March 2024 Newsletter
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.
Invitation to Collaborate on Key Projects
from the Diversity Collaborative Team of Facilitators
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all those who have already signed up and participated in the different DC Projects with an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion in leadership. Your enthusiasm and commitment to our shared goals are truly inspiring.
- Objective: Developing a guide for school-based mentoring projects aimed at educators in early or middle management stages of their careers. This initiative aims to address challenges such as stereotypes hindering certain individuals’ leadership roles.
- Project Lead: Madeleine Maceda-Heide
2. BIPOC Voices
- Objective: Documenting stories of BIPOC leaders to amplify their experiences, successes, and challenges. This project seeks to raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by BIPOC leaders while avoiding the perpetuation of false narratives.
- Project Leads: Adrienne Waller and Yasmine Aslam-Hashmi
3. Bank of DEIJ Survey Questions
- Objective: Compiling a repository of questions for schools to assess their DEIJ efforts. Drawing inspiration from existing frameworks, this initiative aims to provide a comprehensive resource that enhances equity evaluation in educational settings.
- Project Lead: Dr. Kimberley Daly
If any of these projects pique your interest, we encourage you to reach out directly to the project leads mentioned above. Your engagement and fresh perspectives are invaluable in propelling our projects forward.
Pathways for Transformation: Cultivating Intentional Change in Governance & Leadership
Thank you for joining us at our recent Diversity Collaborative meeting in February. We hope you found the session insightful and inspiring. Thank you to Dr. Peter Bateman, Elizabethe Imende-Cooney, and Dr. Dan Jubert who shared and represented the collective work of the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA) leadership and community.
February Meeting Recording
You can access the recording here. Please feel free to revisit any key points or facilitate a dialogue with colleagues who couldn't attend. See attached summary and highlights.
We invite you to reflect on these insights and consider their resonance within your own teams: How can we leverage strategic catalyzation, establish urgency, and ensure that we measure what truly matters in our pursuit of diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Resources
Here is a great resource developed and published by the Association of International Schools in Africa with educators and leaders from within AISA and beyond as contributors: AISA DEIJ Guidebook: Pathways to Transformation.
There is a range of insights, tools, and scenarios that aim to support schools and organizations in their own journey of transformation.
Upcoming Events & Member News
Book Club co-hosted by the Association of International Educators and Leaders of Color (AIELOC) and International Schools Services (ISS)
March 14, 2024
Register here to join the book club. It will be facilitated by Margaret Park. Lily Zheng, author of DEI deconstructed, will join us on March 14th, 2024.
To purchase the book, click here and use the code ISSAIELOC during checkout to receive 40% off your copy.
Diversity Collaborative Members' Meeting
May 6, 2024
Save the date for our upcoming Diversity Collaborative Members’ Meeting with our ignite team of speakers from the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA).
Register for members' meeting here.
Check out this incredibly powerful TED Talk by Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz: Truth, Love, and Racial Literacy
Diverse Consultants in International Schools
Are you looking for diverse consultants to support learning and leadership at your organizations and schools? On this page, you will find facilitators and consultants who offer professional learning experiences that educate and inspire participants to be agents of change. While many have experiences and expertise in our work on anti-racism and DEIJ, they are also first and foremost leaders in schools, leaders in organizations, and leaders in the classrooms. Please reach out to the facilitators and consultants for partnership, purpose development, planning, contracting, and scheduling. Learn more »
ECIS & NEASC Leadership Conference
April 25-27, 2024
We are excited to invite you to the 2024 Leadership Conference to explore the profound impact that purpose-driven living can have on creating a better world for our learners, both now and in the future. This conference, presented once again in partnership with ECIS, promises to be an inspiring journey as we unpack how ‘Living Your Mission’ can create a ripple effect of positive and lasting change in our schools and communities. Learn more »
EARCOS Special Events - DEIJB Webinar Series
Yearlong
Hosted by Margaret Park, join us at EARCOS for a range of DEIJB webinars throughout the year.
Whiteness Accountability Group
Please sign up here to receive monthly meeting information and registration invitations for the Whiteness Accountability Group for International Educators. We will not share your personal details for any purpose.
LGBTQ+ Affinity Group for International Educators
Please sign up here to receive monthly meeting information and registration invitations for the LGBTQ+ Affinity Group for International Educators.
ISS EDUlearn: Ask Me Anything Podcast
Strategic & Action Planning for International Schools with Tom Hawkins
Feeling lost in a sea of challenges? This episode explores how strategic planning, including a SWOT analysis, can help international schools navigate uncertainties and build long-term resilience. Learn how strategic planning differs from thinking and why sustainability should be included in your plan.
Designing Your School’s Experience with David Willows & Suzzette Parlevliet
Wondering what makes a school special? Join us as we explore how schools can create unforgettable experiences, just like top hotels! Tune in to learn how experience strategy can revolutionize your school.
Leadership in International Schools with Arnie Beiber
This session focuses on leadership in international schools. You’ll learn the importance of leadership at all levels, how to develop leaders internally, and the pros and cons of hiring leaders from within or outside the school.