DAY 2 - Wednesday, 1 December 2021
- Exploring the current landscape and trends in the international school sector, and discussing areas of growth and innovation in school management and leadership that have emerged in the past year
- Discussing how the changing demand for private and international schooling is driving change in the sector, and how schools can navigate this and build strategic partnerships to support short- and long-term business goals in the region
- Preparing for the possibility of a permanently blended school environment, and discussing what international school leaders need to consider in delivering a sustainable and outstanding education offering for all stakeholders
Born to a poor family in Costa Rica, Sandra Cauffman nurtured her impossible dream of space travel and is now the Deputy Director for the Astrophysics Division at NASA. She provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and management for the entire agency’s multi-billion Astrophysics programs and missions necessary to discover how the universe works, to explore how the universe began and developed into its present form, and to search for Earth-like planets.
In this keynote address, Sandra Cauffman will share the key and necessary skills that every leader must have in order to inspire their teams, drive change and have an impact on their wider communities, particularly in the face of adversity.
- How can school leaders best manage their teams during school closures and overcome key challenges in staffing, admissions, or financial management?
- What can school leaders do to strengthen stakeholder engagement and communication management in order to meet the varied needs and expectations of all stakeholders?
- What are the critical skills that successful school leaders need to have in order to effectively lead their teams during times of crisis, while also looking after their own wellbeing?
In this presentation, Nicholas Mckie will explore and share what schools need to do to maximise coaching and mentoring, and utilise them as powerful tools for staff development and capacity building.
Delegates are invited to attend the following roundtable discussions. This roundtable will be camera-on and delegate-led, to ensure all participants have the opportunity to share their experiences with one another, provide peer-to-peer support and guidance, and reflect on their current challenges and opportunities on the below topic topic.
- Roundtable A: Virtual Accreditations: What to Expect and How to Get Them Right
FACILITATOR: Emmi Hines, Principal, Udon Thani International School, Thailand
- Understanding the value of teacher leaders who provide consistent and meaningful coaching to their colleagues
- Sharing the key functions of teacher leaders and how to empower them with the tools needed to effectively lead their peers
- Discussing the roadmap for launching a teacher leader program and what outcomes to set as targets
- Understanding the process of identifying and implementing methods to drive business optimisation and operational efficiency across the school
- Discussing the key factors to consider to ensure that the school’s day-to-day operations are efficient, safe, and compliant, particularly on stretched budgets
- Highlighting the role of technology in driving and maintaining operational efficiency for example by elevating automation and streamlining processes
- Outlining the importance of creating a strong business strategy and vision for the future that enables agile, flexible, and dynamic transformation during unpredictable times
- Building a resilient organisational culture incorporating a robust change management approach and a ‘preparedness leadership’ mindset
- Discussing the level of knowledge school leaders require around business and financial management in order to respond effectively to changing demands in international schooling
Delegates are invited to attend the following roundtable discussions. This roundtable will be camera-on and delegate-led, to ensure all participants have the opportunity to share their experiences with one another, provide peer-to-peer support and guidance, and reflect on their current challenges and opportunities on the below topic topic.
- Roundtable B: What is Cultural Leadership and Why is it Important for School Leaders?
FACILITATOR: Marc Mesich, Founding Director and Principal, Osaka YMCA International School, Japan
In this presentation, Dr Andreas Schleicher, Director for the Directorate of Education and Skills – Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), will share an update on the latest OECD findings, and discuss how schools must adapt their learning provision for an interconnected world.
- Discussing the key priorities and responsibilities for international schools to contribute to a strong education system which places emphasis on local, global and intercultural awareness
- Considering how to strengthen the impact of international education to advance change, particularly by widening the access to high-quality and affordable education, increasing student mobility, and navigating changing globalisation trends
- Understanding the importance of professional development and the need for qualified staff to create a strong child-centred learning environment
*Programme subject to change