Thank You!
Thank you to all who led, participated, and appreciated Wellness Matters on Wednesday Early Release Professional Learning Day. A special thank you to Beth Rappe, Wellness Coordinator and the Faculty Wellness Activities Team (Peter, Bill, Christian, Fer, Megha, and Shez).
Announcements
Hilary Barron will serve as the Elementary School Curriculum Coordinator starting in the 2018-2019 academic year. Recognizing Hilary has been doing the curriculum work as a Learning Coach in the Elementary and now the change in title is to acknowledge her good work and to continue developing the elementary school curriculum in conjunction with the Office of Teaching and Learning.
In Hilary’s words, “being able to work with curriculum has renewed my passion for education. I am super excited to have the opportunity to spend more time in this area next year and work with our amazing elementary faculty.”
Looking forward to keeping up the great curriculum work moving forward with Hilary!
Professional Learning Opportunities
Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership for International Teachers, Northern Iowa University, for more information see LINK HERE UNI Program Coordinator, Joe Atherton on AISC campus, Monday November 27.
Rubicon Concept-Based Teaching & Learning Webinar: Going Beyond the Three-Dimensions November 29, 2017 11:00 AM USA EST LINK HERE
Concept-Based Curriculum (CBC) brings real world meaning to content knowledge and skills by leading students to consider the context in which they will use their understanding. Join Marco Meireles, Manager at CLIP.innovatE, as he shares how CLIP – The Oporto International School adapted the Concept-Based Curriculum process to:
- Foster international mindedness
- Promote values and principles of citizenship
- Raise awareness of global and local issues
- Target and develop 21st century competencies
Three special themes: Mental Health & Wellbeing, Early Years Pedagogy and Transforming Learning.
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
PTC Teacher Leader Institutes, PTC TTC CTC TLI 2018 Institute registration open for members! LINK HERE AISC is a member LINK HERE for proof of membership and discounts!
Opal School Summer Symposium: Inventing the World
Every summer, hundreds of educators committed to recognizing, celebrating, and extending the creative and cognitive capacities of children join Opal School teacher-researchers and invited guests for three full days of renewal through synthesis, dialogue, materials exploration, and reflection. June 20-22, 2017 Portland, Oregon LINK HERE for more information.
Wellness at AISC
Interested to read more about 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
Cognitive Coaching Foundations Part 2 (Days 5-8)--Jan. 20-23--Dr. Ochan Kusuma-Powell
NESA Winter Training Institute--Jan. 26-27 (early registration end Dec. 20)
- Communities of Practice – JOELLEN KILLION
- Number Talks (Mathematics) — SHERRY PARRISH (Math Collaborative)
- Cultures of Thinking – MARK CHURCH
- Designing Quality Rubrics – SUE BROOKHART
- Arts Curriculum Design – DENNIS INHULSEN (Arts Collaborative)
- Coplanning and Coteaching – KIM BANE & PAULA PETERS-FRAMPTON
- Assessment for the Next Generation Science Standards: Assessing Lessons for Alignment and Student Learning in Three Dimensions - CHRIS CHARNITSKI
- ACTFL OPI Assessment Training - KARL OTTO (World Language Collaborative) (25 Max)
Responsive Classroom Training--Feb. 5-9
ECIS Library Meeting--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
*Join AISC's largest meeting to date! Not just a meeting for librarians, the ECIS Library 2018 Triennial is great PD for teachers, tech integrators, and everyone who supports literacy and learning! For a full list of sessions please visit the ECIS Library website: ecislibrary2018.com
AISC staff members get a special rate of $225, which includes a ticket to our special gala even! Join over 40 other countries in attendance, and get ready for this great PD experience February 16-17, 2018. If you have any questions, please contact Jet or Kirsten.
Worthwhile Reading
Tony Wagner recommends, The Secret of Resilience, LINK HERE by the Wall Street Journal for “great advice on how to strengthen resilience.
Have a great week!
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