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NESA 2024 Fall Leadership Conference, DUBAI, UAE

October 17-20, 2024 | Pre-Conference: October 16, 2024

PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS: October 15
PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS: October 16

PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS: October 15

PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS: October 16

Wednesday, October 16

8:30-4:00	NESA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PDAC) MEETING (by invitation only)
8:30-5:00	CHANGE MANAGEMENT IN THE NEW WORLD OF DIGITAL SCHOOLS – Facilitators: Greg Clinton & Reshan Richards
8:30-5:00	YOUR SCHOOL'S CULTURE OF DATA-INFORMED DECISION MAKING: A DEEP DIVE TO DEVELOP DATA STRATEGY – Facilitators: Jeff Woodcock & Mike Parsons
8:30-5:00	NEASC VISITOR TRAINING: INTRODUCTION TO NEASC, ACE LEARNING & VISITOR COMPETENCIES – Facilitator: Athena Gerochristodoulou
8:30-5:00	MASTER YOUR SCHOOL'S AI FUTURE: MSA’S RAIL DESIGN SPRINT – Facilitator: Amber Berry

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION WITH NESA AT THE JW Marriott Marquis hotel

The NESA Desk will be located in Salon 8C on Level 6 and will be open the following dates/times prior to FLC24:

Tuesday, October 15, 7:30am - 4:00pm
Wednesday, October 16, 7:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday, October 17, from 7:15am (prior to the opening plenary at 8:30)

Pick up your FLC24 program, name badge, conference gift sponsored by i-Ready, and lanyard sponsored by zenda.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17

8:30-10:00	EXTENDED PLENARY SESSION Introduction by American School of Dubai: SOPHIE DUMMER & JOE KAY (The Table Group): Facing Our Team – Introduction to Healthy, High-performing Teams
10:00-10:30	COFFEE BREAK (Exhibition Area) Sponsored by The Investment Center/TieTax
10:30-12:00	EXTENDED PLENARY SESSION, cont'd
12:00-1:30	LUNCH & EXHIBITION Lunch sponsored by Faria Education Group
1:30-2:30	SHARING THE JOURNEY SESSIONS From Blueprint to Reality – Achieving Instructional Coherence for Effective Learning Outcomes: ERMA ANDERSON & RACHAEL LEIBEL, The American International School of Muscat, Oman How AI Transformed How We Listen, Question & Build Community at AIS Chennai: GREG CLINTON, AIS Chennai, India Robust College Counseling During Times of Uncertainty & Changing University Priorities: GRACE CHENG DODGE & WARREN EMANUEL, American Embassy School-New Delhi, India Re-thinking Professional Growth – Increased Autonomy to Maximize Student Impact: TAMMY JOCHINKE, GEMS Dubai American Academy, UAE Connecting Student and Adult Wellbeing in Pursuit of the Good Life: RON LALONDE, The KAUST School, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia Fostering Intellectual Curiosity at the International School of Islamabad, Pakistan: ROSE PUFFER & BRADYLEE McGEOUGH Driving School Improvement With Action Research: SARAH SISCO, ACS Amman, Jordan
2:30-3:00	COFFEE BREAK (Exhibition Area) Sponsored by Pinewood American International School
3:00-4:00	ENGAGEMENT HOUR Job-Alike/Role-Alike Teams Connect & Engage Session designed by The Table Group
5:40-5:55	WELLNESS BREAK: GUIDED BREATHING PRACTICE - Facilitated by Mary Noble Sponsored by Teaching Strategies A moment to relax and focus with Pranayama breathing techniques. Come give it a try! All welcome.
6:00	WELCOME RECEPTION Sponsored by Cairo American College Pool Terrace, JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18

8:30-10:00	PLENARY SESSION Awards Presentation: NESA Virtual Science & Engineering Fair Keynote sponsored by International Schools Services: NICOLE FURLONGE: Facing Our Conflicts – Getting to Awe: Listening for Ways to Lead and Educate Amid Conflict
10:00-10:30	COFFEE BREAK (Exhibition Area) Sponsored by Wilkes University
10:30-2:00	2.5-HOUR SPECIALIST CONNECT & ENGAGE WORKSHOPS & LUNCH Activating Organizational Clarity in a School: SOPHIE DUMMER & JOE KAY Cultivating a School That LEARNS: NICOLE FURLONGE What's Next for Inclusion in International Schools?: LEE ANN JUNG Technology and School Leadership – Leading around, leading of, and leading with technology: RESHAN RICHARDS Hope through Achievement – The Role of Student Agency in Deep Learning: TOM SCHIMMER Designing and Measuring the Experience of School: DAVID WILLOWS & SUZETTE PARLEVLIET Inside Out: Holistic Experiential Learning for Individual & Planetary Well-Being [experiential learning program inside and the nearby outside of the hotel]: IVY YAN Governance Strand: Board Development – Exploring the Hallmarks of Effective and Efficient Governance: DAVID CHOJNACKI & RICK DETWILER Business Managers Strand: Managing Finance in International Schools – Striking the Balance: ELIZE RAMSAY
12:00-1:00	LUNCH Sponsored by Schrole
1:00-2:00	CONNECT & ENGAGE WORKSHOPS CONT'D
2:15-2:30	WELLNESS BREAK: GUIDED BREATHING PRACTICE - Facilitated by Mary Noble Sponsored by Teaching Strategies A moment to relax and focus with Pranayama breathing techniques. Come give it a try! All welcome.
2:15-3:00	NESA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (For heads of NESA full Member Schools only)
	FREE AFTERNOON-EVENING

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19

8:30-10:00	PLENARY SESSION Accreditation Awards: MSA & NEASC Panel sponsored by Search Associates: ELIN KELSEY and a Panel of Specialists: Facing Our Earth – Educating for the Symbiocene: How Regenerative Schools Empower Future Leaders for a Sustainable World Guests: - Ivy Yan, Director, Inspire Citizens Eco-Media Programs - Rand Harrington, Director, American Embassy School, New Delhi - Karan Shroff, Grade 12 Student, American School of Dubai, UAE
10:00-10:30	COFFEE BREAK (Exhibition Area) Sponsored by Wilkes University
10:30-2:00	2.5-HOUR SPECIALIST CONNECT & ENGAGE WORKSHOPS & LUNCH NEW WORKSHOP – Forging Resilient Leadership Teams: Collective Strategies for School Success in Challenging Times: ELLEN MAHONEY Cultivating a Thriving Coaching Culture: KIM COFINO The Unique American College Admissions Process and Expectation Management by Counselors, Heads, and Boards: GRACE CHENG DODGE & WARREN EMANUEL Assessing Students, Not Standards – Begin With What Matters Most: LEE ANN JUNG Leveraging Technology for Human-driven Creativity: RESHAN RICHARDS Effective Leadership through Assessment: TOM SCHIMMER Governance Strand: Board Development – Exploring the Hallmarks of Effective and Efficient Governance: DAVID CHOJNACKI & RICK DETWILER Admissions/Advancement Strand: Part 1 - School Branding: Crafting Your Distinct Identity: LIZ ALLEN / Part 2: Building a Culture of Philanthropy through Advancement: YVETTE CAMPBELL Business Managers Strand: Roundtable – Fostering Financial and Operational Excellence Among Our Schools & Enhancing Business Intelligence: MONICA SAWHNEY & HEMANT DUTIA HR Professionals Workshop - Leveraging HR Data/Analytics to Support Board & Leadership Decision Making: ROBIN YOUNG Cancelled — Cultivating a School That LEARNS: NICOLE FURLONGE Cancelled — Case Study: Educating for the Symbiocene – How Regenerative Schools Empower Future Leaders for a Sustainable World: ELIN KELSEY, IVY YAN & ADAM OLIVER
12:00-1:00	LUNCH Sponsored by Endicott International
1:00-2:00	CONNECT & ENGAGE WORKSHOPS CONT'D
2:00-2:30	COFFEE BREAK (Exhibition Area) Sponsored by The Investment Center/TieTax
2:30-3:30	LEARNING PARTNER SESSIONS – #1 Workshops presented by NESA Affiliate Organizations on how they support NESA schools with resources, best practice, effective programs and initiatives, and cutting-edge innovations. Empowering Literacy Leaders: Address Literacy Gaps with the Science of Reading: BUSHRA ALI How to Enhance Teaching and Learning Through Curriculum-Based Work Experiences: NATALIE CHAN “Hoping for the best, prepared for the worst, and unsurprised by anything in between” – Effective Risk Management for Schools: RICK DETWILER & DILRAJ BANSAL Odoo in Education - Utilize ERP to Streamline Your School: KEVIN FARAH, FELIX BRUCE, BEN THATCHER Pathways to NEASC Accreditation: ATHENA GEROCHRISTODOULOU Winning Strategies for School Leaders: Future-Proofing Your Institution and Building a Lasting Legacy: NADINE RICHARDS Reimagining Financial Services in Education - Is Verticalization the way forward?: RAMAN THIAGARAJAN & HASEEB AHMED The Mental Health Issue in International Schools: MARK TOMASZEWSKI
3:30-3:45	Transition Time
3:45-4:45	LEARNING PARTNER SESSIONS – #2 DEIJ - An Overview of Comprehensive School Implementation: LANA AL-AGHBAR Mastering the Future: Lessons from Year One of MSA’s RAIL: AMBER BERRY How to create the perfect technology plan and save the world too!: ROBERT COBBS & KYLE SUMROW A Taste of Kagan Cooperative Learning Structures for Engagement: BRIAN & HEATHER NELSEN Using Child Assessment Information to Improve Outcomes for Children and Families: AFIA’ OMARI Transforming Student Behavior, Resilience and Inclusivity Within Your School Community: NADIM SAAD Empowering Educators: Leveraging Innovations for Classroom Enhancement: MICHAEL SHEEHAN Transforming Special Education: Accessible, Effective, and Cost-Efficient Virtual Services for International Schools: SARAH WOLLHEIM & BIRGIT SUESS
7:00	SATURDAY SOIREE Sponsored by TieCare International Emirates Ballroom - JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai Photo Booth sponsored by Toddle

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20

9:00-10:00	LEARNING PARTNER SESSIONS – #3 Workshops presented by NESA Affiliate Organizations on how they support NESA schools with resources, best practice, effective programs and initiatives, and cutting-edge innovations. Future of Classrooms: A LearnIT-Google Education Partner Workshop: MAZEN ABDALLAH Charting the Course: Ensuring a Smooth Journey for Families from Inquiry to Enrollment: LIZ ALLEN Empowering Every Learner: Building Inclusive Learning Experiences with Quizizz: DEEPAK CHEENATH The Latest from NWEA: A Journey Through Your Assessment Data Cycle: MOHAMED ELLEATHY Leadership + Counseling: A Dynamic Partnership to Accelerate Life Skills and SEL: BROOKE FEZLER Financial Sustainability & Faculty Well-Being: Advanced Strategies for Managing Health Insurance Costs to Stay Ahead of Medical Inflation: MICHAEL PENNINGTON Transformative Experiential Education: Aligning Outdoor Learning, Cultural Immersion, and Classroom Success: SAMRAT URVAL & KRISHNA PATEL
10:00-10:30	COFFEE BREAK (Exhibition Area)
10:30-12:00	PLENARY SESSION Keynote sponsored by American Community School Amman: KIM COFINO: Facing Ourselves – Building a Coaching Culture: The Power of Reflection for Adult Learners
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9:00-4:00	NESA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PDAC) MEETING (by invitation only)
9:00-4:00	NESA DIGITAL SCHOOL PROJECT MEETING – For A/OS Supported School Technology Professionals (by invitation only)

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