Australian Council for Educational Research
Presenter: PRUE ANDERSON
Topic: Assessment
Title: Interpreting the International Schools' Assessment
Description: This workshop illustrates different ways that the International Schools' Assessment data can be interpreted and used by schools to improve student learning. The new longitudinal interactive report will also be demonstrated.
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Perkins Eastman
Name: RAYMOND BORDWELL / RON VITALE
Topic: International School facilities v2.0: Planning International School Facilities for the 21st Century
Title: International School facilities v2.0: Planning International School Facilities for the 21st Century
Description:International Schools have become leaders in providing innovative and experiential facilities that reflect 21st century educational needs for their students and faculty. This has led to a number of identifiable trends that influence International Schools facility planning.
This updated presentation is based on Perkins Eastman’s in-house research and extensive portfolio of work in International School design across the EARCOS region and around the world. The presentation focuses on examples of new space typology defined by aligning new or expanding facilities with educations goals.
Also discussed is the process by which facility innovation is born, facility implications of an International Baccalaureate program, an introduction to the latest in learning environments for the Sciences, World Languages, the unequalled potential of the 21st century Library and the financial advantages of incorporating site/facility sustainability and security planning strategies early on.
This presentation is intended for anyone interested in contemporary International School planning and design.
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Vertical Payment Solutions Pte Ltd
Name: DARREN BOX
Topic: Cashless schools
Title: Cashless schools
Description: More and more schools are making the move to a cashless environment by introducing a smartcard and internet ordering program. We will explain the benefits of such programs, the added security improvements it provides and how easily it can be achieved as well as the cost savings a school can gain by moving to a cashless school environment.
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Pace Education
Name: PAUL CABRELLI
Topic: Latest Trends in Faculty and Administrator Remuner
Title: Over-paying? Under-paying? Haven't a Clue?
Description: Find out the latest trends in faculty and administration salary and benefits as the recession bites. Paul Cabrelli works with schools to design a compensation package that meets their individual needs.
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K12 Inc.
Name: DARBY CARR, Head of School
Topic: Online Education
Title: Online Learning for International Schools
Description: What are the best practices when it comes to integrating a high-quality online program into your International School offering? Spanning cultures, time zones and national borders is becoming a reality for 21st Century students. This session introduces how an International School can manage wait lists, offer an American diploma, increase student access, extend course choices, and enhance intercultural understanding while helping students develop the 21st century skills necessary for life after graduation. Attendees will learn and discuss effective ways to build and deliver programs that utilize the virtual classroom. Teaching strategies will be demonstrated utilizing the world-class K12 curriculum. Student perspectives will be included while we share the promises of this exciting opportunity for partnership and expansion of your International School program.
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University of San Francisco
Name: WALT GMELCH
Title: Preparing International School Leaders
Description: We know that strong leaders help create and sustain strong schools. This presentation will focus on the International School Leadership Program developed by the University of San Francisco and Washington State University for the school leaders of EARCOS. This program is taught by university professors as well as EAROCS school leaders and is designed to provide students an International School Leadership Certificate. This program also provides qualified students the opportunity to take additional coursework to receive a master’s degree and/or a stateside administrative credential. During the presentation, the program will be discussed and a report on our first cohort of leaders will be given.
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International Schools Services
Name: ROGER HOVE
Topic: International Educational Services
Title: Changing needs for Educational Services
Description: With economic, environmental, legal and demographic changes occurring throughout the world, international schools and organizations servicing these schools, must constantly review the services required of their clientele to ensure the educational needs of the students are met effectively. ISS will review these changes that are occurring and discuss the various initiatives that are taking place within schools and within ISS to meet these challenges.
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Phillips KPA
Name: GEOFF NOBLETT
Topic: Comparative Analysis and Benchmarking
Title: School planning and decision making: Are you making the best use of school data?
Description: The session will explore the use of online technology to guide leadership and board decision making, assist with marketing and in informing performance dialogue (both celebratory and improvement oriented) with staff. By drawing together data from existing sources and referencing it against external online benchmarks, school leaders have an evidence base to inform further inquiry and/or validate key decisions. Examples of ‘real’ data sourced from a sample of international schools will be used to demonstrate what can be achieved.
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PRONIN INTERNATIONAL
Name: NICK PRONIN
Topic: SCHOOL SUPPLY
Title: SCHOOL SUPPLY SOLUTIONS
Description: Total school supply solutions providing all emcompassing book and equipment delivery, on time and on budget.
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JOSTENS INTERNATIONAL
Name: PATRICK ROBERTS
Topic: Yearbook Online Creation
Title: Jostens Yearbook Avenue
Description: The ability to design, fully create and submit yearbook pages via Jostens yearbook specific website "YearbookAvenue.com".
East Asia Regional Council of
Overseas Schools (EARCOS)
Brentville Subdivision, Barangay Mamplasan, Biñan, Laguna,
4024 Philippines
Phone: +63 (49) 511-5993/5994 | Fax: +63 (49) 511-4694
