Concept-Based Learning Conference

Date: Nov 8-10, 2024
Location: Shenzhen Shekou International School(The Bay Campus)
Overview: This exciting event kicks off on Friday with a pre-conference workshop led by Rachel French. Continuing the momentum on Saturday, there will be an approximately two-hour keynote address as well as 12 parallel break-out sessions. Day one ends with a social networking opportunity where attendees can make new connections and exchange ideas. The conference will conclude on Sunday with a final keynote address and 4 break-out sessions. Participants will have access to a one-day pre-conference workshop and more than 16 sessions over the following day and a half, giving them the opportunity to connect with peers, acquire practical classroom skills, and gain a deeper understanding of concept-based learning. Please be aware that all sessions will be conducted in either English or Chinese.……
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Ready to Lead! A workshop for new and aspiring international school teacher leaders

Date: 8:30-16:00(CST), October 19-20, 2024
Location: American International School of Guangzhou, Science Park.
Overview: As teachers, we dedicate years of our lives to honing our craft. Before qualifying to enter the classroom we commit to extensive training, countless lesson observations, and constant feedback from mentors and professors, all in pursuit of the ultimate goal: making ……
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Coaching in Education

Date: 8:00-16:00(CST), Nov 16-17, 2024
Location: Shanghai
Overview: Join Dr. Jim Knight, the pioneer of instructional coaching research, for 2 days as he shares how coaching is a powerful way to support change. In this workshop, Jim will talk about the different approaches to coaching – directive, dialogical, and facilitative. Jim will explain when to use each approach and how it centers around what the person who ……
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Concept Based Mathematics Prek-12

Date: 8:00-16:00(CST), Nov 23-24, 2024
Location: To be annouced
Overview: This workshop will cover the concept-based curriculum design model specifically for mathematics. All content will be based on Dr. Jennifer Chang Wathall's book "Concept-Based Mathematics; Teaching for Deep Understanding in Secondary Schools" and everyone will receive a copy as this is the workbook for the workshop. Many early years and primary……
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Conferring with Student Writers

Date: 8:00-16:00(CST), Feb 22-23, 2025
Location: To be annouced
Overview: Carl Anderson is an internationally recognized expert on writing instruction for grades K-8. He works in schools and districts around the world. Carl is the author of A Teacher's Guide to Writing Conferences K-8,A Teacher's Guide to Mentor Texts K-5, and the best-selling How's It Going? A Practical Guide to Conferring with Student Writers.……
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Playful Pathways: Early Years Education through the Lens of Play

Date: 8:00-12:00(CST), April 12-13, 2025
Location: Shanghai
Play is more than just fun; it is a fundamental aspect of a child's development. As an Early Years educators, understanding the significance of play and knowing how to create environments that foster it is crucial for supporting young learners' growth and ……
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Engaging Possibilities: Designing Writing Units that Maximize Student Engagement and Teacher Responsiveness.

Date: 8:00-16:00(CST), April 12-13, 2025
Location: To be annouced
Overview: Understanding the impact of student choice of topic and genre on engagement Knowing how to confer in units that allow for choice of genre The skill to find a stack of texts as the starting point for designing a writing unit The ability to read like a writer and ……
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