Next Frontier Inclusion

Leading The Way (LTW) initiatives represent the research arm of Next Frontier Inclusion. Through LTW, NFI publishes monographs on topics of current interest or challenge areas in inclusive international school practices. One important objective of NFI is to provide ongoing professional resources for schools on their journey towards inclusion. These monographs support schools in reflecting on practices and making steps forward to support all learners. NFI recently partnered with ISLES Collaborative to collaborate on our next monograph. As this LTW initiative focuses on leadership for inclusive education, our research team is representative of leadership roles across the school from school-wide leadership to divisional principals and leaders of student support. We gathered at International School of Beijing to begin the work, and unpack the polarities that exist in leadership for inclusion. The group will continue to collaborate in the weeks and months to come to write, edit, and publish this next monograph. Special thanks to our team: Cindy Warner-Dobrowski, Dan Todd, Dr. Dustin Collins. Julian Edwards, Kimberley Fung, Kristen Pelletier, Nigel Holdsworth (he), Stephanie Hepner, Tamara Redmond

There are still spaces at our upcoming NFI Conversation at the American School of Bombay on 10th - 12th April. Join us for conversations around collaborative data practices for inclusion. NFI Conversations are open to both leaders and educators, and teams are encouraged to attend together. We look forward to seeing you there!

Next Frontier Inclusion, together with ISLES Collaborative , recently partnered to revisit our conversations around the role of Generative AI in supporting neurodivergent students in the classroom. We recognise that the world of Gen AI has evolved many times over since our initial statement was released in April 2023, and we plan to continue these conversations for the benefit of our leaders, educators, and, most importantly, our students. Read our updated statement (here: https://bit.ly/NFI_GenAI) where we discuss: 💭 what tensions we need to manage as we learn more about Generative AI 💭 the potential use for leaders, educators, and students 💭 how to navigate issues related to ethical use of AI, safeguarding, how we mitigate risks to learning, and more... Follow us to continue the conversation! #generativeAI #neurodiversity #studentsupport #inclusiveeducation #inclusion #internationaleducation #deij #deijb

Our next Professional Learning event is just around the corner -- we look forward to seeing you there!

Hope to see you there!

In April 2023, ISLES and NFI co-created a position statement on the role of generative AI in learning support. With the rapid evolution of AI, we invite our ISLES Members to our upcoming ISLES Connect, where we will examine the polarities that we face when working with students, with colleagues, and as leaders of student support. 📅 Thurs, 16th Jan 2025 🕰️ 7-8pm SGT 📨 ISLES Members will have received an email with instructions to sign up ISLES hosts two categories of events: 🫱🏾🫲🏼 Connect - for school-wide leaders of educational support to discuss issues relating directly to their roles 💡 Professional Learning - open to our members, as above, as well as our wider community of special educators, administrators, and other colleagues Learn more at our website www.islescollaborative.org #professionallearning #inclusiveschools #inclusion #inclusive #studentsupport #educationalleadership #deijb #deij

We are so excited to share that registrations are open for the Next NFI Conversation at the American School of Bombay!!!!

Registration is now LIVE for the NFI Conversation at the American School of Bombay. Join us 10th - 12th April 2025. NFI Conversations are a place to make connections, gain new insights and perspectives, and to grow as leaders and inclusion advocates. 💡 Collaborative data practices for inclusion: Enhancing learner centered decision making in adaptive tiered systems 📅 We invite you to register here https://bit.ly/nfi2025 and spread the word to your colleagues and fellow inclusion heroes. 🌏 We look forward to seeing you and your colleagues at the American School of Bombay on 10th - 12th April 2025! #NFIconversation #inclusion #inclusiveschools #internationaleducation #inclusiveeducation #belonging #deij #deijb #professionallearning

Save the date!!

Inclusion is a journey, not a destination, and we are thrilled to host our upcoming NFI Conversation in Mumbai on 10th - 12th April 2025. 💡 NFI Conversations are a place to make connections, gain new insights and perspectives, and to grow as leaders and inclusion advocates. 📅 We invite you to save the date and spread the word to your colleagues and fellow inclusion heroes. 🌏 Join us at American School of Bombay on 10th - 12th April 2025! More information on our website: https://bit.ly/nfinclusion #inclusion #NFI #nextfrontierinclusion #deij #belonging #inclusiveeducation #internationaleducation #inclusive #studentsupport