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AGIS Conference 2026 Potsdam
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Sunday, September 20
 

9:00am CEST

First Steps in German: Teaching an Additional Language to Young Beginners in International Schools
Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CEST
How can we support young learners in taking their very first steps in German—especially when they have no previous exposure to the language—while keeping lessons engaging and meaningful? This workshop offers practical insights into teaching German as an Additional Language within an international school context.
Participants will explore how to build early literacy skills (sound and letter recognition, early reading and writing), support vocabulary development connected to the PYP curriculum, and gradually develop speaking skills from single words to simple sentences, dialogues, and short monologues. Listening activities, simple grammar input, songs, games, and classroom resources will be shared, with a strong focus on playful, child-friendly learning.
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Oksana Suprunenko

Primary School GAL Teacher/Coordinator, Metropolitan School Frankfurt
Primary School GAL Teacher/Coordinator
Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CEST
0.223 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam

9:00am CEST

State-Funded Teilhabeassistenz in Staatlich Anerkannte Ersatzschulen: Navigating SGB VIII and SGB IX
Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CEST
This session offers a clear, practical overview of the Teilhabeassistenz (Inclusion Assistant) process in Germany, designed specifically for school leaders, inclusion teams, and learning support staff. It aims to support schools in confidently navigating application procedures and strengthening collaboration with families, school authorities, and service providers. Participants will gain an understanding of the two legal pathways for acquiring Teilhabeassistenz under SGB VIII and SGB IX, including how and when applications are made through the Jugendamt or Sozialamt. The session will outline required documentation, typical timelines, and the role of the Sozialrathaus as the coordinating authority. Particular attention will be given to the practical realities schools face once support is approved. The session will also explore the role of external service providers (Träger), including recruitment, training, and ongoing supervision of inclusion assistants, and highlight effective strategies for working in partnership with them. The school’s role in introducing, supporting, and integrating a Teilhabeassistent into daily classroom practice will be discussed, with reference to aligning support with Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Drawing on real-world school experience, this session encourages dialogue between schools and offers practical insights, shared challenges, and best-practice approaches to ensure inclusive, consistent, and sustainable support for students.
Speakers
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Holly Vives

Primary Learning Support Coordinator, Metropolitan School Frankfurt
Primary Learning Support Coordinator 
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Audun Birketvedt-Haukaa

EY and PRI Inclusion Coordinator, Metropolitan School Frankfurt
EY and PRI  Inclusion Coordinator 
Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CEST
0.221 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam

10:30am CEST

Inquiry in Literacy: Roundtable
Sunday September 20, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am CEST
As educators, we all face similar challenges in our literacy classrooms: supporting diverse learners, deepening comprehension, balancing scheduling demands, and fostering genuine engagement with reading and writing. Rather than navigating these complexities alone, this roundtable invites us to come together as a professional community to share strategies, questions, and resources, and to learn from one another’s experiences!
This session will explore the interaction between traditional and inquiry-based literacy practices to promote student agency, critical questioning, and collaborative meaning-making. 
This will be an interactive experience!  We will frame the questions, and invite participants to discuss practical approaches, reflect on challenges, and co-generate actionable ideas. Together, we will examine how inquiry positions students as active interpreters of text and context, fostering engagement and deeper learning in our classrooms. 
Speakers
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Bridget Dempsey

4th Grade Teacher Bavarian International School, Bavarian International School
4th Grade Teacher Bavarian International School
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Rachael Whitworth

2nd Grade Teacher Bavarian International School, Bavarian International School
2nd Grade Teacher Bavarian International School
Sunday September 20, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am CEST
0.223 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam

10:30am CEST

Strategies and Resources for Teaching EAL Students in an International Context
Sunday September 20, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am CEST
Beyond the support of dedicated EAL teams found in most international schools in Germany, language acquisition is a shared responsibility across every classroom and year level. This hands-on workshop provides all teachers (regardless of their subject) with practical tools to help students of all proficiency levels succeed throughout the day.

Our focus will be on lowering linguistic barriers without sacrificing academic rigor. We will explore easy-to-implement strategies that make complex content accessible, ensuring high standards remain intact. You will walk away with a toolkit of scaffolding techniques and inclusive routines to support diverse learner needs in real-time

What to expect:
  • Practical Toolkits: Proven methods to differentiate instruction without increasing your planning load.
  • High Standards, High Support: Strategies that protect the rigor of your curriculum as you bridge the language gap.
  • Collaborative Resource Document:  During the session, we will build a live Google Document together, allowing every participant to share and take home a curated collection of resources specifically suited for the international school context in Germany.

Key Takeaway: Leave this session with a "digital toolkit" and the confidence to ensure every learner in your classroom regardless of their English proficiency can thrive.
Speakers
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Samantha Allanson

Lower School PYP Teacher, International School of Ulm/Neu-Ulm
PYP Lower School Teacher
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Tatiana Ochoa

Lower School PYP Teacher, International School of Ulm/Neu-Ulm
Strategies and Resources for Teaching EAL Students in an International Context
Sunday September 20, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am CEST
0.221 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
 
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