ECIS, the Educational Collaborative for International Schools

Denver Language School is a hidden gem of international education. Aged 15, still growing and developing, we’re taking steps to participate more fully in our global community. Firstly, we’re delighted to be members of AAIE and champions of their ethos. Thank you to the ‘Western Timezone Regulars’ like Valentina Imbeni, Melinda Bihn, Jeff Paulson and Dr. Raymond J. Schmidt for their support of my personal growth and development as Head of School. Now, we’re partnering with ECIS, the Educational Collaborative for International Schools to offer bespoke Middle Leader development programming for our K-8 team. Helen Morgan is here this week, influencing with the raffish charm of a Northern Englishwoman. Sarah Kupke and Kam Chohan - grateful for your welcoming us into the fold. The responses to ECIS posts of your being active in Denver makes me feel comfort in being part of a global community of allies, partners and friends. On the note of friends, we cannot neglect our supporters in Colorado. The likes of Bill Knous and Carol Bowar along with folk like Laurie Premer, Andrew Huber , Dr. Christian Sawyer , Kayla Rogers , Jodi Mattingly , Max Tweten , Stacy Wojdak-Goodman Sydney Dillman and Paige Neuharth in DPS are vital to our provision of high quality public education. We are proud public education providers. Thank you to all of you who are supporting us as we learn and grow at DLS. We are humbled by your help, support, and fundamental decency.

What if the right question could unlock a breakthrough? Great coaching isn’t about telling, it’s about asking. Effective coaches use powerful questions to shift perspectives, encourage reflection, and spark action. Join us to explore how to stay curious and craft the kinds of questions that lead to better conversations and deeper learning. If you would like to find out more, there’s time to join us for our Coaching and Leadership MLC on 6 and 7 March 2025. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eqxY7qpA ECIS, the Educational Collaborative for International Schools #BetterQuestions #CoachingMindset #LeadWithCuriosity

Today we started our Middle Leadership journey Denver Language School language school. So much great thinking about what middle leadership is and why it matters. Thank you to Richard Royal Annie Trujillo and Christine Loven-Santos for getting things started. ECIS, the Educational Collaborative for International Schools

I ❤️spending time in schools working with incredible educators. Today was no exception-my first day at Denver Language School with Richard Royal Annie Trujillo Christine Loven-Santos and their brilliant team of middle leaders. Listening to what they are proud of and what they would like their legacy to be was both inspiring and humbling. It was also fantastic to see their language immersion in Mandarin and Spanish in action. Blown away by the kindergarten groups!

Looking forward to this with my wonderful colleague Sarah Kupke. Thank you to Jio Institute for inviting us to lead this Masterclass series. We hope that you can join us! ECIS, the Educational Collaborative for International Schools

#ISLECISLoft 27 February 2025 16.00 London time Very special Loft session ... this session is unique because it is specifically designed for members of the school's Operations teams. Jon Hansen from Global School Operations (GSO) is our guest discussing "The Well-Being of Your School’s Operations". Come meet like-minded international school professionals: https://lnkd.in/eeiSSW9m See you soon! ECIS, the Educational Collaborative for International Schools International School of Luxembourg

#ECISWIE: Women in Education SIG Webinar – International Women’s Day Celebration 04 March | 16:00 (London time) Hosted by the ECIS Women in Education Special Interest Group Presented by Liz Free, Jess Gosling FCCT, and Derry Richardson Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality. Collectively for #IWD2025 we can all #AccelerateAction. International Women’s Day (IWD) has been around for over a hundred years, as have many of the issues that still impact women’s advancement. Since 1911, IWD belongs to all who care about women’s equality. Celebrate women’s achievement. Raise awareness about discrimination. Take action to forge gender parity. All IWD activity is valid, that’s what makes IWD so inclusive. We very much hope that you can join us on 04 March! Register here: https://lnkd.in/db5d-4kM Pauline O'Brien Proserpina Dhlamini-Fisher Shireen Ali-Khan FCCT Tonia Whyte Potter-Mäl Liz Free Nieves Segovia Bonet Kam Chohan Sarah Kupke Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini Helen Morgan Joanne Whitson James Wren WomenEd #IWD #WomenEd #ECIS #InternationalEducation #GlobalEd #IntlEd #InternationalSchools

🙂 Introducing Joyce Mininger, workshop presenter at Nature’s Classroom, the 2025 ECIS Outdoor Learning Conference at International School of Düsseldorf, 09-10 May. 🌳 Workshop: Staffing, Standards and Schedules: Help! As Director of Hubs for Learnlife Barcelona, Joyce brings a wealth of school leadership experience from both the U.S. and internationally. While no longer bound by traditional assessments, Joyce understands the intricacies and complexities of creating meaningful, sustainable educational change within the constraints of staffing, standards, and scheduling. Read more about Joyce's session, our keynotes, the full schedule, and how you can be part of #ECISOutdoorLearning: https://lnkd.in/e7s_Tun6 #ECIS #InternationalEducation #InternationalSchools #OutdoorEd #OutdoorLearning #GlobalEd #IntlEd Kam Chohan Joanne Whitson Sarah Kupke Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini Helen Morgan James Wren Abigail Canright Kyle Shahan Jan Dijkstra Zoe Badcock

Creating a Culture of Care: Cultural Responsiveness and Safeguarding: 3-part Course 21, 22, 23 April Presented by AlJawhara Al-Thani, Head of Wellbeing & Safeguarding, Qatar Foundation This immersive training is designed to help international educators develop a nuanced, context-driven approach to safeguarding. Safeguarding is rarely straightforward; context, culture, and varying maturity levels in child protection laws often create complex, “gray areas” where simple solutions fall short. This course recognises that safeguarding systems developed in one setting cannot simply be transplanted into another. Instead, participants will learn how to adapt policies, procedures, and best practices in ways that are culturally relevant, community-aligned, and genuinely empowering for staff. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/dGxit-_Q Kam Chohan Sarah Kupke #ChildSafeguarding #ChildProtection #ECIS #InternationalSchools #GlobalEd #InternationalEducation

The SIG Research Informed Schools of ECIS, the Educational Collaborative for International Schools will host Patrick Alexander for a webinar on Wednesday, March 5, at 13.00 London time. Our format is 15 minutes presentation and 30 minutes informal discussion. If you register, even if you can't attend live, you'll be sent a recording automatically, Registration is fast and easy. https://lnkd.in/dPYCK92b Hermione Paddle, ECIS SIG member, will moderate. Leysin American School in Switzerland Moreland University The International Educator (TIE) The Coalition to Honour All Learning The International Schools Network #Sandcastle