2016 TABS/NAIS Global Symposium Program by TABS (The Association of Boarding Schools)

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S U N D AY, A P R I L 1 7 11:00 am – 5:30 pm Registration 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Pre-Symposium Sessions 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Reception in Exhibit Hall Sponsored by Shang Learning

M O N D AY, A P R I L 1 8 7:30 am – 11:00 am Registration 8:00 am – 8:45 am

Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall

9:00 am – 10:15 am Featured Speaker - Ballroom A Sponsored by Shanghai OvEdu 10:15 am – 10:30 am Break in Exhibit Hall 10:30 am – 11:30 am Concurrent Sessions A 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Lunch Sponsored by Beijing Kentrex Enterprise Ltd. 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm Concurrent Sessions B 1:45 pm – 2:30 pm

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2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

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ADMISSION

S U N D AY

M O N D AY

A-6 From Design to Implementation: Creating a Multidisciplinary International Summer School

Track Sponsored by ETS TOEFL Jr.

1:00 – 5:00pm W-2 Working With Content-Area Teachers to Provide ELL Support 10:30 – 11:30am A-2 Transforming World Language Curriculum to Cultivate Global Competencies 12:45-1:45pm B-2 “Putin Is So Cool”: Critical Tools For Cultural Understanding B-5 Conversations with Xin: Academic Integrity Through the Eyes of an International Student 2:30 – 3:30pm C-2 Professional Competencies for International Educators C-5 Experiential Learning in a Global Context C-6 Best Practices in Using Information from Test Scores for Placement of ESL Students 3:45 – 5:00pm Networking Discussion Group

12:45-1:45pm B-1 Using the Head of School Effectively for International Development and Admissions B-6 The Craziness of China – the Why’s and How’s of Seeking Admission 2:30 – 3:30pm C-1 NAIS Principles of Good Practice: Educating for Global Citizenship. Examples of Implementation in Independent Day Schools 3:45 – 5:00pm Networking Discussion Group

T U E S D AY

9:00 – 10:00am D-1 Creating a Diverse Student Body

T U E S D AY

D-6 China Market Admissions: Effective Cross-Cultural Communication

D-5 Teaching Students to Think Like a Social Entrepreneur

10:15 – 11:15am E-1 U.S. Department of Commerce Services for International Student Recruitment

9:00 – 10:00am D-2 Creating an Ethical Global Curriculum

10:15 – 11:15am E-2 Classroom Strategies that Encourage Integration Between American and International Learners E-5 Defusing “Stereotype Threat” to Promote Global Learning F-3 A School-Wide Model for Infusing Global Competency Programs 12:30 – 1:30pm F-5 Preferred Practices for International Student Programs

10:30 – 11:30am A-1 Measuring Soft Skills During Decision Time

E-6 A New Perspective on Your School’s Strengths 12:30 – 1:30pm F-4 Strategic, Long-Term Investments in Geographic Diversity

SESSIONS BY TRACK

EXCHANGE/TRAVEL/ VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

STUDENT & RESIDENTIAL LIFE

S U N D AY

M O N D AY

1:00 – 5:00pm W-1 Comprehensive Risk Management of Overseas Study and Travel Programs 10:30 – 11:30am A-7 Measuring Global Perspective -- In and Out of Classroom Experiences at Lake Forest Academy A-8 Deconstructing Global: The Case for Rigorous Assessment

1:00 – 5:00pm W-3 Truly Welcome International Families to Campus: Creating and Implementing ISO 10:30 – 11:30am A-3 12 Essentials of an Excellent Homestay Program A-4 Behavioral Standards For Global Educational Settings

A-9 International Service Learning: Program Necessities for Staff

A-5 From Entry to Exit: A Comprehensive Approach to A Successful International Student Program

12:45-1:45pm B-7 Travel Risk and Crisis Management Solutions for Academic Institutions: The Impact of the Hotchkiss Verdict

12:45-1:45pm B-3 Lying, Cheating, and Stealing: Rule-Breaking in a Global Community

B-8 The Long-Term Benefits of Global Education

B-4 Social Entrepreneurship: Developing the Next Global Leaders

2:30 – 3:30pm C-7 What Does the Data Say? Exploring Data & Practical Advice for Ind. Schools’ Global Ed. Programs

C-8 Educating for a Global World – Three Roads to Explore 3:45 – 5:00pm Networking Discussion Group

T U E S D AY

9:00 – 10:00am D-7 Avoiding Colonialism and Stereotypes: Re-Inventing the Values of International Service Learning D-8 Using Tablets to Create Global, Online, Diverse Collaboration 10:15 – 11:15am E-7 One School, Two Campuses: An Update on Chadwick School’s Global Partnership E-8 Cuba Travel Explained 12:30 – 1:30pm F-6 Global Connections Through Online and Traditional Learning F-7 Managing Adults in the World of International Student Exchange 1:45 – 2:45pm G-2 Zika Virus: Evaluating Your Student Travel Planning G-4 Wanderlust: A Roadmap to Meaningful Academic Travel G-5 Life-Changing Homestay Experiences: A How-To Guide

2:30 – 3:30pm C-3 Re-envisioning Education as a Path to Global Competence C-4 Supporting Students’ Transition to High School: Helping Students Navigate to a New and Diverse Setting 3:45 – 5:00pm Networking Discussion Group

T U E S D AY

9:00 – 10:00am D-3 Ye Xin: Understanding China’s Generation Y D-4 Defining an American Boarding School Experience for Our International Community 10:15 – 11:15am E-3 Bridging the Gap from Theory to Practice – Creating Social Bonds to Establish Community E-4 Lost in Translation! Adjusting to a New Culture 12:30 – 1:30pm F-1 Effective Orientation for Global Competence and Community Building F-2 The Power of the Introverts in Boarding School 1:45 – 2:45pm G-1 Boarders Beyond Borders: How to Foster Meaningful Cross-Cultural Relationships 3

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Sponsored by Shang Learning

Student Coordinator/ESL Department Chair & Melissa Taylor, Learning Skills Director, Christchurch School, VA

M O N D AY 10:30am – 11:30am

STUDENT AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE

CON T I NENTA L BREA KFA ST 8:00am – 8:45am in Exhibit Hall

B R EA K 10:15am – 10:30am in Exhibit Hall

A-3 12 Essentials of an Excellent Homestay Program Toyko/ Vancouver

Homestay programs are becoming increasingly popular and provide opportunities for schools to globalize in unique ways. Twelve components of an excellent homestay program will be discussed including mission/ vision, operational issues, academic supports, host family selection and training and evaluation of the host family. Come consider your current program during this session. Or, attend this session to plan a strong foundation for a new homestay component at your school. Brenda Vishanoff, Director of International Students, Wheaton Academy, IL STUDENT AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE

ADMISSION

A-1 Measuring Soft Skills During Decision Time Salon C

With an increasing belief that test scores only mean so much, there is newfound interest in evaluating character. We will look at methods admission teams employ to ensure they enroll students from China who will contribute appropriately, add diversity and value, and succeed in life thereafter. We will look at students identified as having that “something extra,” and chronicle their transition through boarding school. As we celebrate present-day successes, we look back at indicators that led us to believe these particular students were exceptional. Daniel Gentle, US Partnership Director, Vericant, NM & Joe Kremer, Associate Director of Admissions/International Student Coordinator, Pomfret School, CT ACADEMICS

A-2 Transforming World Language Curriculum to Cultivate Global Competencies Salon D

The American Association of the Teaching of Foreign Languages, ACTFL, states, “The ability to communicate with respect and cultural understanding in more than one language is an essential element of global competence.” In this workshop, seasoned language faculty will showcase the transformation in progress in their World Language curriculum. The initial move from a traditional textbook centered approach to one organized by thematic units and under girded by cultural underpinnings has paved the way for a curriculum that intentionally cultivates global competencies in its language students. Angela Barton Haynes, French Teacher & Cory Barnes, Department Chair, Modern and Classical Languages, Culver Academies, IN 8

A-4 Behavioral Standards For Global Educational Settings Casablanca

Usual school policies and rules are not designed to cover all of the complex, unpredictable, and often high risk issues that can arise in global education settings at home or abroad. Workshop participants will gain an understanding of the dynamics of misconduct and learn practical guideposts to help students and faculty make healthy and safe decisions. The workshop will address creating succinct standards of conduct that will help to reduce risk in any educational environment regardless of location, circumstances, or cultural differences. David Wolowitz, Senior Director, McLane Middleton, PA, NH & Melissa Mischke, Dean of Students, Phillips Exeter Academy, NH STUDENT AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE

A-5 From Entry to Exit: A Comprehensive Approach to A Successful International Student Program Barcelona

Rolling Hills Prep and Renaissance Schools pride themselves on not just having a robust international student presence, but attracting, orienting, and supporting students from the initial admissions process to their college placement. Hear how one independent school navigates the often murky admissions process and then supports students academically, personally, and socially throughout high school. Topics will include effective homestay practices, college counseling, and academic preparation. Ryan Tillson, Director Of Admissions; Kathy Hagee, History Department Chair; Lisa Bonnici, ELL Coordinator; Burnadean Dyment, College Counselor, Rolling Hills Prep and Renaissance Schools, CA

M O N D AY 10:30am – 11:30am

ADMISSION

A-6 From Design to Implementation: Creating a Multidisciplinary International Summer School

E X C H A N G E / T R AV E L / V I R T U A L P R O G R A M S

A-8 Deconstructing Global: The Case for Rigorous Assessment Shanghai

We will highlight and outline the process behind designing, implementing, and evaluating a summer language program. In this session we will discuss how we developed a ‘third core program’ on a moderate budget, in line with the mission of our school, and with sights on future years. Attendees will leave with observations and a framework on how to effectively implement a new program that accommodates a diverse range of students.

Global programs have been heralded as integral to an independent school education, yet in many cases they remain decidedly extracurricular in nature, with participation alone as the only student goal and development of global skills as an assumed outcome. This session will provide an example of how to engage in a comprehensive review of your own global programs and will provide guidelines for student engagement and assessment of student growth.

Matthew Beckwith-Laube, Director and Math Chair & David Damico, Director of Admissions, North Country School, NY

Aric Visser, Director of Curriculum & Eileen Kelly-Aguirre, Executive Director, School Year Abroad (SYA), MA

E X C H A N G E / T R AV E L / V I R T U A L P R O G R A M S

Melbourne

A-7 Measuring Global Perspective – In and Out of Classroom Experiences at Lake Forest Academy

A-9 International Service Learning: Program Necessities for Staff

Odessa

When implementing service-learning programs abroad, it is necessary to consider inherent logistical and risk management issues. This is essential for the safety of your students and staff and will help to maximize learning and program impact. Topics to consider include logistics of international travel, risk management, mutually beneficial host community relationships, program models, and reflection practices. Bring your questions as we explore these issues and gain insight on how to address them to ensure a productive, meaningful, and reciprocal experience for your students abroad.

In this session we will describe a measurement and evaluation process for global, experiential and social-emotional learning programs. Matt Nink and Kristine Von Ogden, in their work at GYLI and LFA, have many years of experience providing and then measuring elements such as cultural immersion, leadership, multicultural identity, and sustainability. We have worked with researchers to develop systems that measure: Participant Learning, Participant Attitudes and Behaviors, Participant Satisfaction, and Institutional Change. Come to this session to learn how to best measure and implement the learning in your leadership, global, and experiential programs.

Naples

Theresa Higgs, Vice President of Global Operations, United Planet, MA

Matt Nink, Executive Director, Lake Forest Academy / Global Youth Leadership Institute, IL & Kristine Von Ogden, Asst Dean of Curriculum, Lake Forest Academy, IL

LUNCH 11:30am – 12:30pm Ballroom A Providing financial and technical support to programs improving access to quality education for girls in Tanzania.

TABS 2015-16 Charitable Partner

Sponsored by Beijing Kentrexs Enterprise Ltd.

Visit with Laura DeDominicis, Executive Director, at the Nurturing Minds booth at Registration.

M O N D AY 12:45pm – 1:45pm

ADMISSION

STUDENT AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE

Salon C

Casablanca

Schools with a large international student enrollment require special engagement by the Head of School. The Head can play a pivotal role with international families in both the admissions and development arenas. Effective use of the Head can produce exciting results for the school. This session will focus on the role of the head of school in enhancing the relationship between international students, their families and the institution. Two heads of schools with large and diverse international student enrollments will share their positive and negative experiences in being a part of their institutions outreach to international families.

Our students today enter a global marketplace comprised of unthinkable challenge and unprecedented opportunity. Borrowing from Design Thinking from Stanford’s d.school and Social Impact from The Wharton School, Christian Talbot and Greg Hagin will explore social entrepreneurship as a “deep learning” approach that prepare students for a lifetime of creative problem solving, team building, and authentic, confident leadership for positive social impact. Participants in this exciting workshop will: gain insight into social entrepreneurship; explore a case study; and discuss best and next leadership practices.

Anthony Sgro, Head of School, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School, GA & Brent Bell, Head of School, Darlington School, GA

Christian Talbot, Head of School, Malvern Preparatory School, PA & Greg Hagin, Corporate Vice President and Managing Director, CCS, NY

B-1 Using the Head of School Effectively for International Development and Admissions

B-4 Social Entrepreneurship: Developing the Next Global Leaders

ACADEMICS

B-2 “Putin Is So Cool”: Critical Tools For Cultural Understanding Salon D

As both the classroom and media become more globally diverse, the depth and complexity of information and opinion increase. What tools do we, as global educators, provide our students to help them work past bias and bridge the communication gap in order to arrive at a place where they can better understand themselves, their peers, and the world? The purpose of this workshop is to provide a forum for the exploration of rhetorical and semiotic analysis of international and global issues in the classroom. Michael Dziura, Faculty, Center for Entrepreneurial and Global Studies, Wilbraham & Monson Academy, MA STUDENT AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE

B-3 Lying, Cheating, and Stealing: Rule-Breaking in a Global Community Toyko/ Vancouver

Flouting social conventions of honesty tears the social fabric of school and jeopardizes a student’s academic standing. Yet dishonesty is normal; even adults lie sometimes. This intriguing session will examine lying, cheating, and stealing in the context of your school’s global community. We’ll examine cultural variations in attitudes about dishonest behaviors and discuss the best ways to cultivate integrity in classrooms, dormitories, and sports fields. Only by engaging students in candid discussions about the temptations that motivate dishonesty can we truly advance our educational mission. Christopher Thurber, Psychologist & Instructor, Phillips Exeter Academy, NH

ACADEMICS

B-5 Conversations with Xin: Academic Integrity Through the Eyes of an International Student Barcelona

This session will describe the various ways in which international students are taught, how they are assessed and what aspects of learning are emphasized. With this context as a looking glass, participants will begin to understand the international student’s perspective as it applies to academic integrity. This session will explore differences among cultures with regard to the way course content is delivered, the nature of teacher-student relationships and proper citing of text. By first understanding the cultural assumptions of international students with regards to academic integrity, participants will be better equipped to orient and foster the cultural transition that occurs when a new international student arrives on campus. Ellen Nelson, Faculty Adviser to the Honor Council, The Hill School, PA ADMISSION

B-6 The Craziness of China – The Why’s and How’s of Seeking Admission Melbourne

This presentation will look at the reasons behind the current wave of Chinese students coming to both day and boarding school. Who are the decision makers? What means are they using? And looking for trusted sources for finding good applicants. Hamilton Gregg, Senior Admission Consultant & Nini Suet, President, ShangLearning, Beijing

M O N D AY 12:45pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:45pm

E X C H A N G E / T R AV E L / V I R T U A L P R O G R A M S

B-7 Travel Risk and Crisis Management Solutions for Academic Institutions: The Impact of the Hotchkiss Verdict Odessa

The Hotchkiss case is perhaps the single most important legal issue currently confronting travel study programs. The appeal of the $41M judgment against the Hotchkiss School is now before the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. This session will focus on the lessons learned and your DUTY OF CARE obligations to identify, assess, and mitigate the risks associated with any domestic or international travel program. The topics covered during the session will include: (i) legal releases based on recent case law and, venue selection, (ii) the value of using a tour operator, (iii) medical, security and crisis preparedness planning and training and (iv) crisis communication and reputational risk management. Daniel Richards, CEO, Global Rescue LLC, MA E X C H A N G E / T R AV E L / V I R T U A L P R O G R A M S

B-8 The Long-Term Benefits of Global Education Shanghai

Vermont Academy will discuss the long-term benefits of global education as we have witnessed and measured from over 140 students during a 7-year period who have studied abroad for full trimesters in locations including Spain, Chile, and China. Special emphasis will be put on leadership and character education, as well as college preparedness and marketability. Sean Brennan, Head of School & Ricardo Carreno, Director of Global Programs, Vermont Academy, VT

DESSERT BREAK 1:45pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:30pm in Exhibit Hall

M O N D AY 2:30pm – 3:30pm

ADMISSION

C-1 NAIS Principles of Good Practice: Educating for Global Citizenship. Examples of Implementation in Independent Day Schools Salon C

The NAIS Global Ambassadors Advisory Working Group is currently re-examining NAIS’ Principles of Good Practice related to Educating for Global Citizenship. The diversity of methods to accomplish these principles is plentiful, but why certain programs meet these goals must be consistently evaluated. Three independent day schools will share how some of their programs are addressing the goals, and understanding how the complexities of all schools can meet student’s global competency needs for today and tomorrow will be the focus of this discussion. Charlotte Blessing, Director of Global Education, Lakeside School, WA; Gerard Gonnella, Director of International Student Program, The Wardlaw-Hartridge School, NJ; Chai Reddy, Director Wo International Center, Punahou School, HI ACADEMICS

C-2 Professional Competencies for International Educators Salon D

What does it mean to be an international educator and what crosscutting skills are needed for success in international admissions, academics and advising? Recently published competencies are comprehensive for success in all aspects of the international education field, focusing on: Comprehensive Internationalization; Education Abroad; International Enrollment Management; and International Student & Scholar Services; as well as Cross Cutting competencies. This is a tool that can be used: to plan professional and career development; assess a team’s skills and knowledge; to raise visibility of what international educators do; and to professionalize the field. Join experts as they discuss these recently published competency statements and address the implications for this growing field. Caroline Donovan Whiter, Senior Director, Education Abroad Services & Joann Ng Hartmann, Senior Director, International Enrollment-International Student and Scholar Services, NAFSA: Association of International Educators, DC; Katherine McBride, Director of International Student Services and Programs, Woodberry Forest, VA; Elizabeth Gregor, Multicultural Coordinator, Webb School of Knoxville, TN

STUDENT AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE

C-3 Re-envisioning Education as a Path to Global Competence Toyko/ Vancouver

Many schools offer opportunities for travel abroad, few have significantly integrated global education throughout their curriculum. Holton-Arms School’s two-pronged approach (Academic/Experiential) lends increased context and relevancy to our academic disciplines while cultivating the global competence of our teachers and students. Participants will discuss how the four learning dimensions of global competence can inform and guide curricular development in Lower, Middle, and Upper School. We will share how Holton educators have reshaped curriculum to provide increased cultivation of the disposition, knowledge, communication skills, and critical thinking necessary for making sense of the world’s interconnectedness and taking appropriate action for the promotion of sustainability, social justice, equality, and peace. Susanna Jones, Head of School & Melissa Brown, Director of Global Education, Holton-Arms, MD STUDENT AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE

C-4 Supporting Students’ Transition to High School: Helping Students Navigate to a New and Diverse Setting Casablanca

This session will describe the intention behind this required weekly class for ninth graders, our partnership with Passageworks Institute, and the practical tools and strategies teachers use in this experiential course. The goals of the course are to connect the ninth grade as a group; introduce skills to navigate the first year; provide a space to review the social challenges that affect the quality of community life; and to explore ways to remain in successful relationship with self and others in our intercultural, pluralistic community. Quincy McLaughlin, Dean of Student Health/Instructor in Human Development & Heather Perrenoud, Dean of Residential Life, The Hotchkiss School, CT ACADEMICS

C-5 Experiential Learning in a Global Context Barcelona

St. George’s School has developed innovative global programs that challenge its students by offering experiential opportunities where they can put their academics into practice and gain the necessary skills for navigating the complexities of a global world. From an interdisciplinary Global Studies curriculum that incorporates field research and experiential learning to global internships that immerse them into different cultures and languages, the student outcomes are both powerful and transformative. Allison de Horsey, Director of Global Programs & Devon Ducharme, Assistant Global Director, St. George’s School, RI

M O N D AY 2:30pm – 3:30pm

ACADEMICS

E X C H A N G E / T R AV E L / V I R T U A L P R O G R A M S

Melbourne

Shanghai

In this interactive session, we will introduce a 5-step practical approach to setting score requirements, using an ESL assessment as an example to assist you in placing your students in the appropriate classes. We will share feedback from expert educators across the US who evaluated the 5 steps for use in placing students into ESL classes. Come prepared to share details about your school’s ESL requirements, and leave with the knowledge that will help you make better decisions about the ESL placement of your students.

Preparing young people to participate in a global world is no small task! This session will tap the wisdom and experience of three organizations - a university, a school, and an exchange program - each with roots in the power of education to transform lives, open doors of opportunity and understanding, and prepare students with the skills to contribute as world citizens. Presenters will speak to the philosophy that guides their organizations and speak to their transportable assets and lessons learned.

C-6 Best Practices in Using Information from Test Scores for Placement of ESL Students

Spiros Papageorgiou, PhD, Managing Research Scientist, ETS, NJ E X C H A N G E / T R AV E L / V I R T U A L P R O G R A M S

C-7 What Does the Data Say? Exploring Data & Practical Advice for Ind. Schools’ Global Ed. Programs

C-8 Educating for a Global World – Three Roads to Explore

Meg Moulton, Consultant to Independent Schools & Organizations, ASSIST, MA; Skip Mattoon, Head of School, Avenues School, NY; Alana Plaus, Assistant Director of Admissions, NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi ; Marty Milne, VP for School and Family Relations, ASSIST, CT

Odessa

In an increasingly global economy and world, independent schools have been developing global education programs to support students learning foreign languages, traveling internationally, and participating in activities that increase their global awareness and competency. Join us as we present findings from recent NAIS surveys and highlight how the data plays out in two NAIS member schools. We will also share the work done through the EF Education First Global Education Symposia and provide some practical examples and steps that schools can follow as they begin their own global initiatives or expand their current global education programs. One of the presenters is an NAIS Teachers of the Future. Jeremy Goldstein, Director of the Washington Program, Episcopal High School, VA; Kelly Neely, Director of Global Studies & Humanities Teacher, Brimmer and May School, MA; George Stewart, Director of Curriculum and Program Development, EF Education First, MA; Ioana Wheeler, Director of Global Initiatives, NAIS, DC

BREAK

Networking Discussion Groups 3:45 – 5:00pm Academics

Salon D

Admission/Marketing

Salon C

Sponsored by IELTS USA

Travel/Exchange Programs

Casablanca

Student & Residential Life

Tokyo/Vancouver

3:30pm – 4:00pm Outside Session Rooms

RECEPTION

5:00pm – 6:00pm Ocean Terrace West

T U E S D AY 9:00am – 10:00am

STUDENT AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE

D-3 Ye Xin: Understanding China’s Generation Y

CONTI NENTA L BREA KFA ST 8:00am – 8:45am Ballroom A

ADMISSION

D-1 Creating a Diverse Student Body Salon C

With a decreasing domestic student demographic and the demand for diversification of our international student body, admission folks are caught between a rock and a hard place. International recruitment can be a daunting and lonely task, but with careful planning and targeted strategies, it can also bring a wonderfully rich and diverse student community to your school. Topics such as preparation, scheduling, exploring markets and budgeting accordingly will be discussed. Clayton Johnston, Director of Admission, Brentwood College School, BC ACADEMICS

D-2 Creating an Ethical Global Curriculum Salon D

Global education initiatives in schools can vary from partnerships with other schools, to service learning exchanges, or academic classes with content focused on international affairs. In developing these programs schools need to make sure they are interweaving moral inquiry into the curriculum to ensure students are not just cross-culturally competent but sophisticated about making sense of how morality and cultural difference intersect. This session asks educators to examine not just what they teach but how and why in order to deepen this ethical foundation. Anna Bertucci, Associate Head of School, Oakwood Friends School, NY

Toyko/ Vancouver

Today’s secondary private schools are witnessing an increase in the number of students from China. In order to vet for the most appropriate fit and proceed to meet their needs, it is important to understand the dynamics of this population. Today’s Chinese youth no longer have the their grounding in Confucius thought, a worrying fact for their older counterparts. They have been exposed to more Western ideas and lifestyle, have more freedom in self-determination, and a means to pursue their goals. For the first time in the history of the PRC, wealth can be inherited. These profound changes, driven by the economic boom in China, have created a substantial generation gap. This session seeks to expose the obstacles and opportunities that come with this wave of change, offer best practices, and provide a historical and current context in which to fit these changing dynamics. Colleen Warnick, Director of Admissions, Hyde School, CT STUDENT AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE

D-4 Defining an American Boarding School Experience for Our International Community Casablanca

With a 52% international student base from 39 states and 32 countries, we have found that the best way to support our international students/families is to provide support for the entire Community with a dedicated TEAM made up of a Parent liaison, a Chinese student Liaison, ESL teachers and a Student Life Coordinators/Counselors who speak different languages. We have faced many types of situations from controversial roommate issues to issues of inclusion within a group, communication breakdowns and erroneous assumptions. We provide support education for parents, students, faculty and staff on how to understand and approach these issues. Dorothea Ragsdale, Director, International Student Programs, Culver Academies/Culver Summer Schools and Camps, IN

T U E S D AY 9:00am – 10:00am

ACADEMICS

D-5 Teaching Students to Think Like a Social Entrepreneur Barcelona

In order to help students cultivate a globally-informed personal identity and to equip them to be creative leaders and constructive citizens, our Global Studies course, Call to Action, teaches students to think like a social entrepreneur. This session will take you through the pitfalls, false starts, and successes of teaching social entrepreneurship in the classroom. Jessica Peluso, History Department Chair, Sewickley Academy, PA; Vanessa Villalobos, Spanish Teacher, Sewickley Academy, PA ADMISSION

D-6 China Market Admissions: Effective Cross-Cultural Communication Melbourne

Chinese students and families, like their US counterparts, do their homework in the school selection process. However, independence is rarely achievable due to limits in language proficiency and cultural barriers. Effective communication in the admissions process to parents and students are many times hampered by translated materials, other Chinese families, or agencies. A direct consequence of not having effective communication with these parents and students, is “this is not what I thought it to be/was told” on the part of the students/ parents, and “I am leaving this place for another one”. This session will help school admissions better understand how Chinese parents gather information and launch more culturally aware admission campaign in China market. Xi Zhang, Founder, FindingSchool.com, MA; Chris Blondin, Associate Director of Admission, The Governor’s Academy, MA

E X C H A N G E / T R AV E L / V I R T U A L P R O G R A M S

D-7 Avoiding Colonialism and Stereotypes: Re-Inventing the Values of International Service Learning Naples

In this session, we will outline best practices international service-learning programs. Discussions of empathy, respect, race and social entrepreneurship are growing, yet the format of global service learning remain static. While travel can positively impact both students and partner communities, this rarely stems from traditional service projects and a perception of foreign help. In fact, some service projects can reverse the value proposition - inflicting more harm than good and perpetuating stereotypical and naive understandings of the world. Based on a partnership between EHS and Atlas Workshops we will discuss the creations of programs in India and Haiti. Adam White, Founder, Atlas Workshops, MA; Gideon Pollach, Head Chaplain, Episcopal High School, VA E X C H A N G E / T R AV E L / V I R T U A L P R O G R A M S

D-8 Using Tablets to Create Global, Online, Diverse Collaboration Shanghai

Most virtual school-to-school collaborations happen between schools of similar socioeconomic demographic. How might we collaborate virtually with under-resourced rural schools, lacking electricity, internet and trained teachers? Appleby College and TabLab, a nonprofit effort to transform learning in rural schools, have developed virtual school collaborations in North America, Central America and Africa around literacy, math and crosscultural learning. Data shows students learning faster because of TabLab and increasing in confidence, engagement and connectedness with their learning. Learn, share and help grow this effort. Graham Lewis, Director, Learning and Teaching Innovation, Appleby College, ON; Zachariah Mbasu, TabLab Teacher Trainer, World Leadership School and TabLab, Tanzania; Kathleen Kirkpatrick, Director, Middle School, Appleby College, ON

BREAK 10:00am – 10:15am Outside Session Rooms

T U E S D AY 10:15am – 11:15am

ADMISSION

STUDENT AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE

Salon C

Casablanca

This session will present an overview of the U.S. Department of Commerce services that assist U.S. boarding and secondary schools with their international student recruitment activities. Attendees will be provided with examples of this agency’s numerous initiatives, upcoming virtual fair and education missions overseas, and additional resources via its global network of offices throughout the U.S. as well as at U.S. Embassies and Consulates abroad. Case studies of boarding and secondary schools will also be cited as best practices for increasing international student enrollment.

International students come to boarding schools to study and build skills in preparation for college. They bring with them a host of expectations, needs, and concerns. Typically, they won’t just arrive on campus and settle in without some challenges. This presentation focuses on some common concerns affecting international students, and offers ideas on how we can better support them. Robust student support can mean an enhanced student experience, which can increase interest in your school.

E-1 U.S. Department of Commerce Services for International Student Recruitment

Jim Paul, Director, Boston Office, U.S. Department of Commerce, MA

Lou Pulgencio, Director of International Studies, Southwestern Academy, CA & John Phillips, Dean of Community Life, San Domenico School, CA

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E-2 Classroom Strategies that Encourage Integration Between American and International Learners Salon D

Attendees will discuss classroom strategies that promote student engagement and meaningful discussion. These techniques and concepts will allow all students to learn in the affective domain. The ideas discussed and used in this session will benefit all learners but will be particularly helpful in creating a safe environment for international students to adjust to the American classroom. Brenda Vishanoff, Director of International Students, Wheaton Academy, IL STUDENT AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE

E-3 Bridging the Gap from Theory to Practice – Creating Social Bonds to Establish Community Toyko/ Vancouver

Encouraging international students from all over the world to buy-in to a school’s culture and traditions can be challenging. With the right programs, practices and policies in place, a school can encourage students to establish new social relationships in order to create community within a residential setting. This presentation will provide an overview of programs at SAC which are student driven and provide opportunities for students to expand their cultural capital while demonstrating leadership and celebrating diversity. We will also outline policies and programs that help bridge the gap and eliminate cultural isolation. James MacPherson, Housemaster/ Teacher & Jeff Laforge, Housemaster/Teacher, St. Andrew’s College, ON 16

E-4 Lost in Translation! Adjusting to a New Culture

E-5 Defusing “Stereotype Threat” to Promote Global Learning Barcelona

How can Claude Steele’s research into “Stereotype Threat” help schools promote a global focus? Linking current psychology and neuroscience research to stories from TABS/NAIS schools, this workshop invites participants to share experiences and explore practical solutions. We begin with an overview of Stereotype Threat—explaining how stereotypes undermine both cognitive and social/emotional success. Next, we explore researchbased strategies for reducing Stereotype Threat in school and classrooms. This framework helps teachers and students defuse Stereotype Threat, so that—when cultures meet—students both thrive and learn. Andrew Watson, President, Translate the Brain, MA ADMISSION

E-6 A New Perspective on Your School’s Strengths Melbourne

A recent multi-school international recruiting trip opened our eyes to the stories others tell about their schools, which in turn, helped us rethink and refine how we delivered our own stories. This presentation will ask another to look at your admission materials and present their “elevator story” of your school and for you to do the same to theirs. Sometimes fresh eyes are the best. Joe Kremer, Associate Director of Admission, Pomfret School, CT & Naoimi Levine, Director of Admissions, Northfield Mount Hermon School, MA

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E-7 One School, Two Campuses: An Update on Chadwick School’s Global Partnership Naples

In 2010, Chadwick School in California opened a sister campus in Songdo, South Korea. Today, Chadwick International School Songdo (CI) is a complete pre-K through 12 school with 1100 students, an exciting and forward-looking educational program, and a lively, thriving faculty community. Hear some of the lessons learned from bridging two student and faculty populations 6,000 miles apart. Topics will include cross-campus collaboration, maintaining the Chadwick way, and managing the risks and rewards of such a partnership. Ted Hill, Head of School, Chadwick School, CA & David Maher, Former Head of Upper School, Chadwick International in Incheon, South Korea

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E-8 Cuba Travel Explained Shanghai

Cuba is an intriguing country that many schools want to visit, but are unsure of how to make it happen. This presentation will explain the ins and outs of the complicated process and educate attendees on how to travel to Cuba. We’ll cover what is and isn’t allowed, from a US government perspective and a Cuban government perspective. We’ll also talk about the future of Cuba travel given the new direction the US is taking with normalizing relationships with the island nation. Julian Jacobs, Director of International Programs, Educational Travel Adventures, NJ

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Every international student program has exciting opportunities when it comes to building cross-cultural friendships and understanding. Developing global competence, cross-cultural communication skills, and other essential skills can begin early with an effective orientation, helping international students fully immerse themselves in the school community. Join us as we delve into Westover School, Friends School of Baltimore, and The Athenian School’s experiences building pre- and post-arrival orientation and support programs, and their impact on alumni and community. Leave with a blueprint and best practices for supporting international student acclimation and integration.

The only New England school cited as an NAIS “Model School” for 21st century learning, Brimmer and May has developed curricula and programs that empower students to make connections with the world from Pre-K through grade 12. Educators in multiple division levels will demonstrate how the school fosters developmentally appropriate global competency through an interdisciplinary approach. The workshop will illustrate methods for creating global units on a small scale and expanding programs to fit multiple grade levels.

F-1 Effective Orientation for Global Competence and Community Building

Jenna Kotarides, International Student Coordinator & Upper School Learning Specialist, Friends School of Baltimore, MD; Micajah Dudley, Director of Partnerships, Shearwater, MA; Kathryn Taylor, Director of the Rudolph S. Rasin Center for Global Justice, Director of Global Programs, Dorm Parent, Westover School, CT; Michelle Park, Assistant Director of Admission for International and Boarding Students & ESL Teacher, The Athenian School, CA STUDENT AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE

F-2 The Power of the Introverts in Boarding School Casablanca

This session explores the programs and structure of boarding schools and the strategies that can best address the strengths of the more introverted students. With the pressures of admissions and sustainability, we must differentiate techniques in all aspects of student life to address all students. Teachers, directors of residential life, international student advisors and admissions professionals will gain specific techniques to differentiate programming! Fran Ryan, Assistant Headmaster & Brooke Giese, Director of Studies, Rumsey Hall School, CT

F-3 A School-Wide Model for Infusing Global Competency Programs

Kelly Neely, Director of Global Studies & Carl Rapisarda-Vallely, Head of Middle School, Brimmer and May, MA ADMISSION

F-4 Strategic, Long-Term Investments in Geographic Diversity Melbourne

The purpose is to outline the importance of strategic outreach and enrollment both domestically and internationally. Without question, international geographic diversity is important to a school community. However, given the high costs associated with outreach and recruitment internationally, schools must be selective and efficient in how it is pursued. We will go into detail about how Grand River Academy grew from six represented countries on campus to thirteen, and our plan to continue growing as we move forward as an investment in GRA’s longterm future. Peter Wickman, Director of Admission and Financial Aid & Tim Viands, Headmaster, Grand River Academy, OH ACADEMICS

F-5 Preferred Practices for International Student Programs Salon C

Join CSIET’s Executive Director, as he shares applicable standards and federal regulation, as well as approaches to these via a unifying set of standards and practices. This session will explore resources available for the following international student issues: Screening for English Language, Student Vetting, Cross Cultural Communication, F-1 Visa Regulation and Compliance, and State Athletic Association Policies. Leave this session with answers and a clearer understanding of what is available to you and your schools. Christopher Page, Executive Director, Council on Standards for International Educational Travel, VA

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The Barstow School located in Kansas City, Missouri, has now added campuses and partnership programs across the United States and also in Australia, China, Germany, Japan, and Spain. This program will outline how your school can adopt a similar framework that will increase student retention, increase marketing and admission, increase your class offerings, and allow students to network with students from across the globe.

Student exchange rightfully focuses on the student and his / her experience but what about all of the adults that are involved in making the exchange successful? From helicopter parents to renegade chaperons, the adults can make or break the exchange experience. In this workshop, we will discuss the best way to manage the expectations, the actions and the participation of adults in a way that contributes to the success of your student exchange.

F-6 Global Connections Through Online and Traditional Learning

Shane Foster, Head of School, The Barstow School, MO

F-7 Managing Adults in the World of International Student Exchange

Cecilia Nipp, Director of Global Relationships and Cultural Exchange, Ursuline Academy of Dallas, TX

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G-1 Boarders Beyond Borders: How to Foster Meaningful Cross-Cultural Relationships Casablanca

This presentation provides a glimpse into the daily lives of boarders at Annie Wright Schools in Tacoma WA. As both a faculty and student body, we strive to maintain a strong residential program that promotes deep and meaningful boarder relationships despite age and culture differences. We believe our boarding “Annies” have forged unique and lasting friendships that can serve as an example for other schools struggling to get students connected. This presentation will focus on three main parts: 1. How and why cross-cultural relationships are key to a healthy boarding department 2. Tangible ways residential life and student affairs faculty can promote meaningful relationships within boarding community 3. The Impact these relationships have beyond graduation Krista Keithly, Assistant Director of Residential Life, Annie Wright Schools, WA E X C H A N G E / T R AV E L / V I R T U A L P R O G R A M S

G-2 Zika Virus: Evaluating Your Student Travel Planning Barcelona

Many schools speak of getting students ‘out of their comfort zones’. Our experience is that this is limiting and that more is possible when the aim is to ‘expand the comfort zone’. Different approaches, different outcomes. Having spent a combined 60 years in the classroom, lab, athletic field and traveling with students, Chill and Eddie have developed a highly refined approach helpful to evaluating your own school’s travel process. Thoughtfully evaluating threats such as Zika is critical, but commonly the educational infrastructure in the field is taken for granted. Aiming to expand a young person’s comfort zone for life through a highly intentional experiential approach, wherever the destination or whatever the focus of the experience is essential. To do less marginalizes the travel experience as a ‘one-off’ rather than leveraging the experience into an enduring set of tools for students to better navigate life’s complexities. Come join a lively session! Crawford Hill, CEO/ Head Expeditionary Guide, Chill Expeditions, PA

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G-4 Wanderlust: A Roadmap to Meaningful Academic Travel Naples

For 43 years, the Winterim program at Harpeth Hall has offered unique travel opportunities to thousands of upper school students. These experiences transform the life of the individual and the life of the school. We will share best practices for creating programs that foster personal growth and enrich the culture of our school. Participants will be guided through the steps of travel and curriculum planning, parent/student communication, registration, preparation, execution, reflection and celebration, all elements essential to dynamic intellectual and cultural immersion experiences. Jacquie Watlington, Director of Winterim and International Exchange Programs & Elizabeth Allen, Chair, Upper School World Languages, Harpeth Hall School, TN E X C H A N G E / T R AV E L / V I R T U A L P R O G R A M S

G-5 Life-Changing Homestay Experiences: A How-To Guide Shanghai

Homestays have the potential to be life-changing experiences, both for the participants and the hosts. While luck is always a factor, careful planning is crucial. What are the key success factors and major pitfalls to avoid? This session will provide a practical guide with highlights and horror stories, focusing on specific take aways for both experienced program planners and those looking to establish an exchange or partnership program. Jeremy Robbins, Assistant Headmaster, The Kildonan School, NY

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