Current research shows, time and time again, that movement and exercise have a positive impact on student cogniiton, learning and self regulation at all ages. What exactly is the research saying and how do classroom teachers combine more movement into the school day without impacting their programme?

Join Dr. Lynne Kenney and Wim van Gelder for two days of engagement in practical applications of the latest research from the fields of neuroscience, kinesiology, cognitive science and neuroeducation.

The Veracross Summit 2024 is an educational and networking summit for private and independent schools. We hope that you’ll be able to join us for an exciting and informative series of sessions and talks from experts in edtech and school administration.

We’re hosting a CIS Workshop on 23–24 April for In-depth training to help international educators manage allegations of child abuse against an adult. It’s a professional learning experience tailored to international school communities. The goal is to return to your school ready to support the development of a community-wide safeguarding culture. Learn more on the CIS website.

Educators are at a crossroads and the global call for institutions to address their inequitable structures is ringing loudly. For teachers and school leaders who are hearing that call, this workshop offers knowledge and guidance for becoming a totally inclusive school.

Join Emily on a deep dive into the what, why, and how of LGBTQ+ safety, equity and belonging in schools. You will take away foundational knowledge about LGBTQ+ child development, vocabulary and key concepts, as well as a framework for considering decision-making. Participants will be supported to develop an individualized LGBTQ+ equity commitment plan, specific to your role, context, and priorities within international education.

As more K-6 teachers look to add high-yield tasks to their repertoire, the struggle to make it all work becomes real. Let’s examine how problem-based lessons can be used throughout the scope of a unit and how we can harness their power to move student thinking forward. We’ll identify strategies and explore some tasks that help us find a healthy balance between application, conceptual understanding, and procedural fluency.

Sometimes you need something that’s made just for you. Bringing our expertise to your school and working with our partners from various fields, we support you to intentionally design the experience of your school.

Dr. Ron Ritchhart is currently the Director of the Worldwide Cultures of Thinking Project, having served for 25 years as a Senior Research Associate at Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Project Zero. This seminar will focus on developing the kinds of thoughtful learning environments that foster powerful learning for both students and teachers.

Communication is key and essential to any role. It is crucial that you have strong communication skills, to help build stronger and more reliable working relationships. With the skills from this session, you will be able to go back to your office and communicate more effectively with your manager, your work colleagues and external contacts. In time, you will see how it will help you to save time and build self-confidence within your role.

Dr. Ron Ritchhart, Principal Investigator for the Cultures of Thinking Project and Senior Research Associate at Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Project Zero, will lead this seminar, focusing on developing the kinds of thoughtful learning environments that foster powerful learning for both students and teachers.

Many of us dread having a hard conversation. It isn’t easy but it is necessary. How do we find voice around what matters? This workshop helps us acquire skills to be able to better have more humane and growth producing conversations with colleagues, parents, supervisors and others.