“The most
valuable resource that all teachers have is each other. Without
collaboration our growth is limited to our own perspectives.” Robert John
Meehan
Introducing
Sarah Sahr--EAL Program Director starting
in the 2018 academic year
Sarah Sahr
presently serves as Director for Professional Learning and Research at TESOL
International Association. Her professional career includes extensive
experience as a teacher and administrator in various non-traditional settings,
most notably as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ethiopia, traveling school
teacher/administrator with Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus,
primary school curriculum reformer in Qatar, academic director at a language school in
Vietnam and English Language
Specialist with the U.S. Department of State. Sarah holds a Bachelor’s degree
in communication and theater arts from Eastern Michigan University (USA), a
Master’s degree in leadership in teaching ESOL from Notre Dame of Maryland University
(USA) and a Doctorate in Education Administration and Policy from George
Washington University (USA). She will be joining us with her husband, Matthew.
SEVAI
Updates by Balajee
Ginjapalle, AISC Service Learning Coordinator
Middle School
SEVAI Day is on February 15. Grade 6 students will work with 2 NGOs (Blue Cross
and TREE Foundation) that work in the field of animal care. Grade 7 students
will work on community building. AISC students will visit Seva Samajam (and
vice versa), and interact with community children, teach soccer and photography
to them. They will also learn and play Kho-Kho (an Indian game) and rugby from
them. Grade 8 students will do reflective learning by shadowing some of our
maintenance and facilities staff and take time to appreciate those people who
make our campus beautiful, safe, and clean.
Follow us on
Twitter @AISChennaiSEVAI #ServiceLearningStartsHere
Professional
Learning Opportunities
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
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!
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
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
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
*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
evening! 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
The new
science of team chemistry, from Harvard Business Review LINK HERE
Have a great
weekend!
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