Professional Learning at NIST
Professional Learning
We are dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous professional growth, ensuring that every educator thrives as a lifelong learner. By investing in our educators, we strengthen learning across the school and equip young people with the knowledge, skills, understandings, and dispositions they need to navigate an increasingly interconnected and complex world.
Upcoming Regional Workshops
Beyond the Resume: Evidence-Based Educator Selection & Development for International Schools
Rich Boerner
Date: 8 August 2026
For: Leaders, HR Directors, and Team members responsible for hiring, talent development, or team effectiveness.
Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics Returns to NIST
Peter Liljedahl
Date: 18-19 September 2026
For: K-12 Teachers and Leaders of Mathematics
NEASC Visitor Training
Dr Darlene Fisher
Date: 19 October 2026
For: K-12 Experienced Teachers, Middle Level Leaders and School Leaders
Foundations of the ISCA International Model, On-Site Training
Brooke Fezler
Date: 26-27 October 2026
For: Counselors, Aspiring counselings, School Leaders
Adaptive Schools Foundations Seminar
Kelly Armitage
Date: 29-30 October & 2-3 November 2026
For: K-12 Teachers and Leaders
AI & The Future of Education Conference
21st Century Learning
Date: 30 October - 1 November 2026
For: K-12 Teachers and Leaders
Librarians Knowledge Sharing Workshop (LKSW)
Laine Palendat
Sally Bray
Date: 12 (Preconference), 13-14 November 2026
For: Librarians
EARN YOUR DOCTORAL DEGREE IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Wilkes University
Date: 24-27 February 2027 & Online
For: International Educators & Leaders
Philosophy for Children, Communities and Colleges Level 1 Training
Lisa Naylor
Date: 26-27 March 2027
For: K-12 Teachers - applicable across ages & subjects
Philosophy for Children, Communities and Colleges Level 2 Training
Topsy Page
Date: 26-27 March 2027
For: K-12 Teachers - applicable across ages & subjects
Past Workshops 2025-2026
11th IAAAC Conference 2026
Jeannette Stawsk
Date: 7-9 May 2026
Service-Learning: It Takes a Community!
Cathryn Berger Kaye
LeeAnne Lavender
Shei Ascencio
Date: 23 March 2026
EKC Global Retreat in Bangkok
Dr. Timothy Shanahan
Kristine Mizzone
Date: 28 Febuary-1 March 2026
Challenge for All Summit 2026
Dr. Selena Gallagher
Cynthia Hogwood
Anita Churchville
Date: 6-7 February 2026
Leading AI in Schools Conference
Rita Bateson
Rachel Bodily
Date: 2 February 2026
Advancement Academy - Asia Region
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