Filtering by: School Leadership
Child Protection Deep Dive: Managing Allegations
Apr
23
to Apr 24
Hands-on, Safeguarding, School Leadership, Administrative, School Admin Team

Child Protection Deep Dive: Managing Allegations

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.

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Veracross Summit 2024
May
2
to May 3
Hands-on, School Leadership, Administrative, Design and Technology, Educational Tech, School Admin Team

Veracross Summit 2024

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.

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Responding to and Planning for Diversity in Today’s Classrooms
Oct
10
to Oct 11
Primary Education (4-12), Teachers, Early Childhood (2-6), Hands-on, Secondary Education, Instructional, School Leadership, Secondary Education 11-18

Responding to and Planning for Diversity in Today’s Classrooms

Join us for a transformative workshop on inclusion led by renowned inclusion specialist, Shelley Moore! Shelley will set the stage by helping participants calibrate their understanding of inclusion and how it has evolved over time before shifting mindsets of how we understand, respond to and plan for the diverse groups of students in our care.

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7 Mighty Moves to Unlock Reading Success
Apr
3
to Apr 4
Primary Education (4-12), Teachers, Early Childhood (2-6), Hands-on, Instructional, Subject-based events, School Leadership

7 Mighty Moves to Unlock Reading Success

Come learn about the seven, science based, moves teacher and author, Lindsay Kemeny, made in her classroom to ensure reading success for all her students. She will share seven ways teachers can modify what they are currently doing to transform their reading instruction. Each “mighty move” focuses on a critical area of foundational reading, from the most efficient ways to teach phonemic awareness and phonics to how to boost comprehension.

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity and Justice (DEIJ) Advocacy Workshop
Jan
12
to Jan 13
Teachers, School Leadership, Secondary Education, Secondary Education 11-18, School Admin Team, Primary Education (4-12), Early Childhood (2-6), Administrative

Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity and Justice (DEIJ) Advocacy Workshop

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.

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How to Talk to Children About Race: A Parent Workshop
Nov
2
7:00 PM19:00
Primary Education (4-12), Early Childhood (2-6), Instructional, Hands-on, School Leadership, Secondary Education, Secondary Education 11-18, Teachers

How to Talk to Children About Race: A Parent Workshop

Despite the common belief that children “don’t see race”, research shows that racial awareness starts as young as three months old. It's never too early to begin having open conversations with your child about race. We will share strategies and resources that will help us feel more equipped to talk about race with the children in our lives. Learn how to approach these conversations with empathy and compassion. This workshop is designed for parents and caregivers of children ages 0-10.

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LGBTQ+ Safety, Equity, & Belonging in Schools: A Deep Dive on Vulnerability & Accountability
Sep
28
to Sep 29
Teachers, School Leadership, Secondary Education, Secondary Education 11-18, School Admin Team, Primary Education (4-12)

LGBTQ+ Safety, Equity, & Belonging in Schools: A Deep Dive on Vulnerability & Accountability

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.

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The Power of Progressions: Untangling the Knotty Areas of Teaching & Learning Mathematics
Mar
22
to Mar 23
School Leadership, Secondary Education, School Admin Team, Teachers, Administrative

The Power of Progressions: Untangling the Knotty Areas of Teaching & Learning Mathematics

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.

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Humanizing the Workplace with Marjon Bohré
May
19
7:30 PM19:30
School Leadership, Secondary Education, School Admin Team, Teachers, Administrative

Humanizing the Workplace with Marjon Bohré

In this interactive lecture, we will dive into what is necessary to humanize the workplace, why it can seem risky to show up and let yourself be seen, and how it is actually courageous to be vulnerable. You will walk away with new insights, and some practical tools to apply in the workplace on the road to more humanness at work.

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Creating Cultures of Thinking
Mar
4
to Mar 5
Primary Education (4-12), Secondary Education 11-18, School Admin Team, School Leadership

Creating Cultures of Thinking

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.

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Enriching World Language Instruction - beyond intermediate level
Feb
4
2:30 PM14:30
School Leadership, School Admin Team

Enriching World Language Instruction - beyond intermediate level

If you are interested in practical, easy-to-implement strategies, supports, and scaffolds to ensure that all students can comprehend your lessons and share their understanding orally and in writing, then join Beth Skelton online for this World Language workshop in her upcoming EAL series.

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Enriching Arts and Design Instruction for Secondary EAL Students
Feb
3
2:30 PM14:30
School Leadership, School Admin Team

Enriching Arts and Design Instruction for Secondary EAL Students

If you are interested in practical, easy-to-implement strategies, supports, and scaffolds to ensure that all students can comprehend your lessons and share their understanding orally and in writing, then join Beth Skelton online for this Arts and Design workshop in her upcoming EAL series.

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Enriching English Language Teaching for Secondary EAL Students
Feb
2
2:30 PM14:30
School Leadership, School Admin Team

Enriching English Language Teaching for Secondary EAL Students

If you are interested in practical, easy-to-implement strategies, supports, and scaffolds to ensure that all students can comprehend your lessons and share their understanding orally and in writing, then join Beth Skelton online for this English Language and Literature session in her upcoming EAL series.

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Enriching Humanities Instruction for Secondary EAL Students
Jan
28
2:30 PM14:30
School Leadership, School Admin Team

Enriching Humanities Instruction for Secondary EAL Students

If you are interested in practical, easy-to-implement strategies, supports, and scaffolds to ensure that all students can comprehend your lessons and share their understanding orally and in writing, then join Beth Skelton online for this humanities (individuals and societies) workshop in her upcoming EAL series.

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Enriching Mathematics Instruction for Secondary EAL Students
Jan
26
2:30 PM14:30
School Leadership, School Admin Team

Enriching Mathematics Instruction for Secondary EAL Students

If you are interested in practical, easy-to-implement strategies, supports, and scaffolds to ensure that all students can comprehend your lessons and share their understanding orally and in writing, then join Beth Skelton online for this mathematics workshop in her upcoming EAL series.

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Cultures of Thinking: Creating Places Where Thinking is Valued, Visible and Promoted
Nov
7
to Nov 8
Primary Education (4-12), Secondary Education 11-18, School Admin Team, School Leadership

Cultures of Thinking: Creating Places Where Thinking is Valued, Visible and Promoted

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.

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Having Hard Conversations: A Deep Dive
Oct
31
to Nov 1
Early Childhood (2-6), Primary Education (4-12), Secondary Education 11-18, School Admin Team, School Leadership

Having Hard Conversations: A Deep Dive

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.

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