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Monday, August 7 - Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Roslyn Conference & Retreat Center, Richmond
WHY ATTEND?
Are you new to independent school teaching and want to know more?
Do you want to connect to build your toolkit and collaborate with VAIS peers?
Then this is the program for you!
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
New to Independent School Educators (1-3 years in practice)
HOW WILL WE LEARN?
This in-person event features the Keynote, Culturally Relevant Pedagogy + NeuroEducation Practices = Equitable Classroom Environments, with Dr. Ranjini M. JohnBull, Associate Professor, Johns Hopkins University, and the workshop, Looking at Student Work to Uncover Student Thinking with Dr. Amy Nail, Education Resource Group.
Session topics include: Why/How/What of Independent School; Cultivating Belonging; Pedagogical Practices; Design of Learning; Communication; Authentic Assessment; Self-care/Boundaries and MORE! Registration for the in-person event also includes 4 virtual MeetUPs throughout the year to foster connections and continue learning.
Keynote: Culturally Relevant Pedagogy + NeuroEducation Practices = Equitable Classroom Environments, Dr. Ranjini Mahinda JohnBull
How can we facilitate academic growth using culturally relevant neuroeducation strategies, engage students, provide inclusive spaces, and integrate 21st-century skills? These tasks can feel insurmountable. But you can do it! During this interactive session, you’ll learn how even small modifications to your current practices each day through culturally relevant neuroeducation strategies can help you feel more effective, create a warm and equitable learning environment, and boost students’ cognitive and non-cognitive outcomes.
| MONDAY, AUGUST 7 |
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Welcome/STOKE/ "Timeline" |
| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Keynote: Culturally Relevant Pedagogy + NeuroEducation Practices = Equitable
Classroom Environments
Presenter: Dr. Ranjini M. JohnBull, John Hopkins University |
| 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM |
Reflection Activity |
| 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM |
LUNCH (Dining Hall) |
| 1:45 PM - 2:15 PM |
SESSION I
Independent Schools and VAIS |
| 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM |
BREAK |
| 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM |
SESSION 2A
Belonging
Presenter: Darcie TeVault, VAIS Director of Professional Development
SESSION 2B
Communication
Presenter: Darcie TeVault, VAIS Director of Professional Development
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| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
FREE TIME
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| 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM |
Reception (Walker Hall)
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| 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Dinner (Dining Hall)
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| TUESDAY, AUGUST 8 |
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Breakfast |
| 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM |
Welcome/Overview of Day/Stoke |
| 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
WORKSHOP
Looking at Student Work to Uncover Student Thinking
Presenter: Dr. Amy Nail, Education Resource Group |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
SESSION 3
Teaching & Learning
Presenter: Darcie TeVault, VAIS Director of Professional Development |
| 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM |
Reflection Activity |
| 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM |
LUNCH (Dining Hall) |
| 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM |
SESSION 4
Curriculum & Lesson Planning
Presenter: Darcie TeVault, VAIS Director of Professional Development |
| 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Gratitude and Program Conclusion
+Mentoring MeetUPS |
LOCATION:
Roslyn Conference and Retreat Center
8727 River Road
Richmond, VA 23229
800-477-6296
VAIS has a room block for overnight. If needed, please select the number of nights during registration.
REGISTRATION:
Registration includes breaks, lunch, reception, and dinner on Monday and breakfast and lunch on Wednesday. If an overnight is needed, it is an additional $100 per night. If an overnight is needed, please mark the registration form for the number of nights. The registration deadline is Friday, July 21, 2023. No refunds will be issued after that date. (See Cancellation Policy)
| WHO |
FEE |
| VAIS MEMBER |
$575 |
| NON-MEMBER |
$1150 |
Registration is now closed.
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