Foundations for Life – assuring quality in the Early Years, strategy and practice 25 January 08:00 (London) ABOUT THIS SESSION The session will share the fundamental elements of excellent conditions for teaching and learning in the Early Years and consider how what we offer impacts the personal, communicative, physical and academic progress of a child […]
Early Childhood Connect and Converse: A Spotlight on Phonics 31 January 17:00 (London) Our first discussion group session, A Spotlight on Phonics, will be led by Charlotte Rands, Head of Primary at the British International School of Stockholm. During this discussion group, Charlotte will help us refresh our knowledge of phonics and its significance in early […]
Design Thinking Process: Leading Change 07, 14, 21, & 28 February 2023 Facilitated by: Jim Ellis Educators are designers who are daily designing learning programmes, creating schedules, and making the lessons that shape a student’s experience. Furthermore, driving much of the change in international schools today are its middle leaders. Exploring the process and skills […]
Middle Leader Café 2023 LEADERSHIP RESET 08 FEBRUARY Facilited by Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini & Helen Morgan 17:00 (London time) Please select the respective Zoom link below that best suits your timezone. About this session Are you ready to make the most of 2023? Join with Nancy and Helen to reset and refocus on your strategic priorities […]
Leading up to #inclusion2023: Meet the organising SIG committee, plus Q&A 09 February 16:30 -17:30 Meet the organising committee for this exciting and very successfully -planned event at ACS Athens in March. Ask your questions and share your ideas! What drives you as an inclusive educator? Join us! REGISTER HERE
SECONDARY MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS 14 FEBRUARY ABOUT THE MLIE MEETUPS MLIE MeetUps are hosted by the MLIE special interest group every month for an hour. They are free of charge and open to all ECIS member schools. Join us for a short presentation by an expert in the field and then have the opportunity to […]
Advanced Communication Skills for Experienced Leaders Presented by Dr. Fran Prolman Join us for a practical, immediately applicable, hands on communication skills series by Fran Prolman. Each of the four sessions highlights a specific skill to expand your repertoire as a skilful communicator in challenging situations. This is not your typical Communication Skills 101! […]
15 February 2023 09:00 (London) Guest: Joel Jr Llaban, Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice , International School Services Facilitator: Kam Chohan This #ECISStudio conversation with Joel Llaban will unpack and explore the following questions: How will we get the “right” participants in the room? How do international school leaders “Sit with discomfort. Lean in […]
ECIS Physical Education Special Interest Group Emily Meadows 16 February 2023 | 10:30 (London) Dr. Emily Meadows (she/her) is a DEI consultant specializing in gender and sexual diversity. In addition to her doctoral degree, Emily holds master’s degrees in both Sexual Health and Counseling, and has worked as an international school counselor for over a […]
ECIS Studio: The Inclusive Classroom Daniel Sobel in conversation with Sarah Kupke 20 February 10:00 – 11:00 (London) CEO and founder of Inclusion Expert Daniel Sobel is an internationally respected leader in inclusive education. Daniel’s inclusive vision is that every child deserves the opportunity to achieve their potential, regardless of needs, background or ability. Chair of the International Forums of Inclusion Practitioners […]
Middle Leader Certificate: Managing & Embracing Conflict: 23 & 24 February 2023 All times are London time Thursday 23 February (09:00 - 11:00 London) Thursday 23 February (12:00 - 14:00 London) Friday 24 February (09:00 - 11:00 London) Friday 24 February (12:00 - 14:00 London) Delivered virtually via Zoom you will need to attend […]
A Spotlight on Engaging Emerging Readers 28 February 17:00-18:00 (London time) Facilitated by: Beatrice Moccia This discussion group session, A spotlight on engaging emergent readers, will be led by Beatrice Moccia, Assistant Principal at the Leipzig International Kindergarten. During this workshop, Beatrice will guide us through the difference between “developing” and “emergent” readers and […]
The DEIJ Circle Facilitated by Doline Ndorimana Timings for each day: 08:30-10:30 (London) 15:30 - 17:30 (China) 02, 16, 30 March 20 & 27 April 11 May The work of DEIJ is gratifying and essential if we want to educate future inclusive global citizens. As educators, we are met with the golden opportunity to shape […]
Inspiring and Sustaining DEIJ Breakthroughs 02, 09, 16, & 23 March 15:00 -17:00 (London time) on each day Facilitated by: Nunana Nyomi For the past two years, we have been witnessing a global awakening to a call for a more intentional focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ). In the wake of the outcries […]
The Culture of Leadership 02, 09, 14, 28 March 2023 15:00 – 17:00 on each day (London Time) Facilitated by: Jimena Zalba and Cindy Gause Vega In an organisation, leaders make the weather and create the culture. This shapes how the organisation works and feels. The Culture of Leadership is an exciting core course that […]
Women in Education Special Interest Group: International Women's Day: #EmbraceEquity 06 March 17:00 London Time #EmbraceEquity Forging gender equity isn't limited to women solely fighting the good fight. Allies are incredibly important for the social, economic, cultural, and political advancement of women. This session will celebrate the contribution of women, as we do every year, […]
Teacher Quality Improvement Facilitated by: Nancy Squicciarini Friday 10 March (09:00 - 11:00 London Time) Friday 10 March (12:00 - 14:00 London Time) Friday 17 March (09:00 - 11:00 London Time) Friday 17 March (12:00 - 14:00 London Time) We know that investing in teacher quality improves learning, builds capacity and increases retention. These are […]
TRANSLANGUAGING 14 MARCH ABOUT THE MLIE MEETUPS MLIE MeetUps are hosted by the MLIE special interest group every month for an hour. They are free of charge and open to all ECIS member schools. Join us for a short presentation by an expert in the field and then have the opportunity to discuss and share […]
A Conversation with Michael Iannini: Supporting Peer Continuous Professional Development as a Middle Leader 15 March | 09:00 (London) Facilitated by Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini Description The most important role that any leader has is to develop the capacity and capabilities of their team members. When leaders invest time to support the professional development of team members, […]
Inclusive Education Conference ACS Athens 17 & 18 March 2023 SOLD OUT! The 2023 Conference Theme, Leading Inclusion by Example, welcomes educators, learning support specialists, counsellors, and other related student support specialists to discuss, share, learn, and collaborate with one another. With an overarching goal of helping all students find success in their learning, we […]
Women in Education Special Interest Group: Successful Leadership Transitions 20 March 16:00 (London) Session Description As a woman in leadership, transitioning into a leadership role in a new school is complex. There are many factors to consider from the moment that you receive the offer through your first few months in the new position. In […]
ICMEC Webinar: A 1:500,000 Roadmap to a Comprehensive Child Protection Programme in International Schools 22 March 2023 | 14:00-15:30 (London) Presented by: Ian Russell This workshop will help support and complement the work of schools in the area of child protection. By articulating the comprehensive nature of child protection and helping participants identify possible areas […]
22 March 2023 16:00 (London time) Facilitated by Dr. Carlos Davidovich Dr. Carlos Davidovich has an extensive experience supporting the development of leaders and management teams alike on an international scale. Raised and educated in Argentina, Carlos has been living and working between Europe, USA and Canada for over 20 years, where he has become […]
Elevating Emergent Writing 28 March 17:00 (London time) This discussion group session, A spotlight on elevating emergent writing, will be led by Lynsey Briek, early childhood consultant and special interest group chair. During this workshop, Lynsey will guide us through the concepts and knowledge emergent writers need to acquire and the stages they pass through. We […]
CANversation with: Fidelis Nthenge: Director of Curriculum Development at The International Baccalaureate Michèle Rice: Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at The International Baccalaureate 29 March Objective With the first year anniversary of the installing of the IB’s inaugural Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Michele Rice, and now its new Director of Curriculum, […]
ECIS Physical Education Special Interest Group Conference 2023 Sponsored by Gopher Sport & Kukri Sports 30 March - 01 April 2023 Frankfurt International School SOLD OUT! Unite with us in movement at Frankfurt International School as we return to essential in-person professional development at our ECIS PE Conference. Our theme of United in Movement will […]
LANGUAGE POLICY 18 APRIL ABOUT THE MLIE MEETUPS MLIE MeetUps are hosted by the MLIE special interest group every month for an hour. They are free of charge and open to all ECIS member schools. Join us for a short presentation by an expert in the field and then have the opportunity to discuss and […]
Facilitator: Matthew Savage This course will be delivered virtually over 3 separate sessions, with inter-sessional learning tasks: 18 April 25 April 02 May 10:00-11:30 on each day (London time) Course facilitator, Matthew Savage, loves data and believes passionately in the need for a paradigm shift towards greater student agency and healthier student wellbeing. He loves helping schools to join these dots - […]
Assessment & Leadership Facilitated by: Helen Morgan Thursday 20 April (09:00 - 11:00 London Time) Thursday 20 April (12:00 - 14:00 London Time) Friday 21 April (09:00 - 11:00 London Time) Froday 21 April (12:00 - 14:00 London Time) What role do middle leaders play in ensuring teachers are engaged in current, best practice around […]
A Spotlight on Supporting Speech and Language Skills 25 April 17:00 (London time) This discussion group session, A spotlight on speaking and listening skills, will be led by Laura Venezia, Kindergarten Principal at Leipzig International School. During this workshop, Laura will lead us through different listening and speaking skills concepts and how this can look […]
Leadership 2023: Culture & Change TICKETS SOLD OUT! EXHIBITOR SPACE SOLD OUT! 27-29 April 2023 International School of Düsseldorf The 2023 Conference theme Culture and Change welcomes school leaders and other educators to conversations and collaborations that reflect what we do best: learn from experience. Organisational culture, Edgar Schein, wrote ‘the only thing of real […]
Curricular Design & Leadership Facilitated by: Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini Tuesday 02 May (15:00 - 17:00 London Time) Tuesday 09 May (15:00 - 17:00 London Time) Tuesday 16 May (15:00 - 17:00 London Time) Tuesday 23 May (15:00 - 17:00 London Time) At the centre of middle leadership is a commitment and desire to improve student learning. […]
Women in Education Community Conversation: Importance of Creating Gender Equality in the Workplace 04 May | 16:00 (London) About this session This thought-provoking session will bring together inspiring female and male international school educators to share their perspectives, examine the impact and value that female educators can have, and the importance of creating gender […]
ASSESSMENT OF LANGUAGE PROCESS 16 May ABOUT THE MLIE MEETUPS MLIE MeetUps are hosted by the MLIE special interest group every month for an hour. They are free of charge and open to all ECIS member schools. Join us for a short presentation by an expert in the field and then have the opportunity to […]
ICMEC Counsellor Short Course in Child Protection 16, 23, & 30 May 11:00 - 12:30 (London) on each day This course is specifically for school counsellors and those who supervise them. It was created on behalf of the Office of Overseas Schools, US Department of State, Regional Education Officer, Dr. Christine Brown. This course will […]
#ISLECISLOFT In Partnership with How to Avoid Educator Burnout 17 May 16:00 (London) In this session Dr Helen Kelly, school wellbeing expert and author of School Leaders Matter: Preventing Burnout, Managing Stress and Improving Wellbeing will discuss what educators can do to maximise their workplace wellbeing and avoid burnout. Helen will provide some key strategies […]
A spotlight on literacy in the first 1000 days 23 May 17:00 (London time) This discussion group session, A spotlight on literacy in the first 1000 days, will be led by Clare Stead, trainer, educational researcher, and owner of the Baby Brain Building app -Oliiki. Clare is dedicated to developing parenting confidence and helping children to […]
Middle Leader Certificate: Managing & Embracing Conflict All times are London time Thursday 25 May 09:00 - 11:00 & 12:00 - 14:00 Friday 26 May 09:00 - 11:00 & 12:00 - 14:00 Delivered virtually via Zoom you will need to attend all 4 virtual sessions in order to gain the certificate Facilitated by: Helen Morgan […]
Brave New World: Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity 31 May 2023 14:00 (London) Hosted by the ECIS Library and Information Services Special Interest Group Facilitated by: Vivienne Blake Educators have a new challenge that is now a permanent part of the landscape: Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) tools. For librarians, this is an opportunity to […]
Awareness and Advocacy: Supporting Learners Diagnosed with Life-Changing Health Conditions like Type One Diabetes 07 June | 13:00 (London) "I can't go back to normal." When children receive a life-changing diagnosis, their identity, their routines, and their sense of safety is forever altered. How can educators and learning communities find a balanced approach in supporting […]
TRANSITIONS & COLLABORATIONS 08 June @ 15:00 (UK) 13 June @ 09:00 (UK) ABOUT THE MLIE MEETUPS MLIE MeetUps are hosted by the MLIE special interest group every month for an hour. They are free of charge and open to all ECIS member schools. Join us for a short presentation by an expert in the […]
Decoding Brilliance: Unveiling the Magic of Intentionally Small Schools 12 June | 15:00 (London) Join us for a captivating session with Dr. Stuart Grauer, Founder and Head of The Grauer School, as he unravels the intriguing world of small schools. In this special 1-hour event, hosted by the ECIS Intentionally Small Schools Special Interest Group, […]
What does AI mean for Middle Leaders? Stephen Taylor 13 June | 11:00 -12:30 (London time) | 18:00 - 19:30 (Beijing) Fee: £90 (Discounts depending on ECIS Membership level, see link below for more information) What does the emergence of AI mean for Middle Leaders? How can we support our colleagues in adapting to the […]
Technology for UDL series - Building an Accessible Foundation 06 September | 15:00 London Join the Texthelp duo of Paddy and Carrie-Ann for round two in the Texthelp Technology for UDL series - setting an accessible foundation. In this workshop, we’ll examine why it’s important to be accessible ahead of embedding UDL, and what benefits […]
What makes a great international educator? 12 September Online Facilitated by: Sarah Kupke Fees: Individual course: £30 | 10-course certificate package: £240 Timings are listed in London time. Two timings available on the same day in order to accommodate multiple timezones: 12 September 09:00-10:30 12 September 15:00-16:30 Great international educators effectively engage in leading learning […]
Creating a Culture of Caring; Cultural Responsiveness and Safeguarding A 3-part Course. Tuesday 12 September 2023 - 12:30-14:30 (London) 15:30 - 17:30 (Qatar) Tuesday 19 September 2023 - 12:30-14:30 (London) 15:30 - 17:30 (Qatar) Tuesday 26 September 2023 - 12:30-14:30 (London) 15:30 - 17:30 (Qatar) Jawhara Althani has been a part of the Safeguarding and […]
ICMEC: Child Protection Response Team Workshop Level 1 26 September, 03 & 10 October Facilitated by Debbie Downes, Director of Global School Initiatives, International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC) In association with Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools This course enables deep training of school-based child protection team members. Experts will […]
#ISLECISLoft in partnership with International School of Luxembourg: Enabling Teams to Develop Inclusive Systems to Support Student Learning 26 September With Chad Wood This session will provide an overview of where, why, and how VIS developed their Student Support practices and where they are at now with their journeys. Successes, hurdles, and practical examples of […]
Developing Relationships 26 September 17:00 (London time) The ECIS Early Childhood Special Interest Group invite you to join us in our connect and converse sessions to revisit and rethink Early childhood education. Each month we will explore one aspect of an overarching theme. We will begin our next series of connect and converse sessions, focusing […]
ECIS Teaching and Pedagogy Certificate: DEIJ: empowering student agency towards anti-discrimination 03 October Facilitated by Sarah Kupke Online Fees: Individual course: £30 | 10-course certificate package: £240 Two timings available on the same day in order to accommodate multiple timezones: Timings are listed in London time. 03 October 09:00-10:30 03 October 15:00-16:30 When DEIJ is […]
#ISLECISLOFT In Partnership with Adaptability Quotient in the Age of AI 04 October With John Mikton In this workshop, we explore the concept of Adaptability Quotient (AQ) and its crucial role in supporting educators to navigate the constant and accelerated changes brought by AI. Discover the key components of this mindset and how it […]
Teacher Quality Improvement Facilitated by: Nancy Squicciarini 09 & 16 October 2023 We know that investing in teacher quality improves learning, builds capacity and increases retention. These are only a few of the benefits. This is an interactive course that gives middle leaders the knowledge and practical tools to lead teacher teams. Across the course, […]
ECIS Teaching and Pedagogy Certificate: Retrieval practice: helping students to know and remember more 17 October Facilitated by Helen Morgan Online Fees: Individual course: £30 | 10-course certificate package: £240 Two timings available on the same day in order to accommodate multiple timezones: Timings are listed in London time. 17 October 09:00-10:30 17 October 15:00-16:30 […]
Creating Positive Learning Environments 24 October 17:00 (London time) The ECIS Early Childhood Special Interest Group invite you to join us in our connect and converse sessions to revisit and rethink Early childhood education. Each month we will explore one aspect of an overarching theme. We will begin our next series of connect and converse […]
ECIS Learning Festival 2023 International School of Antwerp 27-28 October ECIS is excited to bring you a dynamic and unique event for educators! Welcome to the 2023 Learning Festival, and for our inaugural event, we're delighted to be at Antwerp International School in Belgium, 27-28 October. Interested in being part of it? At ECIS we […]
ECIS Teaching and Pedagogy Certificate: Effective questioning to check understanding and promote thinking 07 November Facilitated by Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini Online Fees: Individual course: £30 | 10-course certificate package: £240 Two timings available on the same day in order to accommodate multiple timezones: Timings are listed in London time: 07 November 09:00-10:30 07 November 15:00-16:30 Delve into […]
ICMEC Level II Child Protection Workshop: How to Educate your Parent Community 08 November (12:00 - 13:30 London) Training for School Child Protection Team Members: Level II (Synchronous) International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC) Description What do parents in your school community need to know about child safeguarding and protection, online safety, and […]
Inspiring and Sustaining DEIJ Breakthroughs 09 & 10 November (09:00-14:00 on both days with a 1 hour break from 11-12:00) Facilitated by: Nunana Nyomi For the past two years, we have been witnessing a global awakening to a call for a more intentional focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ). In the wake of […]
Bilingual school programmes - what we can all learn from them There are different forms of bilingual schools around the world, with many of them closely linked to the host country language. How does a school decide on the best language options for their current student population? What needs to be put in place in […]
Liberated school spaces: a one day journey through inclusive school design 10 November 2023 | 09:00 - 18:00 | London Do you think about the impact of school architecture on inclusion, wellbeing and, of course, learning? Are you excited by the positive aspects of architecture and concerned about the negative effect it can have? Do you […]
ECIS WAB HUB Middle Leadership Workshop: Unlocking Leadership Potential: Developing Tomorrow’s Middle Leaders Saturday 11 November 2023 Times: 08:30-12:00 Cost: £50 Location: Western Academy of Beijing Introduction The future of education matters and developing tomorrow’s middle leaders is essential in terms of creating a brighter future for everyone. Middle leaders are often described as the […]
International School Anti-Discrimination Task Force (ISADTF) In partnership with AIELOC, Ecolint – International School of Geneva, and International Baccalaureate Update meeting | 15 November 2023 Join us at either 09:00 or 17:00 (both listed in London time) Please register via the link below that works best for your timezone. Join us for an online continuation […]
Passion Project *Library Edition*: Why Librarians are the Best Candidates to Lead a School-wide “Genius Hour” Initiative 20 November | 14:00 (London time) ECIS Library and Information Services Special Interest Group Facilitator: Julia Besnard, Harrow International School Hong Kong One of the skills that make school librarians so special is their ability to work with […]
Please note: This session is at 09:00 London time in order to accomodate those in Asian timezones. A recording of this session will be made available if you are unable to make it. Middle Leader Café: Meeting Mayhem Makeover: Turning Mundane into Memorable! 22 November 09:00 (London time) Join our "Meeting Mayhem Makeover" workshop and […]
Small School - Big Outcomes: How to manage Admissions and Marketing in an intentionally small school 22 November 2023 Online 13:00 (London) In a small international school, the role of admissions and marketing is a crucial one. Unlike larger schools, this role is often combined and is sometimes the responsibility of the Principal. Join us […]
Connect Conference For Learning Support Educators 23 April 2024 ACS Cobham, U.K. Connect with Learning Support professionals for a face to face event sharing best practice and renewing professional partnerships. Building on the historical success of the Connect Conference, relaunched in a post COVID landscape. Featuring the inspirational Keynote Speaker Ben Kingston-Hughes who draws on […]
Assessment & Leadership Facilitated by: Helen Morgan 23 & 24 November 2023 09:00-14:00 London time on both days (with a break between 11 and 12:00) What role do middle leaders play in ensuring teachers are engaged in current, best practice around assessment? We know that assessment is most useful when teachers know how to use […]
Middle Leader Café: Having Hard Conversations: Tips For Middle Leaders 23 November 17:00 (London time) “Breathe deeply and know that who you are can withstand the experience of conflict that living requires.” – Mark Nepo Facilitating hard conversations with colleagues is a reality for Middle Leaders consequently strategies are needed to manage these situations. Jennifer […]
EARLY CHILDHOOD CONFERENCE 2023 24-25 November 2023 ACS Doha The 2023 Early Childhood Conference Theme, Rise Up, Elevating and Empowering the Joy of early childhood learning, invites educators to reconnect and relight the early year's fire! Bring your stories, experiences and good practice, and together, we can learn to empower and enrich the lives of […]
Powerful explanations: how to present new content with clarity 28 November Facilitated by Helen Morgan Online Fees: Individual course: £30 | 10-course certificate package: £240 Two timings available on the same day in order to accommodate multiple timezones: Timings are listed in London time. 28 November 09:00-10:30 28 November 15:00-16:30 When you ask learners what […]
#ISLECISLoft: Fostering Generations of Changemakers 29 November 2023 16:00 London Presented by Michael Johnston, Assistant Head, Frankfurt International School, and students from Frankfurt International School About this session A Changemaker, is a person, child, adult, student, teacher... EVERYONE, who works to make the world a better place. They take actions to change the world, whether […]
Wellbeing and involvement - using the Leuven scales | Fiona Carter 05 December 17:00 (London time) The ECIS Early Childhood Special Interest Group invite you to join us in our connect and converse sessions to revisit and rethink Early childhood education. Each month we will explore one aspect of an overarching theme. We will begin […]
Modelling and scaffolding for learner success 09 January Facilitated by Helen Morgan Online Fees: Individual Ticket: £30 | 10-course Certificate Package: £240 Two timings available on the same day in order to accommodate multiple timezones: Timings are listed in London time. 09 January 09:00-10:30 09 January 15:00-16:30 In order to achieve success, learners need to […]
Middle Leader Certificate: Coaching & Leadership 12 & 13 January 2024 @ International School Eindhoven Facilitated by: Helen Morgan Coaching is an important leadership approach for teacher leaders because it focuses on getting the best out of people by unlocking and unleashing their potential. In an educational context, coaching is about developing people so that […]
ICMEC Level II Child Protection Workshop: Child-on-child abuse 16 January (12:00 - 13:30 London) Training for School Child Protection Team Members: Level II (Synchronous) International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC) Description How can we recognise and address child-on-child abuse? In this workshop, we’ll work through the definitions of child-on-child abuse, especially sexual abuse […]
#ISLECISLOFT In Partnership with School Leaders Matter Book Study A three-part series Part 3: 17 January 2024 16:00 - 17:00 (London) In September, Dr. Helen Kelly will be returning to the #ISLECISLoft to begin a three-part book study of her recently published work School Leaders Matter: Preventing Burnout, Managing Stress, and Improving Wellbeing. During all […]
Curricular Design & Leadership Facilitated by: Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini 18 & 25 January 2024 09:00-14:00 on both days | London time | Break between 11:00 and 12:00 At the centre of middle leadership is a commitment and desire to improve student learning. We know there are several factors that impact student learning and at the top […]
Technology for UDL series session 3: Embedding in Practice 18 January 2024 | 14:30 London time Join the Texthelp duo of Paddy and Carrie-Ann for round three in the Texthelp Technology for UDL series. In this workshop we’ll take a practical, hands-on and actionable approach to implementation of UDL in practice. After a quick reflective […]
LUDIA: Your AI-powered UDL tool 23 January 2024 13:00 -14:00 LUDIA was created as a new kind of entry point and scaff old for developing a Universal Design for Learning mindset, intentionally designing to reduce learning barriers, and discovering the power of Artificial Intelligence. The name “LUDIA” is a remix of the acronyms AI and […]
Advice to my younger self (AM session) 24 January 2024 10:00-11:00 (London) Facilitated by: Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini PLEASE NOTE: The timing of this event is designed to best accomodate those in Asian timezones. If you prefer an afternoon session, this event also takes place on 28 February, 16:00-17:00. This event is a collaboration with ECIS Women […]
#ISLECISLOFT In Partnership with Juxtaposing Practices that Reinforce Social Differences: A sense-making exercise to promote inclusivity 24 January 2024 16:00 - 17:00 (London) Schools are often microcosms of society, reflecting and amplifying existing social differences and identities. Practices such as organizing class lists by gender are common and yet can contribute to social differentiation. How […]
ECIS Mentoring Virtual Series September, November, January, & May All timings are listed in LONDON time Mentoring is the act of one individual sharing their knowledge, skills and experience, to help another person to develop and grow. This can either be professional or personal growth. A mentor can support with a number of aspects of […]
Inclusive Organisation Culture and Leadership in a PolyCrisis Era: Child Protection, Crisis Management Protocols and Leadership Lessons 31 January 2024 12:00 -13:00 (London) With Eleni Armaou ( ECIS Inclusive Education SIG member, ALN coordinator at Metropolitan School of Frankfurt) About this session: Crisis in Greek, means decision: κρῐ́σῐς • (krísis) Decision making, when support and […]
The Culture of Leadership 01, 08, 22, & 29 February 2024 15:00 – 17:00 on each day (London Time) Facilitated by: Jimena Zalba and Cindy Gause Vega In an organisation, leaders make the weather and create the culture. This shapes how the organisation works and feels. The Culture of Leadership is an exciting core course […]
Developing independence and agency in learners 06 February Facilitated by Helen Morgan Online Fees: Individual Ticket: £30 | 10-course Certificate Package: £240 Two timings available on the same day in order to accommodate multiple timezones: Timings are listed in London time. 06 February 09:00-10:30 06 February 15:00-16:30 As teachers, our goal for all learners is […]
ISL & ECIS Loft: Being a Strengthspotter 13 February 2024 16:00 (U.K.) Facilitated by Kristin Lowe When you focus on strengths as a team, you experience loads of benefits both personally and collectively - and your overall impact becomes stronger. Making strengths a core part of your team’s everyday interactions is one of the quickest, […]
Multilingual Learning Conference From Borders to Bridges: 40 Years of Breaking Boundaries 16-18 February 2024 | The British Library, London The 2024 MLIE Conference Theme, "From Borders to Bridges", invites educators and researchers to share their findings, journeys, experiences, strategies, successes and challenges, teaching others and learning from each other to help us all as […]
Middle Leader Certificate: Managing & Embracing Conflict 22 & 23 February 2024 09:00-14:00 on both days | London time | Break between 11:00 and 12:00 Delivered virtually via Zoom you will need to attend all 4 virtual sessions in order to gain the certificate Facilitated by: Helen Morgan Being able to manage and embrace […]
ECIS Educators and Students Workshops: Navigating the Ethical Landscape of AI: Unraveling Bias and Ethics 22 February 2024 16:00 -17:00 (London) Free | Online Embark on a captivating exploration of the intriguing and complex intersection of AI and ethics. Immerse yourself in the critical issues surrounding bias in AI, and how it can affect our […]
Building & Leading Teams 26 February & 04 March 2024 09:00-14:00 on both days | London time Facilitated by: Nancy Squicciarini We know that building and leading an effective team is an important step in enabling individual and collective success. This course explores how middle leaders can create cohesive and collaborative teams that are focused […]
Metacognition: taking control of learning 27 February Facilitated by Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini Online Fees: Individual Ticket: £30 | 10-course Certificate Package: £240 Two timings available on the same day in order to accommodate multiple timezones: Timings are listed in London time. 27 February 09:00-10:30 27 February 15:00-16:30 Metacognition or ‘thinking about thinking’ is about helping learners to […]
Advice to my younger self 28 February 2024 16:00 -17:00 (London) Facilitated by: Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini This event is a collaboration with ECIS Women in Education Special Interest Group & the Middle Leader Cafè. What would you tell your younger self if you had the chance? Be kinder to yourself? Follow your passion? Embrace your mistakes? […]
Metacognition: Moving up a gear - increasing the level of challenge in lessons 05 March Facilitated by Helen Morgan Online Fees: Individual Ticket: £30 | 10-course Certificate Package: £240 Two timings available on the same day in order to accommodate multiple timezones: Timings are listed in London time. 05 March 09:00-10:30 05 March 15:00-16:30 As […]
ICMEC Level II Child Protection Workshop: Online Safety 12 March (12:00 - 13:30 London) Training for School Child Protection Team Members: Level II (Synchronous) International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC) Description In this workshop we'll discuss various forms of online child sexual violence, exploitation, and bullying, examining child vulnerabilities and potential indicators of […]
Making the weather: Creating the conditions and climate for learning 19 March Facilitated by Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini Online Fees: Individual Ticket: £30 | 10-course Certificate Package: £240 Two timings available on the same day in order to accommodate multiple timezones: Timings are listed in London time. 19 March 09:00-10:30 19 March 15:00-16:30 Metacognition or ‘thinking about thinking’ […]
Middle Leader Certificate: Coaching & Leadership 21 & 22 March 2024 09:00-14:oo (London time) both days Delivered virtually via Zoom; you will need to attend all 4 virtual sessions in order to gain the certificate of course completion. Facilitated by: Helen Morgan Coaching is an important leadership approach for teacher leaders because it focuses on […]
Middle Leaders in Munich 19 and 20 April 2024 Munich International School Friday 19 April (14:00 - 17:30 CET) Saturday 20 April (08:30 - 15:30 CET) Unlock your middle leadership potential and embark on a transformative learning journey at Munich International School. This dynamic 1.5-day event is your gateway to earning a Middle Leader Certificate […]
ECIS & NEASC Leadership Conference 2024 25-27 April, Windsor, U.K. Sponsored by NHL Stenden University and Pearson The 2024 Face to Face Conference theme, Living Your Mission, welcomes school leaders and other educators to conversations and collaborations that reflect what we do best: learn from experience. We are delighted to partner once again with our […]
ICMEC Level I Child Protection Team Member Workshop Debbie Downes, Director of Global School Initiatives International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC) Supported by NESA Wednesday 08 May (12:00 - 14:00 London) Wednesday 15 May (12:00 - 14:00 London) Wednesday 22 May (12:00 - 14:00 London) Summary This foundational course enables deep training of […]
