September 27, 2019




Professional Learning Strands 2019-2020 

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 the dedicated time.  The Strands were created as a partnership with AISC Leadership and Learning Coaches for teaching faculty to have time for a deep understanding of an educational topic with a consistent group of colleagues.  


Strand Sessions:
2:30 - 5:00 PM 
Agendas will come from Strand Leaders.  
Refreshments will be arranged by DTL office.

October 9:  Strand Session A
November 6: Strand Session B
December 11: Strand Session C
February 12: Strand Session D
March 11: Strand Session E
April 8: Strand Session F

2019-2020 Strands
AISC Culture:  Autonomy, Mastery, Purpose--for New Faculty
Responsive Classroom 
Action Research
Cultures of Thinking / Making Thinking Visible
Co-Teaching
Phonics
Wellbeing

This year the following departments are engaged in the Curriculum Development cNet process during strand time. 
cNet: Performing Arts 
cNet: PE/Health
cNet: Early Years 
cNet:  MS/HS Math
cNet:  MS/HS Science

MSA Update

Thank you to all who volunteered to add to the MSA Self Study.  See who is serving and leading the committees!  Please know that we have shared the items below to help with organization and clarity of expectations for committee members and leaders.
If you have additional MSA Self-Study questions, please do not hesitate to see Clayton, Dan, or Mary Kelly for additional help.

Professional Growth and Evaluation Deadlines
Professional Growth Plan Paperwork and Meeting---completed by September 15
SAP-X Quad Blogging Meeting---September 12
SAP-S Summative Paperwork---completed by October 1
Professional Growth New Teacher Plan--completed by October 15

Professional Learning Opportunities
Google Summit for International Schools Katmandu, September 21-22, 2019 LINK HERE for more information.

Chapters International Workshops
Asia Calendar of Professional Development Opportunities LINK HERE

Knowledge Source Institute Upcoming Workshops

Consilience Workshops LINK HERE to inquiry

Project Based Learning Workshop with Suzie Boss, Amsterdam Oct 4-5, 2019

Endicott International School Advanced Degrees LINK HERE

EAL Shout-out!

Have a great holiday! See you in October.

Peace-
Sarah
Room 1209
ssarah@aischennai.org

Wellness at AISC
All the information on Faculty Wellness from our Wellness Coordinator, Keeley Tagtmeyer, click HERE for AISC WELLNESS MATTERS BLOG to stay updated. We have lots of exciting events planned so be sure to check in!   

Priya V. will be serving as our Wellness Coordinator while Keeley is on maternity leave.

Worthwhile Reading
Interesting blog post with peer-reviewed articles on cultural proficiency, from Learning@ISBejing LINK HERE  I would be interested to hear your thoughts!  



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