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Professional Learning Institutes

Professional Learning Institutes

A Professional Learning Institute (PLI) is a one or two-day focused and high-impact workshop designed to impart practical learning experiences that participants can implement at their schools. PLIs are based on our members’ needs and embrace the unique qualities of teaching and learning in an international school setting.

AISA West Africa

AISA West Africa

Facilitators: Calley Connelly, Elmeka Henderson, Lauren Jones, Maipelo N'Guessan, Priscilla Adjei-Mensah, Kirsten Pontius, Shelly Maldanado

Date: 22 February 2025 — 23 February 2025

Audience: School leaders, child protection, wellbeing, DEIJ, special education teams, counselors, educators.

Cost: More Info in the Description

Join us at the AISA West Africa Conference to be equipped with powerful insights, practical tools, and lasting connections.

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Concept-based Teaching and Learning in Music, PE, STEM, the Arts, and Languages

Concept-based Teaching and Learning in Music, PE, STEM, the Arts, and Languages

Facilitator: Andy Vasily

Date: 1 March 2025 — 2 March 2025

Audience: Single Subject Teachers and TAs (PE, Music, the Arts, Languages)

Cost: More Info in the Description

This PLI aims to enhance educators' ability to foster an inclusive, engaging, and effective learning environment in single subjects such as PE, music, the arts, and language.

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The AISA Physical Education Professional Learning Institute – Stronger Together

The AISA Physical Education Professional Learning Institute – Stronger Together

Facilitator: Dr. Aaron Beighle

Date: 28 February 2025 — 2 March 2025

Audience: Physical Education Teachers, Sport Coaches, Curriculum Directors

Cost: MORE INFO IN THE DESCRIPTION

The aim of this event is to provide AISA physical educators with the chance to come together, learn, collaborate, and exchange contemporary ideas, resources, and best practices all with an eye toward unifying and improving the quality of physical education programs throughout the region.

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AISA Librarians’ Institute: From Words to Worlds – Harnessing Literacies to Reimagine our Spaces

AISA Librarians’ Institute: From Words to Worlds – Harnessing Literacies to Reimagine our Spaces

Facilitator: Dr. John Kurtenbach

Date: 11 April 2025 — 12 April 2025

Audience: Librarians, Assistant Librarians, Library support staff, Media/Information Specialists, and any educators interested in

Cost: US$ 150

The aim of this event is to continue to grow collaborative partnerships among school librarians.

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AISA International School Health Institute

AISA International School Health Institute

Facilitator: Krista Haley RN,BSN

Date: 25 April 2025 — 27 April 2025

Audience: Nurses, nursing assistants, health officers, medical workers, administration overseeing a school health office

Cost: MORE INFO IN THE DESCRIPTION

The aim of this event is to empower school health professionals by promoting personal wellness firstly as well as preparing for Mpox and future pandemics, advancing policy development for daily operations and crisis situations, and enhancing documentation and assessment skills for effective emergency response.

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Virtual Workshops

Virtual Workshops

Virtual Workshops are 60 – 90 minute online sessions designed in an interview format with each session covering a specific topic or area of interest around current thinking and best practice in international education.

AISA Service Learning Workshops

AISA Service Learning Workshops

Facilitator: LeeAnne Lavender

Date: 12 September 2024 — 17 April 2025

Audience: PreK-12 educators, curriculum leaders, middle leaders, administrators

Cost: Free

The aim of this series is to offer AISA educators opportunities to learn about and deepen practices related to PreK-12 service learning.

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AISA BIPOC Affinity Group Meetings

AISA BIPOC Affinity Group Meetings

Facilitators: Elmeka Henderson, Reneé Foster

Date: 31 January 2025 — 4 April 2025

Audience: All BIPOC Educators

Cost: Free

BIPOC - Black, Indeginous, People of Colour

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AISA Women in Leadership Affinity Group

AISA Women in Leadership Affinity Group

Facilitator: Kristi Williams

Date: 11 February 2025 — 6 May 2025

Audience: Women working in an AISA school as leaders in any capacity or those who are interested in seeking leadership roles

Cost: Free of Charge

These session are designed to be an interactive and empowering space designed to inspire, connect, and grow together.

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SEL by Design: A Progression of Skills for Pre-K through Grade 12

SEL by Design: A Progression of Skills for Pre-K through Grade 12

Facilitators: Brooke Fezler, Kristine Mizzone

Date: 19 February 2025

Audience: Educators

Cost: Free

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) has the potential to lay the foundation for lifelong well-being and success IF done well.

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Safeguarding and Mental Wellbeing in a Digital Playground

Safeguarding and Mental Wellbeing in a Digital Playground

Facilitator: Priya Mitchell

Date: 26 February 2025

Audience: Educators

Cost: Free

This virtual workshop explores the intersection of safeguarding and mental wellbeing within the increasingly digital environments where young people interact.

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Engaging Parents and Supporting Learners

Engaging Parents and Supporting Learners

Facilitator: Donata Hart

Date: 5 March 2025

Audience: Educators

Cost: Free

Parental involvement is crucial for helping learners succeed in school.

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From Conflict to Conversation: Addressing World Issues with Empathy

From Conflict to Conversation: Addressing World Issues with Empathy

Facilitators: Dr. Porsha Childs, Georgette Kat, Mira Govender

Date: 11 March 2025

Audience: All School Leaders and Educators

Cost: Free

AISA DEIJ Collaborative Affinity Group

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Looking Back, Going Forward

Looking Back, Going Forward

Facilitators: Shelly Maldanado, Calley Connelly

Date: 15 April 2025

Audience: All School Leaders and Educators

Cost: Free

AISA DEIJ Collaborative Affinity Group

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Beyond the Classroom: Exploring the Benefits of Online Education for College and Career Readiness

Beyond the Classroom: Exploring the Benefits of Online Education for College and Career Readiness

Facilitator: Tim Macmillan

Date: 7 May 2025

Audience: Educators

Cost: Free

Exploring the Benefits of Online Education for College and Career Readiness

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Practice Groups

AISA Practice Groups

Elevate your practice by joining an AISA Practice Group today!

AISA Practice Groups provide support through collaboration and education by sharing information and best practices via peer-to-peer learning.

Based on key AISA programme areas that promote culturally responsive practices and equity, our Practice Groups provide a shared learning framework that leads to sustainable, systemic change. Membership is free to everyone in AISA member schools. The following Practice Groups are available for 2024-25:

Child Protection Practice Group 

  • The group offers AISA school Child Protection/DSL’s a supportive environment in which to discuss child protection policy and practice in your school, review serious child protection concerns, share resources and learn from leading experts from across the region and around the world.
  • The audience: Child Protection/ safeguarding leaders and team members from AISA member schools meeting virtually on the first Tuesday fo the month at 8.00 GMT
  • Facilitator: Chanel Worsteling, AISA Wellbeing for All Senior Program Coordinator, chanel@aisa.or.ke for more information.

Service Learning Practice Group

  • The Service Learning 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. We meet three times each semester via Zoom and share resources on a community Padlet. The aim of the Practice Group is to give educators a chance to connect, share and learn from one another as we engage in this purposeful and impactful work with students and communities.
  • The audience: Service learning and global citizenship educators and leaders from our PreK-12 AISA member schools meeting virtually on the last Tuesday of the month at 16:00 GMT
  • Facilitator: LeeAnne Lavender, AISA Service Learning Program Coordinator, llavender@aisa.or.ke for more information

Tech Integration & Blended Learning Practice Group 

  • The AISA Tech Integration and Blended Learning Practice 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. Here, educators can discuss their successes, address challenges, pose questions, and provide support to peers, making it a supportive ecosystem for tech-integrated teaching and learning.
  • The audience is open to all educators within an AISA member school.
  • The facilitators are Maciej Sudra (ISK) & Felix Malombe (Rusinga)

Register your interest in joining a Practice Group here.

Practice Groups

Practice Groups

Elevate your practice by joining an AISA Practice Group today!

AISA Practice Groups provide support through collaboration and education by sharing information and best practices via peer-to-peer learning.

Based on key AISA programme areas that promote culturally responsive practices and equity, our Practice Groups provide a shared learning framework that leads to sustainable, systemic change. Membership is free to everyone in AISA member schools. The following Practice Groups are available for 2024-25:

Child Protection Practice Group 

  • The group offers AISA school Child Protection/DSL’s a supportive environment in which to discuss child protection policy and practice in your school, review serious child protection concerns, share resources and learn from leading experts from across the region and around the world.
  • The audience: Child Protection/ safeguarding leaders and team members from AISA member schools meeting virtually on the first Tuesday fo the month at 8.00 GMT
  • Facilitator: Chanel Worsteling, AISA Wellbeing for All Senior Program Coordinator, chanel@aisa.or.ke for more information.

Service Learning Practice Group

  • The Service Learning 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. We meet three times each semester via Zoom and share resources on a community Padlet. The aim of the Practice Group is to give educators a chance to connect, share and learn from one another as we engage in this purposeful and impactful work with students and communities.
  • The audience: Service learning and global citizenship educators and leaders from our PreK-12 AISA member schools meeting virtually on the last Tuesday of the month at 16:00 GMT
  • Facilitator: LeeAnne Lavender, AISA Service Learning Program Coordinator, llavender@aisa.or.ke for more information

Tech Integration & Blended Learning Practice Group 

  • The AISA Tech Integration and Blended Learning Practice 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. Here, educators can discuss their successes, address challenges, pose questions, and provide support to peers, making it a supportive ecosystem for tech-integrated teaching and learning.
  • The audience is open to all educators within an AISA member school.
  • The facilitators are Maciej Sudra (ISK) & Felix Malombe (Rusinga)

Register your interest in joining a Practice Group here.

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Emails
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AISA Conferences: conferences@aisa.or.ke
AISA Accounts: accounts@aisa.or.ke
Executive Director: director@aisa.or.ke
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