Ongoing PD

AMISA provides a variety of professional development opportunities throughout the year both in-person and virtually.

Workshops and Trainings

Power Hour

Continuous Learning Initiatives

Featured Ongoing PD Events

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AMISA MEMBER SCHOOLS.
Participants must register using their
school email address.

Workshops

Workshops and Trainings

Workshops and Trainings are interactive learning experiences offered at specific intervals of time either individually, or as part of a series, around specific topics or themes. Explore our offerings and register to learn!

Academic Integrity in the Age of AI: Ethical Practices & Solutions
Mon, Nov 18
Nov 18, 2024, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Webinar
Nov 18, 2024, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Webinar
This session explores AI's ethical challenges, such as plagiarism, over-reliance on automated tools, and the spread of misinformation. We’ll provide actionable insights on how to promote responsible AI use and create a culture of integrity within the classroom.
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Mastering Effective Classroom Management and Positive Teacher Behaviors
Wed, Nov 20
Nov 20, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Workshop
Nov 20, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Workshop
Join Shelley Hawkes as she guides educators in gaining deeper insights into student behavior and offers practical strategies for creating effective behavior support plans. FREE (AMISA Members Only)
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Accelerating Improvement through Action Research
Tue, Dec 10
Dec 10, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Webinar
Dec 10, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Webinar
Research is the cornerstone of effective education, providing the insights needed to design, evaluate, and improve learning experiences. In this webinar, we will share examples from MLRC partner schools, highlighting projects that have improved teaching, learning, and school culture.
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Unifrog’s Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum
Thu, Feb 06
Feb 06, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Webinar
Feb 06, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Webinar
How schools are implementing it across the Americas Suggested Audience: School counselors, teachers and Principals/Heads of School/Leadership
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Power Hour

AMISA Power Hour

Sign up for a 60-minute high-impact networking and sharing forum exclusively for educators from AMISA Member Schools. These facilitated sessions are perfect opportunities to expand your network and pick up some new resources from colleagues in the region.

AMISA School Leader Power Hour

February 20, 2025 | 10a-11a EST

Calling all AMISA School Academic and Operational Leaders! Engage with colleagues from around the region in a 60 minute networking and resource sharing session. This is a great way to stay connected with colleagues in the region and stay up-to-date on current practices.

AMISA School Leader Power Hour

May 6, 2025 | 10a-11a EST

AI in Education Power Hour

May 8, 2025 | 5p-6p EST

Join colleagues from around the region to discuss the impact that AI is having in education. This is a time to share resources, strategies, and initiatives that the school is creating and implementing with Artificial Intelligence. This session counts to fulfill the AI in Education Badge requirement.

PE Master Teacher Power Hour

May 9, 2025 | 4:30p-5:30p EST

Join colleagues from around the region to discuss the impact that the PE Mater Teacher course is having on your daily practice. This is a time to share the application of learning on PE practice. This session counts to fulfill the Master PE Teacher Badge requirement.

Continuous Learning

Continuous Learning Initiatives

Continuous Learning Initiatives are designed to engage participants in continuous, cohort-style learning throughout the course of an academic year. These opportunities provide leveled-up learning on a focused topic or theme within a specific Professional Learning Strand. Learning includes both synchronous and asynchronous formats and is facilitated by a consultant, or team of consultants. Opportunities typically begin in September and conclude in May or early June.

AMISA Head of School

Wellness Circles

Sept '24 - May '25

Join fellow AMISA Heads of School in a series of opportunities that focus on topics ranging from fostering personal care and wellness in leadership roles to cultivating a supportive environment for the mental health of both Heads and the school communities they serve. This opportunity is ONLY reserved for AMISA Member School Heads.

AMISA Counselor Case Consultation and Wellness Circles

Oct '24 - May '25

Connect with other AMISA international school counselors and psychologists in a series of learning opportunities designed to present individual cases for professional consultation, as well as focus on the social-emotional well-being of staff and students through Wellness Sessions. This opportunity is ONLY reserved for AMISA Member Schools.

AMISA Women in Leadership Initiative

Sept. '24 - May '25

The AMISA Women in Leadership initiative is a members-only opportunity for women in Senior Leadership Roles and Aspiring Women Leaders to engage in professional development and networking as a regional cohort of leaders. This group is exclusive to AMISA Member Schools.

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AMISA DIGITAL BADGE OPPORTUNITIES

Sept. '24 - May '25

AMISA is offering opportunities to earn Digital Badges for members and non-members to earn a visual representation of a verified achievement such as a skill. Badges are issued, accessed, and displayed online, and can be shared on social media channels, personal profiles and resumes.

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Ongoing PD

Featured Ongoing PD Events

Explore your next learning opportunity with these featured AMISA events!

This event is EXCLUSIVELY for AMISA MEMBER SCHOOLS. Participants must register using their school email address.

Workshops and Trainings

AMISA Power Hour

Continuous Learning Initiatives

This event is EXCLUSIVELY for
AMISA MEMBER SCHOOLS.
Participants must register using their
school email address.