EARCOS Weekend Workshops

EARCOS ensures that the professional development programs consistently meet the high standards of its membership and the ever-changing professional educational environment.

 

 

 

 

 

Weekend Workshops

One of the services EARCOS provides to its member schools throughout the year is the sponsorship of two-day workshops and institutes for faculty and administration. The topics for these workshops are determined according to the needs of members. Workshops are hosted by EARCOS schools.

JCIS Job-Alike Conversation on Artificial Intelligence in Education

November 21- 22, 2025
The American School in Japan
Consultant: Ken Shelton
Format: In-Person
Coordinator: Warren Apel, wapel@asij.ac.jp

Safety and Belonging

November 22- 23, 2025
Nagoya International School
Consultant: Emily Meadows
Format: In-Person
Coordinator: Rebecca Sherman, rsherman@nis.ac.jp
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Data Literacy for International School Educators

November 29-30, 2025
Nanjing International School
Consultant: Chris Smith
Format: In-Person
Coordinator: Chris Brain, chrisbrain@nanjing-school.com
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Leveraging Deep Learning Through Continuous Assessment of Conceptual Understanding

January 10-11, 2026
Mont'Kiara International School
Consultant: Tania Lattanzio
Format: In-Person
Coordinator: Leah Murfield, l.murfield@mkis.edu.my
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Creating Relational Classrooms: An Introduction to Restorative Practices Building Stronger Connections, Cultures and Communities in Schools

January 17- 18, 2026
Hong Kong Academy
Consultant: Kristy Elliott
Format: In-Person
Coordinator: Kasson Bratton, kasson.bratton@hkacademy.edu.hk
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Middle School Leadership Conference: The Power of Connection

January 23- 24, 2026
Saigo South International School (SSIS)
Format: In-Person
Contact: MSLC@ssis.edu.vn
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DEIX [deij exchange]

February 21, 2026
Chiang Mai International School
Consultants: Margaret Park and Jessica Jones
Format: In-Person
Coordinator: Cherie Kinnersley, ckinnersley@cmis.ac.th
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Concept-Based Inquiry in Action Workshop

February 7-8, 2026
St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju
Consultant: Rachel French
Format: In-Person
Coordinator: Matthew Riniker, matthew.riniker@sjajeju.kr

Integrating Generative AI into the School Accreditation Process – Ethical Processes and Strategic Advantages

February 21-22, 2026
Brent International School Manila
Consultant: Dr. Rolly Alfonso-Maiquez
Format: In-Person
Coordinator: Mr. John Whalley, jwhalley@brent.edu.ph
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Thriving Couples in Leadership Retreat

March 6-7, 2026
Consultants: Dee & Kevin Baker, American International School of Guangzhou and Lyn & Chris Jansen, Leadership Lab Global
Venue: Nirwana Resort, Bintan Island, Indonesia
Host school: American International School of Guangzhou
Format: Face-to-face retreat
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Beyond the Surface: Expert Moves for Deep Conceptual Transfer

March 7-8, 2026
Sekolah Ciputra
Consultant: Julie Stern
Format: In-Person
Coordinator: Christopher Allen, callen@sekolahciputra.sch.id

Innovative Leadership and Partnership: Elevating Teaching and Learning Practices

March 14-15, 2026
Saigon South International School
Consultant: Megan Holmstrom
Format: In-Person
Coordinator: Jake West, jwest@ssis.edu.vn
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AP Empower Weekend: Strategies for Advanced Academic Success

April 11-12, 2026
True North International School
Consultant: Stephen Fuerderer
Format: In-Person
Coordinator: Dr Khoi N. Mai, khoi.mai@truenorth.edu.vn

Deepening Science Inquiry with Storylining

April 11,2026
International School of Beijing
Consultant: Paul Andersen
Format: In-Person
Coordinator: Carolyn Michael, cmichael@isb.bj.edu.cn

Finished Weekend Workshops

 

The Educator's Al Toolkit: Planning, Creating, Assessing, and Personalizing

November 15-16, 2025
Concordia International School Hanoi
Consultants: Cora Yang and Dalton Flanagan
Format: In-Person
Coordinator: Colt Turner, colt.turner@concordiahanoi.org
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SEL & Belonging: Every Student, Every Teacher, Every Day

November 14-15, 2025
IGB International School
Consultant: Nick Haisman-Smith
Format: In-Person
Coordinator: Nicola Gardiner, nicola.gardiner@igbis.edu.my
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Building a Cohesive K–12 Curriculum through Vertical and Horizontal Alignment

November 7-8, 2025
North Jakarta Intercultural School
Consultant: Joseph Chong
Format: In-Person
Coordinator: Ezra Alexander, ealexander@njis.org

Unlocking Executive Function

November 15, 2025
Bandung Independent School
Consultant: Lauren Jones
Format: Virtual
Coordinator: Fika Tresnawati , fika.tresnawati@bisedu.or.id
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PeerSphere: Leading Effective Teams for New Middle Leaders

November 1-2, 2025
American School of Japan
Consultant: PeerSphere
Format: In-Person
Coordinator: Kathryn Handy
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PeerSphere: Leading Effective Teams for Secondary Middle Leaders

October 18- 19, 2025
CIA FIRST International School, Chbar Ampov
Consultant: PeerSphere
Format: In-Person
Coordinator: Landon Seigler
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Seeing the Whole Student: Data, Storytelling, and Wellbeing Equity

October 18- 19, 2025
Dulwich International High School Suzhou
Consultant: Matthew Savage
Format: In-Person
Coordinator: Murdoch Ian Mackay, murdoch.mackay@dulwich.org
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Teach Students to Be Better Writers by Teaching with Mentors

October 4- 5, 2025
The International School of Kuala Lumpur
Consultant: Carl Anderson
Format: In-Person
Coordinator: Azra Pathan, apathan@iskl.edu.my

Restorative Practices for International Educators

September 27-28, 2025
Seoul International School
Consultants: Nicholas Bradford & Benjamin Goldenhour
Format: In-Person
Coordinator: Chris Del Vecchio, delvecchioc@siskorea.org
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Neurobiology of Reading: Why It Matters to Know

September 26- 27, 2025
Vientiane International School
Consultant: Dr. Susan Grant
Format: Virtual
Coordinator: Emily Easterday, emilye@vislao.com
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Beyond Good Intentions: Implementing Gifted Education Practices in International Schools

September 20- 21, 2025
Ruamrudee International School
Consultant: Anita Churchville
Format: In-Person
Coordinator: Ian Craig, cpd@rism.ac.th
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Designing for Inquiry: Cultivating Curiosity, Motivation and Engagement

Saturday, September 20 – Sunday, September 21, 2025
Canadian International School Bangalore, India
Consultant: Ms. Tania Latanzio
Format: In-Person
Coordinator: Anijamol Rajesh, earcosrep@cisb.org.in
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AI-Powered Pedagogy: Redefining Education Level 2

September 20-21, 2025
Shenzhen Shekou International School
Consultant: Dr. Jennifer Chang Wathall
Format: In-Person
Coordinator: Sonja Zheng, szheng@sis.org.cn

Certified Agile Classrooms Teacher (ACT) Workshop

September 19- 20, 2025
VERSO International School
Consultant: John Miller
Format: In-Person
Coordinator: Suzanne Kitto, curriculumandlearning@verso.ac.th
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Leadership Strategies for Creating a Healthy School Culture and Having Hard Conversations with Parents

July 26-27, 2025
Hangzhou International School
Consultant: Jennifer Abrams
Format: In-Person
Coordinator: Jeff Stubbs, jeffrystubbs@hisdragons.org.cn
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