The Diversity Collaborative Team of Facilitators wish to express their sincere appreciation to each and every one of you for your unwavering dedication and contributions to the Diversity Collaborative.
April 2025 Newsletter
Upcoming Events & Member News
Diversity Collaborative Member Meeting
May 5, 2025
Save the date for our upcoming Diversity Collaborative Members’ Meeting.
Diversity Collaborative Members' Meetings
October 7, 2024 • February 15, 2025 • May 5, 2025
Save the dates for our Diversity Collaborative Members’ Meetings.
Professional Development for All: Embracing Diversity in Leadership
A NOTE FROM ISS
At the Diversity Collaborative (DC), we believe that professional development (PD) is essential for everyone in our community, including teachers, coaches, school management, and board members. To truly reflect our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, it is vital to consider the diversity of ISS presenters. By featuring a wide range of voices and perspectives, ISS PD sessions become more enriching, representative, and responsive to our diverse community.
Explore our ISS EDUlearn® sessions led by diverse facilitators and discover how ISS PD offerings align with our mission to foster diverse leadership.
AI Leadership Accelerator
4-Week Course: April 16, April 23, April 30, May 7, 2025
A 4-week high-impact online course for extended leadership teams in international schools, designed not as a “tech how-to” course but as a strategic roadmap for responsibly integrating AI into the fabric of school leadership, policy, curriculum, and community engagement.
Creating a Culture of Care: Cultural Responsiveness and Safeguarding
3-part Course: April 21st, 22nd, 23rd (9.00-11.00am British Summer Time)
Al Jawhara’ Althani’s culturally sensitive, online course, emphasises the importance of recognising and meeting your community where they are, and going on the journey together, rather than importing and applying a one-size- fits-all approach to child safety
InSTEP Program
Deadline for Application is May 1, 2025
Completely Online! Earn Your English Education Master's Degree from Teachers College
The InSTEP Program in the Teaching of English is geared toward in-service teachers who wish to further their teaching, research, and leadership skills while remaining full-time teachers in their communities. This program stresses teacher inquiry, the integration of the language arts with the performing and fine arts, and a focus on intellectual processes in reading, writing, and literary study. Through the 34 points of coursework, students will explore critical pedagogical and theoretical stances in English Education, build upon their knowledge of curriculum design and methods, and engage in deep self-reflection to better understand their positionality as a teacher.
Deadline for Application is May 1, 2025
2025 AISA School Heads Summit
May 2-3, 3025
The unique demands and extraordinary rewards of the head of school role require continual renewal. At the 2025 AISA School Heads Summit (SHS), you’ll find the space and the community to reconnect with your core purpose, rediscover your drive, and return to your school with renewed energy as you connect with other school heads.
Student Voice Stories: Amplifying Voices, Inspiring Action
May 22nd (1:00pm British Summer Time)
Hosted
by: Lauren Kelley, ACS DEIB Council Chair
Sharing success stories and learnings from engaging with students to transform our school systems
Reimagining Education Summer Institute 2025 - Virtually Join Us This Summer at Teachers College!
Teachers College’s Reimagining Education: Teaching, Learning and Leading for a Racially Just Society Summer Institute provides the knowledge, support and community of professionals you need to become a racially literate and culturally relevant educator. Without these tools, you cannot support your students’ academic, social and emotional well-being or address injustice in our educational system and society. The future of our diverse democracy and the inter-cultural understanding needed to sustain it depends on our schools’ ability to do the required work to educate and integrate.
Learning to Relearn Book Club
Join us for a dynamic 3-week book club experience for Learning to Relearn: Supporting Identity in a Culturally Affirming Classroom by Kwame Sarfo-Mensah! This engaging series will explore key themes of culturally responsive teaching, identity-affirming education, and strategies for fostering inclusive learning environments. Through thought-provoking discussions, reflection activities, and practical takeaways, participants will gain valuable insights to transform their classrooms and deepen their commitment to equity-centered teaching.
ISS EDUlearn® Podcast: Your Catalyst for Leadership Excellence!
Are you ready to elevate your leadership journey? The ISS EDUlearn podcast is here to empower you with practical strategies and tools to hit the ground running today. Designed for educators and leaders, our podcast serves as a catalyst for professional growth and leadership development.
What You’ll Gain
Actionable Insights: Discover practical strategies to enhance your leadership skills and drive impactful change.
Expert Advice: Learn from seasoned leaders and experts who share their experiences and best practices.
Diverse Perspectives: Explore a wide range of topics that address the unique challenges and opportunities in education.
Tune in to the ISS EDUlearn podcast and take the first step towards becoming a more effective and inspiring leader. Let’s break barriers and build a future where diverse leadership thrives!
LGBTQ+ Affinity Group for International Educators
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We will not share your personal details for any purpose.
Whiteness Accountability Group for International Educators
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Course Spotlights
