BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:agisconference2026potsdam X-WR-CALDESC:Event Calendar METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//Sched.com AGIS Conference 2026 Potsdam//EN X-WR-TIMEZONE:UTC BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260918T063000Z DTEND:20260918T070000Z SUMMARY:Welcome Coffee DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Exhibitor Area\, Kongresshotel Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:bc8b1ded020cce8bd64a2c13df38cad1 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/bc8b1ded020cce8bd64a2c13df38cad1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260918T070000Z DTEND:20260918T134500Z SUMMARY:Admissions Working Group DESCRIPTION:Old and new Admissions and Marketing colleagues are welcome to attend.  \;Here are the topics for 2026:\n- Admissions as a profession: office work split\; our role in the times of advancing technology and changes in communication\n- Events and marketing: enrolment trends\, virtual information sessions\, new student/family support\n- Statistical reports and the systems that create them\n- Re-enrolment and timelines\n- Alumni Management CATEGORIES:FULL-DAY WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.235\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:b80e92a74de3b65f400e2648e5494b72 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/b80e92a74de3b65f400e2648e5494b72 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260918T070000Z DTEND:20260918T134500Z SUMMARY:AGIS DEIJ Working Group: Stronger together DESCRIPTION:In accordance with AGIS&rsquo\; Policy handbook\, every AGIS school is asked to commit to DEIJ-values and together as an AGIS community we can accelerate progress in this area by building communal solidarity. Each AGIS school is strongly encouraged to send at least two representatives to this pre-conference event. \;\n\n\nAs outlined in \;AGIS&rsquo\; Policy Handbook:\n\n\n&ldquo\;We at the Association of German International Schools (AGIS) are rooted in values-driven representation. We will develop an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Germany community\, to better meet the needs and aspirations of our students\, their families\, and communities. We are committed to improving the cultural security and responsiveness of our workforce and ensuring that culturally diverse people are well-represented and supported at all levels across German international schools.&rdquo\;\n\n\nThe AGIS DEIJ working group meets in-person annually during the pre-conference day to put these claims into action by leveraging our collective expertise\, supporting each other and contextualising how DEIJ-values can underpin all aspects of our schools&rsquo\; ecosystems.\n\n\nThis year&rsquo\;s meet-up will reflect on student and staff experiences of mutual support and collective action\, and/or the lack thereof.  \;\n\n\nWe will explore collective actions that have made efforts to uphold the dignity of all intersectional identities during polarizing and politically tense times in Germany\, Western Europe and across the globe. \;\n CATEGORIES:FULL-DAY WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.22\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:e994f29ec41bbb50c40dac952a869fcf URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/e994f29ec41bbb50c40dac952a869fcf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260918T070000Z DTEND:20260918T134500Z SUMMARY:AGIS DP Chemistry Teachers Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join fellow DP Chemistry educators for an engaging and interactive workshop designed to enhance teaching and learning across the course. We will share valuable resources\, practical strategies\, and insights for effective course implementation\, including approaches to the Internal Assessment (IA). Participants will have the opportunity to discuss challenges and successes in their classrooms\, explore innovative teaching techniques\, and collaborate on ideas to support student understanding and engagement. Whether you’re refining your IA guidance or integrating new topics into your teaching\, this session offers a supportive space to exchange experiences\, ask questions\, and gain actionable tools to enrich your DP Chemistry program. Come ready to collaborate\, learn\, and leave with fresh ideas to bring back to your students.\n\nThe structure of the full-day workshop is as follows:\n09:30-10:00 Welcome Coffee\n10:00-12:00 Implementation of the Course - How we organise the course? How we develop the skills? How we integrate core into Chemistry?\n12:00-13:00 Lunch\n13:00-15:00 Working on the IA - How we structure the IA? How we structure the SOW? Discussion of IA ideas.\n15:00-15:30 Coffee Break\n15:30-17:00 Sharing Best Practices and Final Questions\n\n\n CATEGORIES:FULL-DAY WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.227\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:6f22a00e6e9f7ae68706ab67f6855ec4 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/6f22a00e6e9f7ae68706ab67f6855ec4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260918T070000Z DTEND:20260918T134500Z SUMMARY:AGIS Finances & Accounting Working Group DESCRIPTION:We would like to revive the accountants'\; round table. This working group is intended to serve as an exchange for all accountants. New legal developments and their implementation within the schools will be discussed. Furthermore\, different processes and challenges of the accounting departments of the different international schools will be reviewed.\n CATEGORIES:FULL-DAY WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.245\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:61d600092b463d7d0bb7bee4b61c00ea URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/61d600092b463d7d0bb7bee4b61c00ea END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260918T070000Z DTEND:20260918T134500Z SUMMARY:AGIS Home- and Multilingual Learning Coordinators Working Group Conference DESCRIPTION:How can international schools meaningfully support students in maintaining\, valuing\, and developing their home or identity languages? This open working‑group session invites all educators involved in Home Language / Mother Tongue / Identity Language Learning to connect\, share\, and build together.\n \;\nIn this workshop\, participants will:\nExchange best practices and resources for identity‑affirming language learningExplore approaches to integrating home language development into PYP and MYP pathways\, featuring presentations from BBIS and FIS about their curriculumDiscuss the role of AI in supporting multilingual literacy and how emerging tools can enhance identity‑language programs
\n \; CATEGORIES:FULL-DAY WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.217\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:0c12bf699bf88343a2bd08509d4bcd06 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/0c12bf699bf88343a2bd08509d4bcd06 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260918T070000Z DTEND:20260918T134500Z SUMMARY:AGIS Humanities Working Group Pre-conference DESCRIPTION:The session is designed to bring secondary school humanities teachers to grow the working group and collaborate on issues and changes that impact humanities. Participants will share examples of best practice in planning\, teaching\, assessment and collaboration.\n\n\nThe structure of the full-day session should be based on the following timeline: \;\n08:30-9:00 Welcome Coffee \;\n9:00-12:45 Morning Session\nFeedback on the past yearUpdates on developmentsFinalisation of the agenda \;Break \;\nRoundtable: first impressions of the new IB EE syllabusRoundtable: MYP planning and resource sharing12:45-13:45 Lunch \;\n13:00-15:45 Afternoon Session \;\nSubject-specific breakoutsCross school and cross curricular field work and field trip planning \;break\nThe city as a classroom: using Potsdam as an example of teaching various humanities disciplinesFinal decisions on the focus for the school year 2026 - 27*please schedule additional breaks as needed\n\n\n CATEGORIES:FULL-DAY WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.222\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:b281795fdb24d6448f252a0c91fd9d4b URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/b281795fdb24d6448f252a0c91fd9d4b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260918T070000Z DTEND:20260918T134500Z SUMMARY:AGIS Librarians Working Group: Best practices in school libraries DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of connection and creativity at the AGIS librarians’ pre-conference! This event is all about bringing school librarians together to share ideas\, experiences\, and challenges unique to our international school settings. Many of us work solo in our schools\, so this is a wonderful chance to exchange stories\, pick up fresh ideas\, and be inspired by one another. Come ready to chat\, collaborate in small groups\, and take home new strategies to help your students thrive.\n \;\nDraft schedule (subject to change!)\n10:00 - 10:15\nWelcome\n12:30 - 13:30\nLunch\n10:15 - 10:30\nIce Breakers\n13:30 - 14:30\nSuccess Stories\n10:30 - 11:00\nNew Tools\n14:30 - 15:30\nBreakout Groups\n11:00 - 11:30\nBook Sources\n15:30 - 16:30\nBook Talks\n11:30 - 12:30\nChallenges\n16:30 - 17:00\nWrap Up\n\n\n \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nSession Outcome(s)\nConnect and build community – Meet other AGIS librarians and strengthen our professional network. Together\, we can turn isolation into collaboration and support. \;Share ideas and best practices– Exchange tips\, resources\, and experiences on everything from library management and literacy programs to sparking student curiosity. \;Solve challenges \;– Explore real-world issues faced in international school libraries and uncover creative solutions through lively group discussions. \;Be inspired \;– Pick up new ideas for using technology\, promoting reading\, curating collections\, and linking the library to the curriculum. \;Grow professionally & confidently \;– Engage in meaningful conversations that boost confidence and reaffirm the impact of our work. \;Collaborate across schools \;– Open doors to future partnerships\, joint projects\, and shared initiatives—like the Sora eBook Consortium or Battle of the Books collaborations. \; CATEGORIES:FULL-DAY WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.237\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:ab5a121ee416c5313251ea68bd6df26d URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/ab5a121ee416c5313251ea68bd6df26d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260918T070000Z DTEND:20260918T134500Z SUMMARY:AGIS Mathematics Working Group – Annual Preconference (Secondary) DESCRIPTION:Session 1- Introductions\, Inquiry Slam and Round Table Discussion\nIn this first session we look at a variety of activities that serve to promote problem solving\, critical thinking\, application of math in the real world\, technology integration and global perspective. These tasks can be used in multiple areas of the mathematics program in secondary\, can be incorporated into curricular frameworks such as IB\, IGCSE. The activity will be followed by a round table discussion to address topics specific to our working graoup including\, but not limited to best practice\, differentiation\, ATL&rsquo\;s\, specific program items\, resource sharing\, the new EE protocols and ways to promote collaboration among the Working Group Members. \;\n \;\nBrain Breaks &ndash\; Adam Sahib ISS Stuttgart\n \;\nSession 2 &ndash\; Promoting Inquiry in the Mathematics Classroom\nIn this session we will look at activities that invite students to explore mathematical content in multiple perspectives and apply to real world contexts. This is relevant to teachers of MYP\, IGCSE and equivalent\, as well as IBDP programs.\n \;\nSession 3 &ndash\; Technology Integration and/or Mathematics Competitions\nIn this session participants have the choice of engaging with real world tasks solved through the use of dynamic software (GeoGebra/Desmos\, GDC\, Sheets) or with math competition problems that link multiple areas of math content. These tasks can be used with students in the secondary to promote problem solving\, resilience and inquiry.\n CATEGORIES:FULL-DAY WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.219\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:2463a5be8ef5e366fa81027c9defdf25 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/2463a5be8ef5e366fa81027c9defdf25 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260918T070000Z DTEND:20260918T134500Z SUMMARY:College Counsellors Working Group Pre-Conference DESCRIPTION:The CC meeting at the AGIS conference is an essential part of our lives as College Counselors in Germany. It is the place where we plan higher education tours\, share success stories\, and learn new strategies to navigate the inconsistent university application system in Germany. During this meeting\, we discuss the needs of our students and schools\, and we invite experts to fill knowledge gaps or to bring our knowledge up to date. It is an interesting and productive meeting that plays an important role in our work at the start of every academic year.\n\n\nAs every year – the detailed plan of our Septemeber Agenda and the Guest Speakers will be confirmed at our Spring meeting. It will roughly follow this structure:\n08:30 - 9:00 Welcome Coffee\n9:00 - 9:30 Introduction of new counsellors to the AGIS CC group\n9:30 - 11:30 AGIS Fairs - Evaluation & Strategies for Moving Forward\nMarch Fair Planning\n11:30 - 12:45 Latest Developments in University Counselling - Trends and Updates\n12:45 - 13:30 Lunch\n13:30 - 15:00 Presentations on Admissions in Different Countries\n15:00 - 15:45 Planning of Spring Conference / Brainstorming / A.O.B. CATEGORIES:FULL-DAY WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.241\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:a2827394de5da57150525945e210099c URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/a2827394de5da57150525945e210099c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260918T070000Z DTEND:20260918T134500Z SUMMARY:Drama in the Classroom: A Creative Teaching Workshop DESCRIPTION:As Fred Rogers said\, &ldquo\;Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.&rdquo\;\nThis highly interactive workshop equips educators with practical\, classroom-ready strategies for integrating drama into everyday learning. Through hands-on activities&mdash\;including storytelling\, puppetry\, improvisation\, and theatre games&mdash\;participants will explore how the performing arts strengthen comprehension\, emergent literacy\, and social-emotional development. Educators will actively engage in creative play to develop techniques that foster focus\, collaboration\, communication\, and critical thinking. The session connects drama-based learning directly to curriculum outcomes\, offering adaptable lesson applications that make learning dynamic and inclusive. Participants will leave with concrete tools to help students express ideas confidently\, expand language skills\, and deepen understanding across subject areas. No prior theatre experience is required&mdash\;only a willingness to play\, explore\, and rediscover the power of imagination in education.\n CATEGORIES:FULL-DAY WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.221\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:685e346154b5a35258ca4293e7ab6249 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/685e346154b5a35258ca4293e7ab6249 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260918T070000Z DTEND:20260918T134500Z SUMMARY:EAL Working Group Pre-Conference DESCRIPTION:This pre-conference aims to continue the development of a support network among EAL teachers in AGIS schools\, building on the foundations in last year’s AGIS preconference and the monthly online meetings. It will offer the platform to exchange effective practices\, strategies\, resources and systems that enhance support for our English language learners and teachers. EAL working group members will contribute to shaping the topics and sessions featured at the AGIS Pre-Conference 2026. CATEGORIES:FULL-DAY WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.245\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:d5e21ba9f00ad5f6521fa57dfa752157 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/d5e21ba9f00ad5f6521fa57dfa752157 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260918T070000Z DTEND:20260918T134500Z SUMMARY:Evidence-based\, Explicit teaching of Executive Function and Study Skills for IB Students DESCRIPTION:The explicit teaching of Executive Function (EF) skills such as planning\, goal-setting\, memory\, flexible thinking and self-regulation\, builds the foundation of effective Study Skills and makes rigorous inquiry accessible to all IB students. \; \;In this workshop\, participants will connect the \;International Baccalaureate (IB) \;pedagogical framework with explicit instruction of \;Executive Function (EF) \;and \;Study Skills. By aligning these we further empower students with the skills to move towards true Autonomy\, Agency and Engagement. Participants will leave the workshop with the necessary resources  \;to implement  \;Executive Function explicit instruction into their daily practice.\n\n\n08:30-9:00 Welcome Coffee\n9:00-12:45 First Session\nOverview of evidence for the explicit teaching of Executive Function skills\, with emphasis on \;Executive Function Skills as the foundation for study skills\;\nModel\, discuss and develop explicit teaching strategies of Executive Function Skills\, with a focus on Emotional Regulation. \;\n12:45-13:45 Lunch\n13:00-15:45 Second Session\nTraditional study skills\, with a foundation in EF skills\,  \;as the bedrock of lifelong learning. \;\nTeaching and learning methodologies for guiding students on how to incorporate emerging technologies and AI within study skills.\nAligning Executive Function with  \;ATL Approaches to Learning and IB Learner Profile attributes\n\n\nDiscussion: establishing a European Executive Function  \;& Study Skills Working Group which could meet annually at AGIS\n CATEGORIES:FULL-DAY WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.214\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:a677c4639ff0aefd7f9fdc7f3a83b7d2 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/a677c4639ff0aefd7f9fdc7f3a83b7d2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260918T070000Z DTEND:20260918T134500Z SUMMARY:Facility Managers Working Group: Introduction to CAFM (Computer Aided Facility Management) software & Comparison of providers and AI integration DESCRIPTION:The facility manager\, once known as the '\;professional in the basement'\;\, is now also an accomplished IT specialist and an increasingly important figure. To achieve this\, we need pragmatic solutions with clear structures that enable fast\, transparent workflows and work process protocols. This can be achieved more efficiently with the introduction of CAFM software\, which offers unprecedented transparency and speed.\nStructure:\n08:30-9:00 Welcome Coffee\n9:00-12:45 Morning Session\n12:45-13:45 Lunch\n13:00-15:45 Afternoon Session\n CATEGORIES:FULL-DAY WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.239\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:dfb2ff0f9aef2af33eee618a72cd828b URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/dfb2ff0f9aef2af33eee618a72cd828b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260918T070000Z DTEND:20260918T134500Z SUMMARY:Fostering Creativity in the Visual Arts DESCRIPTION:Visual Arts is often a very difficult subject to teach\, as either the teacher does not feel they are ‘artistic’ enough to teach it\, or we end up making honest mistakes that end up putting kids off art and thinking creatively for good. I have heard many stories from adults about how an art teacher or teacher made one comment that completely turned them off from art\, or were just so demotivated by the ‘talented’ kids around them and the expectations of what they were expected to do. This session will bring this topic to the table and maybe open ourselves up more\, in order that our kids maintain their natural artistic creativity and joy for the subject. Also to create a space where ideas can be shared and taken back to schools. \;\n\n\nAs this has been part of my Visual Arts development plan this year\, there will be a small introduction into what has been found so far\, opening up to reflections and observations from the group. \;\n\n\nFrom there\, some examples will be shared from experience that have worked\, both from our school and from others. Time will be set aside at the end to partake in an art activity (or a couple) ourselves to put us in the shoes of our students. \;\n\n\n08:30-9:00 Welcome Coffee \;\n9:00-12:45 Morning Session: \;\n \;  \;9 - 10:30 -  \;Research findings presentation \;\n10:45 - 12:45 - Sharing obstacles and analysing solutions. - split into divisions. EY\, Primary and Secondary. Discussion topics\, group work and share. \;\n12:45-13:45 Lunch \;\n13:00-15:45 Afternoon Session: \;get hands dirty. Sampling of selection of art activities and follow up discussion and reflection/take aways. (split into division or interest areas) CATEGORIES:FULL-DAY WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.215\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:be7a0980bffccb0ee6588ed66518f311 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/be7a0980bffccb0ee6588ed66518f311 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260918T070000Z DTEND:20260918T134500Z SUMMARY:From Alignment to Action: Collaborative Leadership in the PYP DESCRIPTION:Participants (PYP Coordinators) will engage in dialogue and joint planning around key areas such as transdisciplinary learning\, learner agency\, assessment\, and inclusion\, while examining how aligned vision translates into consistent\, high-quality PYP practice. The round table provides dedicated time and structure for coordinators to learn from one another\, share challenges and successes\, and co-construct strategies that are responsive to their unique school contexts. CATEGORIES:FULL-DAY WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.233\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:77a299d7baf2a11954311f94b68487b7 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/77a299d7baf2a11954311f94b68487b7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260918T070000Z DTEND:20260918T134500Z SUMMARY:From Bricks to Bytes: Designing Innovation in International Schools with LEGO® Serious Play® and AI DESCRIPTION:What happens when creative\, hands-on thinking meets the power of artificial intelligence?\n\nThis immersive full-day workshop brings together LEGO® Serious Play® (LSP) and Google AI tools such as Gemini\, NotebookLM\, and Google Vids to help educators explore challenges and imagine new possibilities for learning in international schools.\n\nParticipants will begin the day using LEGO® Serious Play® to build models that represent their perspectives on meaningful learning\, innovation\, and the evolving role of technology in education. Through storytelling and shared reflection\, these models help surface both opportunities and barriers facing international school communities.\n\nBuilding on these insights\, participants will explore how AI tools can support research\, idea generation\, synthesis\, and communication. Using these tools\, educators will extend their thinking and experiment with new ways of developing and communicating ideas.\n\nIn the afternoon\, participants return to LEGO® Serious Play® to build refined models that represent future possibilities for learning\, leadership\, and innovation. The workshop concludes with reflection and the creation of a simple digital artifact that participants can take back to their schools to continue the conversation with colleagues.\n\nBlending creativity\, technology\, and collaborative design thinking\, this session offers educators a powerful space to explore complex challenges and consider new approaches to innovation in international school environments.\n\n\nLearning OutcomesBy the end of the workshop\, participants will:\nUse LEGO® Serious Play® to explore and visualize beliefs\, challenges\, and opportunities related to innovation and learning in international school contexts.\nApply Google AI tools (Gemini\, NotebookLM\, Google Vids) to extend ideas\, prototype solutions\, generate insights\, and support change-focused workflows.\nExperience a blended analog–digital design process that models how hands-on and AI-supported thinking can coexist in modern pedagogy.\nDevelop actionable prototypes or future-focused concepts that can be implemented or piloted in their schools.Strengthen their capacity for collaborative leadership\, creative problem-solving\, and reflective practice across diverse\, global learning environments.\n\n CATEGORIES:FULL-DAY WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.225\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:b1680f7f9eefdec61ac2d2208a00af0b URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/b1680f7f9eefdec61ac2d2208a00af0b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260918T070000Z DTEND:20260918T134500Z SUMMARY:From Voice to Action: Building Student Agency Through Student Action Teams DESCRIPTION:Student Action Teams are a structured initiative designed to move student voice beyond expression and into meaningful\, informed action. The work begins by exploring the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as a shared framework for understanding global challenges and imagining how we can contribute to making the world a better place. From there\, students connect these global goals to our ISH beliefs and values\, grounding big ideas in their own school context. Using systems thinking\, students identify real issues within the school community\, explore who is affected\, what factors influence the issue\, and how different parts of the system interact before designing any action. The initiative is not only about taking action. It intentionally develops essential soft skills such as collaboration\, communication\, empathy\, leadership\, problem solving\, and self regulation. Students learn to listen to multiple perspectives\, manage disagreement\, reflect on impact\, and adapt their thinking as they learn. Adult mentors support the process without taking ownership\, allowing students to experience authentic agency within clear structures. This session provides a practical\, transferable framework that schools can adapt to develop their own Student Action Teams\, supporting student agency\, wellbeing\, and values driven action in diverse contexts.\n\nStructure of the day: \n\nMorning Session. Foundations and Shared Understanding\n\nSession 1. Setting the Why and the Big Picture\n• Welcome and purpose of the day\n• Why student agency matters now\n• Overview of 21st century skills with a focus on agency\, collaboration\, and ethical action\n• Introduction to the UN Sustainable Development Goals as a global framework for action\n• Connecting global goals to school values and beliefs\n• Reflection activity. Where do we already see student voice and where does it stop\nSession 2. Systems Thinking in Practice\n• What systems thinking looks like in a school context\n• Moving from quick fixes to understanding root causes\n• Mapping school based systems. Who is involved\, who is impacted\, where decisions sit\n• Examples from Student Action Teams in practice\n• Guided discussion. What systems exist in your own school that students could meaningfully engage with\n\nAfternoon Session. From Thinking to Action\n\nSession 3. Designing Student Action Teams\n• Structure and purpose of Student Action Teams\n• Adult role as mentor not owner\n• Teaching soft skills alongside action\n• Using systems thinking to design responsible action\n• Case study walkthrough\nSession 4. Action Planning Using the Iceberg Model\n• Introduction to the Iceberg Model as a systems thinking tool\n• Starting below the surface. Identifying school beliefs and assumptions about student agency as the mental model\n• Exploring how these beliefs show up in patterns\, structures\, and daily practices in participants’ schools\n• Connecting mental models to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and school values\n• Using the Iceberg Model to design a Student Action Team structure that is intentional\, ethical\, and sustainable\n• Clarifying adult roles\, student roles\, and decision making boundaries\n• Drafting a Student Action Team action plan grounded in beliefs\, not just activities\n• Sharing plans\, peer feedback\, and reflection\n• Identifying clear next steps to take back to school CATEGORIES:FULL-DAY WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.24\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:e91319ad0ce2d46163d60d8d5868d4df URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/e91319ad0ce2d46163d60d8d5868d4df END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260918T070000Z DTEND:20260918T134500Z SUMMARY:Growing Effective Student Leaders in Schools DESCRIPTION:The workshop is structured around the core skill sections presented in the book \;Leadership for Teens: 25 Key Life Skills Everyone Should Master\, \;by Cox\, translating leadership principles into practical strategies.\nPart One: Common Leadership Themes\nPart one introduces participants to foundational leadership skills that shape student self-leadership and growth. Attendees will engage in reflective activities that build student self-awareness\, clarify values\, strengthen responsibility\, and develop a leadership mindset. The workshop explores emotional intelligence\, managing reactions\, and building resilience. Emphasis is placed on effective communication and overcoming leadership obstacles\, where the focus is on helping students understand that leadership begins with managing themselves\, their choices\, and responses to challenges.\nPart Two: Leveraging the Impacts of Leadership\nPart two focuses on applying leadership skills to create positive outcomes. Teachers learn strategies to help students make thoughtful decisions\, solve problems independently\, and take initiative. The session will focus on how to help students create a team\, manage time\, handle criticism and resolve conflict. These are all skills needed to strengthen collaboration\, responsibility\, and contribution within the school community.\n\n09:00-09:30: Welcome Coffee - Icebreaker\n09:30-11:00 Part one: Common Leadership Themes\nIdentifying Core BeliefsEmotional IntelligenceConfidence as a leader11:00-11:30: Coffee break\n11:30-12:45: Part one: Common Leadership Themes continued\nCommunicationOvercoming Leadership Obstacles12:30-13:30 Lunch\n13:30-15:00 Part two: Leveraging the Impacts of Leadership\nHow to create a teamTime managementHow to handle criticismResolving conflict15:00-15:30 Coffee Break\n15:30-17:00 End of day wrap-up: Annual meeting Student Leadership and Agency Work Group\nCreating a mission and value set for the Student Agency and Leadership working group. \;Feedback on the Young Leaders Conference (gr4-5) and Aspiring Leaders Conference (gr6-8) 2026Discussion: Future Leaders Conference (gr9-12) CATEGORIES:FULL-DAY WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.231\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:7dd4e58414a8c5ec424deddc0e316655 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/7dd4e58414a8c5ec424deddc0e316655 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260918T070000Z DTEND:20260918T134500Z SUMMARY:MYP Coordinators’ Working Group DESCRIPTION:This session marks the first face-to-face gathering of AGIS MYP Coordinators at an AGIS conference in several years. It is primarily designed as an opportunity to reconnect our professional community and facilitate meaningful networking\, with an agenda shaped by participants ahead of the day. \n\nBefore the session\, coordinators will be invited to identify their most pressing challenges and opportunities\, ensuring our time together is relevant\, practical\, and grounded in the realities of our specific school contexts. \n\nWe anticipate that discussions will draw on one or more of the following topics:\nEnhanced MYP: information\, implications\, and transition in the context of limited resourcesAI: guidelines\, policies\, impact on academic integrity and assessment designBalancing rigour and inclusive access in light of changing student population demographicsEnhancing cross-programme transition (PYP to MYP\, MYP to DP)\nThe session aims to generate shared strategies and resources that coordinators can take back and use directly in their school contexts.\n\nThe structure of the full-day session will be based on the following timeline:\n\n08:30-9:00 Welcome Coffee9:00-12:45 Morning Session12:45-13:45 Lunch13:00-15:45 Afternoon Session CATEGORIES:FULL-DAY WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.246\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:65139bee0598ba57039d5b8ba786499a URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/65139bee0598ba57039d5b8ba786499a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260918T070000Z DTEND:20260918T134500Z SUMMARY:NEASC 4Cs model DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:FULL-DAY WORKSHOP LOCATION:Kongresshotel Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:928468f9786102fad0ccb69fed3d464d URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/928468f9786102fad0ccb69fed3d464d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260918T070000Z DTEND:20260918T134500Z SUMMARY:Round Table Assistant Working Group DESCRIPTION:The round table aims to foster mutual exchange\, collaboration\, and the continuous professional and personal development of members of the working group across participating schools.\nThe Round Table will serve as a platform to: (a) promote professional and personal exchange among members of different schools\, (b) encourage mutual support in educational\, organizational\, and cultural matters\, (c) empower individual members through the sharing of best practices\, (d) learn from and with one another in the spirit of global citizenship\, (e) build and sustain a reliable network between schools\, potentially including participants from partner schools.\nThe LIS motto &ldquo\;Learning to be a Citizen of the World&rdquo\; calls on us to look beyond our immediate environment and to view diversity as a source of enrichment. A Round Table provides the ideal setting: it creates space for open dialogue\, reflection\, and the exchange of diverse experiences and perspectives. Participants are encouraged to act with courage\, take pride in shared accomplishments\, and cultivate inclusivity as a guiding principle of daily school life.\n CATEGORIES:FULL-DAY WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.253\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:7733910fc5d97795ecae1dfc17549a4b URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/7733910fc5d97795ecae1dfc17549a4b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260918T070000Z DTEND:20260918T134500Z SUMMARY:School Counsellor Working Group Pre-Conference Meeting DESCRIPTION:Structure of the Day:\n08:30-9:00 Welcome Coffee\, \;Introductions.\n9:00-12:45 Morning Session: Collaboration with \;Student Support Working Group (based on Engel's Biopsychosocial Model (1977) as a unifying framework to align counsellors\, learning support teachers\, school psychologist\, nurses\, progress leaders\, and leadership across schools.\n12:45-13:45 Lunch\n13:00-14:30 Afternoon Session: Steve Gregory (BBIS): Positive Masculinity: \;update on the work so far (90 minutes). \n14:30-15:00 Break\n15:00-16:00 Amy Henry &\; Eric Bullock (Bonn): Communicating SC role in community &\; Counseling Handbook. \n16:00-16:30 Reflection and wrap up the day\n\nThe School Counsellor Working Group will have an opportunity to meet and connect during the pre-conference. This session is for practising or qualified school counsellors only. CATEGORIES:FULL-DAY WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.247\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:748897763369bd6ae4cbd04b2c7b2aff URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/748897763369bd6ae4cbd04b2c7b2aff END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260918T070000Z DTEND:20260918T134500Z SUMMARY:Service as Action\, CAS\, Service Learning and Community Engagement DESCRIPTION:\nThis day will delve deep into a variety of pedagogic and facilitator structures for increasing student agency\, investigation strategies and strengthening student voice. We shall explore a number of school Sustainability Award schemes. There will be a chance to discuss strategies\, share stories of practice and resources. \;\n\n\n9:00-11:00 Morning Session 1 \;\n\n\nSession 1:\nEverything is connected to Everything Else (The Four Laws of Ecology by \;Barry Commoner )\n\n\nWe shall explore \;our school systems\, strategies\, share stories of practice and resources as a starting point to bring connection to the group.\n\n\nWe shall investigate Systems Thinking models that support the investigation aspect of the Solutionary Framework and the 5 stages of CAS within IPARD.\n\n\n11:00-11:15 - Break\n\n\n11:15-12:45\nSession 2: \;\nDedicated time to investigating the process of reflection to track guide student development and workshop best practices for delivering Service as Action and CAS systems. We shall look at the developments of Service Learning and Community Engagement and building Service within the curriculum. \;\n\n\n12:45-13:45 Lunch\n\n\n13:45-15:00 Afternoon Session \;\nSession 3:\nA focus session on Education for Sustainable Development - how the Eco-Schools\, Earth Charter and Schools for Earth can be integrated within curriculum\, Service as Action\, CAS and Service Learning as structured approach and benchmarking strategies.\n\n\n15:00-15:45 \;\nSession 4: \;\nReflection Session with the Group\n\n\n CATEGORIES:FULL-DAY WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.223\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:6a484fcce4f7270e0493a772824bdbee URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/6a484fcce4f7270e0493a772824bdbee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260918T070000Z DTEND:20260918T134500Z SUMMARY:Student Support Full-Day Conference: aligning student support practices through different frameworks\, requirements towards student-centred approaches and biopsychosocial model DESCRIPTION:This full-day workshop introduces the biopsychosocial model (Engel\, 1977) as a unifying framework to align counsellors\, learning support teachers\, school psychologist\, nurses\, progress leaders\, and leadership across. Participants will explore how biological (health\, neurodevelopment)\, psychological (cognition\, emotion\, identity)\, and social (culture\, family systems\, peer context) factors intersect to influence learner agency\, wellbeing\, and academic access.\nThe workshop explicitly addresses how to plan within the school and support all stakeholders\, integrate documentation requirements\, access and inclusion arrangements\, safeguarding expectations\, and external accreditation standards of each country/region into one coherent process\, through cross-divisional case analysis and systems mapping\, participants will design aligned referral pathways\, case meeting protocols\, and documentation templates that meet multiple frameworks while maintaining a learner-centred approach and keep the standards regulated from both the educational and local frameworks.\n\n\nThe structure of the full-day session should be based on the following timeline: \;\n08:30-9:00 Welcome Coffee \;\n9:00-12:45 Morning Session \;\nHolistic education\nThe biopsychosocial model (Engel\, 1977) and ICD 11\nEcological systems theory (Bronfenbrenner) and developmental neuroscience\nMapping IB constructs (Learner Profile\, ATL\, agency\, inclusion) onto biopsychosocial domains\nFrom &ldquo\;support service&rdquo\; to &ldquo\;whole-school ecosystem&rdquo\;\n12:45-13:45 Lunch \;\n13:00-15:45 Afternoon Session\nSharing of resources and co-planning \;\nCase studies\n\n\n\n\nReferences\nEngel\, G. (1977). The biopsychosocial model. Science.\nBronfenbrenner\, U. (Ecological systems theory).\nImmordino-Yang\, M. (Affective neuroscience and learning).\nIB publications: Learning Diversity and Inclusion in IB Programmes\, Access and Inclusion Policy\, Approaches to Learning\, and safeguarding guidance.\n\n\n CATEGORIES:FULL-DAY WORKSHOP LOCATION:Lake View Room\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:91eb4cb4d2f5f188b6926b2faaecec22 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/91eb4cb4d2f5f188b6926b2faaecec22 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260918T070000Z DTEND:20260918T134500Z SUMMARY:Working Group: Lower School German Teachers DESCRIPTION:As a Working Group\, we would like to use the opportunity at AGIS to have our annual in-person meeting for our working group. We continue to align our German Language & Literature/home language and our German Language Acquisition curricula for Lower School/ Primary School. We will continue to share assessments\, materials and align them for a more coherent and consistent curriculum for German in Lower Schools/Primary in International Schools in Germany. \;\n\n\nMorning \;\n8:30 for Welcome and setting the scene \;\n9:00 to 12:45 for updating each other on our current work on our curricular and implementing our agreements. \;\n13:00 to 15:45 will be used for assessments comparing and aligning and materials share\n CATEGORIES:FULL-DAY WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.229\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:4e2fa6647e6403a6008a927db82e3a06 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/4e2fa6647e6403a6008a927db82e3a06 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260918T104500Z DTEND:20260918T114500Z SUMMARY:Lunch DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Exhibitor Area\, Kongresshotel Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:f5f9487832643f8ba7403ee40da2404f URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/f5f9487832643f8ba7403ee40da2404f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260918T134500Z DTEND:20260918T150000Z SUMMARY:Coffee and tea and end of full-day conferences DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Exhibitor Area\, Kongresshotel Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:050459258b7a9424b9a5131ef7c35e34 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/050459258b7a9424b9a5131ef7c35e34 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260918T150000Z DTEND:20260918T160000Z SUMMARY:Wine Reception DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Exhibitor Area\, Kongresshotel Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:536e64c6cfc527586a7a538a7267b010 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/536e64c6cfc527586a7a538a7267b010 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260918T160000Z DTEND:20260918T173000Z SUMMARY:Welcome DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Kongress Saal (Congress Hall)\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:fca1f953d234b4da8167a3f12bcb780b URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/fca1f953d234b4da8167a3f12bcb780b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260918T161500Z DTEND:20260918T165500Z SUMMARY:Meet our Conference Sponsors: Hachette Learning and Skillsome DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Kongress Saal (Congress Hall)\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:091b2abacfc9bfd5fc037432d6c4d05b URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/091b2abacfc9bfd5fc037432d6c4d05b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260918T170000Z DTEND:20260918T173000Z SUMMARY:Keynote DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Kongress Saal (Congress Hall)\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:2c42db2695f250899e3e5dc1e711bd85 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/2c42db2695f250899e3e5dc1e711bd85 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260918T173000Z DTEND:20260918T203000Z SUMMARY:BBQ DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Restaurant and Terrace\, Kongresshotel Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:3b447ed8f2d947d94e0eb8c3291e8e63 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/3b447ed8f2d947d94e0eb8c3291e8e63 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T020001Z DTEND:20260919T020001Z SUMMARY:Dinner and Celebration DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Restaurant and Kongress-Saal\, Kongresshotel Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:a71e7af6038dcaadc88b98e3d9f1864a URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/a71e7af6038dcaadc88b98e3d9f1864a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T063000Z DTEND:20260919T073000Z SUMMARY:Keynote DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Kongresshotel Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:1ff3a6d9dbccba874ab1d125af5388f3 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/1ff3a6d9dbccba874ab1d125af5388f3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T070000Z DTEND:20260919T100000Z SUMMARY:AGIS Heads of Schools Meeting DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:FULL-DAY WORKSHOP LOCATION:Zeppelin Lounge\, Kongresshotel Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:c7a0aacddaa0e4cbdb9bc4247710cf0d URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/c7a0aacddaa0e4cbdb9bc4247710cf0d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T074500Z DTEND:20260919T084500Z SUMMARY:Accessing the Core: Bridging the Language Gap in Content Classrooms DESCRIPTION:In the international school landscape\, our classrooms are vibrant\, multilingual hubs. However\, for many students\, the complexity of Humanities\, Science\, and specialized subjects can feel like a locked door. How do we ensure that a student’s English proficiency doesn't cap their potential in our content areas?\n\nThis session addresses the "Access Gap" through a two-pronged approach: Structural Support and Strategic Instruction. First\, we will explore a collaborative structural model where EAL specialists "push-in" to content classes and provide dedicated support time to reinforce core concepts. This shift moves away from isolated language instruction and places it directly where it's needed most: in every classroom.\n\nSecond\, we will equip subject teachers with high-impact\, low-prep strategies that benefit all students in a multilingual environment. We will move beyond "English-only" mindsets to embrace translanguaging\, create effective dual-language supports\, and leverage technology like IXL to personalize the learning journey. Join us to learn how to transform your classroom into a space where every student\, regardless of their language starting point\, can master your content.\n\nLearning Outcomes:The Co-Teaching Framework: Understand the structural benefits of the "Push-In" model and how content and EAL teachers can maximize their time together.Translanguaging as a Tool: Learn how to strategically allow students to use their full linguistic repertoire to brainstorm\, process\, and clarify complex content.Scaffolding without Simplifying: Discover how to design support materials and dual-language vocabulary lists that maintain high cognitive demand while providing linguistic access\, that eventually phases out.Tech-Enhanced Learning: Explore how to integrate platforms like IXL to provide targeted\, data-driven language practice tailored to specific subject-area standards.\n\n\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.235\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:bf5924bee89ea4cd3d8c4a21b95c1bbf URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/bf5924bee89ea4cd3d8c4a21b95c1bbf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T074500Z DTEND:20260919T084500Z SUMMARY:AI Literacy: Transforming Student Learning Across the Curriculum Through Customized Tools DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed for Upper School educators eager to harness the power of artificial intelligence in their classrooms.\n\n\nWe will focus on crafting effective prompts that align with individual students'\; zones of proximal development\, ensuring that AI tools serve their unique learning needs. Additionally\, we will cover the basics of AI and explore its various types.\n\n\nBy the end\, you'\;ll be equipped to integrate AI effectively into your teaching\, fostering an environment where all learners can thrive. \;\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.231\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:f97202f09bba430c0c079219fcd129d8 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/f97202f09bba430c0c079219fcd129d8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T074500Z DTEND:20260919T084500Z SUMMARY:Creating Cultures of Safety: Practical Child Safeguarding for International Schools in Germany DESCRIPTION:International schools in Germany operate within culturally diverse communities and a unique national child protection landscape. This workshop equips AGIS educators with practical safeguarding skills they can apply immediately in the classroom and wider school environment. Participants will learn how to recognize early indicators of abuse\, neglect\, or emotional vulnerability\; respond to disclosures using trauma‑informed\, supportive language\; and report concerns confidently using consistent school procedures aligned with German Kinderschutz expectations.\n\nIntended Impact:  \;Through interactive case studies and guided discussion\, the session focuses on everyday strategies that strengthen a culture of safety&mdash\;clear boundaries\, consistent language\, proactive relationship‑building\, and effective documentation. Teachers will leave with increased clarity\, confidence\, and concrete tools that support the wellbeing of all students in the AGIS community.\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.241\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:6393a727034baef7570c35dd7a0461b4 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/6393a727034baef7570c35dd7a0461b4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T074500Z DTEND:20260919T084500Z SUMMARY:Fostering Academic Writing in Multilingual IB Classrooms: Pedagogical insights from longitudinal research grounded in Complex Dynamic Systems Theory (CDST). DESCRIPTION:I completed my PhD dissertation last year. It focused on L2 academic writing development among adolescent learners. I employed the Complex Dynamic Systems Theory (CDST) as the guiding framework. The presentation that would like to share is designed for both language specialists and non-language teachers\, as academic literacy development is a shared responsibility across subject areas. It connects theoretical insights from applied linguistics with practical classroom strategies that enhance students&rsquo\; writing\, critical thinking\, and language awareness. My goal is to create an interactive space for IB educators to explore concrete\, evidence-based practices that support multilingual learners&rsquo\; academic writing development. Session Outcome(s) By the end of the session\, teachers will: 2. Know/review reusable discourse moves (e.g.\, This matters because&hellip\;\, If&hellip\;\, then&hellip\;\, To a certain extent&hellip\;) to employ in class. 3. Remember why key vocabulary and sentence structures need to be explicit in subject areas. 4. Be aware of revisiting important language patterns frequently across tasks and contexts. 5. See variability in student writing as a sign of development\, not failure\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.226\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:bae06163499590e58f96add325305edf URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/bae06163499590e58f96add325305edf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T074500Z DTEND:20260919T084500Z SUMMARY:From Assessment to Action: Using Skill Progressions to Drive Feedback\, Goals\, and Small Group Instruction DESCRIPTION:In many classrooms\, feedback remains general and disconnected from next instructional steps. This interactive workshop will explore how skill progressions can transform student work into actionable teaching decisions.\nParticipants will examine real student writing samples and practice identifying precise skill gaps using clear progressions. From there\, we will develop:\n\n- \;Targeted\, growth-oriented feedback\n- \;Student-friendly SMART goals\n- \;Small group instructional plans aligned to specific needs\n\nThe session will address how feedback differs developmentally between lower and upper elementary\, and how to maintain clarity while increasing rigor. This workshop will also provide recommendations for supplementary technology that can make this process easier.\nParticipants will leave with practical templates\, sample progressions\, and a replicable framework for turning assessment into intentional instruction.\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.221\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:2d153654ac361e3043a4ea309824bea4 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/2d153654ac361e3043a4ea309824bea4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T074500Z DTEND:20260919T084500Z SUMMARY:From Pattern to Understanding: The Power of Numicon and manipulatives in Elementary Mathematics DESCRIPTION:This session will be a “back to basics” (re)introduction to the power of mathematical manipulatives (with a focus on Numicon) in strengthening strategic thinking and deep conceptual understanding in our elementary classrooms. With the 2025 PYP Mathematics Continuum placing greater emphasis on Pattern and Function\, we will explicitly connect these materials to how students notice structure\, build number sense\, and develop early algebraic thinking. Informed by elementary mathematics intervention and curriculum leadership experience\, this session connects research\, structure\, and classroom reality in practical and accessible ways.Participants will explore and play with selected Low Threshold High Ceiling activities\, experiencing firsthand just how impactful the right manipulatives can be. These approaches are increasingly important in supporting all learners within a wider MTSS (Multi-Tiers Systems of Support) framework and align naturally with UDL (Universal Design for Learning) principles through multiple representations and entry points.Come and join in the play\, the thinking\, and the joy of mathematics learning. CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.217\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:8cd9fce3fb521d3421bb277ccd6a3d10 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/8cd9fce3fb521d3421bb277ccd6a3d10 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T074500Z DTEND:20260919T084500Z SUMMARY:From Sketchbook to Portfolio: Teacher Toolkit DESCRIPTION:We are two teachers that have a design and a traditional visual arts background\, and that use sketchbooks as a daily tool. We collaborated closely when drafting lower secondary\, IGCSE and IB DP Schemes of Work to ensure maximal alignment in building up sketchbook skills. This is an ideal way to enable students to track and visualise their progress.\nThis presentation aims to equip visual arts educators with practical strategies to transform the sketchbook from a passive notebook into a dynamic tool that directly feeds into IB DP portfolio and IGCSE coursework. Designed for all secondary art teachers\, it addresses the challenge of guiding students toward sustained experimentation\, meaningful annotation\, and reflective practice.\n\nParticipants will explore structured sketchbook routines: observational drawing prompts\, artist analysis templates\, and layouts that can be used to organise information on the page.\n\nParticipants will leave with a ready-to-use teacher toolkit and knowledge of the advantages and ways to use a sketchbook as a routine in and outside the classroom. CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.229\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:a5de451ad09affa6007cc4e2e22da3b1 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/a5de451ad09affa6007cc4e2e22da3b1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T074500Z DTEND:20260919T084500Z SUMMARY:Introduction to Positive Discipline- Moving beyond behaviour management DESCRIPTION:In this interactive session\, educators will explore the core philosophy of Jane Nelsen’s Positive Discipline. Moving beyond traditional rewards and punishments\, participants will engage in hands-on activities designed to foster a deep sense of belonging and significance for every student. Educators will leave with a "toolbox" of ready-to-use strategies that turn daily classroom challenges into opportunities for character building and community growth.\nKey Learning Objectives:\nBuild a Culture of Belonging: Practice specific experiential activities\, such as "Connection Before Correction\," that strengthen the teacher-student bond and improve classroom climate.Foster Executive Functioning through Routine: Discover how to implement visual schedules and "Wheels of Choice" to support self-regulation and independence in primary-aged learners.Shift from Consequences to Solutions: Learn how to facilitate "Joint Problem Solving" and use "Curiosity Questions" to help students take ownership of their choices.Implement Immediate Tools: Master at least three "Monday-ready" tools\, such as the "Positive Time-Out" or "Class Meetings\," to address social and behavioural challenges effectively.\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.227\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:f4c8c7996dc47703485535ed95044db6 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/f4c8c7996dc47703485535ed95044db6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T074500Z DTEND:20260919T084500Z SUMMARY:Lesson study-A Co Planning Protocol for Lessons within the Whole School DESCRIPTION:Lesson study is a transformative approach to professional development that is based on collaborative action research. Originating in Japanese educational practices and spread around the world after\, lesson study is a process in which a small group of teachers plan one or more lessons collectively\, observe each other'\;s teaching and then come together to refine their strategies. The main aim is to improve curricular resources and teaching methodologies in order to increase the quality of student learning. At Franconian International School a pair of teachers designed a lesson for three G7 Science classes. The following competences were considered: motivating students for the act of learning\, using interactive methods based on teamwork\, training students to ask questions to help them solve the requirements od the task. The lesson was directly observed and analysed according to an observation grid created for this purpose. Students participated constructively with ideas and suggestions\, working both individually and in teams.\n \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nSession Outcome(s)\nTo familiarise teachers of all grades with this approach and to encourage them to apply it to their lessons in their schools. \;\n \;\n \;\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.246\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:50368d374e8217270eeab3a0c7db466b URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/50368d374e8217270eeab3a0c7db466b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T074500Z DTEND:20260919T084500Z SUMMARY:Maxed Out Minds: Managing Working Memory for Powerful Learning DESCRIPTION:Understanding and Supporting Working Memory in Learning\nWorking memory is the brain’s mental workspace—the system that temporarily holds and manipulates information during thinking\, problem‑solving\, and learning. This workshop explores how working memory functions\, why it is limited\, and how cognitive overload can disrupt students’ ability to process new information and move it into long‑term memory. When working memory becomes overwhelmed\, learners struggle to follow directions\, complete multistep tasks\, or retain new concepts\, making instructional design and pacing essential to student success. \;\nParticipants will examine the relationship between attention and working memory\, including how distractions\, stress\, and competing stimuli reduce the brain’s capacity to hold information. The session highlights how attention acts as the “gatekeeper” for learning—if attention is lost\, working memory cannot engage\, and long‑term storage cannot occur. \;\nThe workshop provides practical\, classroom‑ready strategies to support working memory during lessons. These include chunking information\, using visual anchors\, modelling thinking steps\, reducing unnecessary cognitive load\, incorporating retrieval practice\, and embedding purposeful brain breaks to reset attention. Educators will learn how to design instruction that aligns with how the brain learns best\, ensuring students can process\, store\, and retrieve information more effectively. Participants leave with tools to create learning environments where working memory thrives and long‑term learning sticks. \;\n\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.219\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:cc0903e90f25d41f0457e3e69f6f3af2 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/cc0903e90f25d41f0457e3e69f6f3af2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T074500Z DTEND:20260919T084500Z SUMMARY:Reducing IB Business Management IA Workload Using AI: Feedback\, Assessment\, and Academic Integrity DESCRIPTION:Supervising IB Business Management Internal Assessments can be one of the most time-consuming responsibilities for teachers. This practical workshop will demonstrate how to use Artificial Intelligence responsibly to help teachers review IA drafts\, generate criterion-aligned feedback\, and write final supervisor comments more efficiently. Participants will learn how to analyse student work against IB assessment Criteria A–E\, identify strengths and areas for improvement\, and generate professional feedback while maintaining academic integrity. The session will focus on reducing workload\, improving the quality of feedback\, and ensuring alignment with IB assessment standards. Attendees are encouraged to have a ChatGPT subscription that allows for document uploads. CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.22\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:8b6508c6e04d7b06095337e6ce5a056a URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/8b6508c6e04d7b06095337e6ce5a056a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T074500Z DTEND:20260919T084500Z SUMMARY:Science Fair : Reimagining MYP Science from Assessment to Authentic Action DESCRIPTION:This session will explore how a grade 8 science fair can be intentionally designed as an IB MYP checkpoint that builds collaboration\, fosters independent thinking and supports students' engagement in open-ended experimental inquiry. Participants will examine how open-ended experiments encourage students to formulate their own research questions\, make methodological decisions\, collaborate meaningfully\, and reflect critically on their findings. Aligned with the MYP sciences objectives and assessment criteria (B and C)\, the science fair is presented not as a standalone event\, but as a structured learning process that develops students’ readiness for higher-level scientific investigation. The session highlights how Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills—particularly collaboration\, research\, critical thinking\, and self-management—are explicitly taught\, practiced\, and assessed throughout the science fair process.\n\nOutcomes of this session:\n1. Promote independent thinking and student ownership.\n2. Implement practical strategies aligned with IB-MYP criteria.\n3. To foster inter-school collaboration\, we will establish a shared 'Science Fair Portal'—a digital repository where students from IB schools in Germany upload two-minute video pitches. This platform facilitates student engagement and enables teachers to work collaboratively on academic exchanges . CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.237\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:10d594b7b31441edf3839ff59e549df2 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/10d594b7b31441edf3839ff59e549df2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T074500Z DTEND:20260919T084500Z SUMMARY:Sparking Reading Joy: Practical Ideas for Classrooms\, Libraries\, and Schools DESCRIPTION:How do schools move beyond 'teaching reading' to creating a culture where students actually choose to read?\n\n\nA culture of reading doesn't happen by accident\; it’s built through curiosity\, conversation\, and collaboration. This session goes behind the scenes of one international school’s journey to make reading a visible\, everyday joy.\n\n\nWe’ll dive into the "why" and "how" of reading engagement: grounded in research\, but fueled by practical experience. From small\, adaptable ideas to larger school-wide programs\, this session will explore strategies that can work in any classroom\, library\, or school community. Come prepared to share your story and walk away with fresh ideas to ignite excitement in your own school community.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.223\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:73ff48c094b53e408d64f53b31efc763 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/73ff48c094b53e408d64f53b31efc763 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T074500Z DTEND:20260919T084500Z SUMMARY:Students Teaching Students: The Power of Peer Teaching in Language B Classes DESCRIPTION:This session is focusing on student leadership in language B classes. The concept of students teach students can of course be applied to other subjects\, however\, the examples that will be presented in this session are from our German B DP classes. By giving students the freedom to choose their own topics and having them teach their fellow students\, we help them to be more responsible for their own learning. The teacher becomes more of a facilitator than a teacher. We will show you how this method can increase the students’ motivation and willingness to study vocabulary and content\; how we as teachers can foster the students’ creativity and confidence. We will provide you with ideas of how to implement this concept\, how to structure the work units and how to assess them. CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.233\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:89d7185665873a58c509e6fb5e8ff61b URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/89d7185665873a58c509e6fb5e8ff61b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T074500Z DTEND:20260919T084500Z SUMMARY:Study the patterns\, achieve 100 % pass rate e-assessment DESCRIPTION:Misunderstanding the command terms test\, verify\, and justify is a common issue in the MYP Mathematics eAssessment\, particularly in Criterion B: Investigating Patterns. These terms are often used interchangeably by students\, which leads to incomplete reasoning and loss of marks in a section that typically accounts for a significant portion of the assessment.\nDrawing on experience as an eAssessment examiner\, this session clarifies the distinct expectations behind these command terms and highlights common misconceptions observed in student responses. Participants will explore practical examples of generalizing patterns and simple strategies to help students move from identifying patterns to effectively testing\, verifying\, and justifying their conclusions.\nThe session aims to equip teachers with clearer interpretations of the assessment rubric and practical approaches to help students maximize success in the Investigating Patterns strand.\n\nOutcomes:\nThis professional development session will strengthen teachers’ understanding of the command terms test\, verify\, and justify within Criterion B: Investigating Patterns in the MYP Mathematics eAssessment. By clarifying the distinct expectations behind these terms and sharing insights from examiner experience\, the session will help teachers address common misconceptions that often prevent students from accessing full marks. As a result\, teachers will be better equipped to guide students in moving beyond simple pattern recognition toward clear mathematical reasoning and justification. Ultimately\, this will improve the quality of student responses\, increase confidence in approaching pattern investigation tasks\, and support stronger performance in a component of the assessment that carries significant weight.This professional development session will strengthen teachers’ understanding of the command terms test\, verify\, and justify within Criterion B: Investigating Patterns in the MYP Mathematics eAssessment. By clarifying the distinct expectations behind these terms and sharing insights from examiner experience\, the session will help teachers address common misconceptions that often prevent students from accessing full marks. As a result\, teachers will be better equipped to guide students in moving beyond simple pattern recognition toward clear mathematical reasoning and justification. Ultimately\, this will improve the quality of student responses\, increase confidence in approaching pattern investigation tasks\, and support stronger performance in a component of the assessment that carries significant weight. CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.215\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:d486cfe54ec056271887be099323e930 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/d486cfe54ec056271887be099323e930 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T074500Z DTEND:20260919T084500Z SUMMARY:Supporting Musical Cross Curricular Integration with All Students DESCRIPTION:Real-world thinking is complex\, showing educators how each of our subjects exist beyond the silo of our curriculum every day. Integrating music into various curricula can support retention\, collaboration\, creativity\, and student confidence in the classroom. This workshop is intended to discuss ideas and ways to implement music into the curriculum for a multi-perspective approach to teaching.  \;Special focus is given on incorporating music for democracy and protest from 1960&rsquo\;s to modern day (in a variety of languages)\, Jazz and the Harlem Renaissance\, and Western Classical music from ~ 1600 to modern day. This workshop is suited for history\, languages\, and music teachers working with grades 6 through 12. \;\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.222\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:8f160d9b4966348d7060f4116ef4b794 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/8f160d9b4966348d7060f4116ef4b794 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T074500Z DTEND:20260919T084500Z SUMMARY:The Feedback Loop: Using Feedback to Navigate and Individualize Learning Support DESCRIPTION:In learning support\, the most powerful tool isn&rsquo\;t a textbook&mdash\;it&rsquo\;s the student&rsquo\;s voice. This workshop moves beyond "\;one-size-fits-all"\; instruction toward a Feedback Loop that builds genuine student agency. Using lean\, digital systems (Google Forms\, exit tickets\, and AI as a learning coach)\, we&rsquo\;ll demonstrate how to capture real-time insights to pivot your curriculum.\nThrough the lens of our classrooms\, we will show how student feedback transformed a standard program into a responsive curriculum featuring targeted organization and summarization strategies. Learn to design a "\;living curriculum"\; where modular planning and collaborative goal-setting put students in the driver&rsquo\;s seat of their own success.\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.225\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:a0c3a81279a05f722f4399317527d54f URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/a0c3a81279a05f722f4399317527d54f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T074500Z DTEND:20260919T084500Z SUMMARY:The neuroscience of leadership in schools: Self-leadership\, servant leadership\, and system stability DESCRIPTION:The neuroscience of leadership in schools: Self-leadership\, servant leadership\, and system stability\n\nFrank Tschan\, ISD Director\nMichelle Goddard\, Ph.D.\, ISD Head of Mental Health and Well-being\n\nDescription: \;\nEducational leadership is often framed and shaped around strategy and organizational structure. However\, the psychology and neurobiology of leadership subtly and sometimes covertly guide leadership decision-making. Under stress\, the human brain becomes more susceptible to cognitive biases\, which can influence decisions\, relationships\, and school culture. \;\n\nThis workshop will explore how self-leadership\, informed by neuroscience and psychology\, enables leaders to regulate their physiological stress responses. Participants will also learn how to facilitate co-regulation with others and model emotional intelligence. We will explore the connections between servant leadership and emotional intelligence\, demonstrating how empathy and relational awareness foster psychological safety for the school community. \;\n\nParticipants will examine how leadership behaviors\, especially under pressure\, directly influence team dynamics\, classroom climate\, and whole-school culture. They will leave with practical strategies for leading with empathy\, guiding with servant leadership\, and fostering a psychologically safe school culture. \;\n\nLearning Objectives:\n\nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to:\n\nExplain how basic neuroscience (e.g.\, stress responses and cognitive biases) influences leadership decision-making\, behavior\, and team dynamics in educational settings.\nApply self-leadership and emotional intelligence principles to manage stress\, enhance cognitive flexibility\, and support effective\, relationship-centered leadership.\nAnalyze how leadership approaches—particularly servant leadership—shape psychological safety\, classroom climate\, and overall school culture.\nImplement practical strategies to model adaptive\, relational\, and stable leadership that fosters trust\, collaboration\, and positive outcomes in schools.\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.239\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:4a706558ea9296bbca8a2f9bc3f29287 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/4a706558ea9296bbca8a2f9bc3f29287 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T074500Z DTEND:20260919T084500Z SUMMARY:The Significance of Visual Elements in Non-literary Texts in the Diploma Language A\, Language and Literature Courses DESCRIPTION:This workshop will discuss the significance/application of visual elements in non-literary texts in the Diploma Language A\, Language and Literature courses. In Paper 1\, the focus will be on the successful analysis and application of mainly criteria B and partially criteria A/C in relation to Paper 1 texts with visual elements. With regard to the Individual Oral\, the selection of possible visual non-literary texts and their analysis in relation to various chosen global topics will be explored. Technical aspects such as colour schemes\, composition\, perspectives\, symbols\, implications and design concepts will be considered. The explanations in both parts of the IB-L&\;L-Exam are based on many years of experience as German L&\;L-DP-Teacher and as an German L&\;L-IB examiner\, including participation in the respective standardisation teams. The workshop will be held in English. The selected texts will be GLL exam texts or German texts with mainly visual elements\; existing text sections will be translated into English. \nParticipants in the workshop are expected to develop a deeper understanding of how visual elements function in non-literary texts within the context of the ‘DP Language A: Language and Literature’ course\, and how these can be taught\, selected (IO) and interpreted for the relevant exam components. CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.245\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:c5b26a1be62a9f90a483b84bf1792864 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/c5b26a1be62a9f90a483b84bf1792864 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T084500Z DTEND:20260919T091500Z SUMMARY:Coffee and Tea DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Exhibitor Area\, Kongresshotel Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:4136e3f481e9c19b2b182e828b07e1de URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/4136e3f481e9c19b2b182e828b07e1de END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T091500Z DTEND:20260919T101500Z SUMMARY:Bring Back the Magic: The Revival of Flannel Boards in the Early Years DESCRIPTION:In this hands on workshop\, early years educators will explore how flannel/felt board storytelling\, music\, and rhymes build language\, oracy\, and emotional skills in young children. Through interactive discussion and demonstration\, participants will see how rhythm\, rhyme\, and repetition strengthen phonological awareness\, vocabulary\, and expressive language in young children while fostering empathy\, regulation\, and social connection. Grounded in research\, the session will highlight how simple felt board activities can transform songs and stories into engaging\, multi-sensory experiences. Educators will leave with ready to use rhymes\, flannel board creations and ideas\, and creative strategies to nurture confident\, expressive\, and emotionally resilient learners through "\;felt board magic."\; \;\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.215\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:97b820131f6feaef982fe40c6c45037e URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/97b820131f6feaef982fe40c6c45037e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T091500Z DTEND:20260919T101500Z SUMMARY:Building Practice\, Not Positions: Moving International Schools from Rhetoric to Authentic Student Leadership\, Agency\, and Service. DESCRIPTION:This workshop critiques how international school student leadership often prioritizes confidence\, compliance\, and availability - narrowing leadership to titles and power - and invites educators to reframe leadership as service\, emotional intelligence\, and authentic agency using SEL and IFSEL competencies. Participants will interrogate whether their systems solicit mere feedback or genuine student voice and will explore practical\, inclusive models (issue-based teams\, student proposal cycles\, low-threshold roles) that enable student-initiated\, service-oriented action while preserving appropriate adult support.\n \nThrough reflection\, discussion\, and hands-on design\, attendees will identify adult behaviors that limit agency\, apply a Leadership Audit Tool to spot barriers\, redesign one leadership structure to pilot immediately\, and leave with concrete tools and coaching strategies to cultivate leadership as a learned practice that strengthens wellbeing\, belonging\, resilience\, and global citizenship. CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.245\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:5c789f5ffb94c39209914d6dec2cb03d URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/5c789f5ffb94c39209914d6dec2cb03d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T091500Z DTEND:20260919T101500Z SUMMARY:Chances and Limitations of grading handwritten work with AI DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, I will share my experience with Noten-Copilot\, a GDPR-compliant app that transcribes handwritten student work\, converts it into digital text\, and assesses it using teacher-defined criteria. IS Hamburg has approved this pilot project\, and I&rsquo\;m excited to open this space for shared exploration and professional dialogue.\nI dare to say that many teachers find the idea of AI-supported assessment both appealing and intriguing - some may already have experimented with it\, just as our students are doing. Together\, I would like to explore not only its practical possibilities\, but also how meaningful\, transparent communication with students and families can be initiated and structured around its use.\nAlongside this\, we will engage with key questions of professional ethics\, student data protection\, and privacy\, as well as the growing challenge of providing timely\, meaningful feedback on increasingly complex student writing in middle and high school. We will reflect on transparency\, trust\, and the autonomy and professional competence of teachers in the assessment process.\nThis workshop will present one practical pathway toward fair\, efficient\, and pedagogically sound assessment of handwritten work - supporting high-quality feedback for students while strengthening sustainable\, ethical professional practice for teachers.\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.241\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:2e9fc447080deb7e5229b864584e8993 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/2e9fc447080deb7e5229b864584e8993 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T091500Z DTEND:20260919T101500Z SUMMARY:Confronting Stereotypes in Today’s Classrooms DESCRIPTION:Students don’t arrive to school as blank slates. They bring with them ideas\, assumptions\, and stereotypes shaped by family\, media\, peers\, and the world around them. This workshop will focus on how educators can effectively address the stereotypes students hold about one another\, and how those beliefs can affect classroom culture\, relationships\, and learning.\n\nGrounded in the principles of diversity\, justice\, belonging\, and inclusion\, the session will explore practical ways to guide students toward empathy\, critical thinking\, and respectful dialogue. Participants will examine common classroom scenarios\, practice language for responding to biased comments in real time and learn strategies for facilitating conversations that challenge harmful narratives.\n\nThrough reflection and collaborative discussion\, educators will build confidence in helping students question assumptions\, appreciate differences\, and recognize shared humanity. CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.227\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:eed55195449c64b1e3b91ee92e18526e URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/eed55195449c64b1e3b91ee92e18526e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T091500Z DTEND:20260919T101500Z SUMMARY:Creative Inquiry in Action: Library and Art Collaboration DESCRIPTION:Our Art Teacher and Librarian partnership will showcase how transdisciplinary collaboration strengthens learning in the PYP. Students are introduced to artists and visual movements in the library\, exploring texts\, biographies\, and critical perspectives. That learning is then translated into creative action in the art studio&mdash\;experimenting with style\, technique\, and visual storytelling. We will share practical co-planning structures\, aligned skill development\, and authentic student examples that demonstrate how integrating information literacy with artistic practice deepens inquiry\, strengthens agency\, and elevates student voice.\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.219\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:e25ebe4e54e670342ca468cc1b0955ff URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/e25ebe4e54e670342ca468cc1b0955ff END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T091500Z DTEND:20260919T101500Z SUMMARY:Direct and indirect assessment of practical skills in science DESCRIPTION:Too often we assess practical skills through an indirect assessment: the humble lab report. However\, this is not an accurate reflection of student ability in this domain. When assessing practical skills from a lab report\, we make inferences on their competence based on just a few sections of their report (e.g. methodology and recorded data). Understanding can be obscured by poor language production skills\, while also being prone to plagiarism and AI use. This is not to mention the onerous task that the lab report places on teachers: grading them. \;\nAbrahams and Reiss (2015) argue that \;competence \;in practical skills is best measured through direct assessment\, while when assessing \;understanding\, the more familiar indirect assessment may be appropriate. How then can we make direct assessments of a student&rsquo\;s competence in performing laboratory techniques without overburdening the teacher? What alternatives exist for indirect assessment of understanding? In this session\, I present an evidence-backed approach to practical skills teaching and assessment that I have trialled in my grade 9 and 10 physics classroom to success.\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.231\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:36ec0de85ebb68d84d32a3d5c065dd95 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/36ec0de85ebb68d84d32a3d5c065dd95 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T091500Z DTEND:20260919T101500Z SUMMARY:Enhancing STEM Learning by Unlocking Micro:bit Capabilities Through Innovative Classroom Projects DESCRIPTION:This 60-minute workshop focuses on a snapshot of how Micro:bit is used in Grades 6-10 to create engaging and meaningful STEM learning experiences with some AI integration. We will also explore how these pocket-sized computers can be easily integrated into your curriculum-even on a small budget- to foster critical thinking\, problem-solving\, and creativity.\nWhat is the Micro:bit?The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized\, highly affordable programmable computer designed specifically to make learning and teaching coding easy\, tangible\, and fun. It allows students to write code on a computer and see it come to life on a physical device.\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.237\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:50003fd5e806ca3311e7d3be965778a9 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/50003fd5e806ca3311e7d3be965778a9 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T091500Z DTEND:20260919T101500Z SUMMARY:From Escalation to Regulation: Practical Strategies for Every Classroom DESCRIPTION:In international schools\, behavior challenges often present differently than in other contexts. Rather than frequent overt disruption\, educators more One-Hour Workshoply encounter anxiety\, avoidance\, shutdown\, perfectionism\, and subtle resistance &mdash\; all of which significantly impact learning.\nAs Head of Learning Support\, I work closely with teachers across grade levels to strengthen Tier 1 classroom practices that support regulation for all students\, not just those receiving targeted interventions. This session introduces a practical\, research-informed framework that any teacher can use to prevent escalation\, respond effectively in the moment\, and build emotionally safe\, high-rigor learning environments.\nParticipants will leave with immediately applicable tools\, including structured de-escalation protocols\, task chunking strategies\, and language shifts that reduce power struggles while maintaining clear expectations.\nThis session is designed for classroom teachers\, team leaders\, and instructional staff seeking realistic\, proactive strategies that work across grade levels and student profiles.\n \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nSession Outcome(s)\n \;\nParticipants will:\nUnderstand how regulation impacts academic engagement for all studentsRecognize early signs of escalation and quiet dysregulationUse task chunking to reduce overwhelm without lowering rigorShift classroom language to support regulation and accountabilityStrengthen Tier 1 practices that prevent behavioral disruption school-wide \;\n \;\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.226\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:b7510129a6c9e11ce2e826031a04ef9b URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/b7510129a6c9e11ce2e826031a04ef9b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T091500Z DTEND:20260919T101500Z SUMMARY:Hidden Architecture: Whats driving culture in our organisations? DESCRIPTION:This workshop introduces content from Frederic Laloux&rsquo\;s "\;Reinventing Organizations\,"\; comparing traditional organisational hierarchies to modern\, "\;living"\; ecosystems. \;\n\n\nWe will explore: \;\n- A timeline of different organisational structures and how they function.\n- How our current organisational model impacts culture\, from leadership to the classroom.\n- What the future may hold for our workplaces and examples of '\;change in action'\;\n\n\nYou&rsquo\;ll leave with a new perspective of your school environment\, knowledge on how organisational structure impacts workplaces and ideally\, a renewed hope in what is possible for the schools and communities we are a part of. \;\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.235\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:fefbde2e671248a64494ffaa486b4038 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/fefbde2e671248a64494ffaa486b4038 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T091500Z DTEND:20260919T101500Z SUMMARY:Let`s move it - Understanding musical concepts through movement (Creative Expression\, KS1) DESCRIPTION:This session will engage you with adaptable activities that support understanding of musical elements like dynamics\, form and tempo. Learn strategies from a grade 1 creative expression teacher that you can easily adapt for pre-school or grade 2. Together we will try out ideas - so be prepared to move and have fun!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.223\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:eb77632e6c1e007e062c15a66e27329d URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/eb77632e6c1e007e062c15a66e27329d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T091500Z DTEND:20260919T101500Z SUMMARY:Literature in Action – Bringing Texts to Life Through Performance DESCRIPTION:How do we move literature from the page into the body\, the voice\, and the lived experience of our\nstudents? Literature in Action is a dynamic workshop inspired by the IB&rsquo\;s Literature and Performance\ncurriculum. It is designed to equip educators with practical performance-based strategies to deepen\nliterary understanding.\nThis workshop bridges literary analysis and dramatic practice\, demonstrating how performance\ntechniques&mdash\;such as hot seating\, tableaux\, choral speaking\, and scripted adaptation&mdash\;can unlock\ncharacter motivation\, theme\, context\, and language. Using extracts from widely taught texts and plays\n(from Shakespeare to contemporary fiction)\, participants will actively explore how embodiment\,\nvoice\, and staging choices sharpen critical thinking and textual interpretation.\nTeachers will leave with adaptable lesson frameworks\, rehearsal-style questioning techniques\, and\nassessment strategies that lean towards performance that align with curriculum goals while\nenergising classroom engagement. No prior drama experience is required&mdash\;only a willingness to step\ninto the &lsquo\;drama&rsquo\; of the written work.\n\n\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.233\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:c547570a5cfa76f84c0f0d4df6700073 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/c547570a5cfa76f84c0f0d4df6700073 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T091500Z DTEND:20260919T101500Z SUMMARY:Little Voices\, Big Impact: Co-Creating Learning Spaces with Young Learners DESCRIPTION:Why design an outdoor learning space for students when you can create it with them?\n\n\nIn this interactive workshop\, I&rsquo\;ll share the story of how a group of Grade 1 learners took the lead in transforming our outdoor classroom&mdash\;imagining possibilities\, identifying needs\, and working together to build\, fix\, and improve their environment. What began as a simple space evolved over time into a vibrant learning area shaped by student ideas\, creativity\, and action.\n\n\nThis session is ideal for teachers across elementary and contexts&mdash\;whether you&rsquo\;re just beginning to develop a space or looking for ways to strengthen student voice\, ownership\, and responsibility within an existing one. We'\;ll explore how students can drive and direct change\, and how we as teachers can support them in taking action to build\, fix\, and improve their space. \;\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.217\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:cf5bf162c315138ff02908820ed0a05e URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/cf5bf162c315138ff02908820ed0a05e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T091500Z DTEND:20260919T101500Z SUMMARY:Save the iPad Babies! Stories and Strategies for Age-Appropriate Technology Use DESCRIPTION:FYI-presentation draft is here-feel free to comment.\n\nDescription:\nMaybe you’ve given your child your phone at a restaurant so you can enjoy your meal in peace. Maybe you have worried about a student’s use of social media or the intensity of their online gaming. Maybe you yourself have struggled to limit your own screen time. I know I have.\n\nThe blessing and curse of technology presents us all with daily challenges. Let’s take a look together at our school’s technology policies\, our own use of technology\, and the challenges we and our students face.\n\nWe will look at historical perspectives on technology\, consider nature as a counter balance to screens\, and consider research and suggestions from leaders in the field like Allison Ochs of Edit Change Management\, Richard Louv\, and the American Academy of Pediatrics.\n\nFor the second half of the session\, participants can choose to join one of the following groups: round table discussion of their school’s tech policies and challenges\, stories and role play scenarios to create engagement and shift perspectives\, or deep dive into the 5 C’s (Child\, Content\, Calm\, Crowding out\, and Communication) for your age group(s). \;\n\nThis session and the group work should lead to actionable takeaways for any setting.\n\nOutcomes:\nOpen dialogue with colleagues from other schools about tech policies and challenges\nSetting technology related goals for yourself\, your classroom and your school\nConsidering perspectives on screen use through role play and social stories\nPractical suggestions for modelling appropriate technology usage CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.239\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:71c31999c38d2c82c6fabec1f7b5021f URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/71c31999c38d2c82c6fabec1f7b5021f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T091500Z DTEND:20260919T101500Z SUMMARY:The Inclusive Classroom: Supporting Diverse Learners and Students with Disabilities in Core Subjects DESCRIPTION:What does an inclusion classroom look like? What does it mean to be inclusive? How do I develop inclusive lesson plans? \n\nDesigned for core subject area teachers—including Math\, Science\, English\, Humanities\, Music\, and the Arts—this session explores practical\, classroom-ready strategies for building inclusive learning environments that support students with disabilities and diverse learning needs. Participants will develop a clearer understanding of what an inclusive classroom looks like in practice\, including how to embed inclusive principles into everyday teaching and lesson planning.  \;  \;  \; CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.225\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:67bafd52a640e5c0ced0d8ed90c40425 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/67bafd52a640e5c0ced0d8ed90c40425 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T091500Z DTEND:20260919T101500Z SUMMARY:The Magic of Reading: How to Run a School Reading Night that Builds Literacy\, Community\, and Student Motivation DESCRIPTION:Reading motivation remains one of the most significant predictors of long-term academic success\, yet many students experience reading primarily as a school task rather than a meaningful\, shared activity. At Dresden International School (PYP)\, we developed an annual Reading Night &mdash\; a whole-grade literacy event embedded in Literacy Week &mdash\; designed to create positive emotional connections to reading.\nDuring the Reading Night\, students gather after school for read-alouds\, shared storytelling\, literacy games\, library visits\, and independent flashlight reading before sleeping overnight at school with their classmates. The event intentionally combines literacy with belonging\, excitement\, and memory-making. Students who are typically reluctant readers often become highly engaged\, and the days and weeks following the event show increased book borrowing\, reading conversations\, and voluntary reading.\nThis workshop shares our experiences from several years of running the Reading Night. Rather than presenting a perfect model\, it will honestly explore how the event evolved\, what worked well\, and what did not. Practical aspects such as organisation\, communication with parents\, staffing\, student wellbeing\, and managing concerns about safety will be addressed. Participants will gain insight into how a literacy event can strengthen class community\, support social-emotional development\, and positively influence reading attitudes.T\nhe session is designed as a collaborative exchange. Participants will have opportunities to ask questions\, share their own literacy traditions and challenges\, and discuss how similar ideas could be adapted to their own school contexts &mdash\; whether through a full Reading Night or smaller alternatives.\nParticipants will receive example materials (parent communication\, schedules\, activity ideas\, and planning considerations) to support adaptation in their own settings.\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.221\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:ed197e767e197adc3b163b285fed8c25 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/ed197e767e197adc3b163b285fed8c25 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T091500Z DTEND:20260919T101500Z SUMMARY:The Nuts and Bolts of Starting a Whole School Home Language Program DESCRIPTION:How do you move from valuing multilingualism in theory to running a thriving program in practice? Using BBIS as a living case study\, this workshop will focus on the logistics of building a sustainable Home Language (HL) framework from PYP through DP.\nWe will move beyond the "why" and dive straight into the "how": navigating scheduling hurdles\, managing external tutors\, and securing leadership buy-in. Whether you are starting from scratch or refining an existing model\, you will gain a practical blueprint for shifting your school from a monolingual mindset to a multilingual powerhouse where the student’s linguistic identity is a resource for academic success and belonging. CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.246\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:7cb454ebd53662a346fa7c2947278e38 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/7cb454ebd53662a346fa7c2947278e38 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T091500Z DTEND:20260919T101500Z SUMMARY:Thinking about engagement in STEM DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThis presentation interrogates what we mean when we speak about “engagement” in STEM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Mathematics) within international school settings. Rather than equating engagement with visible participation or on-task behavior\, the session conceptualizes it as a multidimensional construct involving cognitive challenge\, emotional resonance\, and intellectual agency. It critically examines how engagement is frequently interpreted through observable compliance\, while deeper indicators—curiosity\, persistence\, and epistemic ownership—remain less visible but more consequential.\n\n\nDrawing on contemporary educational research\, the session considers how inquiry-driven pedagogy\, authentic problem framing\, and interdisciplinary design can foster sustained intellectual investment rather than short-term task completion. Particular attention is given to how teacher assumptions shape classroom structures that either enable or constrain meaningful participation.\n\n\nIntended Impact:\nParticipants will leave with a conceptual framework for diagnosing disengagement and rethinking learning design. The session ultimately challenges not only how we teach STEM\, but how we define and evaluate student involvement in complex\, future-oriented disciplines. CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.227\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:a1b8a3e2f18b0d77120c69f52cc0c928 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/a1b8a3e2f18b0d77120c69f52cc0c928 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T091500Z DTEND:20260919T101500Z SUMMARY:Unpacking the ToK Essay Titles DESCRIPTION:The ToK essay is an integral part of the Core Program in the IB Diploma Program (DP)\, with the six major titles launched in September of every school year. In the workshop\, we would like to &ldquo\;unpack&rdquo\; the titles by addressing key terms and identifying links to the different Areas of Knowledge (AoK).\nBy the end of the session\, ToK teachers in the group will come away with concrete ideas about to support their students in the production of the essay in the different AoKs. Subject teachers will also leave with specific approaches they can take in their content areas to aid students in developing these specific titles. \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nSession Outcome(s)\nTo develop common understandings\, approaches and perspectives about the ToK essay titles in M27.To share examples and resources within the subjects to help students in addressing the ToK titles.To give non ToK teachers tools to support students within content areas in answering the essay titles. \; \;\n \;\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.22\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:78d946ad06ce1608d4e7cab842138029 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/78d946ad06ce1608d4e7cab842138029 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T101500Z DTEND:20260919T111500Z SUMMARY:Lunch DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Exhibitor Area\, Kongresshotel Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:acb5d99b91dbb2a3cd387da72352def7 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/acb5d99b91dbb2a3cd387da72352def7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T101500Z DTEND:20260919T111500Z SUMMARY:Lunch DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Exhibitor Area\, Kongresshotel Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:f346e4ad5daf5768e1c3ad81335a8986 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/f346e4ad5daf5768e1c3ad81335a8986 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T111500Z DTEND:20260919T121500Z SUMMARY:Better Together: Facilitation That Moves Groups Forward DESCRIPTION:“Facilitation is creating the conditions for a group to learn from one another\, make progress on goals\, and accomplish a task.” — Candice Bocala\n\nThis session is designed for educators who facilitate professional learning and want to strengthen their ability to design purposeful and impactful meetings. Too often\, meetings are seen as routine parts of the school day\, yet the way they are designed and led has a direct influence on school culture\, collaboration\, and collective effectiveness. \n\n\nThoughtful meeting design matters. Meetings communicate what a school values. They shape how people listen\, contribute\, think together\, and move work forward. When intentionally facilitated\, meetings can build trust\, promote inclusion\, strengthen collaboration\, and create the conditions for shared ownership.\n\n\n Participants will explore the mindset of an effective facilitator through the lens of Heart\, Head\, and Hands: leading with emotional awareness and trust\, intellectual clarity and focus\, and practical strategies that turn dialogue into action. \n\n\nParticipants will leave with practical approaches for leading meetings that better align with the values of effective collaboration.\n\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:Kongresshotel Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:77a04aa7452a08a422d99d32228a3c5f URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/77a04aa7452a08a422d99d32228a3c5f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T111500Z DTEND:20260919T121500Z SUMMARY:Beyond Recess: Designing Outdoor Learning Environments for Early Learners DESCRIPTION:Outdoor spaces in early learning settings are often viewed primarily as areas for recess or free play. However\, thoughtfully designed outdoor environments can function as powerful extensions of the classroom\, supporting inquiry\, creativity\, physical development\, and cross-curricular learning.\nThis roundtable will explore how educators can intentionally design and use outdoor spaces as intentional learning environments \;rather than simply recreational areas. Participants will share experiences\, challenges\, and practical strategies for transforming school grounds into spaces that support literacy\, numeracy\, science exploration\, and social development.\nThrough collaborative discussion\, educators will consider how outdoor learning environments can encourage student curiosity\, sensory exploration\, environmental awareness\, and authentic learning experiences.\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.215\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:5f6c107fe48cb6a21a1f84b3959012cc URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/5f6c107fe48cb6a21a1f84b3959012cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T111500Z DTEND:20260919T121500Z SUMMARY:Bridging Across Differences: Cultivating Intercultural Understanding in Polarised Times DESCRIPTION:What do we need to consider and be mindful of to bridge affectively as a remedy to our current polarised times? Intercultural development research shows that the ability to hold multiple truths\, suspend judgement\, and stay curious under tension is learned\, practised\, and essential in intercultural environments (Bennett\, Deardorff). Discover what intercultural competence looks like across a continuum ranging from denial to adaptive. In our current complex times it&rsquo\;s not about staying silent or smoothing things over. Join this session to engage in ways to bridge across differences while navigating and holding onto your integrity and core value.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.237\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:2896d9ca87d418717803de70240836db URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/2896d9ca87d418717803de70240836db END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T111500Z DTEND:20260919T121500Z SUMMARY:Data in Action: Decisions That Impact Student Growth Through Personalized Learning DESCRIPTION:This session explores practical strategies for using data to inform instructional decisions and support personalized learning in elementary literacy and mathematics classrooms. Participants will examine how assessment data can guide flexible student groupings\, targeted instruction\, and the organization of learning spaces and resources to better support student growth.\n\n\nDrawing on our experience as multi-age teachers\, we will share how ongoing assessment\, reflective observation\, and responsive planning can help teachers address individual learning needs while maintaining curricular and grade-level expectations.\n\n\nParticipants will have the opportunity to reflect on their own classroom contexts and begin planning ways to apply these strategies in their teaching. Whether working in single-grade or multi-age environments\, educators will leave with adaptable approaches for using data to strengthen engagement\, personalize learning\, and support sustained student success.\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.219\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:1b737641495c38c333e27278cfc0a249 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/1b737641495c38c333e27278cfc0a249 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T111500Z DTEND:20260919T121500Z SUMMARY:Developing Agency in DP Classes DESCRIPTION:This one-hour workshop focuses on practical strategies to strengthen student agency in DP classrooms. As students in Grades 11 and 12 prepare for post-secondary pathways\, careers\, and increased independence\, fostering agency becomes essential to their success. Agency goes beyond engagement&mdash\;it involves helping students develop ownership\, voice\, self-direction\, and the confidence to take responsibility for their learning.\nDuring this session\, we will explore what student agency looks like in action and examine how instructional design\, assessment practices\, and classroom culture can either promote or limit student autonomy. Participants will reflect on current practices and identify opportunities to embed purposeful choice\, goal-setting\, authentic learning experiences\, and meaningful feedback into their teaching.\nThe workshop will provide practical\, classroom-ready strategies that can be implemented immediately\, while also encouraging thoughtful discussion about how we can shift from compliance-driven learning to empowering students as active partners in their education.\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.233\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:d80e96e48fd60fd286775582d018312c URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/d80e96e48fd60fd286775582d018312c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T111500Z DTEND:20260919T121500Z SUMMARY:Developing and Implementing an AI Policy DESCRIPTION:Still navigating the evolving AI landscape and its appropriate application within your school? This session will detail our school's approach to integrating AI\, sharing our process\, feedback\, and key insights. We'll facilitate discussions on the ethical\, legal\, and educational implications of AI\, with a specific focus on the integration of the Gemini AI model within Google Workspace. \; CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.226\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:c63bd4faeddabd53598de7b7c3c66856 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/c63bd4faeddabd53598de7b7c3c66856 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T111500Z DTEND:20260919T121500Z SUMMARY:Empowering Student Agency Through Assessment DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Soha Saad and Yuni Santosa\n\nThis session explores the impact of teacher clarity on student engagement and achievement\, particularly within an inquiry-based classroom where direction and agency must coexist. Participants will investigate practical approaches for co-constructing rubrics and checklists with students. The session focuses on how shared understanding enables students to self-assess with accuracy and set intentional learning goals. By involving students in defining success\, the focus shifts from teacher-led assessment to student-led growth. \;\n\n\nTarget ParticipantsAll PYP teachers across year levels and subject areasEducators interested in assessment\, differentiation\, and student agency\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.225\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:dab2ea887c4e60f0c4ecfb06dcff718b URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/dab2ea887c4e60f0c4ecfb06dcff718b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T111500Z DTEND:20260919T121500Z SUMMARY:Engagement and Reflection: Making Feedback Work in English Exam Classes DESCRIPTION:Description:\nI will explore strategies to help International Baccalaureate and IGCSE English students engage actively with feedback by making it clear\, actionable\, and integral to the learning cycle. I will also share practical ways—through documentation\, peer collaboration\, and kinesthetic activities—to guide purposeful reflection so students can turn feedback into measurable improvement and take greater ownership of their progress. \n\nIntended Impact:\nWe often invest significant time in giving feedback\, yet students often struggle to interpret or apply it effectively. This workshop will offer practical tools to close that gap\, helping exam-level English students engage more deeply with feedback to strengthen their writing\, improve assessment outcomes\, and take greater responsibility for their learning. \n\nOutcome:\nTeachers will leave with actionable ideas they can implement immediately\, supported by insights shared during the session. By the end of the workshop\, you will have:\nPractical\, ready-to-use strategies for feedback and reflectionTemplates and examples for student documentationA clearer understanding of how to build a culture of ownership and improvement in English classrooms\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.22\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:a874dd1adfb65138dff429b9972035fa URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/a874dd1adfb65138dff429b9972035fa END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T111500Z DTEND:20260919T121500Z SUMMARY:From Assessment to Action: Practical Strategies for Supporting Dyslexia (LRS) DESCRIPTION:This session introduces an evidence-informed approach to identifying and supporting learners with\ndyslexia (reading and spelling difficulties) within the language learning context. Participants will\nexplore key indicators\, principles of assessment\, and how to translate diagnostic findings into\ntargeted\, structured intervention. Practical examples will demonstrate strategy-based reading and\nspelling support\, along with approaches that strengthen learner motivation and self-efficacy. This\nsession is based on a comprehensive full-day professional development program delivered in\nCologne\, which focused on strengthening diagnostic competence\, structured intervention planning\,\nand practical implementation strategies.\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.231\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:48d8709c44538302ccc544876377fcc7 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/48d8709c44538302ccc544876377fcc7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T111500Z DTEND:20260919T121500Z SUMMARY:From Framework to Classroom: A Collaborative Session for Literacy Leaders and PYP Decision-Makers DESCRIPTION:When the IB released the updated PYP Language guidelines\, we didn’t just create a new document. We set out to build a new culture.\n Join our Language Coordinator and PYP Coordinator as they reveal the real story behind a year-long journey to design a living\, breathing language continuum. Created for PYP coordinators and decision-makers\, literacy leaders\, and lower school pedagogical leaders\, this session goes beyond theory to show what it actually takes to lead meaningful change. Get an inside look at our “navigation map\,” from global inspiration to high-energy\, and occasionally high-friction\, collaboration that pushed our thinking forward. No glossing over the hard parts. We will share our “productive failures\,” including timing missteps\, jargon traps\, and the lessons that made our work stronger\, sharper\, and more sustainable. Walk away with practical insights\, honest reflections\, and strategies you can use to bridge policy and practice in your own context.\n\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.217\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:832b6812323f0db1d32a67214e037cc5 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/832b6812323f0db1d32a67214e037cc5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T111500Z DTEND:20260919T121500Z SUMMARY:Mastering the “Most Wanted” Text Types in DP Language Acquisition DESCRIPTION:This workshop introduces teachers to a practical framework for teaching DP Language B Paper 1 text types through modelling\, guided analysis\, and checklist-based scaffolding. Using authentic prompts and model texts\, participants explore how exam tasks signal appropriate genre choice and how explicit teaching of conventions supports student performance. Central to the session is the analysis of a compiled overview of the most frequently appearing (&ldquo\;most wanted&rdquo\;) text types\, which highlights recurring genres across recent examination sessions and informs strategic exam preparation. \;\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.245\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:1b8587d91071012d486b476fce0bdd34 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/1b8587d91071012d486b476fce0bdd34 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T111500Z DTEND:20260919T121500Z SUMMARY:Math Projects – Helping students see math as a meaningful\, powerful tool DESCRIPTION:How can we get students more excited about math? Apply our skills to projects rather than just move from one lesson to the next!\nUsing our existing math programme as a foundation\, I planned project-based experiences that either link several math units together or align with social studies and science topics. Instead of teaching skills in isolation\, students immediately apply new concepts&mdash\;such as geometry\, measurement\, data\, calculations\, and problem-solving&mdash\;to authentic\, real-life contexts. \;\nWhether designing a sustainable community space or applying fraction and decimal knowledge during a medieval market fair during our history unit\, students use math with purpose.\nI will share what our grade 4 team has tried out and will hopefully have you leave with some practical ideas you can use in your classroom. \;\nIf you are happy to share your grade level\, math curriculum and social studies/science topics prior to attending the presentation\, I promise to try and provide some ideas to get you started on your new unit. \;\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.223\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:6a5ac4b9eec693837d28fe5698eee736 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/6a5ac4b9eec693837d28fe5698eee736 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T111500Z DTEND:20260919T121500Z SUMMARY:Queens of Crime: The Golden Age DESCRIPTION:Description:\nDo you enjoy a good mystery? Do you know about the “Queens of Crime”? This engaging one-hour workshop invites educators to explore the captivating realm of Golden Age detective fiction\, focusing on the influential works of Agatha Christie\, Dorothy L. Sayers\, and Ngaio Marsh\, collectively dubbed the “Queens of Crime.” Participants will delve into the defining characteristics of this literary period\, which flourished from the 1920s to the 1930s\, with principal works spanning from 1920 to 1940. The workshop will analyse how these elements manifest in Agatha Christie’s renowned novel\, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd\, highlighting plot structures\, tone\, and symbolism. Educators will know how to incorporate these features into short classroom activities\, enabling students to creatively engage with the material\, enhance their understanding of narrative techniques\, and develop critical thinking skills.\n\n\nIntended Impact:\n By the end of the session\, educators will be able to inspire and elevate their students’ appreciation for classic detective fiction. They will leave with a toolkit of themes from which to approach the study of detective fiction from this era. CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.229\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:8104493a84f98e34a207a83080a6b5b9 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/8104493a84f98e34a207a83080a6b5b9 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T111500Z DTEND:20260919T121500Z SUMMARY:Rethinking Maths Assessment using AI DESCRIPTION:This professional development session is designed to support upper primary and secondary mathematics teachers in rethinking assessment practices in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. The programme focuses on practical\, ready-to-use tools to support the teaching of mathematics\, alongside strategies for providing meaningful feedback that supports student progress. It also explores effective approaches to differentiation\, helping teachers adapt learning to meet a range of student needs. A central strand of the session examines the role of AI in mathematics education\, equipping teachers with the skills to generate differentiated resources and feedback processes\, while promoting ethical use and safeguarding student thinking. By the end of the session\, teachers will leave with concrete classroom strategies\, adaptable resources\, and a clearer understanding of how to integrate assessment\, differentiation\, and AI to enhance student learning outcomes in mathematics.\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.239\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:ba80071dda0d166206a8ccdae7ac6c83 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/ba80071dda0d166206a8ccdae7ac6c83 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T111500Z DTEND:20260919T121500Z SUMMARY:Supporting Neurodivergent Learners: Strategies for Effective Classroom Management DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed for MYP students with practical strategies and approaches for effectively managing classroom behavior and creating a supportive learning environment for neurodivergent learners. Participants will gain insights into the neurodivergent experience\, learn evidence-based strategies\, engage in activities\, and discuss ways to build an inclusive classroom culture that celebrates \;\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.227\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:7dd5d564ae190c0de7324324ec067655 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/7dd5d564ae190c0de7324324ec067655 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T111500Z DTEND:20260919T121500Z SUMMARY:Supporting Students with Developing Academic Research Skills (PYP through to DP) DESCRIPTION:Academic research skills are a core aspect of the IB curriculum from primary (e.g. PYP Exhibition)\, through middle-school (e.g. MYP Personal Project) all the way to diploma-level (e.g. DP Internal Assessments and Extended Essay). This session explores practical techniques and tools for building students’ research confidence and independence—from guiding students in formulating focused research questions\, to supporting them in locating and using reliable\, age-appropriate academic sources\, and introducing simple approaches to citation and referencing. Participants will also have the opportunity to exchange with others and share best practice. Drawing on academic approaches\, the session highlights how we can support students with research skill development\, leaving participants with adaptable activities and resources to strengthen students’ ability to find\, evaluate\, and reference academic research effectively. CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.235\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:f35f7ff0e51c49144a3570f77a4d73fd URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/f35f7ff0e51c49144a3570f77a4d73fd END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T111500Z DTEND:20260919T121500Z SUMMARY:The Power of Play – How an educator’s playfulness shapes the learning environment DESCRIPTION:In early childhood settings\, emotional safety is the foundation for curiosity\, confidence\, and meaningful play. This interactive session explores how educators&rsquo\; own mindfulness and gratitude practices directly shape classroom climate and children&rsquo\;s ability to feel secure\, take risks\, and engage deeply in learning.\nGrounded in the belief that educator well being drives student well being\, this session highlights the powerful ripple effect of adult regulation. When educators intentionally cultivate calm\, presence\, and gratitude\, they model emotional resilience and create environments where young children feel safe to explore\, question\, and grow.\n\n\nParticipants will engage in a hands-on creative activity\, decorating a small wooden heart or stone to serve as a personal gratitude touchstone. Through guided reflection\, they will connect this tangible object to a simple 30-second reset practice that can be used during busy classroom moments.\nEducators will leave with:\nA personal gratitude touchstone and reset strategy3&ndash\;5 classroom-ready mindfulness and gratitude practicesA practical &ldquo\;Ripple Model&rdquo\; framework linking educator well being to child safety and engagement \; CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.221\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:58f0a80f309eff54e4e6dffd1ff48409 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/58f0a80f309eff54e4e6dffd1ff48409 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T111500Z DTEND:20260919T121500Z SUMMARY:Using Vertical Whiteboard Surfaces in Mathematics and Science DESCRIPTION:Discover how vertical whiteboards can spark visible thinking\, collaboration\, and deep understanding in both math and science. This hands-on session\, inspired by Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics\, bridges two disciplines: Sadra shares how the approach transforms mathematical reasoning\, while Catherine extends it to science through model-based inquiry and figuring out phenomena. Participants will experience the routines firsthand and leave with adaptable strategies for their own classrooms.\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.241\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:57a92be656813c30e81176bfa96db9a0 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/57a92be656813c30e81176bfa96db9a0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T111500Z DTEND:20260919T133000Z SUMMARY:Project Based Learning with AI – IBDP English A DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on workshop where we will design a Project-Based Learning (PBL) unit from scratch for IB Lang &\; Lit. We are going to explore how to guide students through deep inquiry into Global Issues and help them take more ownership of their writing.\n\nWe will be using AI to help us build the unit and then looking at how it can act as an active supporting tool throughout the project. We will see how it can lend a hand with the heavy lifting by providing instant formative feedback and helping students organise their research. To finish\, we will show you how to flip these project themes into solid exam prep so your students feel prepared for every assessment. CATEGORIES:TWO-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.246\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:eef660d18630cc4e769e645f6fa86d93 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/eef660d18630cc4e769e645f6fa86d93 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T123000Z DTEND:20260919T133000Z SUMMARY:A Powerful Partnership: Inquiry with Student Agency DESCRIPTION:What happens when we stop planning for students and start planning with them? In this interactive session\, we share how to transform the inquiry cycle into a dynamic framework for student voice\, choice\, and ownership. Using authentic examples of student-led discovery\, we will demonstrate how to move away from teacher-directed lessons toward a classroom where students help decide the "\;what\, how\, and why"\; of their learning.\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.223\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:88a5e0c5a61ce97f53246f9ac6aeab6a URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/88a5e0c5a61ce97f53246f9ac6aeab6a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T123000Z DTEND:20260919T133000Z SUMMARY:Active Thinking\, Active Students: Whiteboard & Discussion Methods That Stick DESCRIPTION:This practical\, hands-on session explores simple but powerful routines that make student thinking active\, visible\, and accountable. Drawing on strategies from Building Thinking Classrooms and TQE (Thoughts\, Questions\, Epiphanies)\, participants will experience structures such as standing groups\, onemarker protocols\, targeted prompts\, and short discussion cycles that shift students from passive completion to genuine cognitive engagement. Through modeling\, guided practice\, and reflection\, teachers will see how whiteboards and structured questioning can quickly elevate the quality of student talk\, promote productive struggle\, and provide immediate formative insights. \n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.245\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:61716336831cdd9f2f302bf39521c655 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/61716336831cdd9f2f302bf39521c655 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T123000Z DTEND:20260919T133000Z SUMMARY:Bringing Language to Life: Creating Authentic Communicative Experiences in the Target Language DESCRIPTION:Designed for Language Acquisition / Language B teachers\, this workshop provides practical ideas to help students communicate effectively in the target language\, both inside and beyond the classroom. It explores ways to leverage native speakers within school communities as well as local cities to maximise students’ language production.\n\n\n\n\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.231\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:0e0de650e392334b5900631e08733c41 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/0e0de650e392334b5900631e08733c41 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T123000Z DTEND:20260919T133000Z SUMMARY:Creating Creators: How Schools Can Teach Business\, Money and Entrepreneurial Mindsets DESCRIPTION:Schools do an excellent job preparing students for exams\, university applications\, and academic success\, but far fewer intentionally teach the skills needed to understand money\, spot opportunities\, think entrepreneurially\, and create value in the real world. This interactive workshop explores how schools can begin to close that gap. \;In this highly interactive workshop\, we explore how business thinking\, financial intelligence\, and entrepreneurial mindset can be introduced in age-appropriate\, engaging\, and playful ways across the school journey. Through practical examples\, discussion\, and a hands-on experience with our entrepreneurship game\, participants will discover how to move students from passive consumers to confident creators\, builders\, and future-ready decision-makers. \; \;This session is designed to spark fresh thinking\, challenge traditional assumptions about “future readiness\,” and provide practical inspiration for educators and school leaders looking to strengthen real-world learning in their schools.\nIntended Outcomes: \;Participants will:explore why business literacy\, financial intelligence\, and entrepreneurial thinking are becoming essential elements of future-ready education\; \;discover practical\, age-appropriate ways to introduce these themes in school settings\; \;experience how play-based and experiential learning can make business and money concepts more accessible\, engaging\, and relevant for students\; \;leave with concrete ideas for helping students develop initiative\, problem-solving\, opportunity recognition\, and value-creation mindsets. \;Audience: \;School leaders\, curriculum leaders\, innovation leads\, teachers\, counsellors\, and educators interested in strengthening future-ready learning through entrepreneurship\, financial intelligence\, and real-world skill development. CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:Kongresshotel Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:89ad25410ed5a0c2c26ff9d50f8fd050 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/89ad25410ed5a0c2c26ff9d50f8fd050 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T123000Z DTEND:20260919T133000Z SUMMARY:Developing Conceptual Thinkers DESCRIPTION:What does it mean for students to think conceptually? How can teachers foster conceptual thinking through intentional planning? In this session we will look at strategies teachers can use to introduce Specified and Additional concepts in Early Primary to Grade 5 \;&mdash\; and intentionally revisit and embed them throughout the year. Through interactive activities\, discussion\, and reflection\, participants will leave with practical ideas they can begin implementing in their classrooms right away and sustain across their units of inquiry. \;\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.215\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:49416a19f64512c6ab5c481a68a0c3f0 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/49416a19f64512c6ab5c481a68a0c3f0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T123000Z DTEND:20260919T133000Z SUMMARY:Digital Citizenship in the Middle Years: A Grade 6 Case Study DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed to share how Digital Citizenship has been woven into the pastoral and ICT curriculum to support students\, focusing on Grade 6. This presentation&rsquo\;s starting point was a survey to gather more awareness of how students use tech\, which informed both designing a pastoral unit &ldquo\;Our Digital Lives\,&rdquo\; as well revamping the Digital Citizenship components in the ICT curriculum. Further development is being done in the domain of algorithmic literacy\, or\, pedagogical methods that explore how algorithms influence all aspects of digital life\, from online identities to the types of content that young learners are &ldquo\;fed&rdquo\; on social media and online gaming platforms.\n \;\nWe will explore these questions:\n-How do students interpret and critique what they see online?\n-To what extent do online conversations intervene in classroom socialisation?\n-How do we teach younger learners about digital and algorithmic literacy?\n-What are the best practices for curriculum development\, given the rapid pace of technological change and the continual development of AI?\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.225\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:886bed854e5abb8e18ea74714674e216 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/886bed854e5abb8e18ea74714674e216 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T123000Z DTEND:20260919T133000Z SUMMARY:Exploring Music in Film – Building a Transdiciplinary Unit of Inquiry from a Specialist Perspective DESCRIPTION:In this session we will review an example of a PYP Unit of Inquiry which is intrinsically collaborative between the Homeroom and Specialist classrooms: Film Music. We will reflect upon what makes a strong and authentic transdisciplinary unit\, in which students are able to identify connecting themes and transfer key concepts from one subject to another. Attendees will learn about the scaffolding\, planning\, and execution involved through the lens of this particular third grade Music unit at Berlin Metropolitan School\, considering how to make the most of a music teacher'\;s time and resources and promote the elements of the PYP. Related concepts addressed in the unit include music theory\, history\, expression\, culture\, and communication. We will discuss related mini-projects and possible extensions\, differentiation strategies\, technology integration\, and assessment and performance opportunities. While this session is geared toward primary teachers\, all are welcome as the ideas and concepts can be adapted to fit the needs of your students and school.\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.227\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:43963371adb532aba1f3ebb5fa397290 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/43963371adb532aba1f3ebb5fa397290 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T123000Z DTEND:20260919T133000Z SUMMARY:Feedback That Improves Teaching: Evidence‑Based Conversations After Lesson Visits DESCRIPTION:High‑quality lesson visits have the potential to significantly improve teaching\, but only when the feedback is clear\, specific\, and directly connected to student learning. Aimed at teachers\, Middle Leaders\, and those involved in developing teaching and learning\, this session reframes observations &ndash\; or visits &ndash\; as learning‑focused enquiries rather than performance checks. Together\, participants will look closely at how to collect meaningful classroom evidence by noticing what students are doing\, saying\, writing\, and thinking\, and how to connect these insights to precise teacher actions that shape learning.\n \;\nWe will model short\, effective feedback conversations that identify one high‑leverage next step\, avoiding vague praise\, generic targets\, or overwhelming lists of &ldquo\;areas to improve.&rdquo\; Drawing on research‑informed practice and real classroom examples\, this session offers practical tools and scripts that make feedback clearer\, calmer\, and genuinely developmental. Participants will leave with a simple\, sustainable approach to lesson visits that builds trust and leads to lasting improvements in teacher practice.\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.239\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:903bf8d71606c84a5bf0353837a44c48 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/903bf8d71606c84a5bf0353837a44c48 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T123000Z DTEND:20260919T133000Z SUMMARY:From Commitment to Coherence: What One International IB School Reveals About Inclusive Practice in 2026 DESCRIPTION:This session draws on dissertation research conducted in an international IB World School in Germany to examine how educators and senior leaders understand preparedness for inclusive practice\, and which school structures most strongly support or constrain implementation. Focusing on the gap between inclusive values and daily practice\, the session explores where inclusive practice appears to rely on individual effort and where greater school-wide coherence may be needed to support diverse learners.\n \nParticipants will leave with practical questions and a clear framework for reflection\, based on the study’s findings\, to help them identify where inclusive practice in their school is well aligned\, and where it still relies too heavily on individual effort rather than consistent systems. The session will also point to the Index for Inclusion as one possible tool for whole-school reflection and review.\n\n\n\n\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.241\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:14cf378ecc7f114ede1595a6151e2754 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/14cf378ecc7f114ede1595a6151e2754 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T123000Z DTEND:20260919T133000Z SUMMARY:I tried the Games of Knowing – so that you don’t have to DESCRIPTION:An engaging breakdown of activities from &ldquo\;Games of Knowing&rdquo\; by Danny Wall\, and modifications that\ncan be done to some\, to engage students through practical scenarios followed by discussions on the\nissues raised by the games. Come and play!\n\n\nIntended Impact:\nTeachers to leave with a small catalogue of fun\, interactive game ideas for Theory of Knowledge\nclasses to be played in class.\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.22\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:1914dd876fe8d147ec714afc6e1e2700 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/1914dd876fe8d147ec714afc6e1e2700 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T123000Z DTEND:20260919T133000Z SUMMARY:Inclusive Classroom Strategies to Support Elementary Learners with Neurodiversity DESCRIPTION:This one-hour professional development session is designed to equip elementary educators with practical\, research-informed\, and immediately applicable classroom strategies to support neurodiverse learners. These learners may include students with ADHD\, autism\, sensory processing differences\, executive functioning challenges\, anxiety\, or other learning and neurological variations.\nAs classrooms become increasingly diverse\, educators are often asked to meet a wide range of needs with limited training or resources. This session addresses that gap by providing educators with realistic tools that can be implemented within existing classroom structures&mdash\;without requiring specialized programs\, additional staffing\, or excessive preparation time.\nThe session emphasizes inclusive practices that benefit all students\, not only those with identified needs. By shifting the focus from reactive\, compliance-based behavior management to proactive regulation and accessibility\, teachers are supported in creating calmer\, more predictable\, and more responsive classroom environments that reduce stress for both students and educators.\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.233\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:2bde601fe2d8a08de3729a7137b7ce78 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/2bde601fe2d8a08de3729a7137b7ce78 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T123000Z DTEND:20260919T133000Z SUMMARY:Integrating German in the Elementary Classroom: Teaching the Host Country Language DESCRIPTION:This session will provide an overview of the Integrated German Program at Frankfurt International School. Participants will learn how the program was developed\, the goals behind its design\, and the successes and challenges encountered along the way.\n\n\nIn addition\, the presentation will explore how German is taught within the broader Elementary School program at FIS\, including the structure of the regular German language program and current areas of development. Attendees will gain insight into how an international school can meaningfully integrate the host country language into the elementary experience while balancing the needs of a diverse student population.\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.219\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:da14b0e5cf76e4f95c17974094cbcc0e URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/da14b0e5cf76e4f95c17974094cbcc0e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T123000Z DTEND:20260919T133000Z SUMMARY:Safety in Science DESCRIPTION:The participants will gain an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of school leaders\, local authorities\, teachers\, and technicians in ensuring safety in Science\, and will learn how to apply key principles of risk assessment\, microbiology safety\, infection protection\, biosafety levels\, and radiation protection in school laboratories. CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:Kongresshotel Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:9e1abfdf60eef1bee1f7c88fe74f45e1 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/9e1abfdf60eef1bee1f7c88fe74f45e1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T123000Z DTEND:20260919T133000Z SUMMARY:Setting up a Repair service as part of the Makers club - some baby steps! DESCRIPTION:This presentation will share my experience of setting up a repair service as part of a Makers Club at my school. \;A makers club is a collaborative community where individuals gather to design\, build\, and prototype projects. \n\n\nRepair service as part of the Makers Club\nHow did the idea come into existence?\nMy learning journey - Setting up a repair service for various gadgets\nSimilar setups - Examples \;\nIssues with safety/liability\nThe outcome of the projects\nProblems faced\nPossible expansion ideas/models\n\nA hands-on repair activity ( group work)\n\nAttendees will learn the intricacies of setting up a repair service through the makers club. The presenter will share a Google Form used to collect items for repair from staff. Toward the end of the presentation\, there will be time for participants to share their ideas.\n\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.237\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:2b46fb7d0501b58fab888ed9e9b25824 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/2b46fb7d0501b58fab888ed9e9b25824 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T123000Z DTEND:20260919T133000Z SUMMARY:Talk for Writing – Supporting (lower primary) language learners to internalise high quality language structures through imitation\, oral rehearsal\, and innovation DESCRIPTION:The session will provide an overview of the Talk for Writing approach\,  \;including core texts\, story mapping\, oral rehearsal\, and shared retelling to understand how language patterns are internalised before writing. \;\n \;\nThe session will model scaffolding techniques\, vocabulary development\, and opportunities for creativity within structured frameworks using examples from primary classrooms. Participants will reflect on classroom implementation\, differentiation\, and progression across KS1\, leaving with example resources and clear next steps to embed Talk for Writing within their own practice to strengthen pupil confidence\, engagement\, and writing outcomes.\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.217\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:61d59d23b3d288d446890216de55fa3d URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/61d59d23b3d288d446890216de55fa3d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T123000Z DTEND:20260919T133000Z SUMMARY:UDL and self-regulated learning in DP Language and Literature DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, I will share practical\, classroom-tested strategies and approaches to teaching and learning in the Language and Literature classroom through the lens of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)\, with a particular emphasis on strengthening student engagement and self-regulation.The session will focus on concrete techniques that teachers can immediately implement. We will examine how engagement is not simply about motivation\, but about cultivating relevance\, challenge\, voice\, and agency within the learning process.These strategies are particularly effective in preparing students to become assessment-capable learners\; students who understand learning goals\, can monitor their own progress\, and can identify next steps for improvement. More broadly\, participants will consider how UDL-informed practices support the development of expert learners: students who are purposeful and motivated\, resourceful and knowledgeable\, and strategic and goal-directed. \;\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.235\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:1815631ba73e7da36ede1ad7eb5781a6 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/1815631ba73e7da36ede1ad7eb5781a6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T123000Z DTEND:20260919T133000Z SUMMARY:You Matter Too: Balanced Teacher\, Balanced Classroom DESCRIPTION:Teaching is an act of constant giving\, and educator well-being matters. This one-hour interactive workshop helps you identify daily stressors and introduces simple\, practical mindfulness strategies you can use anytime. Participants will explore how supporting their own mental and emotional health builds balance\, resilience\, and more grounded\, effective classrooms. School leaders will also examine how teacher well-being is shaped by school-wide systems\, and how those systems can better support educators. CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.221\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:14e1a3a8d40d1ea495aab7f3ed7e787a URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/14e1a3a8d40d1ea495aab7f3ed7e787a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T133000Z DTEND:20260919T140000Z SUMMARY:Coffee and Tea DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Exhibitor Area\, Kongresshotel Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:11a1b940cbbe9d37d906460c62d7673f URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/11a1b940cbbe9d37d906460c62d7673f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T150000Z SUMMARY:Building a Strong Spelling Foundation: Some Practical Tools for Teaching English Orthography DESCRIPTION:This workshop explores how understanding English orthography can enrich spelling instruction within an inquiry-based classroom. Using unit-of-inquiry vocabulary\, word lists  \;and/or picture books\, teachers will learn how to guide students to investigate why words are spelled the way they are&mdash\;connecting sound\, meaning\, and history through inquiry. The session includes hands-on activities and practical strategies that integrate morphology\, etymology\, and phonology into everyday literacy learning. These principles can complement any existing spelling scheme or word list\, supporting teachers to make spelling meaningful\, engaging\, and deeply connected to students&rsquo\; ongoing inquiries.\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.215\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:21e46a25e12c6e2b67538833d98b6fbb URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/21e46a25e12c6e2b67538833d98b6fbb END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T150000Z SUMMARY:Developing Emotional Intelligence Through Coaching: A Practical Framework for Building Lasting Skills DESCRIPTION:Calming a child helps in the moment.\nCoaching a child changes the next moment.\n \;\nAs educators we have been hearing/working a lot on supporting children in naming feelings and regulating emotions. In this session we will go deeper and think about what comes after- coaching kids through what to do next&mdash\;using meaningful\, reflective conversations rather than quick fixes or distraction and consequences. \;\n \;\nEmotional intelligence isn&rsquo\;t complete when a child can name a feeling.\n The real learning happens when we help them figure out what to do with that feeling next.\nThis workshop teaches adults how to:\nReflect what happenedExplore impactBuild a &ldquo\;conversation toolkit&rdquo\; for future moments CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.22\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:971f9ed594f1ed22e87733742ff874be URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/971f9ed594f1ed22e87733742ff874be END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T150000Z SUMMARY:Developing Talent in the Classroom- Identifying and Nurturing Exceptional Learners DESCRIPTION:Very few students fit perfectly within the normal distribution curve in all aspects of their academic and personal life. Yet\, we owe each of our students an engaging and challenging educational experience that recognizes their strengths and areas of exceptionality.  \;Students whose abilities or talents lie in the far ends of the range of abilities often are overlooked in planning for the majority of students. \;\n\n\nFirst\,  \;I share some of the traits and characteristics of highly able students and highly talented students.  \;I will provide some tools and metrics to assist teachers and staff in identifying\, supporting\, and enriching the talents of those exceptional students . The social and emotional intricacies of highly able students will be discussed.\n\n\nLastly\, and time dependent\, we will engage in some lesson revision\, highlighting some ways to bring rigor and challenge to the highly able students in our classroom\,  \;utilizing AI and questioning strategies. \;\n\n\nTeachers will leave the workshop with a better understanding of the needs and challenges of highly able students and will have some tools to provide some appropriate and challenging academic experiences. \;\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.237\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:69e109d334c77f28fc758fb4b9b1e2b1 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/69e109d334c77f28fc758fb4b9b1e2b1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T150000Z SUMMARY:From Passive to Participating: Building Inclusive Classrooms DESCRIPTION:This workshop aims to support secondary teachers in developing practical\, inclusive approaches that increase meaningful student engagement across diverse classroom contexts. The session will begin with a brief overview of key engagement trends and barriers to learning that commonly affect participation\, including language load\, confidence\, neurodiversity\, and prior learning experiences.\n\n\nThe workshop will explore how classroom routines\, and communication strategies can improve access for all learners. Participants will be introduced to adaptable\, cross-curricular strategies that promote low-risk participation\, scaffold language and thinking\, and explore techniques and structures that enable and encourage students to contribute. The session will then shift to collaborative discussion\, allowing teachers from different subject areas to reflect on their own contexts and share effective practice. The overall goal is to strengthen classroom environments where all students feel able\, supported\, and motivated to participate actively in learning.\n\n\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.233\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:67d861b5b884dc643acb7b47c954b888 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/67d861b5b884dc643acb7b47c954b888 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T150000Z SUMMARY:From Re-reading to Retrieval: Evidence-Based Revision Strategies That Actually Work DESCRIPTION:Many students invest hours in revision strategies that feel productive but lead to fragile learning\, high anxiety\, and rapid forgetting. Cognitive science research shows that some of the most popular techniques-such as re-reading and highlighting-are among the least effective\, while less intuitive approaches such as retrieval practice\, spacing\, and learning through error produce durable understanding and deeper transfer.\nIn this interactive session\, participants will explore key findings from cognitive psychology and neuroscience on how learning really happens. Using concrete classroom examples from secondary and Diploma contexts\, the workshop will unpack why testing can be a powerful learning tool\, how distributed practice supports long-term retention\, and how &ldquo\;getting it wrong&rdquo\; can strengthen understanding rather than undermine confidence.\nParticipants will critically reflect on their current revision and assessment practices and redesign a learning activity using evidence-based strategies that improve retention\, reduce cognitive overload\, and support student well-being.\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.226\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:0f875643760011540c38e8a886e1b97c URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/0f875643760011540c38e8a886e1b97c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T150000Z SUMMARY:Growing Minds: Helping Students Understand and Strengthen Their Executive Function Skills. DESCRIPTION:As students move from primary to secondary school\, success increasingly depends on more than subject knowledge&mdash\;it hinges on executive functioning skills such as planning\, attention control\, working memory\, and self-monitoring. In this interactive workshop\, we explore how teachers can help students recognize these cognitive processes in themselves and develop strategies to strengthen them. Participants will be introduced to a short\, flexible teaching unit on Executive Functions and Brain Development\, designed for use in upper primary or lower secondary classrooms. The unit comprises four lessons focusing on: (1) understanding key executive functions\; (2) exploring how the prefrontal cortex develops\; (3) applying metacognitive thinking to learning tasks\; and (4) developing personalized action plans to improve one chosen skill.\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.217\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:c07c68e5d71c57e0d515307653af8ce2 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/c07c68e5d71c57e0d515307653af8ce2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T150000Z SUMMARY:Helping Our Third Culture Kids Thrive DESCRIPTION:Many of the students (and probably quite a few staff) in our schools can be considered Third Culture Kids\, or TCKs. What does this mean and what are the implications for those of us who care for and teach them? In this workshop we will discuss an overview of recent research on TCKs and explore practical strategies for understanding and supporting our TCKs through the unique challenges (and opportunities!) they encounter in areas of identity\, transition and belonging. CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.239\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:8879829be77ce9fea7439be1092df915 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/8879829be77ce9fea7439be1092df915 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T150000Z SUMMARY:One Size Doesn’t Fit All — Why the IBCP Might Fit You Perfectly DESCRIPTION:Discover how the IB&rsquo\;s fourth pathway\, the Career-related Programme empowers students to build on their individual strengths while offering flexible pathways that combine academic excellence with real-world learning &mdash\; and why it could be the missing piece in your school&rsquo\;s IB offering.\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.235\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:2d7ae47f853e511b6a664404d02e2a33 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/2d7ae47f853e511b6a664404d02e2a33 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T150000Z SUMMARY:Plot Twists & Teamwork: Creating a Class Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Story DESCRIPTION:Looking for a writing project that builds creativity and collaboration? In this session\, we will explore how to guide your class in writing a collaborative choose-your-own-adventure book. Participants will learn practical strategies for organizing branching storylines\, structuring student roles\, and keeping the project clear and manageable. This engaging approach strengthens narrative writing skills while fostering cooperation and shared ownership.\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.221\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:a1f146a01ad0fd0860cfb09133fc5088 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/a1f146a01ad0fd0860cfb09133fc5088 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T150000Z SUMMARY:Podcasting in the Classroom: Engaging Students through Storytelling and Sound DESCRIPTION:This workshop will introduce teachers to podcasting in the classroom. Podcasting provides opportunities for students to develop communication\, research\, and critical thinking skills while working on a creative and authentic product.\nWhat to expect:\n- Breakdown of the \;key stages of a classroom podcast project\n- Examples of a range student work \;from simple narrative storytelling to more complex investigative or interview-based episodes\n- Examples of learning experiences that develop the necessary podcasting skills\n- Hands-on time with some of the technical tools\n- Anecdotes from my experience teaching podcasting\nOutcomes:\n- Overview of the stages of a podcast production and an idea for how to get a project started in your own classroom\n- List of teaching resources for podcasting\n- Familiarity with some of the technical skills involved in podcasting\n- Hopefully inspire you to try podcasting in your own classes CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.227\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:b503872000cc76c8f9f353d6b7288e0b URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/b503872000cc76c8f9f353d6b7288e0b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T150000Z SUMMARY:Skill\, Well-being & Structure: A New Approach to Foundational Literacy DESCRIPTION:In international school settings\, many lower and middle school students continue to struggle with foundational literacy skills long after the developmental-appropriate intervention window has passed. These challenges are often intertwined with second-language acquisition needs\, unidentified learning difficulties\, fine-motor struggles\, interrupted schooling and social-emotional stress.\nThis interactive workshop will explore complex realities teachers face when supporting older students with gaps in phonemic awareness\, decoding\, fluency and self-confidence. Participants of this workshop will examine how literacy deficits impact emotional well-being and classroom engagement and how to rebuild both skill and self-belief simultaneously.\nThis workshop will include practical examples of combining structured literacy approaches such as UFLI and Heggerty\, adapted for older learners and multilingual contexts. Attendees will engage in guided discussions\, share experiences from their own teaching settings and collaboratively generate strategies that are responsive and structured.  \; CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.223\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:4b6fd5f0bece30b137ba6c0af126b3be URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/4b6fd5f0bece30b137ba6c0af126b3be END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T150000Z SUMMARY:Strengths-Based Conversations in Education: Using Positive Psychology to Support Wellbeing\, Growth and Performance DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThis interactive 60-minute workshop introduces educators and school leaders to practical tools from positive psychology to support staff wellbeing\, strengths-based development\, and meaningful appraisal conversations.\nDrawing on the PERMA wellbeing framework\, Character Strengths\, and the GROW coaching model\, participants will explore how to shift from deficit-focused conversations toward growth-oriented dialogue that enhances motivation\, engagement\, and professional learning.\nThe workshop is grounded in research from positive psychology pioneers such as Martin Seligman and coaching expert John Whitmore.\n\n\nIntended Impact:\nParticipants will leave with practical tools and a shared language to:\nSupport wellbeingStrengthen professional relationshipsImprove appraisal conversationsEncourage a culture of growth and reflection\n\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.245\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:308370984d1a53715cd16dc580ae0a67 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/308370984d1a53715cd16dc580ae0a67 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T150000Z SUMMARY:The Conjecture Classroom: Building Mathematical Thinkers DESCRIPTION:What if mathematics classrooms were designed so that thinking was unavoidable? This workshop introduces a practical framework that shifts students from procedure-followers to conjecture-makers. At its heart is a simple but powerful cycle: Conjecture &rarr\; Test &rarr\; Break &rarr\; Repair &rarr\; Generalise. Students begin with patterns\, propose ideas\, stress-test them with counterexamples\, and refine their reasoning mirroring how real mathematics evolves\, from exploring infinite limits to understanding symmetry or growth.\n\n\nParticipants will explore the Two-Path Solution Rule\, where problems demand multiple representations\, and Error-First Teaching\, where carefully chosen mistakes spark deeper reasoning. Through Low Floor\, High Ceiling\, No Hint task design\, every learner can enter\, yet no artificial endpoint restricts exploration. Short\, recurring Small Research Tasks cultivate independence\, while intentional Math Talk Moves help students articulate\, defend\, and refine their thinking.\nMore than strategies\, this session focuses on identity: helping students see themselves as mathematical thinkers. \;\n\n\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.231\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:4d618baa6d824fbf954e62772a2f7af7 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/4d618baa6d824fbf954e62772a2f7af7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T150000Z SUMMARY:Visual Media in Education: Imagining Artificial Intelligence DESCRIPTION:Description:\nJoin me for this interactive session where we will explore the history of artificial intelligence through movies\, illustrations\, and icons. How people see movies\, cartoons\, and shows has always shaped AI. From its early days as simple machines to its many forms today\, visual media has led to common misunderstandings about what AI really is. The objective of the workshop is to spark ethical debates amongst primary and secondary students and teachers by providing a set of valuable visual resources. The presentation aims to give you engaging ideas for using these learning materials across different school subjects\, such as science\, tech\, history\, and art.\n\n\nIntended Impact:\nThis interactive workshop empowers international primary and secondary teachers to critically explore how movies and visual media have shaped global perceptions of artificial intelligence\, equipping them with practical\, cross-curricular resources to spark ethical debates\, strengthen media literacy\, and foster informed\, responsible AI discussions in diverse classrooms.\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.227\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:5b3c715e60b06d2d52f21bf37baf2c25 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/5b3c715e60b06d2d52f21bf37baf2c25 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T150000Z SUMMARY:Wins\, Whines\, and Why It Matters: Teaching German Language and Literature in the Middle Years DESCRIPTION:In this interactive workshop\, we will facilitate an exchange among German teachers from AGIS schools to share ideas\, reflect on challenges\, and explore effective strategies for teaching German Language and Literature in the Middle Years. The session highlights good practice at DIS and other AGIS schools\, fosters meaningful professional connections\, and emphasises the importance of the Middle Years for sustained language development and student engagement.\n\n\nThis interactive workshop brings together German teachers from AGIS schools to reflect on the realities\, challenges\, and opportunities of teaching German Language and Literature in the Middle Years. Through shared experiences\, practical strategies\, and open discussion\, participants will explore what works\, which challenges persist\, and why German teaching in the Middle Years is crucial for sustained language development and long-term learner engagement. The workshop also offers a valuable opportunity to showcase effective practice at DIS and to build meaningful professional connections with fellow AGIS German educators.\n\n\nWorkshop Structure:\n1. Opening: Wins & Whines (Icebreaker)\nAttenders are invited to briefly share one win and one whine from their Middle Years German classrooms in small groups. This sets a collegial tone\, acknowledges common challenges\, and validates shared experiences across AGIS schools.\n2. Why It Matters: The Middle Years as a Turning Point \;\nA short input highlighting the importance of the Middle Years for motivation\, identity formation\, and language development/proficiency. The session connects classroom practice to learner pathways in later years (DP)\, focusing on engagement\, confidence\, and continuity.\n3. Strategies That Work: Teaching German Language & Literature in the Middle Years\nPresentation and discussion of practical\, classroom-tested strategies\, including balancing language and literature\; motivating reluctant learners\, working with meaningful and authentic units\, a variety of both literary and non-literary text types and creative tasks\; supporting multilingual learners and home languages within German lessons\; nurturing a love for reading etc. Examples of good practice from different contexts and units will be shared.\n4. Collaborative Exchange: Sharing Good Pra CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.225\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:475e6a0dfcf0525b42c3ce6ef1951cb0 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/475e6a0dfcf0525b42c3ce6ef1951cb0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T161500Z SUMMARY:Beyond Docs: Building a Connected School with Google Workspace DESCRIPTION:Discover how a whole school community can work smarter with Google Workspace. In this interactive session\, featuring insights from a Google for Education representative and school leaders\, you’ll see how tools like Docs\, Sheets\, Meet\, Drive\, Sites\, Forms\, and Gemini can transform collaboration\, communication\, and teaching across your organisation.\n\n\nLearn how one school leverages Google Workspace not only for classroom learning\, but also for coordination\, administration\, budgeting\, and community engagement. We’ll also explore how schools can implement a secure\, sustainable cloud ecosystem that supports staff\, students\, and families alike.\n\n\nWhether you're leading technology strategy or supporting digital learning\, this session offers practical ideas and real world perspectives on making Google Workspace a powerful foundation for your school.\n\n\n\n\n CATEGORIES:TWO-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.246\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:a1bbe3220ac28f6a9bd5e3e96020ba48 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/a1bbe3220ac28f6a9bd5e3e96020ba48 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T161500Z SUMMARY:MTSS: A systematic approach to addressing the transition between Primary and Middle School. DESCRIPTION:This session will explore an intervention focused approach to addressing the transition challenges that students\, teachers and parents face between grade 5 and grade 6. It will explore how adapting timetables and staffing structures through innovation\, results in addressing student wellbeing and confidence in their transition to MYP. Additionally\, by utilizing learning response team meetings that include all teaching staff\, protocols will be explored that deepen collaboration and identify accountability\, responsibility\, consultation and and information sharing approach (ARCI). We will explore how Tier 1 Intervention\, within an MTSS structure\, form the basis of solid teacher standards and we will address how student learning and behavioural needs on either side of the learning continuum are met. We will discuss how data has been collected and analyzed\, in connection with the project management structure that has been utilized\, to measure the impact of this new approach. Participant will inquire into various change management approaches were used in support of the success of this structure and how we will adjust for future. \; CATEGORIES:TWO-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:Kongresshotel Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:0d2e4ce0969bccb79edc69df641705b3 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/0d2e4ce0969bccb79edc69df641705b3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T161500Z SUMMARY:Relationships at the center: Building classroom and whole school culture through relational and restorative practices DESCRIPTION: \;\nThis workshop equips educators with practical strategies to implement relational and restorative practices. Grounded in the FIS’ journey of becoming a school committed to restorative practices\, the workshop explores means for placing relationships at the centre of learning\, which ultimately strengthens wellbeing\, empathy\, accountability\, and positive school culture.\n \;\nParticipants will explore how restorative practices support communities at both classroom and whole-school levels\, and gain insights for developing an action plan. Classroom content focuses on practical relational strategies\, managing behaviour while maintaining high expectations\, and responding to harm in ways that repair and restore. Whole-school content includes building a relational culture\, amplifying student voice\, strengthening accountability\, and supporting systemic change.\n \;\nFacilitated through relational strategies for building group dynamics\, such as circle practices\, and various routines for guided dialogue\, the day is a deep dive into restorative practices in action. You will leave with practical tools and approaches to support your journey within your own school context.\n\nSession Outcome(s)\nParticipants will walk away with tangible tools for putting relationships at the heart of teaching and learning\, which ultimately strengthens wellbeing\, empathy\, accountability\, and a positive school culture. \;\n \; CATEGORIES:TWO-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.219\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:e36d94b62bad6d3c27794b60317a6e55 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/e36d94b62bad6d3c27794b60317a6e55 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T151500Z DTEND:20260919T161500Z SUMMARY:A Year-Long Journey: Implementing the PYP Exhibition Through Staged Inquiry DESCRIPTION:Discover how to transform the PYP exhibition from a daunting end-of-year project into an empowering year-long journey of inquiry and action. This session shares a proven\, staged approach that builds student agency and produces meaningful community impact.\n \;\nStarting with exploration of what the exhibition is and connecting to student interests\, we progress through identifying local challenges and opportunities. Through reading articles and observing their own neighborhoods\, students develop authentic inquiry questions. They then narrow their focus\, conduct research through interviews\, surveys\, and experiments\, and design actions that matter to them. The entire school community becomes involved\, creating a powerful sense of collective purpose—especially meaningful in small school settings.\n \;\nThis staged process ensures students take genuine ownership while maintaining manageable pacing\, resulting in presentations that reflect deep inquiry and authentic action.\n \; CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.221\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:5b2f0255a039fad8ab64cb9b4c9ea4bc URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/5b2f0255a039fad8ab64cb9b4c9ea4bc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T151500Z DTEND:20260919T161500Z SUMMARY:Designing Learning Environments Where Everyone Thrives DESCRIPTION:Grounded in neuroscience and the Self-Reg research of Stuart Shanker and Susan Hopkins\, this session explores how we thrive in learning environments where we feel safe\, rooted\, balanced\, capable\, and trusted. It invites educators to intentionally design a learning environment where self-regulation is not demanded of children\, but thoughtfully cultivated through relationships\, structure\, and shared understanding. Using the Self-Reg &ldquo\;5 Look Fors\,&rdquo\; participants will explore what each element means within the lived reality of classrooms and schools\, and how it translates into daily practice. Through reflection and practical examples\, educators will begin to see the learning environment through a Self-Reg lens recognizing how space\, schedules\, transitions\, and interactions shape students&rsquo\; ability to regulate\, connect\, and learn.\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.237\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:9a45d64c7f870a52ef3a0736aa97ef2e URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/9a45d64c7f870a52ef3a0736aa97ef2e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T151500Z DTEND:20260919T161500Z SUMMARY:Empowering Students Through Inquiry-Based Learning and Peer Teaching in DP Sciences DESCRIPTION:This session is designed for DP sciences\, with a specific focus on integrating inquiry-based activities that allow students to take control of their learning while mastering key content\, particularly in science. While many parts of the curriculum require teacher-led instruction\, there are certain topics in subjects like physics\, chemistry\, and biology where we can step back and let students drive the lesson through exploration and discovery. The challenge lies in balancing this inquiry approach with the need to cover all necessary content\, particularly within the time constraints of the IB curriculum. In this workshop\, teachers will learn how to create inquiry-driven lessons that promote self-learning\, while still ensuring that practice test questions and required content are effectively integrated. We&rsquo\;ll explore ways to manage time efficiently\, allowing students to engage deeply with the material without sacrificing essential learning objectives. By shifting to a facilitator role in certain units\, teachers can encourage active student participation\, critical thinking\, and problem-solving. The focus will be on creating a dynamic classroom environment where students take ownership of their learning\, preparing them for success in assessments while fostering a deeper understanding of the subject. \;\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.22\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:bb873fba55a5bfba2e99776683026d4f URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/bb873fba55a5bfba2e99776683026d4f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T151500Z DTEND:20260919T161500Z SUMMARY:Evidence-Based Gamification in Foreign Language Classrooms DESCRIPTION:Gamification has become a popular trend in education\, yet its impact depends entirely on thoughtful design. This interactive workshop explores how evidence-based gamification can meaningfully enhance motivation\, retention\, and communicative competence in foreign language teaching.\nGrounded in motivational theory and classroom research\, the session will briefly examine why superficial reward systems often fail and what actually works. Participants will experience a tool to gamify their lessons and units\, and explore how narrative\, progression systems\, and challenge structures can increase student engagement without sacrificing academic rigour.\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.225\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:7b59494f4313677b03b207eefcb3ecf8 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/7b59494f4313677b03b207eefcb3ecf8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T151500Z DTEND:20260919T161500Z SUMMARY:Explicit Teaching in Practice - Teaching Writing Explicitly DESCRIPTION:\n\nA practical session with examples\, takeaways and materials designed to be integrated into everyday\nteaching. This session will build upon theories of explicit teaching and visual learning to demonstrate\nhow strategies can be used to improve student writing across disciplines.\n\n\n\n\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.245\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:2a05b9576631aae8d0e9b128ff48190a URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/2a05b9576631aae8d0e9b128ff48190a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T151500Z DTEND:20260919T161500Z SUMMARY:Finding a new job for 2027? How to find the school that fits\, and prepare your application. DESCRIPTION:Whether you expect to be looking for a new job in Germany\, or further afield\, this session will be part workshop\, part discussion\, to help your application speak with clarity and purpose to those reading it. Based on the joy\, challenge and frustration of reading hundreds of applications a year from people who do not always make it easy to see what they might bring\, where and how they have gained their experience or whether they would be happy in Leipzig\, Dehradun or Weimar\, we will look at the good\, the bad and the ugly.\n\n\nWe cannot always find the mentors we need to turn to when making job applications\, particularly if we want to keep an application quiet until it becomes real. This session will take place within a circle of trust in which anyone can ask anything about what school hiring committees and Heads might be thinking when it comes to hiring.\n\n\nBring along your CVs\, your aspirations and your questions and we can spend an hour now saving hours later in the year. \;\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.221\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:42134a383ca0584643b2492ceae9e879 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/42134a383ca0584643b2492ceae9e879 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T151500Z DTEND:20260919T161500Z SUMMARY:From Debate to Competition: Building a Culture of Mathematical Reasoning in MYP & DP DESCRIPTION:This interactive workshop explores how structured mathematical debate and thoughtfully designed competitions can strengthen reasoning\, communication\, and confidence in MYP and DP mathematics classrooms. Rather than viewing debate and competitions as enrichment for a small group of high achievers\, this session reframes them as powerful pedagogical tools that support all learners while maintaining high cognitive demand.\nParticipants will experience a short mathematical debate and examine practical classroom structures such as &ldquo\;Always/Sometimes/Never\,&rdquo\; error-analysis debates\, and claim&ndash\;counterclaim formats. The session will then connect these strategies to internal and external competitions\, including Kangaroo-style challenges\, school-based reasoning events\, and interschool initiatives. Emphasis will be placed on how competition problems can be repurposed to promote discussion\, justification\, and deeper conceptual understanding.\nThe workshop also addresses alignment with MYP criteria and DP assessment objectives\, highlighting how debate and competition strengthen justification\, precision of language\, and mathematical argumentation&mdash\;skills directly linked to examination success and internal assessments.\n\n\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.231\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:fef60409baef7684ee748c29a5d21d94 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/fef60409baef7684ee748c29a5d21d94 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T151500Z DTEND:20260919T161500Z SUMMARY:Independent\, Engaged\, and On‑Task: Self‑Paced Centers That Practically Run Themselves! DESCRIPTION:Looking for math centers that feel joyful\, purposeful\, and… actually independent? \;\nThis hands-on session introduces simple\, paper-based tools that help students in Grades 1 to 5 work independently and confidently during math centers. Participants will explore practical ways to create levelled\, self-paced activities that encourage learners to write their own equations\, record their ideas\, and track their progress. These strategies support student agency\, strengthen self-regulation\, and make differentiation easier without relying on worksheets. Teachers will also try out tracking systems that guide students in choosing the right level of challenge and staying engaged. By the end of the session\, participants will leave with adaptable templates\, activity ideas\, and practical structures that help math centers run smoothly in any PYP classroom.” \;\n \;\nImpact: \;\n“This session aims to empower teachers with easy-to-implement systems that increase student independence and reduce classroom management stress. By adopting self‑paced\, self‑tracking math activities\, teachers can foster stronger student ownership\, smoother center routines\, and more effective differentiation. Ultimately\, the impact is a learning environment where students feel capable and motivated\, and help teachers gain the freedom to focus on responsive\, high‑quality instruction.” \;\n\nLearning OutcomesDesign independent\, paper-based math center activities that encourage student thinking and engagement.Implement simple systems that help students track progress and choose appropriate levels of challenge.Apply structures that support differentiation\, student agency\, and smoother math center routines.\n\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.217\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:b1555f49235b5b2995b21b1c66b4e3d2 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/b1555f49235b5b2995b21b1c66b4e3d2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T151500Z DTEND:20260919T161500Z SUMMARY:Internal assessment in the IBDP "Language B (SL/HL)" course DESCRIPTION:This workshop is for IBDP/CP Language B teachers who are looking for ways to develop their students&rsquo\; speaking skills which are needed for oral examinations. Participants will be encouraged to collaborate\, share\, and express ideas that facilitate student oral performance.\nSome of the most important aspects which will be discussed:\n● How to choose good photos (SL) / literary extracts (HL)?\n● Tips and tricks to help your students prepare effectively and perform well on the oral examination.\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.235\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:e2ad3e7b383decc67a36aedc03ac0885 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/e2ad3e7b383decc67a36aedc03ac0885 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T151500Z DTEND:20260919T161500Z SUMMARY:Knowing Students\, Knowing Ourselves: From Reaction to Relationship DESCRIPTION:Research on school belonging shows that students who feel seen\, valued\, and understood demonstrate stronger engagement\, improved behavior\, and higher academic achievement. In internationally mobile school communities&mdash\;where students navigate cultural transitions\, multilingual environments\, and evolving identities&mdash\;relational safety is a critical protective factor. Educator self-awareness and regulation directly shape classroom climate and students&rsquo\; sense of belonging.\nGrounded in belonging research\, attachment theory\, and co-regulation frameworks\, this interactive workshop examines how teacher reactivity and attunement influence learning readiness. Participants will reflect on personal triggers\, explore culturally responsive interpretations of behavior\, and practice practical strategies&mdash\;including the 2x10 relationship approach\, connection-before-correction language\, co-regulation tools\, and structured repair conversations&mdash\;to move from reaction to intentional\, relationship-centered practice.\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.233\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:ec232329c8be58f4565c71e133f2770f URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/ec232329c8be58f4565c71e133f2770f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T151500Z DTEND:20260919T161500Z SUMMARY:Let's perform together - WE are the AGIS band tonight! DESCRIPTION:Bring an instrument. Bring your voice. Bring your passion. Bring your energy. Then we take a bit of organization\, a bit of experience\, and trust that we can do it...and poof!  \;We have live music entertainment for Saturday night at the AGIS Conference! We will choose 8-10 songs to play and perform with almost no rehearsal and a whole lot of faith.Leaps of faith rely on strong buy-in from the constituents\, sharing a common goal\, and trust in the participants'\; capabilities\, knowledge\, and experience. So leap with us and let'\;s perform tonight! (There will be no notes\, chord charts\, or lyrics provided\, so devices are extremely useful for knowing what to play or sing even if you don'\;t have all of the world'\;s music memorized).Criteria for choosing songs include: audience recognition (multi-generational\, international)\, danceability\, sing-along-ability\, and that somebody can sing lead on the song.\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:TBA\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:91f6f2a5c2381003227cba31baa33d3d URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/91f6f2a5c2381003227cba31baa33d3d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T151500Z DTEND:20260919T161500Z SUMMARY:Small Voices\, Big Choices: Cultivating Student Agency in the Lower PYP DESCRIPTION:This session explores how student agency can be meaningfully nurtured in the Early Years and lower Primary Years Programme through everyday classroom practice. Participants will examine how choice\, voice\, and ownership can be embedded in routines\, play experiences\, and inquiry-based learning in developmentally appropriate ways. The session highlights the role of the teacher in balancing guidance and independence\, creating conditions where young learners actively participate in decisions about their learning. Through reflection and practical examples\, educators will consider how small\, intentional shifts in practice can strengthen engagement\, confidence\, and learner ownership in the early years CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.215\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:47b2963d0fd0b0e9fecb4b9ae3f54b6d URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/47b2963d0fd0b0e9fecb4b9ae3f54b6d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T151500Z DTEND:20260919T161500Z SUMMARY:Strengthening Advisory: Sharing Our Experience and Learning Together DESCRIPTION:Advisory can be one of the most meaningful parts of a student&rsquo\;s day &mdash\; and one of the most challenging parts of a teacher&rsquo\;s role. In this full-day workshop\, we&rsquo\;ll open up our playbook and share what we are doing at our school: what&rsquo\;s working\, what&rsquo\;s evolving\, and what we&rsquo\;re still trying to improve\, while looking to make new connections and hear what is happening in the Advisory program at other schools. We&rsquo\;ll walk through how our advisory program is structured\, how we support advisors\, and how we try to build authentic relationships with students while balancing everything else on our plates. More importantly\, this won&rsquo\;t be a sit-and-get session. We want to hear from you. Through discussion and practical planning time\, we&rsquo\;ll workshop together and share strategies that have made a difference. Our goal of the session is for all of us to leave with stronger ideas and a network of colleagues who believe advisory can be more than just another block in the schedule. Session Outcome(s) ● Reflect on their own advisory program and identify what&rsquo\;s working well and what could improve. ● Explore practical strategies and tools to strengthen student engagement and advisor support. ● Collaborate with peers to generate solutions to common advisory challenges. ● Leave with ideas and resources they can adapt and implement in their own school. ● Build connections with other advisors and leaders for ongoing support and collaboration.\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.226\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:b5b26c10452ff56f4dc1a260714e2337 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/b5b26c10452ff56f4dc1a260714e2337 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T151500Z DTEND:20260919T161500Z SUMMARY:The Coaching Habit DESCRIPTION:In an era of rapid change\, increasing complexity\, and competing demands\, educators are often pushed to look for better answers. This session argues that what schools most need are better questions. Drawing on Michael Bungay Stanier&rsquo\;s The Coaching Habit\, the presentation focuses on a small set of powerful coaching questions and why coaching is fundamental to effective teaching and leadership.\n\n\nCoaching is not about fixing problems or giving advice. It is about creating the conditions for thinking. Participants will explore questions such as: What&rsquo\;s the real challenge here? What do you really want? And what&rsquo\;s the smallest useful step forward? These deceptively simple questions help shift conversations from telling to listening\, from compliance to ownership\, and from short-term solutions to long-term growth.\n\n\nThe session will connect these questions to everyday educational contexts\, including classroom practice\, professional conversations\, and leadership decision-making. Teachers will see how coaching questions support student agency\, metacognition\, and wellbeing. Leaders will examine how a coaching approach builds trust\, clarity\, and collective responsibility across teams.\n\n\nRather than adding another initiative\, coaching offers a practical mindset that strengthens learning\, improves relationships\, and supports sustainable improvement. Participants will leave with sense of why coaching matters and how to apply it.\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.239\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:7f4b582a60624cf595b6e4510051b9c9 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/7f4b582a60624cf595b6e4510051b9c9 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260919T151500Z DTEND:20260919T161500Z SUMMARY:Unlocking the Power of Data: Insights and Collaboration for Educators DESCRIPTION:The AGIS Data Usage Working Group aims to create a collaborative space for educators to explore how different types of data can be used thoughtfully to support student learning and inform school improvement. Participants will have the opportunity to share practices from their schools\, discuss approaches to collecting and interpreting data\, and reflect on how data can meaningfully inform teaching\, learning\, and decision-making. The group will also serve as a network for ongoing collaboration among AGIS educators. We hope to begin this work with our first face-to-face meeting at the upcoming AGIS Conference.\n\nLearning OutcomesParticipants will deepen their understanding of data-informed practice and gain insights into how different schools collect\, organize\, and use data to support student learning. The working group aims to foster collaboration across AGIS schools\, encourage reflective dialogue around data use\, and support educators in developing practical approaches for using data to inform teaching\, learning\, and school development.Participants will deepen their understanding of data-informed practice and gain insights into how different schools collect\, organize\, and use data to support student learning. The working group aims to foster collaboration across AGIS schools\, encourage reflective dialogue around data use\, and support educators in developing practical approaches for using data to inform teaching\, learning\, and school development.\n\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.241\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:8f8c0d40703757ac4bcf501d862b177c URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/8f8c0d40703757ac4bcf501d862b177c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260920T070000Z DTEND:20260920T080000Z SUMMARY:DP Visual Arts New Curriculum DESCRIPTION:This will be a round table setting with some discussion points for teachers of the new DP Visual Arts Curriculum.\n \nFor example: \n- reflection on how the first year has gone\n- starting points: what we did to introduce the course to the students and how we would change this next year\n- challenges experienced: possible solutions\n- biggest benefits of the new curriculum and opportunities it has presented \;\n- timing of projects\n- building an understanding of assessment with the students \;\n\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.215\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:e5b707ff95d17db92ac2eb97670c9f38 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/e5b707ff95d17db92ac2eb97670c9f38 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260920T070000Z DTEND:20260920T080000Z SUMMARY:First Steps in German: Teaching an Additional Language to Young Beginners in International Schools DESCRIPTION:How can we support young learners in taking their very first steps in German&mdash\;especially when they have no previous exposure to the language&mdash\;while keeping lessons engaging and meaningful? This workshop offers practical insights into teaching German as an Additional Language within an international school context.\nParticipants 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.\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.223\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:a27d6cc779519731d2e2aa2cf232a311 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/a27d6cc779519731d2e2aa2cf232a311 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260920T070000Z DTEND:20260920T080000Z SUMMARY:Games in the TOK Classroom DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we will explore how different types of games can be used in the classroom.  \;My examples will be specific to TOK\, though there is likely connections to be made to other subjects as well.  \;At the end of the session\, attendees will be given an opportunity to share any successful games from their lessons as well.\n\nHere are the games and their connection to learning:\nTwo modern hobby board games to understand scientific thinking methodsA murder mystery game to investigate perspectivesA game of charades with a twist to think from different perspectivesA digital escape room game as review activityBlooket online as a higher level review tool\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.227\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:94ff3f287ca8d37cca958cea95a7362e URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/94ff3f287ca8d37cca958cea95a7362e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260920T070000Z DTEND:20260920T080000Z SUMMARY:School - University Collaboration in the Area of Science\, Art\, Engineering\, Design and Architecture DESCRIPTION:Munich International School (MIS) and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) introduced students to the intersection of robotics\, architecture\, and engineering through hands-on exploration of digital fabrication techniques. With a focus on additive manufacturing in clay\, the program supports students in designing and 3D printing their own clay projects\, offering an engaging way to experience how robotics and materials can enhance sustainable construction practices\, linking students with people\, places\, and resources beyond the school.  \;\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.231\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:2d551614d3a2b0966417ae9643b7c963 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/2d551614d3a2b0966417ae9643b7c963 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260920T070000Z DTEND:20260920T080000Z SUMMARY:Spannung erzeugen - Krimis im Deutschunterricht/Creating Suspense - Crime Stories in German Lessons DESCRIPTION:Detective stories capture readers from the very first page. The workshop \;&ldquo\;Spannung erzeugen &ndash\; Krimis im Deutschunterricht&rdquo\; \;shows how crime fiction can be used in German language classrooms to spark motivation and demonstrate that language operates on multiple levels.\nSuspense arises through plot structure\, withheld information\, perspective\, and carefully chosen language. In class\, students explore how vocabulary creates atmosphere\, how sentence structure influences pace\, and how narrative perspective controls what readers know. Crime stories are ideal for analyzing these linguistic layers in an engaging way.\nBy combining excitement with language awareness\, crime fiction not only encourages reading but also reveals the richness and complexity of language.\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.225\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:702645b20af9ddf67bbe38872f7aacb6 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/702645b20af9ddf67bbe38872f7aacb6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260920T070000Z DTEND:20260920T080000Z SUMMARY:State-Funded Teilhabeassistenz in Staatlich Anerkannte Ersatzschulen: Navigating SGB VIII and SGB IX DESCRIPTION: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 (Trä\;ger)\, including recruitment\, training\, and ongoing supervision of inclusion assistants\, and highlight effective strategies for working in partnership with them. The school&rsquo\;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.\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.221\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:af5f803639911b6b69faeb8ca10f7038 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/af5f803639911b6b69faeb8ca10f7038 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260920T070000Z DTEND:20260920T093000Z SUMMARY:Computer Science Working Group Welcoming Session DESCRIPTION:Are you a Computer Science teacher at your school\, or looking to connect with a wider network of CS educators in the AGIS community? \nJoin us for the meeting of the AGIS Computer Science Working Group!\n\nThis is our first time coming together as a community of IB and IGCSE Computer Science teachers across AGIS schools. The goal today is simple: meet each other\, share what we're working with\, and figure out what we want this group to become.\nWe'll touch on syllabus challenges\, useful resources\, and ed-tech tools but we won't be going deep on any single topic today. Two hours isn't enough for that\, and that's okay. We surface what matters\, and use it to shape the agenda for our future meetings.\n\nWhat We Will Discuss:\nSYLLABUS\nPain points\, confusions\, what works\, both IB &\; IGCSE\nRESOURCES\nAny online tools\, websites\, platforms useful for CS teaching\nDOCUMENTS\nFiles shared specifically within this group\, mock exams\, worksheets\, IA exemplars\nED-TECH TOOLS\nTech Stack icebreaker\, languages\, IDEs\, favourite tools\nAGENDA\nWhat members want from the group + next session topics\n\nShare any questions or concerns about this session here in the Agenda column. You can also add links or documents to other columns that you want to share.\n\nCome ready to share\, ask\, and connect.\n\nMelih Gulcan\nIBDP/IGCSE Computer Science Teacher CATEGORIES:TWO-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.227\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:0c91d9cd0b170857145abe9c31e29291 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/0c91d9cd0b170857145abe9c31e29291 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260920T070000Z DTEND:20260920T093000Z SUMMARY:Educating the Whole Child: Brain Science for Everyday Teaching - Learners Have to Maslow Before They Can Bloom. DESCRIPTION:Teaching for maximum learning requires more than delivering content - it requires understanding how the brain learns best. This session explores the science of the brain and the powerful connection between social-emotional development and academic success. Designed for teachers at every level\, the session examines how factors such as relationships\, emotion\, stress\, motivation\, and belonging directly influence attention\, memory\, and learning. Participants will gain practical\, brain-based insights into how supportive learning environments and intentional instructional practices can foster both emotional well-being and academic growth. By connecting neuroscience with classroom realities\, this session highlights strategies that help educators create safe\, engaging\, and responsive learning spaces where students can thrive. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of why social-emotional learning is essential\, not separate\, from academic achievement\, and how aligning instruction with how the brain works supports the whole child.\n \nSession:\nSocial Emotional Learning and it´s connection to brain and a workshop\nMemory Is Not a Filing Cabinet: How Brains Actually Remember \nReflections\, sharing\, takeaways CATEGORIES:TWO-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.239\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:ed02188204eb30bb6d94500b2f197293 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/ed02188204eb30bb6d94500b2f197293 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260920T070000Z DTEND:20260920T093000Z SUMMARY:Everything After School: Round Table Discussion DESCRIPTION:Running and after school program is a balancing act. Often\, we get so caught up with daily logistics that we lack the space to work on strategy. \;\n\n\nThis round table aims to bring those coordinating or developing these programs together to swap "\;notes from the field"\;. We'\;ll talk about the structure of our programs\, managing parent and organisational expectations and balancing a high standard of care with pedagogical value.\n\n\nIntended Impact: Break the isolation of the role and build a collective within the AGIS community. To share best-practices and gain new perspectives on current problems or hurdles.\n\n\nIdeal both for those working in a coordinators role\, and leaders currently developing after school programs. \;\n\n\n\n\nThemes: development\, sharing best practices\, child protection after school\, content\, instructors\, supervision\, parent expectations\, communication\,  \;community engagement.\n CATEGORIES:TWO-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.222\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:dbbafebfa6b17a31a431facdabaceb43 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/dbbafebfa6b17a31a431facdabaceb43 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260920T070000Z DTEND:20260920T093000Z SUMMARY:Listening to Understanding: Building Empathy Through Active Listening DESCRIPTION:Why do we listen\, and how can we help students truly hear others&rsquo\; perspectives? This workshop focuses on developing the ATL skill of listening actively to others&rsquo\; perspectives and ideas to build empathy\, understanding\, and positive relationships. Teachers will explore practical strategies and simple language prompts that support students in sharing feelings\, respecting differences\, and connecting with others. By strengthening active listening\, we empower students to contribute to a more caring and inclusive world.\n \;\nSession Outcome(s)\n10-12:30 Session 1\nCircle Time IntroductionAn inquiry into why we listen and what it looks like in international\, inclusive schools across Germany.We will dig deeper into:\n-what is active listening\n-why we need to explicitly teach active listening skills\n \;\n12:30-13:30 Lunch\n \;\n13:30-15:30 Session 2\nAn inquiry into what habits we can practice to support active listening in the classroom.We will dig deeper into:\n-how to develop a safe space.\n-how to develop active listening language.\n-how to support agreements\, disagreements and conflict.\n \;\n15:30-16 Coffee Break\n \;\n16-17 Session 3\nTime to plan and reflect on how to use active listening next week at your school.\n \;\n \;\n CATEGORIES:TWO-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.237\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:7143fc5dc8a048422fb70ecc6fdab664 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/7143fc5dc8a048422fb70ecc6fdab664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260920T070000Z DTEND:20260920T093000Z SUMMARY:Project Based Learning - Designing Learning That Matters DESCRIPTION:Transform your classroom into a place where curiosity drives learning and students take ownership of their ideas. This Project-Based Learning workshop is designed to inspire teachers to move beyond traditional instruction and create meaningful\, real-world learning experiences that truly stick.\n\n\nIn this hands-on session\, you will step into the role of a learner as you explore the core principles of high-quality PBL. Discover how to design authentic projects that spark student inquiry\, foster collaboration\, and build critical thinking skills. You&rsquo\;ll explore practical ways to connect projects to standards\, support different learners\, and assess student work without losing sight of the learning process. Along the way\, you&rsquo\;ll collaborate with other educators\, swap ideas\, and reflect on what PBL could look like in your own classroom.\n\n\nThis workshop isn&rsquo\;t about buzzwords or theory&mdash\;it&rsquo\;s about real strategies\, real examples\, and real classroom impact. You&rsquo\;ll leave with tools you can use right away and a project plan you can adapt to your students&rsquo\; needs.\n CATEGORIES:TWO-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.235\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:bcd126905c1a91a7e01c9130ef509f6d URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/bcd126905c1a91a7e01c9130ef509f6d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260920T070000Z DTEND:20260920T093000Z SUMMARY:Sustainability At Schools DESCRIPTION:The aim of this workshop is to bring together people involved in sustainability projects at AGIS schools to share ideas and experiences with ongoing or planned sustainability projects. All participants will actively contribute to this workshop by presenting and sharing their experiences. The ultimate goal is to foster collaboration and develop new ideas on how to make our schools more sustainable. \;\n CATEGORIES:TWO-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.233\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:65ddad70930757da15e686fca9615e84 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/65ddad70930757da15e686fca9615e84 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260920T070000Z DTEND:20260920T093000Z SUMMARY:The Learning Design Lab: Practical Tools for Every Learner DESCRIPTION:We've all had that lesson. The one that flopped. The one where you could feel the room slip away and you kept going anyway\, wondering what went wrong. \;\nThis workshop is built around that moment. \;\nBring a lesson that didn't land\, or one you've always wanted to do differently. Over the course of the session\, we'll dig into what inclusive\, accessible design actually looks like in practice: how knowledge gets expressed\, how feedback reaches learners\, and how the right tools can change what's possible in a classroom. Then you'll redesign it with support\, with peers\, and with a toolkit you'll keep using long after the conference. \;\nNo perfect lessons required. Just curiosity and something worth rethinking. \;\n \;\n9:00–9:15 Creative Provocation  \;\nStreamlined drawing task \;\n9:15–9:45 Tools &\; Frameworks Overview  \;\nWe will consider applications for assistive technology\, feedback and data. We will highlight a few high-leverage tools and one feedback framework. We will share case studies. \;\n9:45–10:00 Break \;\n10:00 –10:45 Design Lab \;\nParticipants redesign one lesson/assessment using templates. \;\n10:45–11:00 Break \;\n11:00 – 11:30 Gallery Share &\; Implementation Planning \;\nAfter exploring others designs\, we will have a peer Share\, then individual action planning and orientation to the resource site. \;\n\n CATEGORIES:TWO-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.245\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:b2a5d714220e32d0a9b1abbd09e07bac URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/b2a5d714220e32d0a9b1abbd09e07bac END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260920T070000Z DTEND:20260920T093000Z SUMMARY:Working Group: Fostering Student Agency and Autonomy in Literacy – Empowering Independent Readers and Writers DESCRIPTION:This session is for members of the AGIS Elementary Literacy working group as well as for primary school staff teaching literacy. Together\, we will share best practices and explore ways to foster student literacy skills in meaningful and engaging ways.\nImagine a classroom where students confidently take charge of their learning\, make choices\, and dive into reading and writing with curiosity and purpose. Fostering agency and autonomy in literacy units means giving students the skills\, confidence\, and choice to take ownership of their learning. When learners feel empowered\, they are more motivated\, curious\, and capable of tackling complex texts and writing tasks on their own. This session will explore practical strategies for promoting student independence in reading and writing and become active participants in their literacy journey. We will look at:\n- Designing literacy activities that encourage decision-making and self-expression.\n- Scaffolding reading and writing tasks to gradually release responsibility to students.\n- Fostering critical thinking\, reflection\, and goal-setting in literacy learning.\n- Building a classroom culture of independent readers and writers.\nBy the end of the session\, we will have examined literacy units and strategies to cultivate lifelong learners who navigate texts\, express ideas\, and take ownership of their growth with confidence.\n\nThis session starts at 9:00 am and finishes at 11:30 am.\n  \; CATEGORIES:TWO-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.217\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:88f66beb47ea863a3e8f674cebc5c51b URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/88f66beb47ea863a3e8f674cebc5c51b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260920T080000Z DTEND:20260920T083000Z SUMMARY:Checkout and Coffee DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Exhibitor Area\, Kongresshotel Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:e3690a84cdb8d19bf72eb39eac3d3adb URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/e3690a84cdb8d19bf72eb39eac3d3adb END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260920T083000Z DTEND:20260920T093000Z SUMMARY:From Classroom to Certification: Language Diplomas at International Schools DESCRIPTION:This workshop outlines how international schools can implement and manage external language diploma programmes alongside their curriculum.  \;We will explain how we run in Secondary school the DSD (Das Deutsche Sprachdiplom) \;and Spanish DELE \;(Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera) programmes at ISHR.\nParticipants will explore how lessons are scheduled and structured\, levels offered\, exam requirements\, and the practical steps involved in becoming and running an official examining centre. CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.225\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:4b3fe9710d96efb51b849097096f1668 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/4b3fe9710d96efb51b849097096f1668 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260920T083000Z DTEND:20260920T093000Z SUMMARY:Inquiry in Literacy: Roundtable DESCRIPTION: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&rsquo\;s experiences!\nThis session will explore the interaction between traditional and inquiry-based literacy practices to promote student agency\, critical questioning\, and collaborative meaning-making. \;\nThis 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. \;\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.223\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:19196af6d0f143c33601b7c77092fd9f URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/19196af6d0f143c33601b7c77092fd9f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260920T083000Z DTEND:20260920T093000Z SUMMARY:Material Migration: A Vertical Approach from MYP 4 & 5 to DP Visual Arts. DESCRIPTION:This presentation proposes developing ideas through materials as a new pedagogical approach in IB Visual Arts that \;introduces a new conceptual lens in \;art making that reframes how media is intentionally approached across media to deepen conceptual thinking. The session will discuss the conceptual growth that provides students with achievable and applicable understanding skill strengths in an IB continuum that is best understood not through skill escalation\, but through how meaning behaves as moves between digital and three-dimensional forms.  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;This approach of migrating from media to media is a way to reframe artistic media not as separate units\, but as \;cognitive environments \;that support the IB emphasis on conceptual understanding and reflective practice across the continuum. Especially applicable to the new DP curriculum that asks students to understand how to situate their BOW.\n\n\n\n\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.231\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:ca9b8bf371d9b32ca139c9d9cba99cb5 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/ca9b8bf371d9b32ca139c9d9cba99cb5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260920T083000Z DTEND:20260920T093000Z SUMMARY:Round-table Exchange Designed for PE Educators Looking to Modernize Their Practice. DESCRIPTION:In this one-hour session\, we will share the journey of how our \;school overhauled our physical education program to meet the complex needs of today’s students.\nWhat We’ll Cover:The Holistic Shift: \;Insights into our new curriculum that seamlessly integrates \;Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) \;into daily physical activity.Post-Pandemic Realities: \;A deep dive into how fundamental movement skills have shifted since COVID-19 and the specific strategies we use to bridge these developmental gaps.The Power of Two: \;Evidence-based benefits of \;co-teaching \;and how it transforms classroom management and student engagement.This isn’t just a presentation\; it’s a space to \;share your own successes and hurdles. \;We will spend the latter half of the session in an open forum\, exchanging actionable ideas that you can take back to your gym next week. Let’s move beyond traditional drills and build a curriculum that supports the whole child.\n\n\n\n\n CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.221\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:73101a03936f018dde15bcba71270db2 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/73101a03936f018dde15bcba71270db2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260920T083000Z DTEND:20260920T093000Z SUMMARY:Strategies and Resources for Teaching EAL Students in an International Context DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nOur 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\n\nWhat to expect:\nPractical 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.\nKey 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. CATEGORIES:ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP LOCATION:0.221\, Am Luftschiffhafen 1\, 14471 Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:ef2f51d8539be86b6e42f0f8b70589d3 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/ef2f51d8539be86b6e42f0f8b70589d3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260920T094500Z DTEND:20260920T110000Z SUMMARY:Keynote and Raffle DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Exhibitor Area\, Kongresshotel Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:0aa898770bae9d89922e71e9e8854096 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/0aa898770bae9d89922e71e9e8854096 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260706T112739Z DTSTART:20260920T110000Z DTEND:20260920T120000Z SUMMARY:Lunch DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Exhibitor Area\, Kongresshotel Potsdam SEQUENCE:0 UID:883ad2e18a5c8e53fc89b971e6dddca8 URL:http://agisconference2026potsdam.sched.com/event/883ad2e18a5c8e53fc89b971e6dddca8 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR