May 25, 2018--Last Entry for 2017-2018


“I hope I never forget what it feels like to be a student.”  anonymous

Early Release Professional Learning Strands for 2018-19

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 Learning Coaches for teaching faculty to have time for deep understanding of an educational topic with a consistent group of colleagues.  

2018-2019 Strands
New Faculty
SBAR
Inquiry Through UbD
Data
Sheltered Instruction
Support for Teaching & Learning for Teacher Assistants
Project Based Learning
cNet: WLD
cNet: PE/Health
cNet: Student Wellbeing

  1. September 5:  Strand Session A
  2. October 10:  Strand Session B
  3. November 14: Strand Session C
  4. February 20: Strand Session D
  5. March 20: Strand Session E
  6. April 3: Strand Session F
  7. May 15: Culminating Celebration

Learning Coach Program Survey

In order to help Learning Coach Program, please complete the following survey.  The results will be shared with Learning Coaches, TALL, and teachers. by Friday May 25.  LINK HERE

Professional Learning and Development
To make it easier for you to update your individual Professional Development and Learning Transcript, see the LINK HERE for a complete list of 2017-2018 AISC Professional Learning and Development Opportunities.  

Follow these step to have an individualize, signed AISC PLD Transcript:
  1. Make a copy of the 2017-2018 AISC PLD Opportunities
  2. Individualize the list including which of the AISC PDL events in which you specifically participated
  3. Include the number of hours per event. Example:  Suzie Boss--PBL--2.5 HOURS
  4. Share it with me with your name on the list
  5. I will have it printed on letterhead, stamped, and signed
  6. You pick it up at the DTL Office
This is a great way to stay up to date on your continuing education recertification hours.  Please submit all requests for transcripts by 8:00 AM on June 2 for signature.  Those received after June 2, can pick up transcripts at the start of next year. 

Professional Learning Opportunities

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.

Teaching and Learning Through Inquiry By Trevor MacKenzie 18th – 19th March 2019, Hong Kong 22nd - 23rd March 2019, Munich 25th - 26th March 2019, Dubai LINK HERE

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!   

Worthwhile Reading
Learning is learned behavior, LINK HERE to read how to get better at it according to Harvard Business Review

Bob Dylan on creativity LINK HERE to read more on Maria Popova’s Brain Pickings Blog


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