Community Learning and Engagement for Impactful Service Learning

In this year's service learning pre-conference sessions, we'll explore the HOW of authentic community engagement, from creating and sustaining reciprocal community partnerships to designing learning experiences and assessments that are varied, multimodal, dynamic, and that result in deep engagement and learning.

Facilitated by members of the AISA Service Learning Design Team, this pre-conference experience will include practical ideas, tools, and resources. It will also create a rich opportunity for service learning leaders and educators to network, collaborate, and share.

Strengthening the Foundations: A Symposium for Student Support Leaders

Building a strong, sustainable Student Support Services (SSS) program starts with connection, clarity, and a shared understanding of what's possible. This full-day pre-conference symposium offers student support leaders across AISA schools the space to step out of the day-to-day and reconnect with the why behind the work.

Through interactive discussions, case study analysis, and collaborative learning, participants will explore the foundational elements of effective SSS departments - from vision and values to structure, staffing, and school-wide collaboration.  

Beyond Policy: Deepening Impact in Child Protection Leadership

Child protection and safeguarding in international schools are constantly evolving, with new challenges emerging - from digital risks to complex political environments - that test a school’s ability to maintain a culture of safety, particularly for its most vulnerable students.

This Child Protection Pre-Conference is specifically designed for school leaders, child protection and safeguarding leads, and safeguarding team members. It aims to strengthen governance, response planning, and prevention strategies across your school’s safeguarding framework.

Aspiring Leaders: Developing Your Personal Leadership Vision

This workshop is for those who wish to develop and extend their leadership journey. Participants will engage in focused self-reflection to identify their unique leadership strengths and growth opportunities - a critical first step in authentic leadership development.

Together, we'll explore how strategic mentorship and establishing a personal board of trustees can provide crucial guidance and perspective at pivotal career moments. The workshop will also equip attendees with practical recruitment strategies and techniques to enhance search readiness, positioning them as standout candidates for leadership roles.