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This page lists a selected number of professional development free for EARCOS members and provides access to recent virtual events.

May 10	Navigating Complexities Together: Strengthening the Head-Board Partnership through Real Cases Presented by: Kristi Williams Saturday, May 10, 2025 Time: 9:00-10:30 AM HKT Format: Zoom Meeting (Zoom link will be sent 2 days before the event.) Fee: Free for EARCOS Members / $100 for Non-Members. read more and register here »
May 17	Sifting Sands Presented by: Debra Wilson Saturday, May 16, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM HKT Format: Zoom Meeting (Zoom link will be sent 2 days before the event.) Fee: Free for EARCOS Members / $100 for Non-Members. read more and register here »
May 24	Start Strong: Onboarding Strategies for High-Performing School Boards Presented by: Kristi Williams Saturday, May 24, 2025 Time: 9:00-10:30 AM HKT Format: Zoom Meeting (Zoom link will be sent 2 days before the event.) Fee: Free for EARCOS Members / $100 for Non-Members. read more and register here »
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Apr 19	Toolkit for Equitable Access for ELs Presented by: Ceci Gomez Galvez Saturday, April 19, 2025 Time: 9:00-10:30 AM HKT Format: Zoom Meeting (Zoom link will be sent 2 days before the event.) Fee: Free for EARCOS Members / $100 for Non-Members. read more and register here »
Mar 22	Identity-Centered Learning Presented by: Dan Wickner Saturday, March 22, 2025 Time: 9:00-10:30 AM HKT Format: Zoom Meeting (Zoom link will be sent 2 days before the event.) Fee: Free for EARCOS Members / $100 for Non-Members. read more and register here »
Feb 20	Session IV: Common misconceptions, mistakes and pitfalls in implementation Presented by: Dr. Ying Chu Guest Speakers: Huali Xiong and Kevin Chang Thursday, February 20, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM HKT Format: Zoom Meeting (Zoom link will be sent 2 days before the event.) Fee: Free for EARCOS Members / $100 for Non-Members. A collection of common misconceptions, mistakes, and pitfalls Plan for new program and plan for improvement Reflect, grow, and build a community of practice Guest speakers share stories and insights on program implementation/improvement Read more and register here »
Feb 13	Session III: Leadership Competencies for DL/Bilingual Education Presented by: Dr. Ying Chu Guest Speaker: Dr. Dustin Collins Thursday, February 13, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM HKT Format: Zoom Meeting (Zoom link will be sent 2 days before the event.) Fee: Free for EARCOS Members / $100 for Non-Members. Linguistically and culturally responsive leadership Leadership competency framework for DL/bilingual education Knowledge, skills, dispositions, and actions for each competency Guest speakers share leadership stories and insights Read more and register here »
Feb 8	The Imperfect Leader: On Becoming & Belonging Presented by: Liz Cho Saturday, February 8, 2025 Time: 9:00-10:30 AM HKT Format: Zoom Meeting (Zoom link will be sent 2 days before the event.) Fee: Free for EARCOS Members / $100 for Non-Members. A heroine, a villain, a damsel in distress and success: they're all me. I am all and none of these identities, the paradox that makes my existence complex. What about you? The seat of leadership is a lonely one, especially in the realm of DEIJB; we're doomed if we do, doomed if we don't. Let's explore the complexities of our co-existing identities and the intersectionalties we strive to understand and navigate. read more and register here »
Feb 1	Excavating for Equity: Racial Literacy Development through An Archaeology of Self™ Approach Presented by: Dr. Yolanda Sealey Ruiz Saturday, February 1, 2025 Time: 9:00-10:30 AM HKT Format: Zoom Meeting (Zoom link will be sent 2 days before the event.) Fee: Free for EARCOS Members / $100 for Non-Members. Our current times in education require teachers to possess more than the literacy of the content topics they teach. To understand our world, including the world of education and the changes needed for all to thrive, acquiring Racial Literacy is key. Racial literacy in schools includes the ability to read, write about, discuss and interrupt situations and events that are motivated and upheld by racial inequity and bias. This workshop leverages the unique Archaeology of Self™ approach to guide participants through a process of self-exploration, critical reflection, and actionable change. read more and register here »
Jan 31	Excavating for Equity: Racial Literacy Development through An Archaeology of Self™ Approach Presented by: Dr. Yolanda Sealey Ruiz Friday, January 31, 2025 Time: 9:00-10:30 AM HKT Format: Zoom Meeting (Zoom link will be sent 2 days before the event.) Fee: Free for EARCOS Members / $100 for Non-Members. Our current times in education require teachers to possess more than the literacy of the content topics they teach. To understand our world, including the world of education and the changes needed for all to thrive, acquiring Racial Literacy is key. Racial literacy in schools includes the ability to read, write about, discuss and interrupt situations and events that are motivated and upheld by racial inequity and bias. This workshop leverages the unique Archaeology of Self™ approach to guide participants through a process of self-exploration, critical reflection, and actionable change. Participants are invited to: ● Uncover personal biases and beliefs by delving into their own experiences and stories. ● Gain the tools and knowledge to effectively discuss and address issues of race and racism. ● Learn to see the world through multiple perspectives as way to foster empathy and understanding. ● Apply what they learn at the workshop to create more inclusive, equitable environments in their personal and professional life. This workshop is ideal for educators, educational leaders, community leaders, and anyone committed to fostering social justice and equity in education and society. read more and register here »
Jan 25	The Coaching Mindset: Working Better Together Presented by: Kim Cofino Saturday, January 25, 2025 Time: 9:00-10:30 AM HKT Format: Zoom Meeting (Zoom link will be sent 2 days before the event.) Fee: Free for EARCOS Members / $100 for Non-Members. Research shows that collective efficacy is the number one factor impacting student achievement. When we are able to work better together, students learn better. Bringing a coaching mindset to all of your interactions creates an environment of respect, caring, and growth. Any educator who embraces a coaching mindset will learn how to get the best out of themselves, their peers, and their students. When the whole community embraces a coaching mindset we’re creating a foundation for collective efficacy. This session will explore the Five Domains of a Coaching Mindset and how you can begin to implement this process in your school (and your classroom) immediately! Bring the power of coaching to your school community by embracing a coaching mindset this year! Read more and register here »
Jan 9	Session I: Foundational Understanding of DL/Bilingual Education Presented by: Dr. Ying Chu Guest Speaker: Huali Xiong Thursday, January 9, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM HKT Format: Zoom Meeting (Zoom link will be sent 2 days before the event.) Fee: Free for EARCOS Members / $100 for Non-Members. Bilingual/Multilingual identities Program core goals Research on high-quality DL/bilingual programs Provide examples of DL program models and outcomes in sample schools with guest speakers Read more and register here »
Jan 11	Asian American Youth Literature Presented by: Sarah Park Dahlen Saturday, January 11, 2025 Time: 9:00-10:30 AM HKT Format: Zoom Meeting (Zoom link will be sent 2 days before the event.) Fee: Free for EARCOS Members / $100 for Non-Members. In this workshop, participants will learn about the Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) Rubric to Evaluate Asian American and Pacific Islander American Youth Literature (https://www.apalaweb.org/talkstorytogether/resources/). We will discuss the rubric in the context of current and historical representation of AAPI individuals and communities in various media. Participants will learn how to 1) evaluate individual books containing Asian and Asian American content and 2) conduct classroom library audits, with attention paid to how these books fit into larger classroom and library collections. In preparation for an activity, please find, read, and bring to the workshop 1 or 2 picture books featuring a transnationally adopted Asian character. read more and register here »
Jan 16	Session II: Dual Language Program Implementation Presented by: Dr. Ying Chu Guest Speakers: Dr. Dustin Collins & Rena Brown Thursday, January 16, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM HKT Format: Zoom Meeting (Zoom link will be sent 2 days before the event.) Fee: Free for EARCOS Members / $100 for Non-Members. Research on dual language program implementation The Four Phases of the Implementation Process Critical steps and strategies for each implementation phase Guest speakers provide sample school implementation stories Read more and register here »
Jan 17	International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC) Level 1 Presented by: Debbie Downes Tuesday, January 17, 22, & 31 2025 Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM HKT Format: Zoom Meeting (Zoom link will be sent 2 days before the event.) read more and register here »

If you are unable to attend a webinar, some may be recorded and the videos will be published shortly after the event. Please click on the link below to access these recordings.

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Embracing and Driving Powerful Positive Change in your Organization
Embracing Change is about how to not only get your people to embrace change but actually lead and drive that change.

Recorded: Saturday, March 27, 2021

School Reputation – How to Endure and Build in Unprecedented Times!
Almost universally, international schools are moving into marketing and identity building in a more professional sense. However, schools less understand or practice marketing or identity as a part of a definitive and whole of school-wide approach to reputation.

Recorded: Saturday, March 13, 2021