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NESA LEARNING PARTNER WEBINAR

From Hello to Forever: Crafting Seamless Transitions and Lifelong Connections

How intentional transition support can strengthen community, continuity, and connection in international schools

Ylva Kovacs & JANICE ROPER

THIS EVENT HAS PASSED

DATE

FEBRUARY 18, 2026, 2PM
COST

NO COST WEBINAR
ELIGIBILITY

OPEN TO ALL SCHOOLS
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Finalsite
American Embassy School

Join the American Embassy School, New Delhi for this practical and inspiring webinar!

In globally mobile communities, families are constantly arriving and departing. This webinar explores how American Embassy School supports students and families at every stage of the journey – from the first hello to long after graduation.

Participants will learn how a comprehensive transition framework can include:

  • New Family Orientation that builds confidence, clarity, and belonging from day one
  • Thoughtful handover to divisions that ensures continuity of care and learning
  • Meaningful farewell gatherings that honor relationships and provide closure
  • Purposeful alumni induction that keeps connections alive beyond departure

The session will also highlight how an active international community embraces both the coming and going, and how technology can be used strategically to facilitate communication, connection, and long-term engagement.

OUTCOMES

  • Understand how a comprehensive transition framework supports students and families at every stage of mobility.
  • Recognize the role of intentional handovers and farewells in sustaining continuity, wellbeing, and belonging.
  • Identify ways technology can be used to strengthen communication and long-term community engagement.

AUDIENCE

Heads of Schools, Admissions, Marketing, Support Services, and Teachers.

DATE & TIME

The webinar will take place on Wednesday, February 18, from 2:00-3:00pm GMT+2 (Athens, Greece time).

Ylva Kovacs
Ylva Kovacs

Director of Admissions, Marketing & Communications & Alumni, AES

YLVA KOVACS is the Director of Admissions, Marketing & Communications & Alumni at the American Embassy School (AES), New Delhi. Before joining AES in 2018, Ylva, a Swedish national, worked with Singapore American School for over 20 years in various departments, the last 10 years as their Admissions Specialist. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education (Honors) from Wheelock College, Boston.

Ylva's son Jonas graduated from AES with the Class of 2020.


Janice Roper
Janice Roper

Assistant Director of Technology, AES

JANICE ROPER is an experienced educational technology professional currently serving as the Assistant Director of Technology at The American Embassy School in New Delhi. Janice holds a Master’s degree in Educational Technology from The University of British Columbia, a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition from Acadia University, and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Trinity Western University.

Registration

This free webinar is open to all schools. Register directly through Zoom.