October 27, 2017

“When giving feedback, be kind, be specific, be helpful”--Ron Berger
Professional Learning Strands
PARTICIPATION LISTS NOW AVAILABLE! LINK HERE
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:
  1. August 30:  Roll Out and Survey
  2. November 8:  Strand Session A
  3. December 13: Strand Session B
  4. January 24: Strand Session C
  5. February 21: Strand Session D
  6. April 25: Strand Session E
  7. May 9: Strand Session F & Celebration
Strand Description, Facilitators, and Example Intended Outcomes LINK HERE
SEVAI Update on Service Learning @AISC #ServiceLearningStartsHere
Clean-up at Vettunvankeni Olive Beach Press Release LINK HERE
Professional Learning Opportunities
Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership for International Teachers,  Northern Iowa University, for more information see LINK HERE
Asia-Pacific International Schools Conference, Dec. 14-15 LINK HERE
Three special themes: Mental Health & Wellbeing, Early Years Pedagogy and Transforming Learning.
Making Thinking Visible - Teachers Matter Conference Day, January 2018  LINK HERE
Framework for 21st Century Learning by McTighe Understanding by Design LINK HERE
ASB Un-Plugged, February 22-24, Mumbai LINK HERE
PTC Teacher Leader Institutes, ,LINK HERE
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
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  
Recommended by Andrew Hoover, In what ways are these disruptions relevant to us as international educators? LINK HERE 10 Disruptions that will revolutionize education.

From the NESA Fall Leadership Conference, Ron Berger on the value of creating beautiful work.  YouTube LINK HERE

Have a great week!
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