"How are we developing a deep culture of learning through our curriculum? Do we really know how our curriculum is being implemented?
This Community will explore ideas around curriculum beliefs, design principles, and bringing our communities together to understanding the why of curriculum. The themes shaping our calls will help bring focus, coherence, and depth to collaboration and learning in our elementary schools. 
Together we will promote new ways of thinking about elementary curriculum from:

• whole school curriculum mapping (vertically & horizontally)
• authentic, experiential learning that develops system thinkers
• strategies for incorporating technology, innovation, and entrepreneurial to be more future-focused
• cultivating capabilities for young people to become successful, confident and creative individuals 

By joining this community, you will be learning alongside dedicated and innovative educators who are passionate about the core purpose of learning in schools - curriculum!"

"Early Childhood Educators support children's development in their crucial beginning years. With this core goal, teams around children need the knowledge and skills to work closely with their team members.  On a daily basis, we nurture the social-emotional well-being of the children in our care and create spaces for children to develop healthy relationships and connections while providing the optimal environment for students to develop and thrive as learners.  Teachers and Co-teachers bring different values and skillsets to their roles.  Our Peer sphere will give you opportunities to share your experiences, engage with other educators in similar roles in Early Childhood classrooms, how to create effective teams that provide the best learning environments for young children."

"Early Childhood Educators support children's development in their crucial beginning years. With this core goal, teams around children need the knowledge and skills to work closely with their team members.  On a daily basis, we nurture the social-emotional well-being of the children in our care and create spaces for children to develop healthy relationships and connections while providing the optimal environment for students to develop and thrive as learners.  Teachers and Co-teachers bring different values and skillsets to their roles.  Our Peer sphere will give you opportunities to share your experiences, engage with other educators in similar roles in Early Childhood classrooms, how to create effective teams that provide the best learning environments for young children."

"Are you an Early Childhood Educator looking to connect with like-minded professionals, expand your knowledge, and stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in our field? Look no further than Peer Sphere, the online community built specifically for educators! By joining Peer Sphere, you'll have access to a supportive and collaborative network of educators from around the world. Come join us!"

"Are you an Elementary school music teacher looking to connect with other peers in the same role? Our peer learning community is designed specifically for people like you. You’ll be able to attend five live facilitated online meetings over the course of the year, each lasting 90 minutes. During these meetings, you’ll learn about topics that are timely and relevant to your needs. You’ll also have the opportunity to share ideas and resources with other coordinators who understand the regional context in which you work. By joining this peer learning community, you can gain valuable insights and broaden your perspective on challenges facing music teachers like yourself. You'll feel seen and heard within a supportive environment, and identify ways to innovate or refine current practices more quickly than ever before! Join the Elementary Music Peer Learning Community - Sign up now for exclusive access!"

TBC

" The Elementary Principals Professional Development Community is a collaborative group designed to support and empower elementary school principals in their roles as educational leaders. This community provides a platform for principals to share best practices, discuss challenges, and engage in ongoing professional development opportunities. With a focus on improving student outcomes and promoting a culture of continuous learning, the Elementary Principals Professional Development Community is a valuable resource for any elementary school principal looking to enhance their leadership skills and make a positive impact in their school community and beyond! "

" Unlock the power of student-led exhibitions in the Elementary years with our professional learning group. Dive into the innovative world of project-based learning as we explore key elements including how to engage students in authentic, real-world projects that foster critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration skills. Learn practical strategies to facilitate student-led exhibitions, where students take ownership of their learning and showcase their work to a wider audience. Consider processes, tools, strategies, and scaffolds which support a diverse range of learners. Elevate student voice and engagement, and watch your students thrive as they become active participants in their own education."

"Impacting student success should be the outcome of a teaching assistant's work in classrooms with students and teachers.

Teaching assistant's interactions with students as well as with teaching partners are critical to maximize student success, so both aspects will be explored in the community. Live sessions will be designed to address issues and questions arising from participants past and current experiences.

Sharing successes and struggles with the community and host will be encouraged throughout the year. Many targeted resources will be provided to support your further desired exploration. 
Teaching is a TEAM sport."

"准备好让您作为一名教学助理的旅程焕然一新了吗？欢迎加入我们这个非凡的教育工作者社区！我们正引领学校规划和评估专业发展的先锋队伍。我们深知，作为教学助理，您在塑造学习体验中发挥着关键的作用，我们将为您提供强大的专业发展，帮助您脱颖而出。
在我们充满活力的社区中，与其他志同道合的教学助理和具有远见的教育工作者建立联系，共同点燃对成长和卓越的热情。准备好接受颠覆性策略、创新方法和前沿资源的吸引，提升您在课堂上的影响力。
我们深知每个人都会面临不同的压力和挑战，因此我们将听取您的心声，精心策划每次会议，尽可能根据您的需求，提供实用见解和个性化支持。同时，作为社区的一员，您将通过合作、指导和共享专业知识开启无限可能！
在我们社区中，注重培养成长型思维。成长型思维鼓励持久努力、挑战固有观念、接受反馈并从失败中学习。作为社区成员，与其他教育工作者分享经验，探索如何培养自己和学生的成长型思维，使其成为教学和学习的驱动力。
我们强调协作与个性的结合，鼓励每位教学助理发挥独特特长和才华。通过互相学习、分享资源和共同解决问题，建立紧密合作的团队，追求卓越。
加入我们崇高社区，获得开拓者和思想领袖的网络，推动您的专业成长，迈向卓越。释放教学助理的潜能，重新定义教育卓越边界的旅程即将启程。
抓住机会，成为塑造教育未来的杰出教育工作者之一。拥抱这个机会，在学生学习生涯中留下不可磨灭的印记，成为非凡的教育工作者。卓越影响的时刻即刻展开，立即加入我们，让您的才华闪耀。"

自2007年起，她对早期教育产生了浓厚的兴趣。2019年，她曾自愿在墨尔本The Range Children's Center进行志愿服务，并从中深刻体会到了早期教育中教育者角色的重要性。她认为，在早期教育中，关系和接纳对早期儿童的发展有着奇妙的力量。她强调联结和接纳对于帮助儿童建立自信、探索和成长至关重要。

除了教学经验外，Lydia目前正在中国人民大学攻读应用心理学硕士学位，进一步提升她在支持和培养每个孩子发展需求方面的能力。她努力将学到的教育理念和成果付诸实践。她关注最新的教育研究和最佳实践，以确保她的教学科学有效。

Lydia非常重视与其他教育者的交流、协作和共同努力，以创建支持性和高效的学习社区。通过加入我们的社区，您将有机会与Lydia一同体验她对创建充满活力和包容性的学习环境的执着。让我们共同激发和赋予学生终身学习的动力，成为自信的个体。

欢迎加入我们的社区，与Lydia 以及其他教育工作者共同探索学习的奇妙之旅！在这里，您将与志同道合的教育者们一起分享经验、启发思考，并为每个学生的成长和成功尽一份力量。

"Looking to grow and develop in your role as an Elementary school leader? The Elementary Assistant and Vice Principals Community is here to help! Our mission is to build a thriving community of education professionals, who collaborate to solve problems. Through five 90-minute meetings over the course of the year, members will develop strong and lasting connections with other professionals who understand their needs within the regional context. Joining our community platform means being part of something bigger than yourself - having access to great advice and networking opportunities as well as emotional support during challenging times. In addition you will be able to build up your knowledge base by exploring common professional inquiries with peers. Sign up today and join our supportive community!"

"Being a Head of School is a super complex role. Managing people, crises, change, curriculum, parent expectations, owners, your sanity… the list goes on. And it can be hard to find people who really understand what you are facing and can offer ideas and support.
So, here is a place that you may well find that support and those ideas that will help you through this incredibly difficult job in these uniquely challenging times.

It doesn’t matter if you have been a Head for ten minutes or ten years, a community of people in similar roles will be a great source of professional wisdom and collegial support. The Heads Community of ACAMIS will bring together people who are experiencing a similar context to share solutions, challenges and experience and hopefully make all our lives just a little less complex. 

Anyone who has been fortunate to be part of a mentorship will know the power of a community that is focused on support. This community is intended to go beyond the connections that share."

"There is no better way to grow in the role as an Athletic Director then to share and draw on the experience of others. 

This community is designed to support Athletic Directors both new and experienced by identifying what makes a successful athletics program, what we can do to achieve this success in our roles and how to maximize the people in our school communities that can support us in our busy but fulfilling roles as AD’s. 

Each session will focus on the needs of the community with practical and timely sharing of information, processes and strategies. 

Join us as we do what we love as Athletic Directors, talk sport and how we can make every sports experience for our students positive and memorable."

TBC

"This community is for international educators who believe that coaching is the way to create dynamic, self-aware, and values-led schools.  If you are working as a coach in education, coaching to develop and bring out the potential in teachers, school leaders, or students this community is for you. All are welcome, whether you are a newbie with little training or an experienced coach or coach trainer.  In this learning community, we will gather to support, share, upskill, and create. We believe coaching can transform schools and are looking to hone our skills, meet and connect with other coaches, and work towards creating a coaching culture in schools. In this collaborative space, we will meet 5 times a year to share our learning, bring issues, discover new tools, and raise our awareness. In between our online sessions, we have a space to connect, share resources and align our vision."

"The future ready assessments community is perfect for anyone who wants to reflect on their assessment philosophy, test out new practices, and identify the impact of their assessment approaches. Assessment is a crucial part of supporting our students. It’s come a long way and we know it can get even better. Whether you are a classroom teacher, head of department or senior leader, you are a crucial voice to this community centred on having greater impact on student learning and outcomes through assessment."

"This Professional Learning Network will be focused around collaboration and learning to advance our practices in the realms of service learning, global citizenship education, sustainability, teaching for the Sustainable Development Goals and developing a critical, reflective and inclusive approach with our practices and programs.

Sessions will be facilitated by LeeAnne Lavender, a storytelling and global citizenship educator who is also an independent coach and facilitator. She has worked in the East Asia region for over 10 years and, while now living in Canada, remains active in many virtual learning experiences in the region. Each session will feature educators from ACAMIS schools who will share best practices and spearhead exploration of key themes. 

This professional learning network is ideal for any educator or leader engaging in aspects of global citizenship education and/or service learning, or desiring to grow these programs in his/her/their classroom or school."

"Are you a Learning Support Specialist looking to network with peers from other schools? Join the online community of Learning Support / Inclusion Specialists to not only stay up-to-date on relevant topics, but also share and receive great ideas, resources, and practices among peers who understand your regional context. With this membership you'll also have access to expert advice from top professionals in the field during 5 live facilitated meetings throughout the year. This Community will provide an unparalleled opportunity for growth; expanding one's understanding of their role relative to others through collaboration with colleagues, strengthening networks with peers across regions, and ultimately feeling seen and heard within a supportive space designed specifically for those in your position. Sign up now to be part of our growing Community of Learning Support Specialists!"

TBC

"This PLN will establish a collaborative community of educators, advancing the practices of innovative librarians in our schools. Participants will focus on collaborating and sharing common professional inquiries on their practices in the role of the school librarian, diversifying collections, collaborating and co-teaching, and developing innovative library spaces.   

This PLN is ideal for all librarians and educators who seek to expand their understanding of the evolving leadership role the teacher librarian facilitates in schools. These sessions are the junction of the practical and aspirational practices in the international community. Participants are welcome to share and have some great take-aways to adapt to their libraries. Educators from Pre-K to Grade 12 are all welcome."

"Are you a middle leader looking to advance your career in your school? 

In the Middle Leaders Getting Promoted Community, we want to provide you with valuable resources and support that will help propel your career forward in your school. This is a community specifically for middle leaders looking to advance their career at their current school and are in need of some inspiration and career development advice to achieve that aim. Our online meetings will provide an interactive virtual experience where you can discuss real-world experiences and scenarios with leaders like yourself, who understand regional contexts and are dealing with similar obstacles in their career path. 

In each session, members using a peer coaching model will map out a career trajectory in their current school and learn how to influence stakeholders to realize there career ambitions. Peers will share great ideas in order to find common ground on professional inquiries, strengthen relationships through active col."

"Will this be your first year leading a team? Are you concerned about managing more experienced team members or managing the expectations of senior leaders? 

This community will provide the resources, guidance, and tools needed to address the numerous questions you will face in your new role. During our five 90-minute online sessions over the course of the school year we will explore timely and relevant topics, share best practices, collaborate with peers from similar contexts, and expand our professional network. 

You will leave each session feeling heard, inspired and energized to engage your team with a positive mindset!."

"Back for a second year, this community is for educators advancing the practices of planning and evaluating professional development in our schools.

Great PD simultaneously identifies tools to improve teaching and learning, whilst accounting for the unique context of your school. As a member of this community, you will be able to share and learn about common tools and processes that will improve PD at your school, and consider how to adapt these ideas to your context for the greatest impact.

A big part of effective PD is ensuring that it is timely. Therefore, each of our sessions will be tailored to your needs at that moment in time. To achieve this an initial survey plus careful consideration of what is being discussed by our community will guide the focus throughout the year.

Join us today!"

"Working in the field of safeguarding and child protection in international school contexts is one of the most rewarding roles any educator can have. It is also highly challenging and complex. This community will strive to create a safe and collaborative space for all its members to learn and grow together. Through sharing resources, examining case studies, reviewing latest research and problem-solving, you will gain meaningful insights into how best to safeguard students in your contexts, while broadening your perspective from other professionals experiencing similar challenges. Together, we will tackle the tough questions such as: 

• How do I safeguard students whilst also catering to the needs of Transgender and Gender Non-conforming individuals?
• How do we navigate national legislation that conflicts with the cultural context of our students? 

Most importantly, the focus of this community will be driven by you and your needs. Sign up to be part of this exciting community of change!"

"Are you a counselor looking for better support when it comes to supporting the social and emotional well-being of your school community? We know how hard it can be as a counselor to find learning opportunities that are tailored specifically towards your needs. That's why we've created the Social and Emotional Counseling Community, with five live facilitated online meetings throughout the year so you can gain insights and skills necessary to support students and teachers in your school. As part of our community, learn about topics relevant to your profession, share great ideas with peers who understand the regional context, strengthen relationships between different parties involved while developing an understanding of each role relative to others. All these productive activities will help make your job easier! Join us today by registering to become part of this wonderful community of counselors!"

Aleka Bilan

"We are excited to offer you the opportunity to join this vibrant community of visual art educators. 

Whether you teach early years, elementary, middle school or high school artists this community is a space to share what works for you and your school. Plus, here you will discover great ideas that work for other visual arts educators and get help finding answers to your most pressing visual art questions. 

The best professional development provides what you need when you need it. So these sessions will be hosted by a fellow visual art educator who will use your feedback to tailor the sessions to the needs of the community at that specific point in time.

By joining the visual art educator’s community you will be committing to learning alongside the most artistic and creative educators in the region. Together we can achieve more, so join us today!"

"At the heart of our Women in Education Leadership Peer Learning Network is a safe, collaborative space for women who hold any position of leadership to learn from each other, share tools and ideas, and meet like-minded people who share similar experiences. Whether you're looking to expand your leadership skills, develop new strategies or simply connect with like-minded individuals, through facilitated discussions and peer support, members of this PLN will gain new insights and discover new ways of leading with authenticity and purpose. When we connect we can create, and in this community, we will raise the awareness of what it is to lead as women in the sphere of education."

Claire Peet

Claire is an international educator and certified coach who works for a large education group in China to develop learning pathways that serve the organisation’s 3000 employees. Claire has worked in education for 15 years where her passion for school improvement and transformation has enabled a transition from school-based senior leadership into organisation-wide roles.
She focuses on developing professional learning strategies, talent retention programmes and succession planning structures that support organisational and individual progression and capacity building.

"Welcome to the Tech Directors & Coordinators Professional Development community! As a Tech Director, you have a significant responsibility in ensuring your school's technology infrastructure is effective and up-to-date. You need to oversee the procurement, installation, and maintenance of hardware, software, and network systems. You also may need to support and train teachers and staff in using technology effectively in their classes and work. Join our community to learn from peers, share best practices, and explore new tools and processes related to technology infrastructure, user support, and educational technology. Collaborate with innovative Tech Directors in the region to stay current with the latest trends and innovations in technology. Access resources and support to help you succeed in your role. Join us in making sure technology is effectively serving students and staff in your school."