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Leading from the Middle 2025 New year, new pricing. Since its launch in 2020, the flexible online format of Leading from the Middle has resulted in a 100% satisfaction rate of participants from hundreds of schools in over 50 countries. Join NoTosh in 2025 for their immersive course designed for aspiring and current middle leaders who want to do more than just manage their teams. With timeless, proven leadership principles, the course will teach you how to turn your ideas into strategic components of your school’s work. Starting in February 2025, join the 700 successful alumni who say the course helped them to: managing their time; building stronger relationships with peers; prioritizing what really matters; pushing back on busywork; understanding their role in the strategic plan; seeing how to create a shared impact. Join the course for only $997pp. Learn more about the course at https://buff.ly/4g6mZno #AAIElearning

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: TD Bank TD Bank is the bank of choice for American Overseas Schools worldwide and their respective regional associations. Their dedicated group provides solutions to schools in over 120 countries. They understand the unique banking needs of American International Schools, and they are constantly recognized for providing legendary customer experiences. TD Bank looks forward to discussing your school's banking needs at the AAIE 2025 Conference. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AAIE extends our deepest thanks to our sponsors for working with us to ensure our events are successful. We would be unable to hold our events without this support and generosity. Learn more at https://buff.ly/3ZpqWPg #AAIEConversation2025

Make sure to check out the AAIE Pre-Conferences at the AAIE 2025 Global Leadership Conversation at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C. Here is Laura's warm invitation https://lnkd.in/gVxycPvW More details here: https://lnkd.in/dnwXJA7p 1 LGBTQ+ Inclusion Policy Development A Roadmap for International School Leaders February 2, 2025?with Emily Meadows 2 Accelerating Innovation Through Collaboration An Action-Oriented Approach to Building Momentum and Scale February 1 &?2, 2025 with Richard Boerner and David Palumbo?? 3 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) 4 Good Governance? International School Boards:?Governing?with Agility with Rick Detwiler?and David Chojnacki

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KEYNOTE SPOTLIGHT: Jason Craige Harris, Member of Pollyanna and Managing Partner at Perception Strategies Dignity, Dialogue, and Depolarization Tuesday, February 4, 2025 Conflict touches every school community - whether an interpersonal spat between students or a larger clash spurred on by reactions to geopolitical strife and cultural tensions in the wider society. The global uptick in polarization means that now more than ever, schools have to teach and model the skills of conflict transformation - where individual dignity meets group dialogue. In this Keynote, mediator, educator, and strategist Jason Craige Harris of Pollyanna, Inc., will share key insights and practices that will empower school-based professionals to reinforce the bonds of community. Jason Craige Harris, a member of Pollyanna's speakers' bureau, works in a variety of contexts, with a range of age groups, and across sectors to promote cultures of dignity, belonging, and repair. He brings together insights from diverse fields as a strategist, crisis manager, conflict mediator, dialogue facilitator, leadership coach, and restorative justice practitioner. He is a thought leader on issues related to tribalism, othering, belonging, accountability, and healing. He regularly advises leaders and everyday people on how to create environments where everyone can thrive––and what to do when things go awry. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gmKHKgH5 #AAIEConversation2025

AAIE NEWS: AAIE Adds Two New Seats to the Board of Trustees to Broaden Representation The AAIE Board of Trustees is responsible for working with leadership to set strategy and ensure AAIE continues to set and meet the goals and mission of the organization. AAIE is now seeking board nominations to join this innovative group of leaders, and we are pleased to announce the addition of two new seats to broaden representation. AAIE is recruiting two non Head of School members for its Board of Trustees. This new opportunity is open to senior leaders in current AAIE Member Schools (2024-2025) who hold positions such as Principal, Deputy Director, Academic Dean, or other administrative roles. By adding these seats, AAIE seeks to diversify its leadership perspectives and welcomes applications from educational leaders in our international school network looking to contribute to AAIE’s mission of advancing international education. This expansion of the AAIE Board of Trustees reflects AAIE’s commitment to inclusive representation and innovative leadership at all levels of school administration. Board member seats that must be filled at our February 2025 Global Leadership Conversation. Applications are due December 2. Learn more about the AAIE Board of Trustees and how to apply on our website: https://lnkd.in/gMrW22Z3 #AAIEcommunity

AI Apps for Educators by Educators by Pascal Vallet and Jeremie Rostan On this episode of School Reimagined, discover the incredible possibilities of educator-created AI apps. Join Pascal and Jérémie as they explore innovative tools designed to protect data privacy, assist curriculum mapping, analyze student learning, spark engagement, and more! Get ready to reimagine what schools can do and be with in-house R&D, creating cheaper, safer, custom-made solutions for your needs and aspirations. Discover the Episode https://buff.ly/40SPr7T #AAIEinnovation

ANNOUNCING A NEW AAIE INSTITUTE ONLINE COHORT Situational Awareness & Diplomacy in International Schools December 10, 2024 - January 27, 2025 Approach legal and cultural complexities when leading an international school and learn real-life strategies for operational and emergency situations. Prepares leaders to: - Approach legal and cultural complexities when leading and managing an international school. - Use this information to address current and potential problems. - Practice laying the groundwork for a positive relationship with diverse constituencies. - Ensure a safe school environment for students and staff by creating an emergency crisis plan. - Learn real-life strategies for both operational and emergency situations. Find out more and register on the AAIE Institute website at https://buff.ly/3Cu4dYC #AAIElearning

JOIN US FOR THIS WEEKS CONVERSATION Beneath the Surface of Faculty Cultures: Building a Healthy School Climate Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 08:00 AM EST Join us Thursday for a conversation with John Littleford (Founder & Senior Partner at Littleford & Associates Consulting) to discuss Building a Healthy School Climate. Most teachers are innate caregivers and risk-averse. Teachers can be change agents if they initiate the change or if the administration undertakes change collaboratively with them. This conversation will examine the politics and personalities that make up school cultures, which greatly impact overall faculty morale, trust in management, and openness to change. Often, a few highly respected teachers, but at times, highly vocal teachers who advocate for or against certain causes or initiatives can influence a faculty culture. The outcome of this conversation is to learn how to build coalitions and partnerships with faculty at all division levels and build and maintain trust between the staff and management. Find out more and register at https://buff.ly/3XYpa5e #AAIEconversations

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: International Schools Services International Schools Services (ISS) works with more than 1,200 international schools and tens of thousands of educators each year across its suite of services, creating one of the largest global footprints in international education support. Since its inception in 1955, ISS has promoted innovative best practices. Core services include starting and operating student-centered, future-oriented schools, recruiting world-class educators and leaders, providing cutting-edge professional learning opportunities, sourcing essential school supplies, administering school foundations, and encouraging more diverse leadership in international schools. ISS has offices in Princeton, NJ, in the United States and Shenzhen, China and has staff located across the globe. As a nonprofit organization, ISS invites everyone to join us in making a world of difference. Learn more about International Schools Services at https://www.iss.edu THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AAIE extends our deepest thanks to our sponsors for working with us to ensure that our events are successful. We would be unable to hold our events without this support and generosity. Learn more at https://buff.ly/3ZpqWPg #AAIEConversation2025