COMMON CORE IN ACTION!

Saturday
February 15, 2025
American University in Dubai

"Common Core in Action" delves into five pivotal topics that are essential to the success of international schools, each offering eight engaging and dynamic workshops delivered simultaneously throughout the day. Workshops are delivered by proven educators and industry experts.

Standards in Action

Standards in Action delivers innovative strategies and best practices for implementing the Common Core standards in diverse educational settings. This interactive session offers insights into effective curriculum design, assessment techniques, and instructional methods tailored to meet the needs of international students. Attendees will leave with practical tools and resources to enhance student learning outcomes and foster a collaborative school culture.

STEM in Action

STEM in Action demonstrates the seamless integration of STEM principles with Common Core standards, providing a comprehensive framework for enhancing student learning. These sessions equip international educators with innovative teaching strategies and practical tools to align STEM curricula with educational standards, fostering critical thinking and problem- solving skills.

ELL in Action

ELL in Action empowers international educators and school leadership with effective strategies and resources for integrating language development with content learning, promoting both linguistic proficiency and subject mastery. By linking ELL with standards, educators are equipped to create inclusive and supportive learning environments that cater to the diverse needs of multilingual students.

Inclusion in Action

Inclusion in Action offers educators and school leaders practical techniques, strategies, and resources for creating inclusive classrooms that accommodate various learning styles and abilities, fostering an environment where every student can thrive. By integrating inclusion practices with standards, educators are equipped to implement effective differentiation and support systems, promoting equity and success for all learners.

Wellbeing in Action

Wellbeing in Action equips teachers with strategies to integrate social-emotional learning and wellness practices within the Common Core framework. These sessions provide educators with tools to support students' mental health and emotional resilience, creating a balanced classroom environment conducive to both academic and personal growth. By implementing well-being strategies aligned with standards, teachers can foster a supportive atmosphere that encourages student engagement, reduces stress, and enhances overall learning outcomes.

THE LEADERSHIP STRAND

School Improvement

The Common Core Boot Camp features a Leadership Strand centered on a specific focus. At our upcoming event on Saturday, February 15, 2025, our theme will be School Improvement. School Leaders will engage in three impactful and dynamic sessions to tackle timely topics related to school improvement.

Session One: School Improvement Panel Discussion
Debra Alexander, a globally-recognized leader in organizational leadership and professor at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, will moderate our four-member panel discussion. Panelists will tackle a range of issues and discuss some of the best strategies for building outstanding schools in the UAE.

Session Two: Socratic Seminar-Style Round Tables
School leaders will break into subgroups to tackle some of the most daunting issues facing school leaders, brainstorming solutions and strategies. This interactive session will foster collaborative problem-solving and knowledge sharing among participants.

Session Three: Workshops
Some of the region's best school leaders and Common Core Standards experts will facilitate small group workshops targeting various facets of school management and leadership. These workshops will provide practical insights and actionable strategies to enhance school operations and leadership effectiveness.

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Your participation in the Common Core Boot Camp offers a unique opportunity to gain opportunity to gain prominent visibility and connection with educators and school leaders across the UAE and Greater GCC Region.

Common Core Boot Camp Fee

School Partner Discount

AED 150 per person

Term & Conditions:

Space is limited. Common Core Boot Camp is open to individuals who have registered and paid their applicable fees. All fees must be paid by the conference deadline of February 5 2025. Upon successful registration, attendees will receive confirmation email.