commonly used in Australia, referring to the expectation that poppies should grow together,” said Dr. Rumeet Billan, who explored the topic extensively in a study with Thomson Reuters and Women of Influence. “If one grows too tall, it is cut down to size.” Tall poppy syndrome describes aspects of a culture where people of high status or success are attacked or criticised…
Find out more »April 2022
SOLD OUT: ECIS & NEASC Leadership Conference 2022: 06-08 April
SOLD OUT! ECIS Leadership Conference 2022, presented in collaboration with NEASC Sponsored by NEOM and NHL Stenden. 06-08 April 2022 The last remaining tickets for our face-to-face event in St Albans have now been sold. Still interested in being part of #Leadership2022? Join our virtual conference 2 weeks later – it consists of live events and pre-recorded sessions from our conference in St Albans, all from the comfort of your home. LEARN MORE The 2022 Face to Face Conference…
Find out more »Elephant in the Classroom: Addressing a new crisis: 07 April
Elephant in the Classroom Update Facilitated by: Create-Positive 07 April: 13:00-14:00 BST (UK) Audience: Those who have taken the “Elephant in the Classroom“ course and those who have not done so yet. Dr. Doug Walker is one of a few global experts whose deep understanding of education during and post-disaster is unparalleled. Join us as we host a one-hour “Elephant in the Classroom” update with Doug on the new elephant which students and staff globally are struggling to address: Russia’s…
Find out more »Middle Leader Certificate: Teacher Quality Improvement: 19 & 20 April
Middle Leader Certificate: Teacher Quality Improvement: 19 & 20 April Tuesday 19 April 09:00 - 11:00 GMT Tuesday 19 April 12:00 - 14:00 GMT Wednesday 20 April 09:00 - 11:00 GMT Wednesday 20 April 12:00 - 14:00 GMT Faciliated by: Helen Morgan Delivered virtually via Zoom you will need to attend all 4 virtual sessions in order to gain the certificate. We know that investing teacher quality improves learning, builds capacity and increases retention. These are only a few of…
Find out more »VIRTUAL ECIS & NEASC Leadership Conference 2022: 20-22 April
Virtual ECIS Leadership Conference 2022, presented in collaboration with NEASC Sponsored by ACER 20-22 April 2022 This conference will consist of live events, plus recorded sessions from our face-to-face conference 2 weeks prior. 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…
Find out more »The Courage to change, as the world is taken by storm: 25 April
The Courage to change, as the world is taken by storm 25 April 13:30 BST Via Zoom Facilitated by Peggy Pelonis Ed.D, MS, MBA, LFT ECIS Inclusive Education Special Interest Group Change is difficult. The natural tendency of human beings is to resist change and seek the status quo; predictable and familiar. Whether change is chosen and desired or unwanted and takes us by surprise the process we traverse and experience is different to each of us based on our…
Find out more »Middle Leader Café Asia: Leading Change: 27 April
Middle Leader Café Asia Leading Change Date: 27 April 2022 16:00-17:00 Hong Kong Time | 09:00-10:00 BST Facilitated by: Helen Morgan Join our third Middle Leader Café Asia on Wednesday 27 April 2022 at 4pm where we will be discussing the theme of ‘Leading Change’. What words spring to mind for you when you hear the word change? If you had to draw change, what would it look like in your context? What does the research and literature tell us…
Find out more »May 2022
ICMEC Webinar: A 1:500,000 Roadmap to a Comprehensive Child Protection Program in International Schools: 05 May
ICMEC Webinar: A 1:500,000 Roadmap to a Comprehensive Child Protection Program in International Schools 05 May 2022 | 15:00 BST (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…
Find out more »Diverse Educators: A Two Part Conversation with Hannah Wilson and Bennie Kara: 09 May
Diverse Educators: A Two Part Conversation with Hannah Wilson and Bennie Kara 09 May 13:30 BST Diverse Educators work in collaboration with global organisations like ECIS who support international schools by: - Facilitating member networks - Delivering professional learning - Hosting conferences and events - Supporting school improvement - Developing whole school strategies Together in this two part webinar series, we will discuss the overlaps in our work at ECIS and within the Diverse Educators community, with the goal of…
Find out more »Intentionally Small Schools, with International School Services: 11 May
Topic: Small International Schools PLN - Final Meeting for This School Year *Bringing ECIS' Intentionally Small Schools group and our PLN together! Intentionally Small Schools Special Interest Group and International School Services 11 May 13:00 (London) The ECIS Intentionally Small Schools SIG is partnering with ISS for our meeting on Wednesday, 11 May. Thank you to Laura Benson, Director of Curriculum and Professional Development at ISS, for the invitation to join together and for hosting this meeting. We look forward to…
Find out more »ECIS Book Club: This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism 11 May
ECIS Book Club: 11 May 16:00 (London) Our termly ECIS book club, designed to promote our love of literature in a positive & nurturing environment, is back for the second edition next month. Our purpose remains to bring our community together to learn about and discuss issues that matter to us. We will also be sharing from our recent libraries conference the list of ‘Good Reads’ that were compiled during the conference. All ‘isms’ – ageism, racism, sexism – are…
Find out more »Middle Leader Certificate: Coaching & Leadership: 12 & 13 May
Middle Leader Certificate: Coaching & Leadership All timings are in London time. Thursday 12 May 09:00 - 11:00 Thursday 12 May 12:00 - 14:00 Friday 13 May 09:00 - 11:00 Friday 13 May 12:00 - 14:00 Delivered virtually via Zoom; you will need to attend all 4 virtual sessions in order to gain the certificate of course completion. Facilitated by: Helen Morgan Coaching is an important leadership approach for teacher leaders because it focuses on getting the best out of…
Find out more »CANversation: Olli-Pekka Heinonen, Fidelis Nthenge, & Jeff Bradley: 17 May
CANversation with: Olli-Pekka Heinonen,Director General of the International Baccalaureate Fidelis Nthenge, Global Head, IB World Schools Jeff Bradley, Director for Accreditation and School Improvement, NEASC 17 May 10:00-11:00 (London) This CANversation is for the international school communities to hear from Olli-Pekka Heinonen, the new Director General of the International Baccalaureate, and Fidelis Nthenge, Global Head of IB World Schools. Olli-Pekka became the 8th Director General of the International Baccalaureate in 2021 and will join Kam Chohan, ECIS Executive Director, to…
Find out more »Todd Shy webinar: 17 May
Todd Shy webinar 17 May 13:00 (London) Facilitated by Sarah Kupke, Head of Professional Learning, ECIS Todd has taught for more than twenty-five years in Cary, North Carolina, San Francisco, California, and New York City. He is the author of Teaching Life: Life Lessons for Aspiring (and Inspiring) Teachers and is currently Head of Upper Division at Avenues The World School in New York. His writing has appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle, the Raleigh News and Observer, where he…
Find out more »Middle Leader Cafè Asia: Making the most of meetings: 18 May
Middle Leader Cafè Asia: Making the most of meetings 18 May 2022 16:00-17:00 Hong Kong Time Facilitated by: Helen Morgan Join our Middle Leader Café Asia on Wednesday 18th May 2022 at 4pm Hong Kong time where we will be discussing the theme of ‘Making the most of meetings.’ We know that teachers and leaders spend a lot of time in meetings. When those meetings are poor, this can lead to frustration and poor motivation. However, when meetings are…
Find out more »Leveraging students’ learning power with The MARIO Framework: 18 May
Leveraging students’ learning power with The MARIO Framework 18 May | 13:30 (London) In association with The MARIO Framework and the ECIS Inclusive Education Special Interest Group. The MARIO Framework prioritises the academic growth of students through a unique approach that supports social and emotional wellbeing and the power of reflection. This webinar will outline how the MARIO Framework grew from one classroom to be in schools in over 20 countries, and the impact it has had on students and…
Find out more »Teacher Meet Up for Cultivating Connections that Matter Q&A: 23 May
Teacher Meet Up for Cultivating Connections that Matter Q&A 23 May | 07:00 (London) Dr. Ellen Heyting and Rachael Thrash, co creators of Cultivating Connections that Matter: A Transformational Toolkit for Teaching, will organise a live question and answer session and collaborative planning opportunities for teachers who have accessed their online course. This session will be an opportunity to share ideas with other teachers seeking to adapt the toolkit to their classroom context. Participants will also have the opportunity to…
Find out more »Middle Leader Certificate: Managing & Embracing Conflict: 24 & 25 May
Middle Leader Certificate: Managing & Embracing Conflict: 24 & 25 May All times are London. Tuesday 24 May 09:00 - 11:00 Tuesday 24 May 12:00 - 14:00 Wednesday 25 May 09:00 - 11:00 Wednesday 25 May 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…
Find out more »Middle Leader Certificate: Managing & Embracing Conflict: 25 & 26 May 2023
Middle Leader Certificate: Managing & Embracing Conflict Thursday 25 May (09:00 - 11:00 London) Thursday 25 May (12:00 - 14:00 London) Friday 26 May (09:00 - 11:00 London) Friday 26 May (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 essential part of middle leadership if teams and individuals are to maintain…
Find out more »Dr Richard Caffyn in conversation with Sarah Kupke: 31 May
Dr Richard Caffyn in conversation with Sarah Kupke 31 May 10:30 (London) Join Sarah Kupke, Head of Professional Learning, for an indepth conversation with Dr Richard Caffyn. How can cultural experience and background influence and guide us as leaders and managers of complex organisations like international schools? How has the pandemic caused us to reflect on our leadership styles, and how we can effectively support the wellbeing of staff, students, parents and ourselves? Dr Richard Caffyn is currently the…
Find out more »June 2022
Relighting the Early Years Fire! 07 June
Relighting the Early Years Fire! 07 June 17:00 (London) Join Pam Mundy and the ECIS Early Childhood Special Interest Group to stoke the Early Years fire with reflection, reconnection, and re-vision. We will discuss our preferred future as Early Childhood Educators and consider how the ECIS community can support this important work moving forward. Join us to share your ideas. About Pam Mundy A highly experienced K -12 education professional, Pam is also an internationally renowned author and…
Find out more »Panel conversation on dyslexia: 15 June
Panel conversation on dyslexia Facilitated by: Sarah Kupke, Head of Professional Learning, ECIS 15 June | 14:00 (London) One in five. According to research, that's the number of students who live and learn with some form of dyslexia. For some it’s formally assessed, but others live with it every day without specific support. How might we effectively support those students with dyslexia or dyslexic traits while learning in a digital world? In conversation with Sarah Kupke, join our expert panel…
Find out more »September 2022
ECIS Mindfulness in Schools Professional Training Series: Transformational Teaching and Learning: 07, 14, 21, 28 September
ECIS Mindfulness in Schools Professional Training Series: Transformational Teaching and Learning 07, 14, 21, 28 September 2022 15.00 – 16.00 London time Location: Zoom meetings FREE ECIS, in partnership with the Mindfulness Academy of Asia, is providing courses for teaching and learning through mindfulness techniques. This is a new approach to transformational teaching. We are offering mindfulness training to educators who share our passion for nurturing mental health and wellbeing. We will coach you on how to implement mindfulness…
Find out more »Middle Leader Certificate: Coaching and Leadership: 08 & 09 September 2022
Coaching and Leadership 08 & 09 September 2022 Facilitated by: Helen Morgan Timings: 09:00-11:00 & 12:00-14:00 (London time) on both days 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 and gives people the skills and…
Find out more »Intentionally Small Schools: What is Agency? How Might We Nurture It Within Small School Communities? 13 September
Beyond a Buzzword: What is Agency? How Might We Nurture It Within Small School Communities? 13 September | 13:00 BST As small schools, we often have even more opportunities to honor and leverage student agency. Yet, if we’re not careful, these can become missed opportunities as we are swept into the whirlwind of the school year. Join Dr. Jeremy Majeski, Principal of Frankfurt International School’s Wiesbaden Campus, and Tonya Gilchrist, International Learning Strategist, to explore what it means to support…
Find out more »Mentoring Webinar: 13 September
Mentoring Webinar 13 September Choose from either session (registration links below): 08:00-09:00 (London time) 16:00-17:00 (London time) Faciliated by: Ed Johnson, CEO and Co-Founder, PushFar Mentoring is a partnered conversation that invites the mentee to clarify where they are, so as to envisage and articulate where they want to be. Our ECIS mentoring platform was launched at our annual leadership conference in 2021, with the aim of providing equal access to mentoring opportunities for everyone. The PushFar tool provides a…
Find out more »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…
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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…
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