“It is better to solve 1 math problem 5 ways than 5 math problems 1 way” Erma Anderson
Professional Learning Strands
PARTICIPATION LISTS WILL BE AVAILABLE BEFORE OCTOBER 6!
Developed by Learning Coaches and the Teaching and Learning Leadership, the purpose of the Professional Development Strands is to create personalized and relevant professional learning during dedicated time. The Strands were created as a partnership with AISC Leadership and teaching faculty to have time for deep understanding of an educational topic with a consistent group of colleagues.
Strands:
- English / Language Arts Curriculum Review Strand
- World Language Curriculum Review Strand
- Assessment
- Inquiry Through UbD
- AISC Leadership Academy
- Project-Based Learning
- Play-Based Learning
- Sheltered Instruction
Early Release Strand Meeting Dates:
- August 30: Roll Out and Survey
- November 8: Strand Session A
- December 13: Strand Session B
- January 24: Strand Session C
- February 21: Strand Session D
- April 25: Strand Session E
- May 9: Strand Session F & Celebration
Strand Description, Facilitators, and Example Intended Outcomes LINK HERE
NESA CHAT DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP 10:00-11:00 AM Arabian Standard Time (GMT+3)
Please join our Ed Tech leaders collaborative next Tuesday, October 3 for
#nesachat-Digital Citizenship
Moderators: Maggie Hos-McGrane, Director of Educational Technology, American School of Bombay @MumbaiMaggie and Andrew White, Tech Integration Coach, American International School Riyadh @aisrtechcoach
Questions Include:
- Why is digital citizenship important for you and your students?
- Who is responsible for teaching digital citizenship? How is it incorporated into your program?
- What actions might teachers need to take to help students understand the impact of their digital footprint?
- Do you explicitly teach students about the creative commons? What are some resources you use for this?
- What aspects of digital citizenship do you believe your school needs to be more aware of?
- What aspects of digital citizenship should be in a school’s responsible use policy?
- How do you articulate the importance of digital citizenship to parents and raise their awareness of best practices?
Professional Learning Opportunities
Learning and the Brain Conferences LINK HERE
--EARLY BIRD SIGNUP ENDS OCTOBER 1--
8, Two-Day Institutes, including:
- Developing a Maker Mindset
- Standards-based P.E.
- Proficiency-Based Assessment in the World Language Classroom
- Adaptive Challenges for iLearning Professionals
- Early Childhood Educators: Growing Your Instructional Practice Through Collaboration
- Assessment 2.0: Grading from the Inside Out
- Mining Mentor Texts in the Classroom
- How to Grade for Learning
Three special themes: Mental Health & Wellbeing, Early Years Pedagogy and Transforming Learning.
PTC in DUBAI, 15-16 September 2017
Leadership Tools for Teacher Leaders
or
Empowering Students Through Assessment
Leadership Tools for Teacher Leaders
or
Empowering Students Through Assessment
PTC in BANGKOK, 6-7 October 2017
Curriculum Design for International Teacher Leaders
Curriculum Design for International Teacher Leaders
or
Digital Tools for International Teacher Leaders
Digital Tools for International Teacher Leaders
Jay McTighe, Jan. 31 - Feb. 1, 2018 Chaing Mai, Thailand
Understanding By Design
Carol Ann Tomlinson, Feb. 2-3, 2018 Chaing Mai, Thailand
Institute on Quality Differentiation
Wellness at AISC
Are you interested in seeing what more is happening with wellness activities at AISC and in Chennai? If so, click HERE for AISC WELLNESS MATTERS BLOG to stay updated. We have lots of exciting events planned so be sure to check in!
Dates to Remember
Math Specialist in International Schools Training--Sept. 27-29--Erma Anderson
NESA Fall Leadership Conference--Oct. 19-22
NESA Fall Training Institute--Nov. 3-4 (new location--Bahrain)
Adaptive Schools Foundations Training--Nov. 20-23--Carol Simoneau
Cognitive Coaching Foundations Part 2 (Days 5-8)--Jan. 20-23--Dr. Ochan Kusuma-Powell
NESA Winter Training Institute--Jan. 26-27
Responsive Classroom Training--Feb. 5-9
ECIS Library Conference--Feb. 15-18 (15th is pre-con & 18th is post-conference)
Project Based Learning--Feb. 26-Mar. 2--Suzie Boss
Inquiry in the Elementary Classroom--Mar. 5-9--Tania Lattanzio
NESA Spring Educators Conference--Mar. 30-April 1
Professional Growth and Evaluation Deadlines
Professional Growth Plan Paperwork---completed by September 15
SAP-S Summative Paperwork---completed by September 30
SAP-X Quad Blogging Meeting---October 3
Professional Growth New Teacher Plan--paperwork by September 30, meeting to follow
Worthwhile Reading
We All Need Tooth Fairies by Jennifer Abrams in her blog Voice Lessons LINK HERE
Have a great week!
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