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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2008
/ 06:45-07:45
WASC Breakfast meeting for EARCOS Accreditation Committee
Room: PACIFIC ROOM 6 or 7

SUNDAY
November 2, 2008
SESSION I
10:00-11:15 Presenters Title Room
Technology 10:00-11:15 ALAN NOVEMBER Teaching Zack to Think: Developing Critical Thinking Skills on the Net
PACIFIC
Ballroom 1& 2
Development 10:00-11:15 PHIL STROUP Fund Raising in Internation Schools - What Works? PACIFIC
Function Rm 5
Leadership 10:00-11:15 KAREN BURKE Brain Based Learning: Promising Practices for Improving School Leadership (Part 1)
PACIFIC
Function Rm 4
Leadership 10:00-11:15 JARIK CONRAD The Fragile Mind: Its Impact on Human Relations (Part 1) PACIFIC
Function Rm 10
Leadership 10:00-11:15 TOM HAWKINS/
ROBBIE BRIGGS, TAMERA FILLINGER
Good to Great Era Planning (building the framework) PACIFIC
Function Rm 9
All Discipline 10:00-11:15 BOB PANGRAZI Using Pedometers to Promote Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity in Youth PACIFIC
Function Rm 2
Leadership 10:00-11:15 WALT GMELCH Managing Conflict and Colleagues
(Part 1)
PACIFIC
Function Rm 7
Leadership 10:00-11:15 DEANNE MAGNUSSON and
DR. GERALD FRY
Cross Cultural Perspectives on Leadership: West Meets East PACIFIC
Function Rm 1
Leadership 10:00-11:15 ANDY DAVIES Intercultural Sensitivity among Teachers and Students at International Schools PACIFIC
Function Rm 6
Accreditation 10:00-11:15 MARILYN GEORGE/ MARGARET ALVAREZ/EVA KAMPITS Becoming Accredited: Essential Elements
HIBISCUS GARDEN
Technology/Curriculum 10:00-11:15 DENNIS HARTER I.T. Curriculum 2.0 - A Different Model for Technology Integration PACIFIC
Function Rm 8
Curriculum 10:00-11:15 MAGGIE MOON Supporting Collaboration Among Teachers - Curriculum Mapping and Units of Study Across a Writing Year PACIFIC
Ballroom 3

 

SUNDAY
November 2, 2008
SESSION II
11:20-12:30 Presenters Title Room
Technology 11:20-12:30 ALAN NOVEMBER Building Learning Communities
PACIFIC
Ballroom 1 & 2
All Discipline 11:20-12:30 WILLIAM LISHMAN Escaping the Box, Earth Friendly Shelter
PACIFIC
Ballroom 3
All Discipline/Curriculum 11:20-12:30 KAREN BURKE Brain Based Learning: Promising Practices for Improving School Leadership (Part 2)
PACIFIC
Function Rm 4
Leadership 11:20-12:30 JANET WEBSTER Challenges facing International Schools in Special Education PACIFIC
Function Rm 1
Leadership 11:20-12:30 JARIK CONRAD The Fragile Mind: Its Impact on Human Relations (Part 2) PACIFIC
Function Rm 10
All Discipline 11:20-12:30 ROXY PESTELLO The Human Side of Coaching for Success
PACIFIC
Function Rm 9
Leadership 11:20-12:30 BERNADETTE VAN HOUTEN Wellness and Health: Diversity in Expectations PACIFIC
Function Rm 8
Leadership 11:20-12:30 WALT GMELCH Managing Conflict and Colleagues
(Part 2)
PACIFIC
Function Rm 7
Curriculum 11:20-12:30 KATHY DAULTON How to Find Time to Tackle BIG PK-12 Curriculum Issues PACIFIC
Function Rm 6
Leadership 11:20-12:30 ALAN KNOBLOCH Walk-Through Observations PACIFIC
Function Rm 2
Development 11:20-12:30 KRISTA SLADE and
DAVID SHEPHERD
Advancement Research 101: Beyond Google
PACIFIC
Function Rm 5
Leadership/Curriculum 11:20-12:30 DAVID MCMASTER and
JOHN JALSEVAC
Our Journey Down the IB Path: Building Consensus through the Trial, Decision, and Implementation Stages HIBISCUS GARDEN
 
  12:30-13:30 L U N C H      L U N C H  
  12:30-13:30 IASAS LUNCH MEETING   PACIFIC
Silk Garden Private Room
  12:30-13:30 ACAMIS LUNCH MEETING   PACIFIC
Ballroom 3
  12:30-13:30 JCIS LUNCH MEETING   PACIFIC
Silk Garden
(Marina vew corner)
  12:30-13:30 BRENT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
ADMINISTRATORS' MEETING
  PACIFIC
Function Rm 1
  13:30-14:15 *Annual General Meeting
(for EARCOS Heads only)
PACIFIC
Ballroom 1 & 2


SUNDAY
November 2, 2008
13:30-17:00 JOB A-LIKES Facilitators Room
  13:30-17:00 Admissions Personnel Christine Byrne, ISHMC PACIFIC
Function Rm 5
  13:30-17:00 High School Principals Rena Mirkin, WAB and Ron Wilder, TCIS PACIFIC
Function Rm 10
  13:30-17:00 Middle School Principals Matthew Leishman, SAS PACIFIC
Function Rm 7
  13:30-17:00 Elementary School Principals Tony Harduar, ISKL PACIFIC
Ballroom Rm 3
  13:30-17:00 Curriculum Coordinators Mark Jenkins, JIS HIBISCUS GARDEN
  13:30-17:00 Development/Alumni Toni Mullen, ISKL PACIFIC
Function Rm 2
  13:30-17:00 I.T. Directors Jeff Utecht, SAS Sanghai PACIFIC
Function Rm 1
  13:30-17:00 Athletic/Activities Directors Bob Connor, IS Bangkok MAGELLAN
Meeting Rm 2
  13:30-17:00 Board Members TBA MAGELLAN
Meeting Rm 4
  13:30-17:00 Human Resources Barry Benger, SFS PACIFIC
Function Rm 8
  14:15-17:00 * Heads Large Schools Sharon Hennessy, TAS PACIFIC
Ballrom Rm 1 & 2
  14:15-17:00 *Heads Medium Schools Ben Norton, ICS HK PACIFIC
Function Rm 6
  14:15-17:00 *Heads Small Schools John Godwin, Xiamen IS PACIFIC
Function Rm 9
  15:00-15:30 TEA & COFFEE BREAK
Sponsored by College Board
   
  19:00-22:00 SABAH NIGHT
Bazaar and Reception including Malaysian Music Dance
PACIFIC
BOARDWALK
(Back up - Covered Tennis Court)

 

MONDAY
November 3, 2008
SESSION III

09:45-11:00 Presenters Title Room
All Discipline/Curriculum 09:45-11:00 JOHN JOSEPH Mind Your Brain: a Journey into the Mechanics of Learning, Emotions and Brain Care for Young Minds PACIFIC
Ballroom 1 & 2
Technology 09:45-11:00 ALAN NOVEMBER Student as Contributor: Digital Learning Farm PACIFIC
Ballroom 3
Development 09:45-11:00 PHIL STROUP Evaluating Your Strategic Marketing Plan PACIFIC
Function Rm 5
Leadership 09:45-11:00
JOSH RECKORD/
BILL KENTTA/ ANDREW HOOVER
Where Are We?
PACIFIC
Function Rm 6
All Discipline 09:45-11:00 BERNADETTE VAN HOUTEN The Adolescent Expat
(Part 1)
PACIFIC
Function Rm 8
All Discipline 09:45-11:00 LINDA KIISK
Green Schools in a Brown Landscape
(Part 1)
PACIFIC
Function Rm 10
Governance 09:45-11:00 ROXY PESTELLO Creating Positive Board/Administration Relationships PACIFIC
Function Rm 7
Leadership 09:45-11:00 TOM HAWKINS/ JOYCE LI/ and
JIM KERRIGAN
Disciplined People (building the teams)
PACIFIC
Function Rm 9
All Discipline 09:45-11:00 NANCY HARGRAVE MEISLAHN United States University Undergraduated Admissions for International Students
PACIFIC
Function Rm 4
Development 09:45-11:00 MARY MARGARET MALLAT and
JERE MILLER
Invest in Your Parent Organization and Harvest the Benefits PACIFIC
Function Rm 2
Leadership 09:45-11:00 ROB RISCH On the Move: Transition Programs in EARCOS Schools PACIFIC
Function Rm 1
Leadership 09:45-11:00 BILL GERRITZ/TOM BAKER Teacher Development and Appraisal in International Schools: What Seems to Work
HIBISCUS
GARDEN

 

MONDAY
November 3, 2008
SESSION IV

11:10-12:25 Presenters Title Room
Leadership 11:10-12:25 DEB WELCH The Wise Use of Data to Improve Learning: An Introduction HIBISCUS
GARDEN
Technology 11:10-12:25 ALAN NOVEMBER Leadership: Managing the Transition
PACIFIC
Ballroom 3
All Discipline 11:10-12:25 WILLIAM LISHMAN Learning from the Birds in 3 Dimensions
PACIFIC
Ballroom 1 & 2
Development 11:10-12:25 PHIL STROUP Assessing Your International School's Fundraising Readiness PACIFIC
Function Rm 5
All Discipline/Curriculum 11:10-12:25 KAREN BURKE Brain Based Learning: Promising Practices for Addressing School Issues
(Part 1)
PACIFIC
Function Rm 4
Leadership 11:10-12:25 JANET WEBSTER Biting the Bullet - a hard-headed look at the way forward PACIFIC
Function Rm 1
All Discipline 11:10-12:25 BERNADETTE VAN HOUTEN The Adolescent Expat
(Part 2)
PACIFIC
Function Rm 8
Leadership 11:10-12:25 PHOEBE BARASH
An Introductory Look at Conflict Management: Building Relationships
(Part 1)
PACIFIC
Function Rm 9
All Discipline 11:10-12:25 LINDA KIISK
Green School in a Brown Landscape
(Part 2)
PACIFIC
Function Rm 10
All Discipline 11:10-12:25 BOB PANGRAZI A New Focus: Active and Healthy Schools
PACIFIC
Function Rm 2
Leadership 11:10-12:25 DENNIS LARKIN and
LYNNE COLEMAN
Using Critical Friends to Build Capacity in Schools PACIFIC
Function Rm 6
Leadership 11:10-12:25 BILL GERRITZ/TOM BAKER Teacher Development and Appraisal in International Schools: What Seems to Work
PACIFIC
Function Rm 7

 

MONDAY
November 3, 2008
SESSION V

12:30-13:45 Presenters Title Room
Leadership 12:30-13:45 DEB WELCH The Wise Use of Data to improve Learning: Data Analysis Cycle HIBISCUS
GARDEN
All Discipline/Curriculum 12:30-13:45 KAREN BURKE Brain Based Learning: Promising Practices for Addressing School Issues
(Part 2)
PACIFIC
Function Rm 4
Leadership 12:30-13:45 JANET WEBSTER Standards for Special Education Services PACIFIC
Function Rm 1
Leadership 12:30-13:45 PHOEBE BARASH
An Introductory Look at Conflict Management: Building Relationships
(Part 2)
PACIFIC
Function Rm 9
All Discipline/Leadership 12:30-13:45 ROXY PESTELLO The Power of Positive Relationships PACIFIC
Function Rm 8
Technology 12:30-13:45 JEFF UTECHT The New Web: Why International Students are Ahead of the Technology Curve PACIFIC
Function Rm 7
Leadership 12:30-13:45 DEANNE MAGNUSSON Leadership for Secondary School Reform: Small School Communities of Learning PACIFIC
Function Rm 10
Curriculum 12:30-13:45 KATHY DAULTON How to Get Things Done: Annual School-wide Action Plans PACIFIC
Ballroom 3
Development 12:30-13:45 KRISTA SLADE and
MATT WILCE
Social Network Primer: Making Effective Use of Social Web for Advancement PACIFIC
Function Rm 5
Leadership 12:30-13:45 ANDY PAGE-SMITH and
MERRIS PAGE-SMITH
Supporting and Developing a Learning Culture: Leadership and Teaming PACIFIC
Function Rm 2
Leadership 12:30-13:45 ELSA LAMB A Differentiated Approach to Teacher Appraisal PACIFIC
Function Rm 6
Curriculum 12:30-13:45 MAGGIE MOON Building Capacity from Within - Literacy Coach Can Make a World of Difference

PACIFIC
Ballroom 1 & 2
  14:00 Explore Sabah, Golf outing, and Evening Free  
  14:30 TOURS
(those interested, please contact Borneo Passages near the registration desk)
-Sign up the registration desk-
  14:15-16:30 ISS Head of Schools Meeting - Rob Ambrogi PACIFIC
Function Rm 1

 


TUESDAY
November 4, 2008
SESSION VI

10:00-11:15 Presenters Title Room
All Discipline 10:00-11:15 JOHN JOSEPH What's Your Style?: Learning Styles with the Brain in Mind PACIFIC
Ballroom 3
All Discipline 10:00-11:15 WILLIAM LISHMAN An Exploration of Finding Ones Most Important Strength PACIFIC
Ballroom 1 & 2
Leadership 10:00-11:15 BILL KENTTA/
JOSH RECKORD/ANDREW HOOVER/KEVIN BAKER
Dealing with Behaviors that Push our Hot Buttons (Part I) PACIFIC
Function Rm 6
Leadership 10:00-11:15 JANET WEBSTER When academics is not enough - the new reality in special education PACIFIC
Function Rm 1
Leadership 10:00-11:15 JARIK CONRAD The Missing Link: Emotional Intelligence in Schools
(Part 1)
PACIFIC
Function Rm 10
All Discipline 10:00-11:15 LINDA KIISK Space, Culture and Learning Style: A Visual Evolution PACIFIC
Function Rm 4
Leadership 10:00-11:15 ROXY PESTELLO
Leadership Transition that Works
(Part 1)
PACIFIC
Function Rm 8
Technology 10:00-11:15 JEFF UTECHT The New Web: The Changing Nature of Communication PACIFIC
Function Rm 7
Leadership 10:00-11:15 BLAIR PETERSON Leadership for the 21st Century: Awakening to School 2.0 PACIFIC
Function Rm 9
Leadership 10:00-11:15 TIM STUART The 3R's of International Education PACIFIC
Function Rm 5
Leadership 10:00-11:15 ANN STRAUB Leadership for Learning: Tools and Strategies for a Collaborative Focus on Learning (Part 1) PACIFIC
Function Rm 2
All Discipline 10:00-11:15 LINDA SILLS
EARCOS Global Initiatives- Global Issues Network Conference Beijing to Bangkok HIBISCUS
GARDEN

 


TUESDAY
November 4, 2008
SESSION VII

11:30-12:45 Presenters Title Room
Leadership 11:30-12:45 DEB WELCH The Wise Use of Data to Improve Learning: Protocols and Strategies HIBISCUS
GARDEN
Development 11:30-12:45 PHIL STROUP Staff Resistance to Marketing and Fundraising Efforts - Strategies to Overcome PACIFIC
Function Rm 5
Leadership 11:30-12:45 BILL KENTTA/
JOSH RECKORD/ ANDREW HOOVER/ KEVIN BAKER
Dealing with Behaviors that Push our Hot Buttons (Part 2) PACIFIC
Function Rm 6
Leadership 11:30-12:45 JARIK CONRAD The Missing Link: Emotional Intelligence in Schools
(Part 2)
PACIFIC
Function Rm
10
Leadership 11:30-12:45 ROXY PESTELLO Leadership Transition that Works
(Part 2)
PACIFIC
Function Rm 8
Leadership 11:30-12:45 TOM HAWKINS/ DALE COX and MARK HILLMAN Disciplined Thought (planning for the near and long-term) PACIFIC
Function Rm 9
Technology 11:30-12:45 JEFF UTECHT The New Web: Building a Positive School Profile PACIFIC
Function Rm 7
All Discipline 11:30-12:45 RALPH DAVISON Retirement: How Can We Do It Well? PACIFIC
Ballroom 3
Leadership 11:30-12:45 JON ZURFLUH Data based initiatives Ð Schools Interoperability Framework, Dashboards, and Collaboration

PACIFIC
Function Rm 1
Leadership 11:30-12:45 ANN STRAUB Leadership for Learning: Tools and Strategies for a Collaborative Focus on Learning (Part 2) PACIFIC
Function Rm 2
All Discipline 11:30-12:45 FRED WESSON and
SUSIE HEINRICH-JABAL
That was then, this is now; How the Klingenstein Program shapes international school leaders PACIFIC
Function Rm 4
All Discipline/Technology 11:30-12:45 JORGE NELSON/
RON MONTGOMERY
It is 2010 - what now? PACIFIC
Ballroom 1 & 2

 

TUESDAY
November 4, 2008
Special Session
Associate Members Presentations
(Box Lunch provided)
12:45-13:45 Associate Presenters Topic Room
  12:45-13:45 CINDY EMMANS
(American Public Univ. System)
Meeting WASC Requirements for Staff Development via Online Education PACIFIC
Function Rm 1
  12:45-13:45 DR. ANTHONY DENAPOLI &
DR. VANAJA NETHI
(Nova Southern Univ.)
Blended Learning: A Growing Trend in Graduate Programs for Working Professionals PACIFIC
Function Rm 6
  12:45-13:45 PAUL CABRELLI
(PACE Education)
Faculty and administrator compensation in Asia. Find out the latest buzz. PACIFIC
Function Rm 7
  12:45-13:45 TIM DONLAN &
TIM RAMSEY
(Follett International)
Maximizing your ROI with Follett International Destiny Resource and Textbook Management Solutions PACIFIC
Function Rm 4
  12:45-13:45 ADELE BUTLER & GLENDA ROBERTSON
(ACER)
An overview of services offered to schools by the Australian Council for Educational Research PACIFIC
Function Rm 10
  12:45-13:45 DR. ALEXANDER WEISMANN &
DR. ARPANA INMAN
(Lehigh University)
Globalizing Educational Leaders: What you need to know and do PACIFIC
Function Rm 5
  12:45-13:45 NICK PRONIN
(Pronin International)
Moving to the next level of International School Resourcing PACIFIC
Ballroom 1 & 2
  12:45-13:45 JAMES LIN
(Better Chinese)
Strategies for Implementing a Successful K-12 Mandarin Program PACIFIC
Ballroom 3
  12:45-13:45 ESAT UGURLU
(Book Promotion & Services Co. Ltd.)
An overview of recent developments in K-12 online learning tools. PACIFIC
Function Rm 9
  12:45-13:45 CLIVE UNGLESS
(Finalsite)
Websites, Portals, and Data - Challenges and Best Practices PACIFIC
Function Rm 8
  12:45-13:45 RICHARD REDIKER
(Rediker Software)

Technology and Innovation in School Administrative Software
HIBISCUS
GARDEN
  12:45-13:45 YVONNE TAVARES LOH
(Pearson Education Asia PTE Ltd.))
Pearsonville - who lives there? PACIFIC
Function Rm 2

 


TUESDAY
November 4, 2008
SESSION VIII

13:45-15:00 Presenters Title Room
All Discipline/Currculum 13:45-15:00 JOHN JOSEPH
Learning in the Emotional Rooms - How to create classrooms that are uplifting for the spirit (Part 1) PACIFIC
Ballroom 3
Leadership 13:45-15:00 DEB WELCH The Wise Use of Data to Improve Learning: Goal Setting HIBISCUS
GARDEN
Leadership 13:45-15:00 JOSH RECKORD/
BILL KENTTA/ ANDREW HOOVER
Team Tune-up PACIFIC
Function Rm 6
Leadership 13:45-15:00 PHOEBE BARASH The Respectful School: Intervening when faced with incidents of bullying PACIFIC
Function Rm 9
All Discipline 13:45-15:00 LINDA KIISK Aligning Habitats with the Architecture of the Brain PACIFIC
Function Rm 4
Leadership 13:45-15:00 BOB PANGRAZI Active and Healthy School: A New Vision for Accountability PACIFIC
Function Rm 2
Leadership 13:45-15:00 DOUG HELGESON and
ANDY DAVIES
Substance Abuse Prevention Ideas for International Schools PACIFIC
Function Rm 10
Accreditation 13:45-15:00 WANG YAN (Schools Affairs Manager, School Affairs Department
Member, NCCT Accreditation Committee, Western Academy of Beijing) with MARGARET ALVAREZ/EVA KAMPITS/MARILYN GEORGE
FOUR PARTIES ACCREDITATION
NCCT/CIS/NEASC/WASC
This brief session will provide an overview of the international and Chinese accreditation streamlined process that allows for a seamless accreditation process with joint self-studies and team visits and provides for multiple awards of accreditation from various associations that include NCCT, CIS, NEASC, and WASC. The workshop is for Heads and representatives from schools interested in learning about joint accreditation of NCCT and one or more of the international accreditation agencies.
PACIFIC
Ballroom 1 & 2
Leadership 13:45-15:00 JON ZURFLUH Technology Trends and Leadership - Building Momentum

PACIFIC
Function Rm 7
Technology 13:45-15:00 ANDREW TORRIS and
AMANDA DECARDY
Moving from Principal's Epistles to Podcasts and Blogs with Style PACIFIC
Function Rm 1
Technology/Leadership 13:45-15:00 DENNIS HARTER Looking for Learning in 21st Century Classrooms PACIFIC
Function Rm 8
Curriculum 13:45-15:00 STEVE MEADE/ SUSIE HEINRICH JABAL Standards-based Assessment and Reporting: the exciting, the challenging and the muddy! PACIFIC
Function Rm 5
  14:00 - 17:00 APAC HEAD OF SCHOOLS/ATHLETIC DIRECTORS' MEETING MAGELLAN
Meeting Rm 2
  15:00-15:30 TEA & COFFEE BREAK
Sponsored by Perkins Eastman
   

 


TUESDAY
November 4, 2008
SESSION IX

15:30-16:45 Presenters Title Room
All Discipline 15:30-16:45 JOHN JOSEPH
Learning in the Emotional Rooms - How to create classrooms that are uplifting for the spirit (Part 2) PACIFIC
Ballroom 3
Development 15:30-16:45 PHIL STROUP Customer Ralations: More Important Than You Can Imagine PACIFIC
Function Rm 5
Leadership 15:30-16:45 BERNADETTE VAN HOUTEN Education in a Multilingual World PACIFIC
Function Rm 8
Leadership 15:30-16:45 PHOEBE BARASH THE NEW TEACHER: Implications for Learning in Building Relationships PACIFIC
Function Rm 9
Leadership 15:30-16:45 GREG SMITH/GREG CURTIS/DIRK KRAETZER and JIM KERRIGAN Disciplined Action (development of curriculum, co-curricular programs and budget) PACIFIC
Function Rm 10
Technology 15:30-16:45 JEFF UTECHT The New Web: An Administrator's Guide PACIFIC
Function Rm 7
Leadership 15:30-16:45 RALPH DAVISON Balancing Your Life as a Head of School PACIFIC
Function Rm 6
Curriculum 15:30-16:45 MAGGIE MOON Literacy Coaching 101: Helping Teachers Identify Successful Strategies for Reading and Writing Workshop Instruction PACIFIC
Ballroom 1 & 2
Leadership 15:30-16:45 KATHY STETSON
Using Growth Data to Inform Instruction
- Are assessment data for each student used to inform instruction?
- Does your students' academic growth guide program planning?
PACIFIC
Function Rm 2
Leadership 15:30-16:45 JUDITH GUY and
ED LAWLESS
Snakes and Ladders: Pedagogical Leadership in International Schools PACIFIC
Function Rm 1
Leadership 15:30-16:45 CLAY HENSLEY Connecting the Global Generation: the Internationalization of College Board's Members & Programs PACIFIC
Function Rm 4
         
  16:00-18:00 WASC
Marilyn George
WASC: Serving as a Visiting Committee Members HIBISCUS
GARDEN
  17:30-18:30 Cocktail Reception Reception and Welcome to Associate and EARCOS Board Members CABANA
  19:00 GALA DINNER      GALA DINNER
MAGELLAN
Ballroom

 

WEDNESDAY
November 5, 2008
Presenters Topic Room
       
08:30-16:30 Marilyn George, Margaret Alvarez & Eva Kampits Serving on a CIS, CIS/WASC, CIS/NEASC,NEASC Visiting Committee HIBISCUSGARDEN

 

 

 

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Updated: Friday, October 24, 2008 5:14 PM