AISA’s recently relaunched Discussion Groups are an excellent way to connect with other AISA members, share and find resources, and keep up to date on topics relevant to your role and specific areas of interest.
AISA Community Groups invite AISA members working in similar roles or with similar areas of responsibility to connect, encourage, support, reflect, and problem-solve together.
If you are a member of your school's Child Protection Team, or just want to learn more about how you can advocate for and enhance the safety and wellbeing of students in your school, then this group is for you. This group is designed to offer support, guidance, and encouragement as you lead your school’s efforts to keep children safe.
This is an AISA online community group for any school counsellor working in an AISA member school.
With the increased stress in our schools, looking after the wellbeing of our community is more important than ever. Here we can connect, encourage, support, reflect, and problem-solve together
The AISA Health Officers group is made up of school nurses, health officers and others tasked with the wellbeing of AISA school communities.
The group is sharing ideas, protocols & policies for AISA schools to assist them to manage the consequences of health issues that may affect AISA Schools throughout Africa.
This forum is for HR managers in AISA Schools. As we learn to adjust to the new reality of working in AISA schools, your role has become even more important.
Please use this space to find support and to problem solve together with your colleagues in our schools.
This is a community of practice for those in AISA member schools who teach any phases (PYP, MYP or DP) of the IB programs. the Middle Years Program.
It is open to all AISA schools and has the aim of offering support for teachers in the region. It is also intended that through communication in this community, we will be able to identify shared professional learning needs for teachers, and if possible, arrange cluster model trainings in our region to meet such needs.
This is a community of practice for those in AISA member schools who teach the Middle Years Program. It is open to all AISA schools and has the aim of offering support for teachers in the region.
It is also intended that through communication is this community, we will be able to identify shared professional learning needs for MYP teachers and if possible, arrange a cluster model training to meet such needs.
Planning professional learning for a school is a complex task; allocating precious funds, selecting facilitators, and juggling priorities. This group discusses ideas, plans possibilities and learns from others in the same role, and similar schools as you. This forum, comprised of others who share your responsibilities for professional growth and learning, is available for you to ask for advice, find out if other schools are working towards similar goals to yours, seek suggestions for high-quality facilitators, or to find opportunities to share the services of an international facilitator working in another AISA school.
This is a community of practice for those in AISA member schools who teach the Primary Years Program. It is open to all AISA schools and has the aim of offering support for teachers in the region.
It is also intended that through communication is this community, we will be able to identify shared professional learning needs for PYP teachers and if possible, arrange a cluster model training to meet such needs.
If you are involved in any way in service learning & CAS in your school, you should seriously consider joining this group to network and collaborate with other job-a-likes.
The purpose of this group is to build a virtual community of people who can share ideas, tools, skills and expertise. It should meet your needs. If it does not please be sure to share what your needs are so we can help you get the most out of this community.
This is a dedicated online space for learning support teams in AISA schools to connect and compare notes, share resources and seek support from your peers.
As the education environment changes, so too must the strategies we adopt for supporting learners.
Members of this group are typically those responsible for implementing and managing technology systems, platforms, and software IT setups in their respective schools. In this collaborative forum, we exchange ideas, share experiences, and discuss best practices regarding technology systems, platforms, and IT setups in AISA schools.
The focus is on how these tech infrastructures can optimise student learning. This group is an important knowledge-sharing hub for addressing challenges and enhancing edtech application within the AISA community.
The Student & Staff Wellbeing online community is for anyone working in an AISA member school who is dedicated to fostering thriving school environments. Members can exchange ideas and strategies to enhance SEL practices and create positive, resilient school communities through shared resources, discussions, and collaborative problem-solving.
AISA Practice Groups are dynamic and interactive online communities focused on disciplined practices.
The group offers AISA School Child Protection leaders and DSLs a supportive environment to discuss child protection policies and practice in your school, review serious child protection concerns, share resources and learn from leading experts from across the region and globe.
Meeting Times: First Tuesday of the month at 8:00 AM GMT
This practice group involves service-learning educators and leaders from across the AISA region who want to engage in peer learning discussions about topics relating to the development and growth of our service-learning programs.
Meeting Times: Last Tuesday of the month at 16:00 GMT
This group is a dynamic and interactive online community created for all educators associated with AISA. It's a platform where you can openly exchange insights, experiences, and innovative ideas about incorporating technology in educational environments. The group's primary focus lies in enhancing student learning outcomes through blended learning models.
Meeting Times: Last Monday of the month at 16.00 GMT
The Professional Learning Leaders Practice Group offers peer support, collaboration, and insights for those leading professional learning or professional development across their school. Learn how other schools organise professional learning, how budgets are allocated, targets are set, and needs are analysed, and share suggestions on how to ensure PL is impactful.
Topics we will explore include:
Understanding Needs, Setting Goals, Managing Budgets
Date: 25 Sep 2024, Time: 13:00 – 14:00 GMT
Monitoring and Evaluating Impact
Date: 8 Oct 2024, Time: 13:00 – 14:00 GMT
Coaching, Risk-taking, Practicing
Date: 12 Nov 2024, Time: 13:00 – 14:00 GMT
Review of Semester 1 and Plans for Semester 2
Date: 10 Dec 2024, Time: 13:00 – 14:00 GMT
For more information, contact Graham at gwatts@aisa.or.ke
The Association of International Schools in Africa is dedicated to serving its members throughout Africa. Please let us know if you require additional or specific information, resources and or support, and we will endeavour to assist you as soon as possible.