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November 20-22, 2024 | Boston, MA, USA | Information | Registration | Venue/Accommodations| Directions | Contact us
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Wednesday, November 20
 

9:30am EST

A Collective Vision for Student Success: Creation, Implementation, and Assessment of your Vision of the Graduate/Portrait of the Learner
Join educational leaders and NEASC staff as they share their journeys to create a Vision of the Graduate/Portrait of the Learner to articulate their school’s learning goals for their students.

Learn how schools across New England have used this guiding document to align curriculum, bring staff together around shared philosophy, and assess student success. Presenters and NEASC staff will share examples of successful implementation, and resources and ideas for bringing this process in your school.

Designed for group participation, this workshop is an opportunity to work collaboratively, with your school team or with others, to understand the importance and implications of developing a Vision of the Graduate/Portrait of the Learner, consider your school's values and learning goals, and start to understand the importance of authentic assessment for that vision.

All participants will receive a handbook for implementation and access to a library of resources and exemplars from public, independent, and international schools.

IMPORTANTPlease note that general conference registration is required in order to sign up for a pre-conference workshop and that there is an additional fee to attend. If you already registered for the conference but did not add the workshop on at the time and would now like to, please contact mlarson@neasc.org.

Speakers
avatar for Alyson Geary

Alyson Geary

Director for Accreditation and School Improvement, Public Schools, New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
Alyson is the Director for the Commission on Public Schools at the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). She is a highly respected educator who has been both an assistant principal and principal at Hopkinton High School in Massachusetts. Prior to joining the NEASC... Read More →


Wednesday November 20, 2024 9:30am - 4:00pm EST

9:30am EST

Assessment as Revelation, Not Destination
Assessment in American education has long been a tool of tracking and sorting young people, weaponized by systems and by individuals to uphold existing power structures and dominant culture norms. This full-day workshop invites you to explore a framework for learning rooted in liberatory ideals that is designed to fundamentally rethink the purpose and lived experience of assessment for all those involved. Rather than serving as a set of disconnected tasks required by an external force, assessment as revelation sets the learner at the center of an ongoing process of wonder and discovery. Revelatory Assessment offers an opportunity for systems (schools, districts, etc.) to reimagine the essential constructs of learning and assessment. It invites a model where students and facilitators of learning walk alongside each other, connected in the purpose of the journey, not an outcome or end point. Student and facilitator are partnered, fully aware of the experiential process, impact, and growth that propels them forward as learners together. Session participants will reflect on their own lived experience of revelation as well as of assessment. Through exploration of the characteristics of Revelatory Assessment, participants will be invited to consider and plan from a leadership lens, the mindset and technical shifts needed for a school or district to move toward a revelatory approach to learning and assessment.  

By the end of the session, we will have:
  • explored the Revelatory Framework and its essential components
  • witnessed examples of the essential components brought to life through student work and performance at schools across the globe
  • examined specific mindset shifts needed in order to move into a revelatory space/model
  • strategized the steps for a leader to invite a team/school/district community to journey towards learner liberation through revelatory learning
  • designed a specific practice that you might ground an invitation to your colleagues into in order to move away from the “destination model” of assessment 

IMPORTANTPlease note that general conference registration is required in order to sign up for a pre-conference workshop and that there is an additional fee to attend. If you already registered for the conference but did not add the workshop on at the time and would now like to, please contact mlarson@neasc.org.

Speakers
avatar for Abby Benedetto

Abby Benedetto

Founder; Deeper Learning Coach, Core Shifts
Abby Benedetto has taken on designing and changing systems for the last two decades from a wide variety of roles and perspectives - honing her skills around deep listening, collaborative innovation, and equity-centered learning design, and driven by the purpose of working to ensure... Read More →
avatar for Kelly Camak Niccolls

Kelly Camak Niccolls

Director, Teaching and Learning, School Leadership and Outcomes, Cheney Public Schools, WA
Kelly Camak Niccolls is an educator, facilitator and perpetual learner. She currently serves as Director, School Leadership and Outcomes for Cheney Public Schools. Kelly started her teaching career in Southern California, spending eight years in secondary ELA classrooms. Before settling... Read More →


Wednesday November 20, 2024 9:30am - 4:00pm EST

9:30am EST

Educational Leadership in the Age of AI: Empowering Schools to Leverage AI with Tools, Policy, and Strategy
Join leaders in technology, education, and program design for a deep dive into demystifying AI in education. This full-day workshop will equip school leaders with the understanding and resources they need to navigate this new age and address its implications for our teaching, learning, and systems. Gain a comprehensive understanding of AI's potential, its impact on educational outcomes, and the ethical considerations surrounding its implementation. In this interactive pre-conference session, participants will engage in thought-provoking discussions to discover the opportunities AI presents for transforming education in schools and walk away with resources that will provide immediate guidance for your institution.  

Technology leaders from NEASC schools will share details of the AI journey of their schools and what challenges and successes they've had along the way. Presenters will also address key questions such as: what is the role of students in shaping AI guidance? What impacts does AI have on advancing equity? and, can AI assist with teacher and leader burnout?

No matter your comfort or skill level with technology or your school’s philosophy on AI, this workshop welcomes learners at all stages of understanding and experience.

IMPORTANTPlease note that general conference registration is required in order to sign up for a pre-conference workshop and that there is an additional fee to attend. If you already registered for the conference but did not add the workshop on at the time and would now like to, please contact mlarson@neasc.org.

Speakers
avatar for Eric Hudson

Eric Hudson

Facilitator and Strategic Advisor, Consultant
Eric Hudson is a facilitator and strategic advisor who specializes in learner-centered assessment, human-centered leadership, and strategic program design. He has designed and facilitated professional learning for hundreds of schools and learning organizations, both in person and... Read More →
avatar for Christina Lewellen

Christina Lewellen

Executive Director, Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools
Christina Lewellen, MBA, CAE, Executive Director, Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools, is a seasoned association executive who brings a data-driven framework to business planning and strategy, having earned her MBA from the Rochester Institute of Technology and... Read More →
avatar for Shandor Simon

Shandor Simon

Director of Technology, Beaver Country Day School
Shandor Simon has spent the past 30 years working at the intersection of technology and education, helping students and faculty understand and navigate the increasingly digitized world around them.In 2021, he joined Beaver Country Day School in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, as the... Read More →


Wednesday November 20, 2024 9:30am - 4:00pm EST

9:30am EST

Strategic Roadmapping: Using ACE to Move from Foundations to Impact on Learning
The school’s strategic plan does not have to be a separate endeavor from the accreditation process, but rather the culmination and result of the accreditation process itself.  Join school leaders Lucy Gowdie and Andreas Koini, and NEASC Director, Trillium Hibbeln as they share how to use the accreditation process for strategic success. Learn how to design a strategy that leads to school success by bringing strategic leadership and scholastic pursuit together through the NEASC ACE Learning framework.

School leaders can use this process to engage their entire community in deep reflection about what is most likely to positively impact learning. Leaders filter through the different worlds and understandings within their learning communities and connect the pieces to work together strategically and maximize impact. The framework provided will enable the foundations of a strong learning community to evolve, as the Learning Principles tie into a more transparent culture.

Learn from school leaders Lucy Gowdie and Andreas Koini about the impact the ACE Learning Principles have had on strategic planning in their schools. Trillium Hibbeln, NEASC Director for International Education, will share tools and resources to integrate the accreditation process into your strategic roadmap.

This workshop is for heads of school, senior leaders, as well as board members, of schools using the ACE Learning pathway for accreditation. To learn more about ACE, visit www.neasc.org/ace.

IMPORTANTPlease note that general conference registration is required in order to sign up for a pre-conference workshop and that there is an additional fee to attend. If you already registered for the conference but did not add the workshop on at the time and would now like to, please contact mlarson@neasc.org.

Speakers
avatar for Lucy Gowdie

Lucy Gowdie

Head of School, Inter-Community School, Zurich
Lucy Gowdie is the Head of School at the Inter-Community School in Zurich, Switzerland and Chair of the Boards of the Swiss Group of International Schools. Her belief in ambitious teaching and powerful learning is underpinned by her schools two decade connection to NEASC, an association... Read More →
avatar for Andreas Koini

Andreas Koini

Head of School, Antwerp International School
With three decades of teaching experience, including more than ten years as Head of School, Andreas Koini's international career saw him hold teaching and senior leadership positions at a College for Architects and Engineering in Austria, as well as the German School London, UK. He... Read More →
avatar for Trillium Hibbeln

Trillium Hibbeln

Director for Accreditation and School Improvement, International Education, NEASC
Trillium Hibbeln is the Director for the Commission on International Education at the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). In this role, she inspires international schools to transform learning for the 21st century and beyond. She has been instrumental in the development... Read More →


Wednesday November 20, 2024 9:30am - 4:00pm EST

4:00pm EST

Opening Reception!
All conference attendees are encouraged to attend. 

Wednesday November 20, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm EST
Atlantic 1
 
Thursday, November 21
 

7:30am EST

Breakfast
Good morning and welcome to Day 1 of the conference. We hope you'll join us for breakfast and start your day in good company!

Thursday November 21, 2024 7:30am - 9:00am EST
Pacific A-D

7:30am EST

Good morning! Welcome/registration desk open
Make sure you've downloaded the Sched app and connected to the #NEASC2024 event to use the agenda and networking tools!

NEASC staff will be available at the Welcome/registration desk throughout the active hours of the conference. Stop by and say hello!

Thursday November 21, 2024 7:30am - 5:00pm EST
Foyer

7:30am EST

Meet our 2024 exhibitors!
Stop by to say hello to our exhibitors. View the complete exhibitor directory.

Thursday November 21, 2024 7:30am - 5:00pm EST
Foyer

9:00am EST

Welcome to the 2024 Leadership Conference!
Welcome, Keynote

Thursday November 21, 2024 9:00am - 9:15am EST
Pacific E-H

9:00am EST

Featured Speaker
Details to come...

Speakers
avatar for Trae Holland

Trae Holland

School Director, Pechersk School International (PSI)
Trae joined PSI in 2023 after four years serving as the Executive Director and Head of School at The Safe Passage School, Guatemala City, Guatemala. His career includes over 30 years as a teacher and leader in international education  in locations ranging from the USA to IB schools... Read More →


Thursday November 21, 2024 9:00am - 10:10am EST
Pacific E-H

10:10am EST

Coffee break and networking
Thursday November 21, 2024 10:10am - 10:30am EST
Foyer

10:30am EST

Breakout Sessions 1
Culture, hiring, budget. Hit the mark on all three to build a school community that will be successful and engage your school community and beyond. You can not do it alone, student and faculty voices play integral roles. Over the past five years, we have worked to make Pinkerton Academy a destination for families, students, employees, and our communities. Join us in an unplugged session to discuss empowering individuals to allow for broader growth of students and staff.  

Thursday November 21, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EST

11:30am EST

Ed Talks
Panel discussion and table conversation.

Thursday November 21, 2024 11:30am - 12:15pm EST
Pacific E-H

12:15pm EST

Lunch and networking
Join us for a buffet-style luncheon.

Please note that the time and details may change as the overall event schedule is finalized.

Thursday November 21, 2024 12:15pm - 1:15pm EST
Pacific A-D

1:15pm EST

Breakout Sessions 2
Thursday November 21, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EST

2:20pm EST

Breakout Sessions 3
Thursday November 21, 2024 2:20pm - 3:20pm EST

3:20pm EST

Coffee break and networking
Thursday November 21, 2024 3:20pm - 3:50pm EST
Foyer

3:50pm EST

Where Do We Go from Here? (Teaching and Leading in 2025)
Details to come...

Speakers
avatar for Donna Hayward

Donna Hayward

Principal, Haddam-Killingworth High School, CT
Donna Hayward began her professional career as a high school mathematics teacher after earning her Bachelors and Masters degrees from Smith College. Inspired by her own high school principal, Donna completed her Sixth Year through UCONN and served as Assistant Principal/ Principal... Read More →


Thursday November 21, 2024 3:50pm - 5:00pm EST
Pacific E-H

5:00pm EST

Reception
Join us for conversation and connection.
Appetizers and beverages will be served.
Entertainment will be provided.

Thursday November 21, 2024 5:00pm - 6:30pm EST
Atlantic 1
 
Friday, November 22
 

7:00am EST

Breakfast
Good morning and welcome to Day 2 of the conference. We hope you'll join us for breakfast and start your day in good company!

Friday November 22, 2024 7:00am - 8:15am EST
Foyer

7:00am EST

Good morning! Welcome/registration desk open
Make sure you've downloaded the Sched app and connected to the #NEASC2024 event to use the agenda and networking tools!

NEASC staff will be available at the Welcome/registration desk throughout the active hours of the conference. Stop by and say hello!

Friday November 22, 2024 7:00am - 1:00pm EST
Foyer

7:00am EST

Visit our exhibitors!
Stop by to say hello to our conference exhibitors. View the complete exhibitor directory.

Friday November 22, 2024 7:00am - 1:00pm EST
Foyer

8:15am EST

Breakout Sessions 4
Friday November 22, 2024 8:15am - 9:15am EST

9:15am EST

Ed Talks
Bringing international, independent, and public school leaders together on important themes in school leadership.

Friday November 22, 2024 9:15am - 10:00am EST
Pacific E-H

10:00am EST

Coffee break and networking
Friday November 22, 2024 10:00am - 10:30am EST
Foyer

10:30am EST

Breakout Sessions 5
Friday November 22, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EST

11:30am EST

Breakout Sessions 6
Friday November 22, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EST

12:30pm EST

Coffee break and networking
Friday November 22, 2024 12:30pm - 1:00pm EST
Foyer
 
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