ACAMIS Strategic Plan 2010-2012

Mission:  Linking students and schools within ACAMIS

1. Optimal opportunities and experiences link ACAMIS students and staff through sports, cultural and academic activities and events
2. A successful, respected and effective ACAMIS international teaching community continues to improve through professional development

• to broaden the dimensions of international education at all ACAMIS schools
• to advance the professional growth of individuals within ACAMIS schools and like schools.
• to cooperate with other organizations and individuals pursuing the same objectives as ACAMIS.
• to support national and regional networking to link ACAMIS schools.
• to offer a professional service for member schools.

• Facilitate long term calendar planning to enable member schools to participate in ACAMIS and non-ACAMIS programs
• Review the breadth of activities offered and evaluate the structures for management and delivery

• ACAMIS sports, cultural and academic student interaction flourish and expand
• Key volunteer leaders identified to promote the work of ACAMIS networks in sports, cultural, and academic spheres

• Delineation of funding strategies for ACAMIS events in line with concept of not-for-profit student events
• Creation of 3-year calendar with clear delineation of Cultural and Academic Student Events
• ACAMIS Community Service Network established
• Leaders  identified for community service
• An ACAMIS Student Council set up with identified leaders
• An ACAMIS Community Service Convention for students and teachers takes place
• An ACAMIS Student Council Convention takes place for students and teachers
• An ACAMIS Community Service network and database is established

• Link ACAMIS schools to professional development opportunities
• Provide support for professional development opportunities initiated by member schools or groups
• Develop collaborative partnerships with other organizations (e.g., EARCOS, FOBISSEA, IB, NCCT. CIS, WASC, NEASC)

• A broad range of quality professional development opportunities will be promoted
• Annually monitor and review the professional development opportunities provided to members.
• Establish a 2 year calendar  of professional development opportunities
• Assessment is provided that indicates that professional development support was effective

• A coordinated 2 year professional development calendar is established on the ACAMIS website and communicated to member schools.
• Annually review the target groups for the ACAMIS conference.
• Identify ACAMIS professional development events that are revenue generating
• Complete the guidelines for the PD grant process.
• Request member schools to identify a PD contact person.
• Conduct an audit of IB workshops and collaborate with IBAP regarding IB workshops in ACAMIS region.
• The ACAMIS Executive Office conducts regular evaluations of the professional development program to inform planning.