February 23, 2018


“Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.” John Muir

Virtual Suzie Boss, February 26-March 2, 2018
Due to family circumstances, Suzie Boss will not be visiting campus.  However, she will be working remotely with AISC teachers.  Her goal is primarily to support our Middle School and High School Science and Social Studies Teachers.  LINK HERE for working copy of the schedule.  

If you have questions about individual teacher sign ups please see Clayton or Dan.

Professional Learning Opportunities
NESA Spring Educators Conference--Mar. 30-April 1LINK HERE
Keynote Speakers (they will also present 4 hour workshops):
  • Carolyn McKanders
  • Cathy Berger Kaye
  • George Couros
Multi-day Workshops and Specialist Speakers
  • Advance Adaptive Schools w/ Carol Simoneau & Jim Roussin
  • NGSS Assessment w/ Paul Andersen
  • Building Teacher Capacity w/ Fran Prolman & Gail Seay

Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership for International Teachers,  Northern Iowa University, for more information see LINK HERE  

Framework for 21st Century Learning by McTighe Understanding by Design LINK HERE

ASB Un-Plugged, February 22-24, Mumbai LINK HERE

Knowledge Source Institutes

TAISI* Conference on Engaged Learning---March 9-10--Taj Bangalore *(The Association of International Schools in India) LINK HERE

Dr. Gini Rojas, March 2018 ESL Workshop
see bottom of page on link below
For Teachers and Administrators LINK HERE

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!

Cathy Kaye’s Summer Service Learning Advisory Institute, June 16-19, 2018 in New York State at the Albany Conference Center, see more information  LINK HERE

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
Project Based Learning--Feb. 26-Mar. 2--Suzie Boss
Inquiry in the Elementary Classroom--Mar. 5-9--Tania Lattanzio
TAISI* Conference on Engaged Learning---March 9-10--Taj Bangalore *(The Association of International Schools in India) LINK HERE
NESA Spring Educators Conference--Mar. 30-April 1 (Early Registration end Feb. 20)
Adaptive School Foundations Training (AISC Faculty only)--4 days April 6 & 7, 20 & 21

Worthwhile Reading  
Schools break out of scheduling ruts to improve learning for students and teachers!  LINK HERE via @educationdrive

Have a great weekend!



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