2025 Pre-ConferenceS

Accelerating Innovation Through Collaboration

An Action-Oriented Approach to Building Momentum and Scale

February 1 & 2, 2025 with Richard Boerner and David Palumbo

There is power in collaboration. That power can positively lead to both momentum and scale of innovation in education. Join us and your colleagues for a dynamic two-day Think Tank where we will collaborate to design agile, impactful strategies for accelerating solutions to the most complex and relevant issues in schooling. Embrace inclusivity, action-oriented focus, and measurable outcomes to transform the future of education.

In a rapidly changing world, the field of international education must adapt with agility and innovation. This immersive two-day pre-conference Think Tank is designed for forward-thinking educators, administrators, and stakeholders who are ready to challenge the status quo and drive meaningful change.

What to Expect:

• Agility and Flexibility: Engage in short, iterative planning cycles that allow for rapid adaptation. Respond to new insights and shifting circumstances with confidence.
• Inclusive Participation: Collaborate with a diverse group of participants—including educators, students, community leaders, and industry experts—to ensure a rich tapestry of perspectives and ideas.
• Action-Oriented Focus: Move beyond theory. Prioritize immediate action and develop tangible solutions through real-time problem-solving and experimentation.
• Impact-Driven Outcomes: Focus on creating strategies with measurable impacts. Utilize continuous evaluation and feedback loops to assess progress and refine your approaches.

Who Should Attend:

• International education leaders seeking innovative strategies.
• Educators passionate about collaborative decision-making.
• Stakeholders committed to transforming educational practices for immediate and lasting impact.

Deliverables: 

• Fusion Framework: A proven method to quickly and effectively understand What is, what could be, what should be and what will be the future of education, with local actionable steps.
• ABCQ: We are often bound by our experiences and collective mindset. This binds innovation to iterative and incremental approaches. By stretching your edges you will consider out of the box "Q solutions" to address challenges and opportunities facing education. Through the experience you will have actionable steps to take Q solutions back to your schools.
• Collaborative Network: Enhanced connections with a diverse group of international education professionals and stakeholders for ongoing support and idea exchange. Using the wisdom of crowds and multiple sets of eyes and ears, we will provide noth a network, a standard set of tools, and a shared vocabulary to extend the engagement beyond the conference calendar dates.
• Agile Planning Toolkit: A set of methods for short, iterative planning cycles that can be applied to future projects and initiatives.
• Inclusive Engagement Strategies: Techniques and better practices for involving a broad range of stakeholders in decision-making and change leadership processes.

Future-Focused Education: An Action-Oriented Think Tank Experience
Join us in co-creating the future of international education. Leave equipped with the tools, connections, and actionable plans necessary to make a real difference in your community and beyond.

Registration Fee: $450 per person

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Collective Efficacy in Action

Supporting Neurodiverse and Diverse Learners

February 2, 2025 with the International School Counselor Association (ISCA) and Special Education Network and Inclusion Association (SENIA International)

This pre-conference workshop, led by SENIA International and ISCA, focuses on leveraging collective efficacy to drive school improvement, with a strong emphasis on inclusivity for neurodiverse students and those with diverse learning needs. Designed for school leaders, it provides strategies to enhance collaboration among leadership, learning support, counseling teams, and parents. By implementing Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), participants will gain practical tools to create inclusive learning environments that support both academic and social-emotional development for all learners.

Key Takeaways for School Leaders:

• Enhance Team Collaboration: Develop unified approaches to support diverse learners, aligning with MTSS and integrating Social-Emotional Learning (SEL).
• Promote Inclusive Leadership: Implement shared leadership models and integrate UDL to create accessible learning environments.
• Foster a Positive School Culture: Cultivate a culture of diversity and inclusion, prioritizing SEL to enhance the well-being of all students.
• Strengthen Community Partnerships: Build effective communication channels with families to support inclusive education and SEL initiatives.

Registration Fee: $350 per person

Join SENIA and ISCA to gain practical leadership tools and techniques for fostering effective teamwork and creating truly inclusive learning environments.

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