February 5, 2021

run like a bravey, sleep like a baby

dream like crazy, replace can’t with maybe

through sunny & shady

--by Alexi Pappas 

I should be reading about Grounded Theory to better inform the methodology of my dissertation.  I should read Diane Sweeney’s new ebook:  Moves for Virtual Coaching.  Instead, I read Alexi Pappas's book Bravey.   I am filled with gratitude for her wisdom and essence are now shared with so many.  She tells a powerfully vulnerable story of mental illness, Olympic success with failure, ivy league challenges, body image struggles, and staying a learner through it all.  I effusively recommend it for any teacher, spouse, athlete, sibling, or parent.   

Spring 2021 AISC Testing

In order to provide necessary learning data from our continued growth as a school, AISC will continue with MAP (Grades 2 - 10) and WIDA testing (primarily Grades 1 - 10) starting in Spring 2021.  The specific dates are being formalized and will appear on the AISC Community Calendar.  

Testing Dates (listed on the Community Calendar):

WIDA Testing (Virtual)

HS:  February 8 -9 & 11 & 12

MS:  February 15 -18, 22
ES:  April 5 - 30

MAP

HS:  April 26 - 29

MS:  April 12 - 13, 19 - 20 (make-up testing)

ES:  May 4 -14

Professional Learning Resources

Consilience Learning is pleased to offer the Certificate on Redesigning for Deeper Learning. This Certificate will have 5 Professional Learning Tracks for international school educators that are focused on Instructional (Re)design for Deeper Learning, greater Student Agency, more Authentic Work, and Rich Technology Infusion. 

In the teaching and instructional coaching tracks, Consilience Learning facilitator, Dr. Scott McLeod will use the 4 Shifts Protocol to frame your instructional work together.  Use the LINK HERE to find out more about more.

NESA On-Demand Library of Online Leadership Event 2021

NESA and AISC have joined up to provide you with an On-Demand Library of webinars and keynotes from professionals such as:  Dan Siegel, Joanne Quinn & Michael Fullan, and Nicole Furlonge plus many, many more.  LINK HERE for more information.  

 

Wellbeing at AISC

All the information on Faculty Wellness from our Wellbeing Coordinator, Priya Venugopal, click HERE for AISC WELLBEING MATTERS BLOG to stay updated.  

Wellbeing Reminders!

Operation Appreciation - February 15, 2021 Sign Up - Click Here

Professional Growth and Evaluation Deadlines

Professional Growth Plan Paperwork and Meeting---completed by September 15

SAP-X Quad Blogging----contact Dan Love 

SAP-S Summative Paperwork---completed by October 9

Professional Growth New Teacher Plan--completed by October 15

Worthwhile Reading

Nobody works alone these days.  Who do you collaborate with?  Who do your students collaborate with?  Take a look at the Top 10 Tools for Real Collaboration from the GotTechEd Podcast.