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Ongoing PD

AMISA provides a variety of professional development opportunities throughout the year both in-person and virtually.

Workshops

Workshops & Webinars

Workshops and Webinars are interactive learning experiences that are offered at short intervals (ie. 60 minute, 90 minute, etc.) individually, or as part of a series, that are focused on a specific topic or theme. Workshops and Webinars may be offered in both synchronous and asynchronous learning environments

  • Child Protection Response Team Training | Level 1
    Child Protection Response Team Training | Level 1
    Sept. 12 -14 | 10:00a-12:00p ET
    Sept. 12 -14 | 10:00a-12:00p ET
    Online Workshop Series
    Sept. 12 -14 | 10:00a-12:00p ET
    Online Workshop Series
    Join ICMEC for a Level 1 Training opportunity for SCHOOL CHILD PROTECTION RESPONSE TEAMS.
  • Governing Board Training Sessions
    Governing Board Training Sessions
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Aug 26
    Aug 26, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Online Training
    Aug 26, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Online Training
    Join Dr. Teresa Arpin as she facilitates a two-part series for new and experienced Governing Board Members. This event is FREE for AMISA School Governing Boards. Heads of School are also welcome to attend.
  • Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate
    Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate
    Thu, Aug 24
    Aug 24, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
    Webinar
    Aug 24, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
    Webinar
    Join Inspire Citizens to learn more about the organization and the Global Citizenship Certification Program. This is a great opportunity for school leaders and service learning advisors.
  • Governing Board Training Sessions
    Governing Board Training Sessions
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Sep 23
    Sep 23, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Online Training
    Sep 23, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Online Training
    Join Dr. Teresa Arpin as she facilitates a two-part series for new and experienced Governing Board Members. This event is FREE for AMISA School Governing Boards. Heads of School are also welcome to attend.
  • Google for Education Kickoff Event
    Google for Education Kickoff Event
    Tue, Sep 26
    Sep 26, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
    Partner Workshop
    Sep 26, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
    Partner Workshop
    Come and learn from the Google Team about the many learning events planned with AMISA and Google this year, including Google Certification Trainings!
  • Global Citizenship Student Leadership Workshop
    Global Citizenship Student Leadership Workshop
    Wed, Oct 04
    Oct 04, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
    Virtual Workshop
    Oct 04, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
    Virtual Workshop
    Join Inspire Citizens in this Student Leadership Event exclusively for AMISA Member Schools!
  • Empowering Core Instruction in Mathematics: Integrating Generative AI and UDL  Principles in Lesson Planning
    Empowering Core Instruction in Mathematics: Integrating Generative AI and UDL  Principles in Lesson Planning
    Oct. 3 / Oct. 10 / Oct. 17 | 4:30-5:30pm ET
    Oct. 3 / Oct. 10 / Oct. 17 | 4:30-5:30pm ET
    Virtual Workshop Series
    Oct. 3 / Oct. 10 / Oct. 17 | 4:30-5:30pm ET
    Virtual Workshop Series
    Join Erma Anderson for an exploratory, engaging, and interactive workshop focused on empowering core instruction in mathematics through the integration of Generative AI and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles in lesson planning.
  • Back to School with Google and AI
    Back to School with Google and AI
    Thu, Oct 05
    Oct 05, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
    Partner Workshop
    Oct 05, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
    Partner Workshop
    Come and learn from the Google Team about how AI has impacted teaching and learning and how to leverage Google tools with AI. This is FREE for AMISA Member Schools.
  • Hidden Gems of Google Workspace for Education: Workshop for Continuing Google Customers
    Hidden Gems of Google Workspace for Education: Workshop for Continuing Google Customers
    Thu, Oct 19
    Oct 19, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
    Partner Webinar
    Oct 19, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
    Partner Webinar
    If you are an AMISA School that is a CONTINUING Google Customer (paid editions), come and learn with the Google Team and NivelA to learn about new elements and engage with them on questions about products and services.
  • Google Webinar for NEW Google School Partners: A Comprehensive Solution for Schools
    Google Webinar for NEW Google School Partners: A Comprehensive Solution for Schools
    Thu, Oct 26
    Oct 26, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT
    Partner Workshop
    Oct 26, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT
    Partner Workshop
    If you are an AMISA School that is a NEW Google Customer (paid editions), come and learn with the Google Team and NivelA to learn about new elements and engage with them on questions about products and services.
  • Head of School Good Governance Training Session
    Head of School Good Governance Training Session
    Thu, Dec 07
    Dec 07, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
    Atlanta International School - Rm: CWMR, 2890 N Fulton Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30305, USA
    Dec 07, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
    Atlanta International School - Rm: CWMR, 2890 N Fulton Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30305, USA
    Join Dr. Jeff Keller, former Head of School at 4 international schools in LATAM, as he facilitates an in-person training for AMISA Heads of School and Senior Leaders prior to the AMISA Teacher Recruitment Fair in Atlanta.
Networking

AMISA Power Hour

Sign up for a 60-minute high-impact networking and sharing forum exclusively for educators from AMISA Member Schools. These facilitated sessions are perfect opportunities to expand your network and pick up some new resources from colleagues in the region.

Stay tuned for more Power Hour events coming soon! We are constantly adding new events to our calendar, so be sure to check back regularly to stay up-to-date. 

Continuous Learning Initiatives

Continuous Learning Initiatives are designed to engage participants in continuous, cohort-style learning throughout the course of an academic year. These opportunities provide leveled-up learning on a focused topic or theme within a specific Professional Learning Strand. Learning includes both synchronous and asynchronous formats and is facilitated by a consultant, or team of consultants. Opportunities typically begin in September and conclude in May or early June.

Initiaives

Professional Development - Networking

Sept 23 - June 24

WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE

The AMISA Women in Leadership initiative is a members-only opportunity for women in Senior Leadership Roles to engage in professional development and networking as a regional cohort of leaders. This group is exclusive to AMISA Member Schools.

Professional Development - Networking

Sept 23 - June 24

COUNSELOR WELLNESS & CONSULTATION SESSIONS

Join Dr. Douglas Walker and colleagues from AMISA Member Schools for workshops designed around Counselor Wellness and Case Consultation Sessions. Sept. 27 / Nov. 15/ Feb. 7 / Apr. 10.

Professional Development - Networking

Oct 23 - June 24

HEAD OF SCHOOL WELLNESS CICRLES

Join Dr. Douglas Walker and as he works with a cohort of AMISA Heads of School during the academic year. These groups are designed to support Heads of Schools in the areas of wellness and wellbeing. Oct. 24 / Nov. 28 / Feb. 6 / Apr. 16

Professional Development - Networking

Sept 23 - June 24

MONTHLY HEAD OF SCHOOL CALLS

Join Heads of School from AMISA and the Tri-Association regions for an hour of connection, networking, and learning. These calls are facilitated and co-sponsored by AAIE. 

Professional Development - Training

Sept 23 - Oct 23

DEI Train the Trainer

Engage with Dr. Liza Talusan in a DEI Train the Trainer series with AMISA DEI Leaders and the Nido de Aguilas DEI team. This workshop is suited to DEI leaders and/or coordinators leading this work in AMISA schools. 

Professional Development - Training

Sept 23 - June 24

GOOGLE FOR EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS

Google offers a series of trainings for Level I and Level II Google Certified Educators exclusively for AMISA Member Schools. Advanced training for Google Coaches and school-based trainers will also be available.

Professional Development - Networking

Oct 23 - June 24

TRUMAN GROUP COUNSELOR SUPPORT COHORT

The Truman Group offers a series of remote consultation groups for international school counselors. This opportunity is exclusively reserved for AMISA Member Schools and has a limited enrollment cap.

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