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AISA Invitational Conference 30-31 March 2019
Lagos, Nigeria
www.aisa.or.ke
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GET AHEAD OF T HE PACK Developing globally competent students
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Executive Director’s Welcome Schools today need to prepare students for a future we can't yet imagine. Your students are future leaders who
will invent technologies we don’t yet know we need, work in jobs that don't yet exist and solve problems they did
not create. The world will seem a much smaller place to them as they work for global companies, moving in and
out of many cultures and work with people who are different to themselves. As educators we must prepare our
students to be globally competent learners, leaders and citizens who will succeed in the future.
The AISA Invitational Conference is for teachers and school
leaders who are committed to developing students who will
become highly competent international professionals, scholars
and leaders . All the workshops are led by expert-practitioners
from the USA, UK and Nigeria, all teaching at accredited Inter-
national Schools in Lagos. These practitioners work in interna-
tional schools where global competence is at the heart of all the
teaching and learning and where students are being prepared
to take their places in a globalised, fast moving world. Who
better to learn from as you consider how to make sure your
students are ahead of the pack.
At AISA events we offer a range of learning experiences based on the research into effective professional develop-
ment. Our all day Deep Dives give you the opportunity to go deep into a topic to be ready to implement change
when you get back to school. We also offer opportunities to learn about new innovations, emerging technologies
and good practices in our Taster Sessions.
The AISA Invitational Conference is a perfect opportunity to learn more about international education and the ac-
creditation process to become a recognised International School. Don't miss the practical workshops on how to
become an accredited International School, led by representatives of the major accreditation agencies.
We look forward to welcoming you to AISA’s inaugural Invitational Conference.
Dr Peter Bateman
AISA Executive Director
The Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA) is a non-profit
membership community committed to professional learning that transforms
student learning.
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AIC2019 Programme at a Glance
Day 1 Saturday 30th March
Time Activity
7.30—8.30 Registration
8.30—9.30
Welcome Address Graham Watts, AISA Director of Professional Learning Performance by AIS Lagos Students Opening Plenary: What is International Education and Why it Matters
9.30—10.30 Deep Dive 1
10.30-11.00 Morning tea/coffee break
11.00—12.30 Deep Dive 1 (con’t)
12.30—13.30 Lunch
13.30—15.00 Deep Dive 2
15.00—15.30 Afternoon tea/coffee break
15.30—16.30 Deep Dive 2 (con’t)
16.30—18.00 Poolside Drinks Reception
Day 2 Sunday 31st March
9.00—10.30 Deep Dive 3
10.30—11.00 Morning tea/coffee break
11.00—12.00 Deep Dive 3 (con’t)
12.00—13.00 Lunch
13.00—14.30 Deep Dive 4
14.30—15.00 Afternoon tea/coffee break
15.00—16.00 Deep Dive 4 (con’t)
16.00—16.45 Closing Plenary: A Review of Your Conference Learning
16.45 Close Issue Certificates
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Topic Facilitator
EDUCATORS
The Differentiated Classroom : Reaching Every Student
Lynn Abercrombie 1
Introduction to open source 3-D modelling and 3-D printing
Andrew Bauman 2
3 Leading Professional Development Options to Better Fit Your School's Needs
Mark Page
Fundamentals of Inquiry: Examining Science Practices from Elementary Through High School
John Heil 4
Engaging Today's Learners Geraldine Ziadeh & Donna Valentino
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Outside of the Box' - infusing creativity and critical thinking into Literacy lessons
Ania Judson & Annemarie Hodge
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Child Protection in Our Schools Olatokunbo Fashoyin & Darlene Heilman
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Essential Advisory Ingredients Rayna Rokicki 8
Best Practices In Teaching World Languages: Early Childhood Focus
Azahara Canizares & Yetunde Ayoh
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LEADERS
CIS International Accreditation 101 George Hobson 1
Effective Assessment Change to Improve Student Learning and Teaching
Teresa Fry 2
School Improvement through Accreditation Joy Isa and Martha Da Costa-Sherwood
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Saturday Deep Dive Options at a Glance
Each Deep Dive will be offered morning and afternoon, giving delegates the opportunity to choose 2 op-
tions
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Sunday Deep Dive Options at a Glance
Topic Facilitator
EDUCATORS
Bridging the Gap between the classroom and the world of work
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Emotions As The Key For Creating Engaged For-eign Language Learning
Mudi Danmole-Logun & Luisa Cappuccio
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3 Using Inquiry, Technology and Hands-On Materi-als to Develop Mathematical Concepts
Cindy Clifford
What Are They Thinking? Understanding the Adolescent Brain
Dan Luce 4
Making the Most of Free & Open Source Soft-ware & Educational Resources
David Schult 5
Teaching 21st Century Skills Using Hip Hop Music Eric Taylor 6
Developing & Strengthening a Comprehensive 9-12 Counseling Program
Douglas Dworak 7
Introducing the International Baccalaureate (IB) Adzo Ashie 8
Cultivating A Culture of Student Leadership & Service
Sean Areias 9
LEADERS
Teacher Leadership: Who cares? Why it matters and how we can support it.
Sean Areias 1
Designing Globally Competent Learners for the 21st Century
Kim Rayl 2
What is International Accreditation and Why it Matters
Anna Pehar 3
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Saturday Deep Dive Options: Educator Stream Delegates can choose two of the following:
OPTION 1: THE DIFFERENTIATED CLASSROOM: REACHING EVERY STUDENT
Facilitator: Lynn Abercrombie
Target: Teachers
Session Description: Differentiation in instruction facilitates learning for students with varied abilities, knowledge,
and preferences. Tiered instruction is an essential component of effective differentiation and the most sophisticat-
ed level of differentiation. Flexible instructional grouping is the management strategy for tiered assignments. We
will participate in a tiered class activity and look at several strategies for differentiated instruction.
Following this Deep Dive, participants will:
• Develop an understanding of why differentiated teaching methods are essential to student success outcome.
• Gain an understanding of the language of differentiation: content, process, product.
• Gain an understanding of tiered tasks and flexible instructional grouping.
• Design a preliminary tiered task: selected from one of the given models for implementation in their class-
room.
OPTION 2: INTRODUCTION TO OPEN SOURCE 3-D MODELING AND 3-D PRINTING
Facilitator: Andrew Bauman
Target: Open to anyone with an interest
Session Description: This session will introduce participants to free open source 3-D computer aided design soft-
ware and 3-d printing technologies. Areas covered include: SketchUp, platform requirements, different types of
open source libraries, 3-D modeling basics and an introduction to 3-D printing.
Following this Deep Dive, participants will:
• Understand what open source CAD and CAM programs are, and what they are used for.
• Understand basic 3-D modeling techniques and applications.
• Understand basic 3-D printing processes and techniques.
• Consider ways CAD programs can be used for cross-curricular projects.
• Use drawing tools in SketchUp to develop a 3-D model
OPTION 3: LEADING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS TO BETTER FIT YOUR SCHOOL'S NEEDS
Facilitator: Mark Page
Target: School faculty interested in leading a workshop
Session Description: This workshop will entail the many different aspects and types of workshop options available
to faculty interested in leading a professional development offering. We will explore the aspects related to running
a workshop itself to the different options of types of workshops to fit the audience and busy schedules of teachers.
Following this Deep Dive, participants will:
• Be able to choose appropriate type of workshop
• Understand the many aspects of running a successful workshop
• Understanding that everyone has something to offer
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OPTION 4: FUNDAMENTALS OF INQUIRY: EXAMINING SCIENCE PRACTICES FROM ELEMENTARY THROUGH HIGH
SCHOOL
Facilitator: John Heil
Target: Grade 2-12 Science Teachers
Session Description: This workshop is based on The Fundamentals of Inquiry Workshop designed by Institute for
Inquiry associated with the Exploratorium of San Francisco. It is intended to help teachers understand the key com-
ponents of science inquiry and then learn ways to modify current lessons to make them more inquiry based with
simple adjustments.
Following this Deep Dive, participants will:
• Practice inquiry as it relates to the three dimensions of science learning (disciplinary core ideas, cross-cutting
concepts, and science practices)
• Carry out a series of activities that identify the science practices needed to conduct an inquiry, such as asking
questions, planning and carrying out investigations, analyzing and interpreting data, and arguing from evi-
dence.
• Plan and conduct a full investigation that illustrates how science concepts and the science practices can be
learned through the inquiry process.
OPTION 5: ENGAGING TODAY'S LEARNERS
Facilitator: Geraldine Ziadeh
Target: Middle & High School Teachers
Session Description: Promoting engagement and curiosity in the classroom deepens understanding and helps
promote optimal learning. When students are engaged, they are driven to investigate and take ownership of their
learning. In this workshop, we will consider active learning strategies and lesson design that teachers can imple-
ment in their own classroom to increase meaningful student participation and engagement.
Following this Deep Dive, participants will:
• Understand the relationship between student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Identify and describe engaging instructional strategies based on current research and best practices.
• Identify essential components of an engaging lesson plan including; warm-up activities, transitions, move-
ment, discussion, collaboration and reflection.
• Redesign a current lesson plan utilizing workshop learning.
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Saturday Deep Dive Options: Educators OPTION 6: OUTSIDE OF THE BOX' - INFUSING CREATIVITY AND CRITICAL THINKING INTO LITERACY LESSONS
Facilitator: Ania Judson
Target: K-3 Teachers
Session Description: The session is designed to be an interactive experience during which the participants will have
an opportunity to practice the strategies and take away samples.
In this Deep Dive, participants will be introduced to:
• how Global Competences and 21 Century Skills can be tied into daily literacy activities.
• the concept of metacognition to primary students.
• strategies and daily routines that support further development of creativity and critical thinking.
• Visible Thinking Routines.
OPTION 7: CHILD PROTECTION IN OUR SCHOOLS
Facilitator: Olatokunbo Fashoyin
Target: Teachers, Administrators & School Counsellors
Session Description: The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child outlines the importance of upholding the rights
of all children in the world. This institute equips those who work with children with the skills and knowledge that
are necessary to deal with child protection issues. By the end of this institute participants will evaluate their
school’s current child protection practices and develop an action plan for creating a child protection policy and
effective child safeguarding procedures.
Following this Deep Dive, participants will:
• improve their understanding of child protection.
• evaluate their school’s current child protection policies and practices.
• increase their capacity to prevent abuse.
• strengthen skills to recognize diverse child protection issues.
• increase awareness on how to create a protective environment.
• strengthen their ability to effectively support students and community members.
OPTION 8: ESSENTIAL ADVISORY INGREDIENTS
Facilitator: Rayna Rokicki
Target: Advisory teachers or teachers who are new to advisory
Session Description: In this Deep Dive, attendees will understand what exactly is an advisory and why it is different
from a homeroom or study club. Advisees will come to understand the 5 purposes of advisory and their relation-
ship to student success. Lastly, attendees will get a chance to learn about some different strategies and tools used
in advisory and see how they might fit into their school.
Following this Deep Dive, participants will understand:
• What is an advisory?
• What purpose does advisory serve?
• How is it linked to student success?
• What different ingredients/layers can make up an advisory program?
• What are some different tools and strategies one can use within those ingredients/layers?
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OPTION 9: BEST PRACTICES IN TEACHING WORLD LANGUAGES: EARLY CHILDHOOD FOCUS
Facilitator: Azahara Canizares
Target: Early childhood/elementary teachers
Session Description: This workshop will give participants a solid handle on effectively teaching a foreign language
to students with diverse mother tongues, preparing them for effective and authentic real-life communication. We
will explore ways of achieving this using techniques such as Project Based Learning, collegiality, curriculum align-
ment and Visible Thinking routines, with some components of ICT/technology integration. At the end of the work-
shop, participants will redesign a unit or lesson for use in their classroom.
In this Deep Dive, participants will:
• Understand the process of teaching a World Language in the target language
• Get to know the pros and cons of teaching a World Language in the target language
• Learn strategies for effectively dealing with challenges in the language classroom such as; Visible Thinking
routines, Project-based Learning, curricular alignment and the role of collegiality
• Redesign a unit or lesson using workshop strategies for immediate implementation in their classroom.
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Saturday Educator Facilitators LYNN ABERCROMBIE
Lynn is currently the Student Support Coordinator at AISL. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
and French, as well as a Master of Education in Special Education. Over the past 36 years, she
has taught high school Spanish and French, special education, resource science, resource Eng-
lish, and resource instruction. Her passion and most extensive teaching career has been in the
field of special education, which she has taught for over 18 years.
ANDREW BAUMAN
Andrew has taught for 17 years, 11 years teaching high school engineering in Wisconsin, 6 years
science and engineering internationally. Currently Andrew teaches Technology and Engineering
at AISL.
MARK PAGE
Mark is a second career teacher who started off as a cartographer in addition to many other jobs
in the technology sector. He’s also worked in some capacity over the last few decades with chil-
dren either in schools or city recreation programs. For the last few years he’s been working as a
teacher at American international schools across the globe. Currently, Mark is the Technology
Director at AISL.
JOHN HEIL
John is currently an IB Chemistry and TOK teacher at AISL. He previously taught IB Chemistry
and TOK at Escuela Campo Alegre in Caracas Venezuela. Prior to teaching overseas he taught AP
Chemistry, Physics and Environmental Science at the International Community School in Kirkland
Washington
GERALDINE ZIADEH
Géraldine is Lebanese by birth but considers Africa as a second home. She has been teaching at
AISL since 2008, where she teaches foreign languages at the high school level. She piloted the
first Arabic program at AISL in 2015/16.
DONNA VALENTINO
Donna is a high School Spanish teacher at AISL. She has taught in Spain, Colombia, Venezuela,
and Texas. She received her Masters degree in Spanish Language Teaching through Southern
Oregon University while studying at La Universidad de Guanajuato in Mexico. In her free time,
she enjoys travel, reading, yoga, and spending time with her friends and family.
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ANIA JUDSON
An international teacher with 8 years of experience and IB, Primary Years Programme (PYP) and
Montessori background. A member of TEN (Teacher Educator Network) - she ran a series of
workshops for teachers in Ghana.
ANNEMARIE HODGE
Annemarie has enjoyed working with the entire AISL community for the past five years. Now
teaching grade 7 ELA and history, her first 4 years were spent in grade 3 where she enjoyed re-
vamping the curriculum to include project based learning and service learning opportunities.
Having moved from British Columbia where she taught for 12 years, Annemarie still enjoys the
year round beach weather of Lagos and on weekends can be found on her stand-up paddle
board or in a hammock with a good book.
OLATOKUNBO FASHOYIN
Olatokunbo is the Elementary School Counselor at AISL. She holds Master's degrees in Counsel-
ing Psychology and International Education Development. Olatokunbo has worked in three inter-
national schools, and this is her fourth year at AISL. She enjoys singing and dancing with her stu-
dents, baking cakes and traveling.
DARLENE HEILMAN
Darlene is the middle school counsellor at AISL. She has lived and worked overseas for 18 years
in international schools. She studied International School Counseling at Lehigh University in the
USA.
RAYNA ROKICKI
Rayna has taught History, Language Arts and Dance over the past 11 years on three different conti-
nents. She currently teaches 6th grade Language Arts at the AISL as well as serves as the Team
Leader and Advisory Leader for the Middle School. She believes that project based learning as well
as building trusting relationships with students is the key to student success.
AZAHARA CANIZARES
Azahara, Spanish by birth, is the Spanish teacher at the AISL. Azahara studied Special Needs Edu-
cation in Spain and also gained a Masters in Speech Thearpy. After, she started teaching Spanish
as a second language (ELE) and worked in Hong Kong and Korea before Nigeria. Along the way,
she has done several specialization courses in teaching Spanish to kids. She loves teaching and
learning. In her free time, she loves to play different sports and cooking.
YETUNDE AYOH
Yetunde has worked as an Elementary and Middle School French teacher at AISL for 26 years.
Prior to that she worked as a French teacher at the Alliance Française of Lagos, Nigeria. She has
a degree in French and a Masters degree in ESL. She loves visiting new places, working with chil-
dren and listening to music.
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Saturday Deep Dive Options: Leaders
Delegates will choose two of the following:
OPTION 2: EFFECTIVE ASSESSMENT CHANGE TO IMPROVE STUDENT LEARNING & TEACHING
Facilitator: Teresa Fry
Session Description: The session will include a presentation of research and participant discussion based on new
research and practices in assessment change. Topics include fixes to the most common broken assessment practic-
es, standards based assessment, using rubric and formative feedback practices. Participants will be asked to reflect
on their current practices and their effectiveness as indicators of learning. Resources and practical strategies will
be shared with participants.
In this Deep Dive, participants will:
• consider new research and practices in assessment change
• reflect on our current practices and their effectiveness
• share resources and ways to make changes that are achievable
OPTION 3 : SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT THROUGH ACCREDITATION
Facilitator: Martha Da Costa-Sherwood & Joy Issa
Session Description: Providing schools with a greater understanding of international accreditation, as well as the
opportunity to evaluate their practice against a benchmark of high standards. From this schools will be supported
with the creation of a personalised school improvement plan which will identify the specific steps required to meet
international accreditation standards and to become leaders in the field.
In this Deep Dive, participants will:
• Understand the benefits of international accreditation
• Be able to identify international accreditation standards
• Develop practical solutions to challenges west African schools face in meeting international accreditation
standards
• Complete a self-evaluation against international accreditation standards
• Develop an action plan to meet international accreditation standards
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OPTION 3: THE ACCREDITATION PROCESS
Facilitator: George Hobson, Council of International Schools
Session Description: CIS has been, and remains one of the most popular and highly sought after accreditations in
the international school sector. The CIS approach to accreditation puts school improvement at the heart of the
process, thus ensuring accreditation is part of the fabric of the school’s strategic plan and efforts to continuously
improve. CIS accreditation puts Child Protection in focus as well as academic excellence and school effectiveness.
This workshop will outline the strengths of, and steps involved in, the CIS school accreditation journey.
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Saturday Leadership Facilitators
TERESA FRY, AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LAGOS
Teresa Is currently the Middle School Vice Principal of AISL. Her experience in education spans
26 years as classroom teacher, professional development and subject coordinator and school
administrator. As a teacher and school leader/administrator she has worked collaboratively with
school and district groups and presented internationally on topics such as assessment, standards
based grading, mindfulness in education, professional cultures and communities (PLC’s) and cur-
riculum alignment. She earned her Masters in Educational Leadership in 2007 and is currently working on a PhD in
Educational Leadership.
MARTHA DA COSTA-SHERWOOD, CHILDREN’S INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Martha is a dedicated practitioner who is passionate about education and personal develop-
ment. Born and raised in the UK to Jamaican parents, Martha is now working in Nigeria as the
Head of Senior School. Martha holds a BSc Honours Degree in Business and Psychology and
started her career in education in 2005. Martha earned an MA in Education Leadership and
Management from Roehampton University and is currently pursuing her second MA in Educa-
tional Planning, Economics and International Development from UCL Institute of Education
along with an ILM Certificate in Executive Coaching and Mentoring.
JOY ISA, CHILDREN’S INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Joy has a first degree in French and Linguistics from the University of Jos and started her career
in education in 1996, right after her National Youth Service. She earned an MSc in Multidiscipli-
nary Studies from Buffalo State University of New York and holds a Certificate in International
School Leadership, from the Principals Training Centre, in the UK. She is also a certified Child
Protection and Safeguarding Officer. She is currently completing a doctoral degree in Curricu-
lum, Instruction and Assessment from Walden University, Minnesota.
GEORGE HOBSON, COUNCIL OF INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS
George joined CIS as School Support & Evaluation Officer working within the School Support &
Evaluation team in September 2014. Previous to this, George was the Headmaster and CEO at
Academia Británica Cuscatleca in El Salvador, a school of 1,460 students from Pre-K to 12th
grade with 200 staff. The school offers the IB Diploma, IGCSE, National Curriculum of England,
International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and the Salvadorian Curriculum.
From 1996 - 1999, George was at St. Julian’s School in Portugal as Deputy Headmaster. He also
served as their Vice Principal and IB Coordinator (1995 - 1996), and Head of the IB Section (1992 - 1995). George
worked at The Bahrain School, Manama for ten years (1982 - 1992) as Mathematics Coordinator (K-12). Prior to this
he taught in the UK.
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Sunday Deep Dive Options: Educator Stream Delegates can choose two of the following:
OPTION 1: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN THE CLASSROOM AND THE WORLD OF WORK
Facilitator: Osarume Akenzua, West African Vocational Education (WAVE )
Target: Teachers & Administrators
Session Description: What are the connection points to bridge the gap between the classroom and employment?
What are the competencies required to thrive in the 21st century world of work? What role do you play in bridging
the gap between your classroom and this world of work? What are some practical ways to get started?
Following this Deep Dive, participants will explore:
• How life skills can be incorporated into contemporary curriculum
• How can students learn better
• The role educators can play to ensure students are equipped for work/life success
OPTION 2: EMOTIONS AS THE KEY FOR CREATING ENGAGED FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING
Facilitator: Mudi Danmole-Logun
Target: Upper Elementary - Middle School Foreign Language Teachers
Session Description: Participants will learn about the mechanisms underlying the emotional brain and how they
influence learning. After exploring the connections between brain-based research and the requirements of a For-
eign Language curriculum, participants will evaluate their current teaching practices.
Following this Deep Dive, participants will:
• understand the fundamentals of the emotional brain and it’s connections to learning.
• explore the key components of a FL curriculum using brain-based research information.
• evaluate the practices they currently have in place in their classrooms and compare them to the possible
practices in a FL brain-friendly class.
• create a preliminary design for two elements of the brain-friendly framework that support the conditions of
cognitive and emotional safety in their FL classes
OPTION 3: WHAT ARE THEY THINKING? - UNDERSTANDING THE ADOLESCENT BRAIN
Facilitator: Dan Luce
Target: Middle level leaders Middle level Teachers, Coaches and Instructional Assistants
Session Description: In this session, attendees will understand how technology has contributed to a better under-
standing of brain development. Participants will examine how these revelations have helped to change or confirm
what we know about the adolescent brain. Lastly, attendees will learn a variety of strategies to assist their students
to more effectively navigate what is often the most awkward time in their school lives.
Following this Deep Dive, participants will:
• Understand the key concepts of adolescent brain development
• Explain how brain development effects learning and the classroom culture
• Discuss advances in technology that have given us insights into workings of the adolescent brain.
• Explore ways to help middle level student navigate the challenges of learning, managing themselves and con-
tributing to a healthy school climate
• Consider how to apply workshop learning to participant’s own classrooms and school wide structures
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OPTION 4: MOVING BEYOND THE TEXTBOOK--USING INQUIRY, TECHNOLOGY & HANDS-ON MATERIALS TO DE-
VELOP MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS
Facilitator: Cindy Clifford
Target: Middle School & High School Mathematics Teachers
Session Description: Participants will experience examples of inquiry-based instruction in mathematics and will dis-
cuss how these fit into their current curriculum models. They will also discuss what brain research says about learn-
ing mathematics and about the growth mindset. They will discuss how to "open up" activities to allow for more
challenge and choice. Participants will then have the opportunity to work together to develop meaningful activities
to bring back to their own classroom.
Following this Deep Dive, participants will:
• Participants will experience several different learning engagements they might use with their own students.
These will include activities designed to develop algebraic understanding and functions awareness as well as
activities to develop a stronger conceptual understanding of statistics.
• Participants will analyze these activities and consider how they might help students to develop a growth
mindset and how they might more effectively provide a differentiated experience for students (through the
Depth of Knowledge Framework) while also helping to develop appropriate habits of mind such as persever-
ance and inquiry.
• Participants will have an opportunity to work with colleagues to create their own concept-based mathe-
matics lessons to use in their own schools.
• Participants will become familiar with a variety of wonderful sources for concept-based activities and lessons.
• Participants will expand their professional learning community and will share the work they have done during
the workshop.
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OPTION 5: MAKING THE MOST OF FREE & OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE & EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Facilitator: David Schult
Target: Teachers of technology, computers, administrators & interested educators.
*Participants with a laptop computer are requested to bring it if possible.
Session Description: A wealth of educational software too often comes with advertisements, malware or viruses.
How can you get quality, truly free educational software? Participants will learn to navigate Free & Open Source
Software sites such as https://fosshub.com and https://osalt.com; see a demonstration of the Ubuntu Linux based
Edubuntu Operating System https://www.edubuntu.org/ and for android phone users the catalogue of FOSS appli-
cations call F-Droid https://f-droid.org/ will be introduced. California's Free Textbook initiative (https://
www.ck12.org/student/ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.ck12.app.practice) will be introduced.
Following this Deep Dive, participants will:
• Demonstrate an understanding of FOSS alternatives to paid software
• Observe a demonstration of the Edubuntu O/S
• Download the F-Droid app & navigate to the Science/Education software & install on an Android phone
• Demonstrate familiarity with resources available via the California Free Textbook initiative
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Sunday Deep Dive Options: Educator Stream
OPTION 6: TEACHING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS USING HIP HOP MUSIC
Facilitator: Eric Taylor
Target: Teachers
Session Description: Hip hop music is a powerful communicative tool that our students regularly interact with, yet
it is rarely acknowledged in our classrooms. In this interactive session, participants will discover ways in which hip
hop music can be used to teach 21st century skills in any classroom. We will be analyzing examples of hip hop lyrics
to make connections between the language arts, history, and social justice issues. We will get to discuss and prac-
tice ways in which students can practice communicating with an audience. This session will look at the importance
of student reflection and keeping a process journal. Finally, we will look at examples and discuss how hip hop music
has potential links to other disciplines.
Following this Deep Dive, participants will understand:
• How can we teach 21st century skills using a medium that is relevant to our student population?
• Why skills are needed for students to be critical consumers of current media and can these skills transfer to
the classroom.
• How can we create reflective students who are able to communicate effectively and with evidence to sup-
port their arguments?
OPTION 7: DEVELOPING & STRENGTHENING A COMPREHENSIVE 9-12 COUNSELING PROGRAM
Facilitator: Douglas Dworak
Target: Administrators, Deans, Counsellors, Advisors
Session Description: Counseling in secondary schools is most often thought of as beginning as focused on
11th/12th grades and university admissions. This session will outline both the important documents and mechanics
of successful university counseling programs as well as argue for robust counseling programs starting from 9th
grade to support a holistic view of student success. Participants will be exposed to counseling standards as well as
begin creating the essential documents of a strong counseling program.
In this Deep Dive, participants will learn:
• What is the purpose of a school profile?
• What makes a strong letter of recommendation?
• What does an annual calendar look like for a school counsellor?
• Why does social/emotional counseling matter to university counseling and matriculation outcomes?
• How do we help parents and students navigate high school with an eye towards the future?
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OPTION 8: INTRODUCING THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)
Facilitator: Adzo Ashi, IB
Target: Teachers and Administrators
More information to come.
OPTION 9: CULTIVATING A CULTURE OF STUDENT LEADERSHIP & SERVICE
Facilitator: Carolina Freund
Target: Teachers, Administrators
Session Description: This session will focus on a framework for secondary school that gives more opportunities for
student leadership, service-based projects, and the use of 21st century skills. Participants will gain insight by seeing
examples of students taking leadership roles and initiating service-based projects in order to understand the five
stages of service learning and strategies for student engagement.
Following this Deep Dive, participants will be able to:
• Share a framework within a school setting that can turn required clubs and activities into passionate student
initiated and led projects.
• Provide specific examples of student- led initiatives that fosters leadership and 21st century skills.
• Understand the framework of the 5 stages for service learning and how it cultivates student leadership and
21st century skills
• Share strategies for guiding students into identifying their passions and skills to determine leadership roles
that best fit their abilities and interests.
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Sunday Facilitators: Educators Stream OSARUME AKENZUA
With a background in Law, Osarume uses his advocacy skills to deliver interventions that engen-
der reforms in service delivery and educational design.
MUDI DANMOLE-LOGUN
Mudi has been an educator of over 20 years 17 of which have been at AISL. She has experience
in teaching Early Childhood and World Languages at the Elementary level. She is married with
four kids. Her passions include, educating, coordinating events and training, traveling and most
of all listening to music!
LUISA CAPPUCCIO
Luisa has been an educator for over 35 years. Luisa’s first international teach-
ing experience began in Venezuela where she taught and developed ELL and Spanish Language
programs from K to 12. After years of good practice and learning, Luisa ventured to India to
teach Spanish at an IB school. Currently, she works in Nigeria and teaches K-4 grade Spanish.
CINDY CLIFFORD
Cindy Clifford is an experienced educator with over 30 years of overseas teaching experience in
9 countries. She has a background in elementary education and as a mechanical engineer, has
taught everything from 2nd grade to 12th grade, and has taught science and computers as well
as math. She has also coordinated gifted and talented programs and been an IB Diploma Coor-
dinator. Cindy is also an examiner and moderator for the IB, as well as being an IB workshop
leader in mathematics and in approaches to teaching and learning. Outside of the classroom,
Cindy is an avid scuba diver and she also loves to hike and read.
DAN LUCE
Dan has worked in education for 30 years serving as a Teacher, Counsellor, Dean of Students and
Principal. Dan worked in the US in public education for most of his career and has worked as an
Elementary Principal for 8 years and in the Middle School for 11.
Dan was hired to implement the American Middle School Model at AISL as the first principal hav-
ing responsibility exclusively over middle school. Dan is currently is his 6th year. The AISL Middle
School includes grades 5-8.
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DAVID SCHULT
As an International Educator, Teacher and Administrator, David has over twenty-four years of
experience and has travelled to more than 25 countries. He focuses on organizational skills,
computers and technology, and critical thinking skills. David has Masters degrees in Education
and Philosophy, and is currently the High School Principal of the AISL.
ERIC TAYLOR
Eric directs the high school instrumental/vocal program and teaches general music courses in
hip hop and rock n' roll at AIS, Lagos. He has spent his entire international career teaching mu-
sic in West Africa, previously serving as a MYP Band instructor and Head of Department in Gha-
na. Prior to moving overseas, he taught band and general music in the United States. Eric has a
Masters of Music Education degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a Bache-
lor of Music in Music Education from Belmont University and holds an instrumental, vocal, and
general music teaching license.
DOUGLAS DWORAK
Doug has worked as a counsellor in a variety of settings both in the US and worldwide, from
highly mobile TCK/global nomad populations in Sudan to high-achieving, low-income (HALI) stu-
dents in Turkey to comprehensive social/emotional and special education work in Nebraska and
San Francisco. He is most interested in issues of student resiliency and applying the principles of
positive psychology to help students achieve their individual potentials.
ADZO ASHIE
Adzo is the International Baccalaureate Development and Recognition Manager for Africa. Adzo
is a Diploma Programme graduate from the first IB World School in Ghana, SOS-Hermann
Gmeiner International College. She holds a first degree from Mount Holyoke College and a Mas-
ter’s in Education Policy and Management from the University of Massachusetts, U.S.A. Prior to
joining the IB she worked at Ashesi University College as Dean of Student and Community
Affairs. She served on the IB Africa, Europe and the Middle East regional council from 2008-2012
before taking on her current role in the IB.
CAROLINA FREUND
Carolina is a high school IB Spanish teacher , Service Learning/CAS Coordintor, and advisor for
the Associated Student Body at AISL. She has been teaching languages for 10 years internation-
ally: Spanish and French at the middle school and high school levels as well as ELL in elementary
school level. She was previously in China and Egypt before landing in Nigeria. She is passionate
about giving students voice, and leadership opportunities within the school setting especially
when connecting learning to service in the community.
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Sunday Deep Dive Options: Leaders OPTION 1: TEACHER LEADERSHIP: WHO CARES? WHY IT MATTERS AND HOW WE CAN SUPPORT IT.
Facilitator: Sean Areias
Session Description: Participants will discuss and share prior knowledge related to teacher leadership. They will
generate questions related to teacher leadership. Additionally, participants will engage in some reading/ discussion
activities regarding teacher leadership research. Based on readings, prior knowledge, and collegial sharing, partici-
pants will draft action plans for increasing teacher leadership in their schools. Finally, participants will have oppor-
tunities to give each other feedback on draft action plans.
Following this Deep Dive, participants will be able to:
• Define teacher leadership and increase awareness of different types of teacher leadership.
• Be familiar with some background research on teacher leadership, specifically in international and regional
schools.
• Be knowledgeable about what other participants at other schools do to foster teacher leadership.
• Develop an action plan for initiating and supporting more teacher leadership at the participant’s school.
OPTION 2: DESIGNING GLOBALLY COMPETENT LEARNERS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
Facilitator: Kim Rayl
Session Description: This session will highlight AISL as a case study for how schools can leverage design processes
and frameworks to support the development of 21st century learners. Participants will share their vision of a glob-
ally competent learner, and reflect on changes to teaching and assessment practices needed to make that vision a
reality at their school. Topics include how curriculum design and assessment practices support 21st century learn-
ing, implementation “lessons learned”, and parent community outreach strategies.
In this Deep Dive, participants will learn:
• To model a process for involving staff in determining the school wide 21st century global competencies that
are important to plan, teach and assess to.
• To share examples of capacity-building in faculty through professional learning and development.
• To share strategies for parent engagement and outreach.
OPTION 3: WHAT IS INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION AND WHY IT MATTERS
Facilitator: Anna Pehar
Session Description: School improvement is a journey and not all education institutions start or end at the same
place. Accreditation can be an important step in this journey, particularly for schools with international students.
AdvancED welcomes all institutions into the AdvancED Improvement Network (AIN) regardless of where they are in
their improvement journey. If you do wish to pursue accreditation, we will show what AdvancED accreditation
means.
In this Deep Dive, participants will:
• know who AdvancED is and what we can offer (international) schools
• understand the importance of Continuous Improvement in K12 education
• understand what accreditation with AdvancED means
• get an introduction to the services and tools AdvancED Improvement Network (AIN) offers to its members
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Leadership Facilitators
SEAN AREIAS
Sean is currently the Elementary Principal at the AISL. In addition to Nigeria, he has worked as a
principal or teacher in Belgium, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the United States, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Sean's professional interests include promoting a 21st Century progressive education and devel-
oping teacher leadership. He is married with three children. Outside of work, Sean enjoys spend-
ing time with his family, reading, traveling, and watching or playing soccer.
KIM RAYL, AMERICAN INTERNATINAL SCHOOL OF LAGOS
Kim is the Director of Teaching and Learning at AISL, Nigeria. She has lived and worked in schools around the world including Southern Oregon, Egypt, Bolivia, Indonesian and most re-cently, Nigeria. Kim is passionate about collaboratively designing and supporting teaching, learning and feedback systems that engage and inspire students through authentic problem-based learning and technology integration.
ANNA PEHAR, AdvancED
Anna Pehar joined AdvancED in 2016 in the role of Vice President Europe-Africa. She is based in
the AdvancED Netherlands office, from where she oversees all activities in the aforementioned
regions. Anna has over 25 years of international experience as an educational professional,
both in the corporate world and in academia. Among others, she was director of Executive Edu-
cation at the Rotterdam School of Management/Erasmus University and director at the European accrediting body
for International Business Schools and Corporate Universities (EFMD). Prior to joining AdvancED she worked as
consultant to higher education institutions, governments and NGO’s internationally.
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Logistics
VENUE & ACCOMMODATION
AIC Venue: American International School of Lagos
The AIC2019 is proudly hosted by the American International School of Lagos (AIS).
Federal Estates, Victoria Island,
Lagos, Nigeria
Hotel Accommodation: Four Points by Sheraton
AISA has negotiated preferential rates at the Four Points by Sheraton, Lagos, for delegates travelling into Lagos to
attend the AISA 2019 Invitational Conference:
Single Occupancy (Bed & Breakfast) US$ 140 per night
Double Occupancy (Bed & Breakfast) US$ 160 per night
AISA will provide you with full details of how to make your reservation at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel once
you register for the 2019 AIC.
REGISTRATION
Conference Fee: US$430 for non-members & US$380 for members
School Special: Register 5 delegates and receive an additional delegate at no charge.
ONLINE REGISTRATION
REGISTER HERE
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The AISA Team
From left to right: Barnabas, Peter, William, Chanel, Steve and Graham
CONTACT US
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