Welcome Orientation for New Heads of EARCOS/EARCOS Board Reception for Conference Presenters

8:30-16:00

8:30-16:30

17:30-18:00

18:00-19:00

19:00-21:00

JOHN JOSEPH – Learning with the Brain in Mind

The past decade has seen an explosion of information about the brain and its function. More has been learnt about the functioning of the human brain in the last decade than in all the proceeding centuries. Applied to classroom practice, this information affirms many elements of taken-for-granted teaching practices, and challenges numerous others. ‘Learning with the Brain in Mind’ provides a comprehensive approach to practice congruent with current understanding about brain development. There is a strong balance between theory and practical classroom application.

ANDREW HOOVER / BILL KENTTA / JOSH RECKORD – From Breakdowns to Breakthroughs

It sometimes happens in organizations that members do not work well together, people feel frustrated, and very little gets done. In this workshop, we will discuss tools and strategies to use to address these problems and how to decide what to change. We will focus on transforming your organizational capacity by equipping you with assessment and process tools for moving from what is to what might be. Via selective case studies we’ll translate theory into practical realities.

KAREN MOREAU – Developing and Sustaining a Standards-Based Curriculum

During this workshop, the following topics will be explored: What is the importance of curriculum and what purpose does it serve?, components of a standards-based curriculum, principles of backward design curriculum planning, planning for a curriculum project, and sustaining curriculum in an international school.

BERNADETTE VAN HOUTEN – Beyond Awareness: Turning Cultural Competences into a Competitive Advantage

This day will provide directors with a framework and practical applications for successfully incorporating and managing continued intercultural awareness, learning and competences in increasingly global and competitive school communities. A pro-active and systemic approach to inclusion increases integration of local and international staff, pedagogical success, and social and emotional well-being.

PACIFIC Function Rm. 10

PACIFIC Function Rm. 6

PACIFIC Function Rm. 7

PACIFIC Function Rm. 1

JANET WEBSTER – International Schools and Special Education: Looking Before You Leap

In this pre-conference session, we explore the challenges of the increasing number of students in international schools who have special educational needs. The purpose of the session is to assist administrators in taking stock of where their school is and in envisioning where they would like it to be. Topics are addressed from an administrative perspective and include: aligning philosophy and policies especially regarding admissions, efficient and effective administrative structures and service delivery models, financial and staffing issues, and the impact on the regular program.

PACIFIC Function Rm. 5

MARILYN GEORGE Title: WASC Visiting Committee Chair Training Room: HIBISCUS GARDEN

The workshop will prepare EARCOS educators to chair a WASC visiting committee. The roles of “keeper of the vision regarding ongoing school improvement” and “manager of the visiting committee” will be examined. There will be insight and advice shared by EARCOS educators who have already chaired full and midterm visits.

Welcome Orientation for New Heads of EARCOS/EARCOS Board

Room: CABANA near PACIFIC pool

Reception for Conference Presenters

Room: CABANA near PACIFIC pool

Opening/Cocktail Reception at the MARINA

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