BASIS Ed’s Post

In the next installment of our Growing with BASIS series on our blog, founding faculty member at BASIS International School Park Lane Harbour, Madalina Ailincai, shares her journey of growing her career from teacher to Vice Head of High School. Read more in our latest blog post! #careergrowth #professionaldevelopment #internationalschool

We are excited to gather with our AmeriCorps members for a dynamic series of In-Service Training workshop. Day 1 was marked by meaningful and thoughtful connections and discussions, laying a solid foundation for our continued learning and collaboration.  These lessons cover a range of crucial topics, including: Restorative Justice in Schools with Shanté Stuart McQueen: Dive into methods for creating positive learning environments and addressing conflicts through inclusive, non-punitive approaches that foster community and understanding. AmeriCorps Guidelines with Kamil Khan: Gain a comprehensive understanding of essential policies to ensure compliance and maximize the effectiveness of our service delivery. Navigating Intersectionality with Rachel Lam & Carmen Denison: Explore the complexities of intersecting identities and learn strategies for supporting diverse communities with empathy and a deep appreciation for their unique experiences. We are eagerly anticipating our Day 2 in-person activities. Building on the meaningful interactions and engaging discussions from Day 1, we are excited to continue our journey of learning and connection.

With the sunsetting on summer, we hope the SPARC, Summer Programs and Auxiliary Revenue Collaborative members are finding some time to rest before the 24-25 school year begins! Cheers to a few days off after summer programs end! 😎 #IndependentSchools #SummerPrograms #AuxiliaryPrograms #LeadershipDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment

It's Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week (APAW)! 💡 Did you know...  ➡ An estimated 7.8 million young people participate in afterschool programs yearly in the U.S.  ➡ Over 850,000 highly skilled and valuable afterschool professionals work with young people during out-of-school time (OST).  ➡ Research shows that afterschool professionals are the key to program quality that mitigates risk factors and positively impacts youth outcomes.  ➡ Afterschool programs run by skilled professionals result in increased social and emotional skills, school attendance, and academic performance. Recognizing afterschool professionals isn't just about acknowledging their hard work; it's also about supporting their ongoing growth and development. Providing access to professional development opportunities, such as those offered by the Forum’s Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality, is crucial for enhancing skills and effectiveness in working with young people. For more information on APAW and how to show your appreciation from the National AfterSchool Association (NAA), visit: https://lnkd.in/gXhr8pkM #HeartOfAfterschool #OSTProfessionals  

So proud of my team and their work! Check out this awesome article detailing how KIPP New Orleans works to fulfill its promise. ❤️ https://lnkd.in/gHnShxV5

Are you attending The Schools & Academies Show this week? With 2 days to go, we want to show off one of our trusted Accountancy and Audit Suppliers: Landau Baker - Part of BKL Landau Baker will be at Stand F1 Let us know if the comments if you will be going over to say hello!☺️ #Education #SAAShow #SchoolsandAcademiesShow #Accountancy #Audits

The Countdown is On! Just Weeks Away! Join our two-part workshop for residential and student life leaders at the TABS (The Association of Boarding Schools) Pre-Con! Some of the most compelling workshops and gatherings happen before the Conference begins on Wednesday, October 30th, 2024! Trust-Based Relationships and Data-Driven Insights for Student Care: A Two-Part Workshop for Residential and Student Life Leaders 9am–12pm Part I: All Within Reach: Practical Insights for ResLife and Student Care Brian Murray, Director, REACH Dive into the most useful residential life modules within the Reach platform and gain practical insights for implementation and optimization from industry experts and fellow Reach users. Existing clients will deepen their understanding of Reach modules and expand their networks. Potential clients can experience Reach’s capabilities firsthand to understand how it supports school life. 1pm–4pm Part II: Foundations of Trust-Based Relationships in Boarding Schools Brooklyn Raney, Ed.D. Raney, Founder, One Trusted Adult We know that boarding school students who experience connection, care, and trusted relationships have more positive academic and development outcomes, but it can be challenging to determine the limits of appropriate connection, care, and trust. Register Today! #TABS #PreConference #TABSConference #StudentLife #DormLife #OneTrustedAdult #WithinReach

It's good work with good people. As simple and fab as that.

As I step away from Berwickshire High School for the next year, I want to congratulate our school community on the superb progress we’ve made together in 4 years. Our school today is unrecognisable from the one that was rated three ‘Weak’s & an ‘Unsatisfactory’ in its 2019 inspection. Recent staff quotes help capture just how far we’ve come: - “Our school ethos is excellent.” - “Behaviour is very good and something we should be proud of.” - “This is by far the best professional learning offer of any school.” - “Staff CPD just gets better and better.” In the re-inspection, inspectors reported: “The quality and consistency of learning, teaching and assessment has improved considerably” and “The school environment now provides a calm, orderly context for learning”. We’ve got to where we are by focusing on the right things, in the right way: 1. The continuous improvement of teaching practice. 2. High-quality professional development, focused on teaching and learning. Supporting both is our ongoing focus on high standards of behaviour across our school. A real team effort, and one everyone involved should feel very proud of.

Mentoring early career professionals is a favorite activity that CGI encourages me to do. I especially like working with the James Madison University students that are part of the Ole School Alumni Scholarship Group, which recruits first generation college kids, helps them complete their degree and enter the professional workforce. This video highlights their accomplishments and highlights the benefits to companies for working with Ole Schools' students. #LifeatCGI #diversity Nora N. Crouch, Celine Hamilton, Krystal Sellers, https://lnkd.in/eVcmpGFN