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January 2021
21CLHK + GELS + reThinking Learning Combined Online in January 2021
21CLHK Online Conference Multiple forces around the world and across society are impacting education at the moment and there has never been a more opportune time to bring our events together in one virtual space. Covid-19 has meant schools, education systems and qualification authorities have been forced to radically rethink how they operate; everything from assessment, design of learning spaces, online learning, scheduling to pastoral care programs. What lessons can we learn from our response to this crisis that will endure?…
Find out more »Registration for 21CLHK Online is now open!
Registration for 21CLHK Online is now open! Choose one single conference that coincides with your interests or get the all-area pass to access content across the three conferences and/or optional ticketed extended workshops taking place under one virtual roof; 21CLHK GELS reThinking Learning Extended Workshops & Library Mini-Conference With 250 hours of keynotes and presentations, this promises to be the PD highlight of the 20-21 academic year. Access the presentations in real-time or come back later to access the session recordings. Some…
Find out more »Diversity Collaborative: January 2021 Newsletter
January 2021 Newsletter Reminder: Diversity Collaborative School Survey The Diversity Collaborative, in conjunction with CIS and the Center for International Education at George Mason University, is conducting a survey to collect baseline data about the gender and cultural diversity of teachers, heads of schools, leadership teams, and board members in international schools in order to better understand the career path for leadership positions. To date, nearly 80 schools have completed the survey. If your school has not filled out the…
Find out more »EARCOS 2021 Upcoming Events
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Find out more »21CLHK/GELS Goes Virtual
No images? Click here We're Going Virtual We wanted you to be one of the first to hear about an exciting new development in the delivery of the 21CLHK/GELS conference. After rescheduling the Face to Face conferences (F2F) three times we now firmly believe that holding the traditional conferences in the 2020-2021 academic year is simply not a viable option due to the likelihood of continuing travel and public gathering restrictions. We also know that this will be a year where…
Find out more »“Mindful Practices” with Kim Young at ISB 8 Wednesdays January to March 2021
Mindful Practices exploring wellbeing with curiosity, creativity and compassion Wednesdays, 3:30 - 5:30pm, January 20 to March 17, 2021 This 8-week Mindful Practices workshop will be based on the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course, which is designed to help establish a solid foundation in mindful practices. A variety of mindful practices, such as movement, breathing, sitting, walking, and creative art activities will be explored. Through the process of inquiry, participants nurture both focused and open awareness, with a…
Find out more »EARCOS Virtual Workshop – Empower Your Writing Conferences with Conferring Toolkits Hosted by Canggu Community School
Hello Colleagues, Canggu Community School will be hosting an EAROCS sponsored virtual workshop this January and February. Please share this with your colleagues and we hope to see some of your teams there! Join us for a four part weekly series on what makes powerful feedback in the K-5 Writers Workshop. We'll dive into the art and science of conferring, learn about different types of tools, and create create create! Cailin will also talk about how you can bring the…
Find out more »Online Workshop February 2021 Newsletter
FEBRUARY WORKSHOPS 2021 (Click on each workshop for more information) Creating a Culture of Thinking by Ron Ritchhart 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th February 2021 Giving Meaningful and Manageable Feedback 4 week Semi Synchronous Online Institute By Sarah Gilmore & Katierose Deos 30th January, 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th February 2021 The Power of Making Thinking Visible Online Workshop By Ron Ritchhart & Mark Church 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th February 2021 Global Youth Media By Steve Sostak, Luka Lesson & Christina Lin…
Find out more »February 2021
Better Conversations: An Online Workshop By Jim Knight 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th February 2021
Better Conversations is one of the most popular workshops we offer. Based on the book Better Conversations: Coaching Ourselves and Each Other To Be More Credible, Caring, and Connected, the workshop offers an intensive exploration of six Better Conversations Beliefs and ten Better Conversations Habits that can help anyone communicate more effectively at work or at home. Effective communication strategies are essential for professional success. Coaches, leaders, and educators who make an impact communicate their message clearly, build healthy emotional connections with…
Find out more »Formative Assessment Online Course by Dylan Wiliam 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th February & 6th March 2021
OVERVIEW: Embedding Formative Assessment There is now a large and growing evidence base that helping teachers develop their use of minute-to-minute and day-by-day assessment is one of, if not the most powerful ways to improve student learning. However, adopting formative assessment, or assessment for learning as it is sometimes called, involves far more than adding a few “quick fixes” to teachers’ classroom repertoires. It involves a fundamental shift in focus, from what the teacher is putting into the process to…
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