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AGIS Conference 2026 Potsdam
Working Together To Support Learning
Friday, September 18
 

8:30am CEST

Welcome Coffee
Friday September 18, 2026 8:30am - 9:00am CEST
Exhibitor Area

Friday September 18, 2026 8:30am - 9:00am CEST
Exhibitor Area

9:00am CEST

Admissions Working Group
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
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Old and new Admissions and Marketing colleagues are welcome to attend.  Here are the topics for 2026:- Admissions as a profession: office work split; our role in the times of advancing technology and changes in communication- Events and marketing: enrolment trends, virtual information sessions, new student/family support- Statistical reports and the systems that create them- Re-enrolment and...
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Speakers
avatar for Jana Jazic

Jana Jazic

Admissions Manager, Bonn International School
Admissions Manager
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
0.235 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  Full-Day Workshop

9:00am CEST

AGIS DEIJ Working Group: Stronger together
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
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In accordance with AGIS’ 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. As outlined in AGIS’ Policy Handbook:“We at the Association of...
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avatar for Kristina Pennell-Götze

Kristina Pennell-Götze

X, Berlin Brandenburg International School
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Angeline Aow

Advancing Learning Lead, Berlin International School
Advancing Learning Lead (Strategic Initiatives)
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La Mor

Deputy Head of School, Bavarian International School
X
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
0.22 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  Full-Day Workshop

9:00am CEST

AGIS DP Chemistry Teachers Roundtable
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
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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...
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Darren Hornell

Personal Project Coordinator and MYP/DP Chemistry Teacher, Berlin Brandenburg International School
Personal Project Coordinator and MYP/DP Chemistry Teacher
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
0.227 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  Full-Day Workshop

9:00am CEST

AGIS Finances & Accounting Working Group
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
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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.
Speakers
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Anne Winkler

Manager of Finances & Accounting at LIS, Leipzig International School
I am Anne, Manager of Finances & Accounting at Leipzig International School. 
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Melanie Gangloff,

Deputy Manager of Finances & Accounting at LIS, Leipzig International School
To be added later 
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
0.245 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  Full-Day Workshop

9:00am CEST

AGIS Home- and Multilingual Learning Coordinators Working Group Conference
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
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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. In this workshop, participants will:Exchange best practices and resources for...
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avatar for Tanja Connemann

Tanja Connemann

Multilingual Learning Coordinator; German and Multimedia Journalism Teacher, Munich International School
Multilingual Learning Coordinator; German and Multimedia Journalism Teacher
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
0.217 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  Full-Day Workshop

9:00am CEST

AGIS Humanities Working Group Pre-conference
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
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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.The structure of the full-day session should be based on the following timeline: 08:30-9:00 Welcome Coffee 9:00-12:45 Morning...
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Justin Sands

History Teacher, Leipzig International School
To be added later 
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
0.222 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  Full-Day Workshop

9:00am CEST

AGIS Librarians Working Group: Best practices in school libraries
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
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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,...
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avatar for Elaine Smith

Elaine Smith

Librarian, Extended Essay Coordinator, Franconian International School
Librarian and Extended Essay Coordinator
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
0.237 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  Full-Day Workshop

9:00am CEST

AGIS Mathematics Working Group – Annual Preconference (Secondary)
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
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Session 1- Introductions, Inquiry Slam and Round Table DiscussionIn 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...
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avatar for Bryan Landmann

Bryan Landmann

Head of Mathematics Secondary - ToK Teacher, Franconian International School
Math Department Head and EAL Coordinator 
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
0.219 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  Full-Day Workshop

9:00am CEST

College Counsellors Working Group Pre-Conference
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
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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...
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avatar for Rita Miller

Rita Miller

Higher Education Counsellor, Berlin International School
avatar for Carin Dsouza

Carin Dsouza

Academic and University Counsellor, International School Hannover Region
To be added
avatar for Dejana Petričić

Dejana Petričić

Head of University and Career Counseling, Berlin Metropolitan School
To be added
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
0.241 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  Full-Day Workshop

9:00am CEST

Drama in the Classroom: A Creative Teaching Workshop
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
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As Fred Rogers said, “Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.”This highly interactive workshop equips educators with practical, classroom-ready strategies for integrating drama into everyday learning. Through hands-on activities—including storytelling, puppetry, improvisation, and theatre games—participants will explore how the performing arts...
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avatar for Clayton Doherty

Clayton Doherty

MYP/IB DRAMA and Media Communications TEACHER, International School of Hamburg
Clayton’s career ranges from Early Childhood Education as an artist for the Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning through the Arts, Washington D.C. to conducting seminars, workshops and corporate training throughout the United States, Ireland, Canada, Italy, Australia, New Zealand... Read More →
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
0.221 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  Full-Day Workshop

9:00am CEST

EAL Working Group Pre-Conference
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
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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...
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avatar for Courtenay Comiskey

Courtenay Comiskey

Secondary EAL / I&S, Grade 6 Lead Teacher, Leipzig International School
to be added later
avatar for Mirjam Strauss-Paris

Mirjam Strauss-Paris

to be added later, Munich International School
To be added later 
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
0.245 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  Full-Day Workshop

9:00am CEST

Evidence-based, Explicit teaching of Executive Function and Study Skills for IB Students
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
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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...
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Speakers
avatar for Lise Fines

Lise Fines

EAL and LS Team Lead and Learning Support Teacher, Bonn International School
EAL and LS Team Lead and Learning Support Teacher
avatar for Geena George

Geena George

Upper Primary Team Lead and Grade 5 Teacher, Bonn International School
Upper Primary Team Lead and Grade 5 Teacher
avatar for Dr. Reece Wartenberg

Dr. Reece Wartenberg

Founding Director, LearnFire
Founding Director, LearnFire 
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
0.214 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  Full-Day Workshop

9:00am CEST

Facility Managers Working Group: Introduction to CAFM (Computer Aided Facility Management) software & Comparison of providers and AI integration
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
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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...
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avatar for Arek Warchala

Arek Warchala

Site Manager, International School Hannover Region
To be added
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
0.239 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  Full-Day Workshop

9:00am CEST

Fostering Creativity in the Visual Arts
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
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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...
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avatar for Natalie Murray

Natalie Murray

Secondary Visual Arts Teacher, Metropolitan School Frankfurt
Secondary Visual Arts Teacher
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
0.215 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  Full-Day Workshop

9:00am CEST

From Alignment to Action: Collaborative Leadership in the PYP
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
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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...
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Ashlee Krantz

PYP Coordinator, International School Augsburg
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Carolyn Henry

Lower School Vice Principal & PYP Coordinator, International School of Ulm / Neu-Ulm
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
0.233 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  Full-Day Workshop

9:00am CEST

From Bricks to Bytes: Designing Innovation in International Schools with LEGO® Serious Play® and AI
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
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What happens when creative, hands-on thinking meets the power of artificial intelligence?This 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.Participants will begin the day using LEGO® Serious Play® to...
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avatar for James Stark

James Stark

ES Technology and Innovation Coordinator, Frankfurt International School
Jamie Stark is an experienced international educator and innovation leader, currently serving as the Elementary Technology & Innovation Coordinator at Frankfurt International School in Germany. With nearly two decades of teaching and leadership experience, he is recognized for his expertise... Read More →

Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
0.225 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  Full-Day Workshop

9:00am CEST

From Voice to Action: Building Student Agency Through Student Action Teams
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
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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...
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avatar for Tracey Rabbitts

Tracey Rabbitts

EY/JS Assistant Principal- Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher, International School of Hamburg
Tracey Rabbitts is an experienced primary educator and school leader whose career reflects a deep commitment to early childhood development, instructional excellence, and data-informed teaching. She completed her Bachelor of Arts with Honours and Qualified Teacher Status at Bath Spa... Read More →
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Maha Frangieh

EY/JS Principal, International School of Hamburg
Maha Frangieh is an experienced international school leader and currently serves as Early Years and Junior School Principal in Hamburg. She holds a Doctorate in Education, with her research focusing on international mindedness and how schools intentionally nurture global citizenship... Read More →

Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
0.24 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  Full-Day Workshop

9:00am CEST

Growing Effective Student Leaders in Schools
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
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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.Part One: Common Leadership ThemesPart one introduces participants to foundational leadership skills that shape student self-leadership and growth. Attendees will engage in...
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avatar for Leigh Krueger

Leigh Krueger

Secondary School Assistant Principal - Academic, Metropolitan School Frankfurt
Secondary School Assistant Principal - Academic
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
0.231 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  Full-Day Workshop

9:00am CEST

MYP Coordinators’ Working Group
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
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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. Before the session, coordinators will be invited to identify their most pressing challenges and...
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avatar for Linda Pizzarello

Linda Pizzarello

MYP Coordinator and Assistant Head, International School Hannover Region
To be added
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
0.246 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  Full-Day Workshop

9:00am CEST

NEASC 4Cs model
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST

Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
  Full-Day Workshop, School organisation and infrastructure; Teaching pedagogy/methodology

9:00am CEST

Round Table Assistant Working Group
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
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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.The 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)...
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Nancy Bielz

Head of School Assistant, Leipzig International School
To be added later 
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
0.253 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  Full-Day Workshop

9:00am CEST

School Counsellor Working Group Pre-Conference Meeting
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
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Structure of the Day:08:30-9:00 Welcome Coffee, Introductions.9:00-12:45 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.12:45-13:45 Lunch13:00-14:30 Afternoon Session: Steve...
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avatar for Zoe Andrews

Zoe Andrews

Whole School Mental Health Counsellor, International School of Hamburg
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
0.247 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  Full-Day Workshop

9:00am CEST

Service as Action, CAS, Service Learning and Community Engagement
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
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This 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. 9:00-11:00 Morning Session 1 Session 1:Everything is connected to...
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avatar for Emma Morris

Emma Morris

CAS coordinator, Bavarian International School
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Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
0.223 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  Full-Day Workshop

9:00am CEST

Student Support Full-Day Conference: aligning student support practices through different frameworks, requirements towards student-centred approaches and biopsychosocial model
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
Lake View Room
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...
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avatar for Aristea Mastoraki

Aristea Mastoraki

Head of Student Support, Berlin Metropolitan School
Placeholder - more to come soon!
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Laura Beccherini

Head of Primary Student Support, Berlin Metropolitan School
Placeholder - more to come soon!
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
Lake View Room Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  Full-Day Workshop

9:00am CEST

Working Group: Lower School German Teachers
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
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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...
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avatar for Daniela Semar

Daniela Semar

German Teacher, Primary German Subject Leader, Bonn International School
German Teacher, Primary German Subject Leader
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 3:45pm CEST
0.229 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  Full-Day Workshop

12:45pm CEST

Lunch
Friday September 18, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm CEST
Exhibitor Area

Friday September 18, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm CEST
Exhibitor Area

3:45pm CEST

Coffee and tea and end of full-day conferences
Friday September 18, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm CEST
Exhibitor Area

Friday September 18, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm CEST
Exhibitor Area

5:00pm CEST

Wine Reception
Friday September 18, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm CEST
Exhibitor Area

Friday September 18, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm CEST
Exhibitor Area

6:00pm CEST

Welcome
Friday September 18, 2026 6:00pm - 7:30pm CEST
Kongress Saal (Congress Hall)

Friday September 18, 2026 6:00pm - 7:30pm CEST
Kongress Saal (Congress Hall) Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam

6:15pm CEST

Meet our Conference Sponsors: Hachette Learning and Skillsome
Friday September 18, 2026 6:15pm - 6:55pm CEST
Kongress Saal (Congress Hall)

Friday September 18, 2026 6:15pm - 6:55pm CEST
Kongress Saal (Congress Hall) Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam

7:00pm CEST

Keynote
Friday September 18, 2026 7:00pm - 7:30pm CEST
Kongress Saal (Congress Hall)

Friday September 18, 2026 7:00pm - 7:30pm CEST
Kongress Saal (Congress Hall) Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam

7:30pm CEST

BBQ
Friday September 18, 2026 7:30pm - 10:30pm CEST
Restaurant and Terrace

Friday September 18, 2026 7:30pm - 10:30pm CEST
Restaurant and Terrace
 
Saturday, September 19
 

TBA

Dinner and Celebration
Saturday September 19, 2026 TBA
Restaurant and Kongress-Saal

Saturday September 19, 2026 TBA
Restaurant and Kongress-Saal

8:30am CEST

Keynote
Saturday September 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am CEST

Saturday September 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am CEST

9:00am CEST

AGIS Heads of Schools Meeting
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm CEST
Zeppelin Lounge

Saturday September 19, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm CEST
Zeppelin Lounge
  Full-Day Workshop

9:45am CEST

Accessing the Core: Bridging the Language Gap in Content Classrooms
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CEST
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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?This session addresses the "Access Gap" through a two-pronged approach: Structural...
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Jamie Norgaard

EAL Teacher & Head of Department, International School of Düsseldorf
I have heard such great things about the AGIS conference and I am excited to be here! I am an EAL teacher and the incumbent Head of Department. I have been at the International School of Düsseldorf for 3 years now, where I teach MYP English Language Acquisition, DP English B, and... Read More →
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Anne Maria Morrin

EAL Teacher, International School of Düsseldorf
EAL Teacher
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CEST
0.235 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

9:45am CEST

AI Literacy: Transforming Student Learning Across the Curriculum Through Customized Tools
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CEST
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This workshop is designed for Upper School educators eager to harness the power of artificial intelligence in their classrooms.We 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.By the end, you'll...
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avatar for Marta Luján

Marta Luján

Upper School Identity Language Coordinator, Language and Humanities Teacher., Frankfurt International School
To be added later.
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CEST
0.231 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

9:45am CEST

Creating Cultures of Safety: Practical Child Safeguarding for International Schools in Germany
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CEST
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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...
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avatar for Chris Floor

Chris Floor

Senior School Guidance Counselor and Child Protection Officer, Munich International School
Senior School Guidance Counselor and Child Protection Officer
Bicycles
Sailing
Music
Politics
Psychology
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CEST
0.241 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

9:45am CEST

Fostering Academic Writing in Multilingual IB Classrooms: Pedagogical insights from longitudinal research grounded in Complex Dynamic Systems Theory (CDST).
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CEST
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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...
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Carlos Rico Castillo

Head of Modern Languages, Franconian International School
A dedicated language teacher and swimmer
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CEST
0.226 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

9:45am CEST

From Assessment to Action: Using Skill Progressions to Drive Feedback, Goals, and Small Group Instruction
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CEST
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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.Participants will examine real student writing samples and practice identifying precise skill gaps using clear progressions. From there, we will develop:- Targeted,...
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Christina Konnaris

4th Grade Classroom Teacher, Leipzig International School
to be added later 
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CEST
0.221 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

9:45am CEST

From Pattern to Understanding: The Power of Numicon and manipulatives in Elementary Mathematics
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CEST
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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,...
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avatar for David Lyttle

David Lyttle

Support for Learning Specialist, International School of Düsseldorf
Support for Learning Specialist
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CEST
0.217 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

9:45am CEST

From Sketchbook to Portfolio: Teacher Toolkit
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CEST
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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.This presentation aims to equip visual arts...
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avatar for Linda Gruet

Linda Gruet

Art Teacher, International School of Bremen
I am an Art teacher at the International School of Bremen.
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Rosa Santana

IGCSE and IB Art teacher, International School of Bremen
I am an IGCSE and IB Art teacher at the International School of Bremen. I hold a Bachelor’s degree with honours from the University of Fine Arts in Lisbon, Portugal. After graduating, I established my own studio and exhibited my work in several galleries across Portugal. One of... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CEST
0.229 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

9:45am CEST

Introduction to Positive Discipline- Moving beyond behaviour management
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CEST
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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...
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Susan Oswald

Pastoral Leader, Bavarian International School
With over 20 years of experience in the classroom, I bring a deep understanding of students, learning and the everyday realities of school life to my role as Pastoral Leader at the City Campus of Bavarian International School. My journey into pastoral leadership grew from a desire... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CEST
0.227 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

9:45am CEST

Lesson study-A Co Planning Protocol for Lessons within the Whole School
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CEST
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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...
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Constantin Lomaca

Science and ToK Teacher, Franconian International School
A science and ToK specialist with a passion for pedagogy. 
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CEST
0.246 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

9:45am CEST

Maxed Out Minds: Managing Working Memory for Powerful Learning
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CEST
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Understanding and Supporting Working Memory in LearningWorking 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...
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Deb Lancashire

MYP Teacher / Author, International School of Stuttgart
Deb Lancashire has been a passionate educator for 41 years and a two time teacher of the year.  Her experiences include Kindergarten-third grade behaviour disabilities, Learning Support for grades 6-8, Grade 4 classroom teacher, and Grade 6-8 classroom teacher all subject areas... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CEST
0.219 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

9:45am CEST

Reducing IB Business Management IA Workload Using AI: Feedback, Assessment, and Academic Integrity
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CEST
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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...
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Denis Sagide

Math Secondary Coordinator - IB and Business /Math Teacher, Metropolitan School Frankfurt
Math Secondary Coordinator - IB and Business /Math Teacher
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CEST
0.22 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

9:45am CEST

Science Fair : Reimagining MYP Science from Assessment to Authentic Action
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CEST
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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...
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Lloyd Mallender

Secondary Science Teacher, International School Hannover Region
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Soniya Jadhav

Secondary Science teacher, International School Hannover Region
A dedicated IB Science educator and recipient of the 2025 Earth Prize Educator of the Year Award. My teaching philosophy rooted on fostering a dynamic, engaging environment where students are encouraged to question, explore concepts in depth, and connect theory and real-world app... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CEST
0.237 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

9:45am CEST

Sparking Reading Joy: Practical Ideas for Classrooms, Libraries, and Schools
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CEST
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How do schools move beyond 'teaching reading' to creating a culture where students actually choose to read?A 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.We’ll dive into the "why" and "how" of reading engagement:...
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Lindsay Haubenreisser

Grade 5 Teacher, International School Augsburg
I'm an American living and working in Augsburg since 2015. Originally trained in teaching EAL and Spanish as a Foreign Language, I have been a Lower School classroom teacher for most of my career and love it! I particularly love mathematics and reading. As a passionate reader myself... Read More →
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Michelle Dierker

Teacher Librarian, Early Years- Grade 12, International School Augsburg ISA
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CEST
0.223 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

9:45am CEST

Students Teaching Students: The Power of Peer Teaching in Language B Classes
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CEST
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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...
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Kerstin Reuther-Roché & Monika Hammerschick

Teachers, International School of Hamburg
Monika has been an educator in international schools for over 30 years. She has taught IBDP German B SL und HL for over 25 years and also German AbInitio at times. She has also taught English B for about 10 years and IBMYP German B for about 20 years. Monika has retired from teaching in... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CEST
0.233 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

9:45am CEST

Study the patterns, achieve 100 % pass rate e-assessment
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CEST
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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.Drawing on experience as an eAssessment...
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Wycliff Nyabuto

MYP/DP Mathematics Teacher, International School of Stuttgart
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CEST
0.215 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

9:45am CEST

Supporting Musical Cross Curricular Integration with All Students
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CEST
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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....
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Stephanie Mayer

Secondary Music Teacher, Metropolitan School Frankfurt
Secondary Instrumental Music Teacher
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CEST
0.222 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

9:45am CEST

The Feedback Loop: Using Feedback to Navigate and Individualize Learning Support
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CEST
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In learning support, the most powerful tool isn’t a textbook—it’s the student’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’ll demonstrate how to capture real-time insights to pivot your...
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Jessica Shiffman

Learning Support Teacher, International School of Hamburg
With 25 years of classroom experience, Jessica brings a deep, multi-disciplinary perspective to education. She holds a BS in Speech-Language Pathology, an MS in Audiology, and an Ed.S. in Special Education. Her career includes a decade as an ELA teacher and three years as a learning... Read More →
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Dagny Remmler Mörsen

Teacher of German and Learning Support Teacher, International School of Hamburg
With 11 years in education and three specializing in learning support, Dagny focuses on the intersection of resource management and developmental growth. She hold a BA in Education and an MA in Integrated Learning Therapy, specializing in learning and development support for children... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CEST
0.225 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

9:45am CEST

The neuroscience of leadership in schools: Self-leadership, servant leadership, and system stability
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CEST
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The neuroscience of leadership in schools: Self-leadership, servant leadership, and system stabilityFrank Tschan, ISD DirectorMichelle Goddard, Ph.D., ISD Head of Mental Health and Well-beingDescription: Educational leadership is often framed and shaped around strategy and organizational structure. However, the psychology and neurobiology of leadership subtly and sometimes covertly guide...
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Frank Tschan

Director, International School of Düsseldorf
Director
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Dr. Michelle Goddard

Counselling Department Head of Mental Health and Wellbeing, International School of Düsseldorf
Counselling Department Head of Mental Health and Wellbeing
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CEST
0.239 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

9:45am CEST

The Significance of Visual Elements in Non-literary Texts in the Diploma Language A, Language and Literature Courses
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CEST
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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...
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Birgit Kress

German Teacher, Heidelberg International School
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Saturday September 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CEST
0.245 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

10:45am CEST

Coffee and Tea
Saturday September 19, 2026 10:45am - 11:15am CEST
Exhibitor Area

Saturday September 19, 2026 10:45am - 11:15am CEST
Exhibitor Area

11:15am CEST

Bring Back the Magic: The Revival of Flannel Boards in the Early Years
Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
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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,...
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Michelle Dierker

Teacher Librarian, Early Years- Grade 12, International School Augsburg ISA
Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
0.215 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

11:15am CEST

Building Practice, Not Positions: Moving International Schools from Rhetoric to Authentic Student Leadership, Agency, and Service.
Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
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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...
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Jessica Stralkowski

Deputy Head of Secondary, English Teacher, Franconian International School
A dedicated Deputy Head of Secondary, English teacher of 18 years, and advocate of student voice.
Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
0.245 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

11:15am CEST

Chances and Limitations of grading handwritten work with AI
Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
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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’m excited to open this space for shared exploration and professional dialogue.I dare to say that many teachers find the idea of...
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Andrea Dreyer

Head of Department (Modern Foreign Languages MFL), International School of Hamburg
Before becoming a teacher, I worked in a fast-paced professional environment shaped by tight deadlines, complex workflows, and demanding client expectations. This made me an early adopter of digital tools and someone who enjoys exploring new technologies as practical solutions - not... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
0.241 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

11:15am CEST

Confronting Stereotypes in Today’s Classrooms
Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
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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.Grounded in the principles of...
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Maude Robitaille

Progress Leader Grades 7 & 8, Berlin Metropolitan School
20 years of teaching experience, focus on pastoral care and student experience. Proud chaos coordinator! 
Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
0.227 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

11:15am CEST

Creative Inquiry in Action: Library and Art Collaboration
Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
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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—experimenting with style, technique, and visual storytelling. We...
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Sabryna Saputo

Elementary School Art Teacher, Frankfurt International School
Sabryna Saputo is an experienced and passionate art educator with more than 15 years of global experience in independent and international schools. Having worked across diverse cultural contexts, she brings a deep appreciation for the perspectives and strengths students contribute... Read More →
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Lara Ingham

Elementary School Librarian, Frankfurt International School
Lara Ingham is an experienced and passionate librarian with more than two decades of leadership in independent and international schools. Lara is deeply committed to fostering literacy, empowering educators through transdisciplinary collaboration, and inspiring students to discover... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
0.219 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

11:15am CEST

Direct and indirect assessment of practical skills in science
Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
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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...
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Gregory Witcomb

Science Department Coordinator, Secondary Physics Teacher, Metropolitan School Frankfurt
 Science Department Coordinator, Physics Teacher
Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
0.231 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

11:15am CEST

Enhancing STEM Learning by Unlocking Micro:bit Capabilities Through Innovative Classroom Projects
Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
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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.What is the Micro:bit?The BBC micro:bit is...
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Melih Gulcan

Computer Science Teacher, Metropolitan School Frankfurt
IBDP/IGCSE Computer Science Teacher
Middle School STEM Teacher
Clubs: Ad-Astra Space, 3D World, Competitive Robotics, Maker Kids Camps
Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
0.237 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

11:15am CEST

From Escalation to Regulation: Practical Strategies for Every Classroom
Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
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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 — all of which significantly impact learning.As Head of Learning Support, I work closely with teachers across grade levels to strengthen Tier 1...
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Viviana Gyori

Head of Learning Support, Franconian International School
I’m the Head of Learning Support and I’m passionate about helping all students feel understood and successful at school. Before this, I worked as a Dean of Students in the USA, where I gained a lot of experience supporting students with behavioral challenges. I enjoy working closely... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
0.226 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

11:15am CEST

Hidden Architecture: Whats driving culture in our organisations?
Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
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This workshop introduces content from Frederic Laloux’s "Reinventing Organizations," comparing traditional organisational hierarchies to modern, "living" ecosystems. We will explore: - A timeline of different organisational structures and how they function.- How our current organisational model impacts culture, from leadership to the classroom.- What the future...
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Samuel Vink

Activities Director, International School of Hamburg
I'm an experienced leader working at the International School of Hamburg, where I’ve spent the last four years building and developing our extra-curricular program. 
My career so far has included roles in leadership and communication, early childhood education, and change manag... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
0.235 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

11:15am CEST

Let`s move it - Understanding musical concepts through movement (Creative Expression, KS1)
Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
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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!










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Mirjam Williams

Grade 1 teacher _ Creative Expression and German, Berlin International School
Primary Grade 1 Music teacher
Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
0.223 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

11:15am CEST

Literature in Action – Bringing Texts to Life Through Performance
Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
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How do we move literature from the page into the body, the voice, and the lived experience of ourstudents? Literature in Action is a dynamic workshop inspired by the IB’s Literature and Performancecurriculum. It is designed to equip educators with practical performance-based strategies to deepenliterary understanding.This workshop bridges literary analysis and dramatic practice,...
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Brian Kapell

Secondary Drama teacher, Berlin International School
Secondary Drama teacher
Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
0.233 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

11:15am CEST

Little Voices, Big Impact: Co-Creating Learning Spaces with Young Learners
Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
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Why design an outdoor learning space for students when you can create it with them?In this interactive workshop, I’ll share the story of how a group of Grade 1 learners took the lead in transforming our outdoor classroom—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...
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Valentin Taburet

Outdoor Learning Teacher, International School of Düsseldorf
Outdoor Learning Teacher
Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
0.217 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

11:15am CEST

Save the iPad Babies! Stories and Strategies for Age-Appropriate Technology Use
Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
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FYI-presentation draft is here-feel free to comment.Description:Maybe 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.The blessing and curse of technology presents us all with...
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Scott Neas

German Teacher, International School of Düsseldorf
Thank you for visiting my profile! I hope you enjoy the conference and that you will consider coming to my session or finding me for a chat.My favorite parts of the conference are connecting with old friends and new, learning from each other, helping people find their way around... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
0.239 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

11:15am CEST

The Inclusive Classroom: Supporting Diverse Learners and Students with Disabilities in Core Subjects
Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
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What does an inclusion classroom look like? What does it mean to be inclusive? How do I develop inclusive lesson plans? Designed 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...
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Dr. Candyce Edwards-Allen, Ed.D.

Secondary Learning Support Teacher, Bavarian International School
I am from a big little city called Las Cruces, New Mexico, in the US. I moved to New York City early in my career, where I spent over a decade in the public schools working with diverse learners from all over the world. I am committed to creating classrooms where students feel valued... Read More →
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Esme Crocker

Learning Support Teacher, Bavarian International School
Learning Support teacher
Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
0.225 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

11:15am CEST

The Magic of Reading: How to Run a School Reading Night that Builds Literacy, Community, and Student Motivation
Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
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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 — a whole-grade literacy event embedded in Literacy Week — designed to create positive emotional connections...
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Kim Dawson

Teacher Librarian and Learning Support Teacher, Dresden International School
PYP Teacher Librarian and Learning Support Teacher
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Andrea Bodinus

Grade 2 Classroom Teacher, Dresden International School
Grade 2 Classroom Teacher
Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
0.221 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

11:15am CEST

The Nuts and Bolts of Starting a Whole School Home Language Program
Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
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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.We will move beyond the "why" and dive straight into the "how": navigating scheduling hurdles, managing external tutors, and securing leadership...
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Yulia Akhmetova

Primary Home Language & German Coordinator, Berlin Brandenburg International School
As a speaker of four languages myself, I am passionate about language learning and committed to supporting others on their journey to becoming confident, multilingual world citizens. In my role as coordinator of a home languages program, I have taken on middle leadership responsibilities... Read More →
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Kirsten Lund Bruning

Secondary Home Language Coordinator (incl. Self-taught), Berlin Brandenburg International School
Secondary Home Language Coordinator (incl. Self-taught), Secondary German
Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
0.246 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

11:15am CEST

Thinking about engagement in STEM
Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
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Description:This 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...
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Dr Ana Abreu

Teacher of Physics, International School of Bremen
I am a Physics teacher at the International School of Bremen.
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Nicola Perfect

Mathematics Coordinator, International School of Bremen
I am the Mathematics coordinator at the International School of Bremen.
Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
0.227 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

11:15am CEST

Unpacking the ToK Essay Titles
Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
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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 “unpack” the titles by addressing key terms and identifying links to the different Areas of Knowledge (AoK).By the end of the session, ToK teachers in the group will come away with concrete ideas...
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Bryan Landmann

Head of Mathematics Secondary - ToK Teacher, Franconian International School
Math Department Head and EAL Coordinator 
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Matthew Lane

Whole-School Inclusion Coordinator, Leipzig International School
Whole-School Inclusion Coordinator. Teacher of EAL and ToK.


Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
0.22 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

12:15pm CEST

Lunch
Saturday September 19, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm CEST
Exhibitor Area

Saturday September 19, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm CEST
Exhibitor Area

12:15pm CEST

Lunch
Saturday September 19, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm CEST
Exhibitor Area

Saturday September 19, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm CEST
Exhibitor Area

1:15pm CEST

Better Together: Facilitation That Moves Groups Forward
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST
“Facilitation is creating the conditions for a group to learn from one another, make progress on goals, and accomplish a task.” — Candice BocalaThis 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...
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avatar for Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini

Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini

Head of Middle Leadership, ECIS, the Educational Collaborative for International Schools
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST
  One-Hour Workshop

1:15pm CEST

Beyond Recess: Designing Outdoor Learning Environments for Early Learners
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST
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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.This roundtable will explore how educators can intentionally design and use outdoor spaces as intentional...
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Mairim Nsofu

Early Years Coordinator and Teacher, International School of Stuttgart
Mairim “Mai” Nsofu is an international educator with over 20 years of experience teaching early learners, from preschool through grade 2. She currently serves as the Early Years Coordinator at the International School of Stuttgart, following her previous role as a literacy coordinator... Read More →
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Stefanie Oesterling

Teacher, International School of Stuttgart
I am a young, passionate educator who values meaningful, inquiry-driven learning. Extending learning beyond the classroom is something that excites me, especially through the use of outdoor spaces and real-world experiences to support deep thinking. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST
0.215 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

1:15pm CEST

Bridging Across Differences: Cultivating Intercultural Understanding in Polarised Times
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST
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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...
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Angeline Aow

Advancing Learning Lead, Berlin International School
Advancing Learning Lead (Strategic Initiatives)
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST
0.237 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

1:15pm CEST

Data in Action: Decisions That Impact Student Growth Through Personalized Learning
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST
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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.Drawing on our experience as...
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Molly Schuster

G1/2 Homeroom Teacher, Frankfurt International School
Homeroom teachers at FISW for the past 15 years (combined grades PrePrimary-Grade 4).
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Annika Hauswald

G1/2 Homeroom Teacher, Frankfurt International School
To be added later.
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST
0.219 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

1:15pm CEST

Developing Agency in DP Classes
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST
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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—it involves helping students develop ownership, voice, self-direction, and the confidence to take...
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Darren Hornell

Personal Project Coordinator and MYP/DP Chemistry Teacher, Berlin Brandenburg International School
Personal Project Coordinator and MYP/DP Chemistry Teacher
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST
0.233 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

1:15pm CEST

Developing and Implementing an AI Policy
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST
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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. 
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avatar for Jessamine Koenig

Jessamine Koenig

Director of Education, International School Augsburg
I am the incoming Director of Education at the International School Augsburg ISA - gAG. I am very excited to be taking on this role and working within the ISA community.

Previously I had been working in leadership roles in China at various schools, including Hangzhou International School and Shanghai Community International School... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST
0.226 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

1:15pm CEST

Empowering Student Agency Through Assessment
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST
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Presenters: Soha Saad and Yuni SantosaThis 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...
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avatar for Soha Saad

Soha Saad

PYP Coordinator, International School Ruhr

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Yuni Santosa

PYP Coordinator, International School of Stuttgart
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST
0.225 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

1:15pm CEST

Engagement and Reflection: Making Feedback Work in English Exam Classes
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST
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Description:I 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...
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avatar for Emily Monaghan

Emily Monaghan

Teacher of English and English Coordinator, International School of Bremen
I am the English Coordinator at the International School of Bremen.
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST
0.22 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

1:15pm CEST

From Assessment to Action: Practical Strategies for Supporting Dyslexia (LRS)
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST
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This session introduces an evidence-informed approach to identifying and supporting learners withdyslexia (reading and spelling difficulties) within the language learning context. Participants willexplore key indicators, principles of assessment, and how to translate diagnostic findings intotargeted, structured intervention. Practical examples will demonstrate strategy-based reading andspelling...
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Gitti Fourie

German and Learning Support, Bavarian International School
German and Learning Support
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Gabriela Coenen-Hoffman

Head of German Language and Literature, Bavarian International School
Head of German Language and Literature
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST
0.231 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

1:15pm CEST

From Framework to Classroom: A Collaborative Session for Literacy Leaders and PYP Decision-Makers
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST
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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. 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,...
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avatar for Caroline Fröhlich

Caroline Fröhlich

Lower School Language Coordinator/ LS EAL Teacher, Thuringia International School
I am from California, married to a German and the mother of two bilingual girls. I came to Germany after teaching in public schools in California and I never imagined I would still be here. I have taught everything from Kindergarten to grade 5. Currently I am teaching English as an... Read More →
avatar for Nirali Parikh

Nirali Parikh

PYP Coordinator/ LS Teacher, Thuringia International School

Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST
0.217 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

1:15pm CEST

Mastering the “Most Wanted” Text Types in DP Language Acquisition
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST
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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...
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avatar for Enrique Periam

Enrique Periam

Language Acquisition Learning Leader, International School Hannover Region
To be added
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST
0.245 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

1:15pm CEST

Math Projects – Helping students see math as a meaningful, powerful tool
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST
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How can we get students more excited about math? Apply our skills to projects rather than just move from one lesson to the next!Using 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—such...
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Uli Metzler

Grade 4 classroom teacher, Leipzig International School
to be added later 
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST
0.223 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

1:15pm CEST

Queens of Crime: The Golden Age
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST
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Description:Do 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...
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Suzanne Durham

Secondary Teacher of English, and IGCSE Business Studies, International School of Bremen
I am a Secondary Teacher of English, and IGCSE Business Studies at the International School of Bremeen.
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST
0.229 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

1:15pm CEST

Rethinking Maths Assessment using AI
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST
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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...
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Denis Sagide

Math Secondary Coordinator - IB and Business /Math Teacher, Metropolitan School Frankfurt
Math Secondary Coordinator - IB and Business /Math Teacher
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Orosia Cortez Orellana

Math Primary Coordinator, Primary School Teacher, Metropolitan School Frankfurt
Math Primary Coordinator
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST
0.239 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

1:15pm CEST

Supporting Neurodivergent Learners: Strategies for Effective Classroom Management
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST
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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...
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Kat Kimling

Learning Support teacher, Bavarian International School
Learning Support teacher
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST
0.227 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

1:15pm CEST

Supporting Students with Developing Academic Research Skills (PYP through to DP)
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST
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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...
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Julie Mansuy, PhD

Extended Essay Coordinator, Berlin Metropolitan School
Placeholder - more to come soon! 
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST
0.235 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

1:15pm CEST

The Power of Play – How an educator’s playfulness shapes the learning environment
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST
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In early childhood settings, emotional safety is the foundation for curiosity, confidence, and meaningful play. This interactive session explores how educators’ own mindfulness and gratitude practices directly shape classroom climate and children’s ability to feel secure, take risks, and engage deeply in learning.Grounded in the belief that educator well being drives student well...
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Hilary Borini

Early Years Educator, Leipzig International School
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST
0.221 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

1:15pm CEST

Using Vertical Whiteboard Surfaces in Mathematics and Science
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST
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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....
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Sadra Isaacs

Cross-Divisional Mathematics Instructional Coach, Frankfurt International School
Sadra is the Cross-Divisional Mathematics Instructional Coach at Frankfurt International School, where she supports faculty and students from Primary through Grade 8. With a career spanning two decades, beginning with the Teach For America corps in 2006, Sadra has taught mathematics... Read More →
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Catherine Walton

Science Lab and Makerspace Teacher & Coach, Frankfurt International School
Catherine Walton is the Science Lab and Makerspace Coach at Frankfurt International School, where they coordinate the elementary science curriculum for grades 2–5. With nearly 30 years of experience—including 15 years in middle school classrooms and 6 years as a curriculum writer... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST
0.241 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

1:15pm CEST

Project Based Learning with AI – IBDP English A
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 3:30pm CEST
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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.We 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...
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avatar for Brian Li

Brian Li

English Teacher, Berlin Metropolitan School
Placeholder - more to come soon! 
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 3:30pm CEST
0.246 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  Two-Hour Workshop

2:30pm CEST

A Powerful Partnership: Inquiry with Student Agency
Saturday September 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CEST
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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,...
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avatar for Amina La Cour

Amina La Cour

PYP Curriculum Coordinator/Instructional Coach, International School of Hamburg
I recently joined the International School of Hamburg as the PYP Curriculum Coordinator and Instructional Coach. Over the past twenty years, I have had the privilege of serving as both a teacher and leader in international schools across Guatemala, Panama, Vietnam, South Korea, The... Read More →
avatar for Preethi Isaac

Preethi Isaac

Grade 3 Homeroom Teacher, International School of Hamburg
An engineer-turned-educator, I bring a problem-solver’s mindset to the classroom. I’m passionate about inquiry-driven, project-based learning that helps students explore big questions and build real understanding. 
I taught for 7 years at the American International School of Chennai before moving to the International School of Hamburg, where I continue to focus on engaging, student-centered learning. Coming from a third-generation teaching family, education is both a profession and a legacy... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CEST
0.223 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

2:30pm CEST

Active Thinking, Active Students: Whiteboard & Discussion Methods That Stick
Saturday September 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CEST
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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...
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Elyse Krachman

Senior School English teacher, Munich International School
Senior School English teacher
Saturday September 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CEST
0.245 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

2:30pm CEST

Bringing Language to Life: Creating Authentic Communicative Experiences in the Target Language
Saturday September 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CEST
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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.




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avatar for Beatriz Palma

Beatriz Palma

MYP / DP Language Acquisition Teacher and Mentoring Coordinator, International School of Stuttgart
From the private tutoring days in sunny Spain to the diverse classrooms of London state schools, and now the innovative environment of ISS, my journey in education has been shaped by a wide range of experiences. Along the way, I've learned an important lesson as an educator: the most... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CEST
0.231 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

2:30pm CEST

Creating Creators: How Schools Can Teach Business, Money and Entrepreneurial Mindsets
Saturday September 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CEST
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...
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avatar for Ekaterina Serban

Ekaterina Serban

Founder & CEO, Skillsome
Founder of Skillsome, an EdTech company transforming education by equipping children, parents, and educators with essential future skills.

A Harvard Alum and corporate executive with 19 years of executive leadership experience in IT operation, digital transformation, cybersecurit... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CEST
  One-Hour Workshop

2:30pm CEST

Developing Conceptual Thinkers
Saturday September 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CEST
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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 — and intentionally revisit and embed them throughout the year. Through interactive activities, discussion, and reflection,...
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avatar for Erica Hirsch

Erica Hirsch

PYP Coordinator, Heidelberg International School
To be added by speaker 
Saturday September 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CEST
0.215 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

2:30pm CEST

Digital Citizenship in the Middle Years: A Grade 6 Case Study
Saturday September 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CEST
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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’s starting point was a survey to gather more awareness of how students use tech, which informed both designing a pastoral unit “Our Digital Lives,” as well revamping the Digital Citizenship components in the ICT...
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avatar for Courtenay Comiskey

Courtenay Comiskey

Secondary EAL / I&S, Grade 6 Lead Teacher, Leipzig International School
to be added later
avatar for Clinton Glenn

Clinton Glenn

Learning Technology Support Specialist, Grade 6 ICT Teacher, Leipzig International School
to be added later
Saturday September 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CEST
0.225 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

2:30pm CEST

Exploring Music in Film – Building a Transdiciplinary Unit of Inquiry from a Specialist Perspective
Saturday September 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CEST
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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,...
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Caitlin Roseum

Primary Music Teacher, Berlin Metropolitan School
Placeholder - more to come soon!
Saturday September 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CEST
0.227 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

2:30pm CEST

Feedback That Improves Teaching: Evidence‑Based Conversations After Lesson Visits
Saturday September 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CEST
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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 – or visits – as learning‑focused enquiries rather than performance checks. Together,...
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Jordan Wooler

Vice Principal Teaching & Learning / AGIS Rep, Berlin Metropolitan School
Placeholder - coming soon!
Saturday September 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CEST
0.239 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

2:30pm CEST

From Commitment to Coherence: What One International IB School Reveals About Inclusive Practice in 2026
Saturday September 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CEST
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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...
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avatar for Claudia Freitas

Claudia Freitas

Learning Support teacher, Bavarian International School
I have 35 years of experience in education and have worked in five international schools across five different countries. I am Brazilian and began my career in international education in Brazil. For the past 22 years, I have worked at the Bavarian International School. I hold a bachelor’s... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CEST
0.241 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

2:30pm CEST

I tried the Games of Knowing – so that you don’t have to
Saturday September 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CEST
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An engaging breakdown of activities from “Games of Knowing” by Danny Wall, and modifications that
can be done to some, to engage students through practical scenarios followed by discussions on the
issues raised by the games. Come and play!


Intended Impact:
Teachers to leave with a small catalogue of fun, interactive game ideas for Theory of Knowledge
classes to be played in class.
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avatar for Florenta Mayoral

Florenta Mayoral

Spanish B & TOK Teacher, International School of Ulm/Neu-Ulm
Passionate Teacher 
Saturday September 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CEST
0.22 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

2:30pm CEST

Inclusive Classroom Strategies to Support Elementary Learners with Neurodiversity
Saturday September 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CEST
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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.As classrooms...
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avatar for Jo Olson

Jo Olson

Elementary Counsellor, International School of Düsseldorf
Elementary Counsellor
avatar for Sara Hartmann

Sara Hartmann

Elementary Performing Art, Visual Arts and German Teacher, International School of Düsseldorf
Elementary Music and German Teacher
Saturday September 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CEST
0.233 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

2:30pm CEST

Integrating German in the Elementary Classroom: Teaching the Host Country Language
Saturday September 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CEST
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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.In addition, the presentation will explore how German is taught within the broader Elementary School program at FIS, including the structure of the...
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avatar for Martina Wohlers

Martina Wohlers

Teacher, Frankfurt International School
Integrated German in the Elementary school and teaching host country language in the ES.
Saturday September 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CEST
0.219 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

2:30pm CEST

Safety in Science
Saturday September 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CEST
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.
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avatar for Jayashree Sahoo

Jayashree Sahoo

Sec. Science Tech., Science Safety Officer, Substitute Teacher Coordinator, ISH
My name is Jayashree Sahoo. I hold a B.Sc. (Honours) in Physics with Chemistry and Mathematics. I am a qualified Mathematics and Science teacher with nine years of teaching experience in both public and private schools in India.After moving to the beautiful city of Hamburg, I joined... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CEST
  One-Hour Workshop

2:30pm CEST

Setting up a Repair service as part of the Makers club - some baby steps!
Saturday September 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CEST
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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. Repair service as part of the Makers ClubHow did the idea come into existence?My learning journey - Setting up a repair service for various gadgetsSimilar setups -...
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avatar for Vinu Cyrus

Vinu Cyrus

MYP Design Teacher, Dresden International School
I teach  MYP Design at Dresden International School. I am interested in Technology and its impact on our society. 
Saturday September 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CEST
0.237 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

2:30pm CEST

Talk for Writing – Supporting (lower primary) language learners to internalise high quality language structures through imitation, oral rehearsal, and innovation
Saturday September 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CEST
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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.  The session will model scaffolding techniques, vocabulary development, and opportunities for creativity within structured frameworks using examples from primary...
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avatar for Bryony Elms

Bryony Elms

Classroom teacher G1, Leipzig International School
An experienced teacher and leader specialising in Primary Education. Across my career I have held roles in academic leadership and curriculum coordination as well as teaching roles. Currently teaching in Grade 1 and serving as NEASC accreditation coordinator for our school. I also... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CEST
0.217 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

2:30pm CEST

UDL and self-regulated learning in DP Language and Literature
Saturday September 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CEST
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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...
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Flora Mather

Teacher, EE Coordinator, Dresden International School
I am an experienced IB educator and IBEN (workshop leader and Evaluation/Programme Leader) with a particular interest in developing self-regulation in learners under the broader scope of Universal Design for Learning.
Saturday September 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CEST
0.235 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

2:30pm CEST

You Matter Too: Balanced Teacher, Balanced Classroom
Saturday September 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CEST
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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...
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Elizabeth Tucker

Primary Teacher, Leipzig International School
I’ve been an international school teacher since 2012 and I am currently teaching at Leipzig International School. I’ve worked across diverse school communities and bring a strong background in IB PYP. I’m especially passionate about inquiry-based learning, thoughtful classroom... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CEST
0.221 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

3:30pm CEST

Coffee and Tea
Saturday September 19, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm CEST
Exhibitor Area

Saturday September 19, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm CEST
Exhibitor Area

4:00pm CEST

Building a Strong Spelling Foundation: Some Practical Tools for Teaching English Orthography
Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CEST
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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—connecting sound, meaning, and history through inquiry. The session includes hands-on activities...
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Gill Kǒniger

Elementary Teacher and Team Leader., Frankfurt International School
Gill Königer is an elementary educator at Frankfurt International School with nearly 30 years of experience teaching in elementary settings worldwide. She specializes in multi-age learning, personalized learning and word inquiry, with a particular focus on supporting literacy de... Read More →
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Christine Ishii

PYP Co-ordinator, Frankfurt International School
To be added later.
Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CEST
0.215 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

4:00pm CEST

Developing Emotional Intelligence Through Coaching: A Practical Framework for Building Lasting Skills
Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CEST
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Calming a child helps in the moment.Coaching a child changes the next moment. As 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—using meaningful, reflective conversations rather than quick fixes or distraction and...
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Laura Venezia

Kindergarten Principal, Leipzig International School
Laura has spent over 20 years in the early childhood field, and she truly believes this is the work that matters most. The foundational skills we help children build today shape their success for a lifetime. She is especially passionate about social-emotional learning, brain and psychological... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CEST
0.22 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

4:00pm CEST

Developing Talent in the Classroom- Identifying and Nurturing Exceptional Learners
Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CEST
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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...
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Nicole Noteman

Secondary Teacher, Metropolitan School Frankfurt
I am an experienced educator in her second year at MSF. My teaching experience involves teaching PYP and a variety of middle school subjects, many centered on student driven projects. I have an interest in the and experience with the needs and characteristics of exceptional learners... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CEST
0.237 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

4:00pm CEST

From Passive to Participating: Building Inclusive Classrooms
Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CEST
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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.The...
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Eloise Williams

Secondary Drama and English Teacher / CAS Coordinator, Berlin Metropolitan School
Placeholder - more to come soon!
Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CEST
0.233 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

4:00pm CEST

From Re-reading to Retrieval: Evidence-Based Revision Strategies That Actually Work
Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CEST
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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...
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Margarita Mechkova

Science Teacher and College Counsellor, Heidelberg International School
To be added by speaker 
Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CEST
0.226 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

4:00pm CEST

Growing Minds: Helping Students Understand and Strengthen Their Executive Function Skills.
Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CEST
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As students move from primary to secondary school, success increasingly depends on more than subject knowledge—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....
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Carl Andresen

Primary Teacher, Leipzig International School
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Alison Schmid

Primary Teacher, Leipzig International School
to be added later 
Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CEST
0.217 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

4:00pm CEST

Helping Our Third Culture Kids Thrive
Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CEST
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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...
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Micah Powers

Director of Student Learning, Black Forest Academy
I am the Director of Student Learning at Black Forest Academy, where I have worked off and on for 14 of the past 23 years.
Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CEST
0.239 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

4:00pm CEST

One Size Doesn’t Fit All — Why the IBCP Might Fit You Perfectly
Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CEST
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Discover how the IB’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 — and why it could be the missing piece in your school’s IB offering.
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Will Stegeman

Internship Coordinator, DP and MYP English and Business teacher, International School of Hamburg
Educational professional with experience teaching English, entrepreneurship, finance and PPS courses. Developer of programs with a strong appreciation for practical skills in an ever-changing 21st century educational environment. 
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Seth Hawker

BCP and Timetable Coordinator, International School of Hamburg
A leader of education with a passion for teaching. I have been working in AGIS affiliated schools since 2015 as a teacher of Physics, Science and Maths. I am the CP and Timetable Coordinator at ISH 
Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CEST
0.235 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

4:00pm CEST

Plot Twists & Teamwork: Creating a Class Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Story
Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CEST
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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...
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Amy Moeller

Grade 3 Teacher, Leipzig International School
to be added later 
Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CEST
0.221 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

4:00pm CEST

Podcasting in the Classroom: Engaging Students through Storytelling and Sound
Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CEST
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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.What to expect:- Breakdown of the key stages of a classroom podcast project- Examples of a range student work from simple narrative storytelling to more...
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Jonathan Cooper

Design Teacher, Heidelberg International School
Studied Film and Television at SCAD, teaching in the IB for the last 10 years (currently MYP Design), enjoys adventure sports and speciality coffee.
Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CEST
0.227 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

4:00pm CEST

Skill, Well-being & Structure: A New Approach to Foundational Literacy
Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CEST
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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.This...
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Jessica Vavougios

Whole School Resource Teacher, International School Augsburg
I am a passionate and versatile teacher from Montreal, Canada, now based in Augsburg, Germany, where I bring energy, empathy and creativity into every learning experience. With a strong background in resource education, English as a second language  and learning support, I specialise... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CEST
0.223 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

4:00pm CEST

Strengths-Based Conversations in Education: Using Positive Psychology to Support Wellbeing, Growth and Performance
Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CEST
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Description:This 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.Drawing on the PERMA wellbeing framework, Character Strengths, and the GROW coaching model, participants will explore how to shift from deficit-focused conversations toward...
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Marieke Scholten

Cambridge Coordinator & Teacher of Mathematics, International School of Bremen
I am a Cambridge Coordinator and Mathematics Teacher at the International School of Bremen.
Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CEST
0.245 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

4:00pm CEST

The Conjecture Classroom: Building Mathematical Thinkers
Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CEST
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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 → Test → Break → Repair → Generalise. Students begin with patterns, propose ideas, stress-test them with counterexamples, and...
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Sophie Hawker

Head of Mathematics, International School of Hamburg
I am an MYP and DP mathematics teacher currently working at the International School of Hamburg, where I lead the maths department. Fostering deep conceptual understanding and building classrooms in which all students actively engage in mathematical thinking is at the core of my teaching... Read More →
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Manoj Eswara

MYP & DP Maths Teacher, International School of Hamburg
I am an MYP and DP Mathematics teacher who believes learning should be student-centered and experiential. I like to create dynamic, thinking classrooms where students take ownership, collaborate, and learn through exploration and reflection. My approach is structured yet energetic... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CEST
0.231 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

4:00pm CEST

Visual Media in Education: Imagining Artificial Intelligence
Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CEST
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Description:Join 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...
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Víctor González, Ph.D.

Teacher of Spanish & Book author, International School of Bremen
I am an experienced language teacher, examiner, and author with expertise in language learning, e-learning, digital media, and world cinema. I combine a strong command of assessment practices and curriculum standards with the ability to design and deliver effective, technology-enhanced... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CEST
0.227 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

4:00pm CEST

Wins, Whines, and Why It Matters: Teaching German Language and Literature in the Middle Years
Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CEST
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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...
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Conny Brock

MYP/DP German & Head of Languages, Dresden International School
Conny Brock is the Head of Languages at the International School of Dresden and has been an international educator for 18 years. She has taught German, Spanish, and English across the IB in the UK, the US, and Colombia. She is a workshop leader, examiner and assessment author as well... Read More →
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Teodora Atanasova

MYP/DP German & TOK teacher, Dresden International School
Teodora Atanasova is a passionate international educator who has taught in both the United States and China, bringing a global perspective to her classroom. A lover of literature, she enjoys exploring stories from different cultures and helping students discover the power of words... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CEST
0.225 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

4:00pm CEST

Beyond Docs: Building a Connected School with Google Workspace
Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 6:15pm CEST
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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.Learn how one school leverages Google Workspace...
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Jessamine Koenig

Director of Education, International School Augsburg
I am the incoming Director of Education at the International School Augsburg ISA - gAG. I am very excited to be taking on this role and working within the ISA community.

Previously I had been working in leadership roles in China at various schools, including Hangzhou International School and Shanghai Community International School... Read More →
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Jan Meyer

Head of Technology, International School Augsburg ISA
To be added later
Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 6:15pm CEST
0.246 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  Two-Hour Workshop
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4:00pm CEST

MTSS: A systematic approach to addressing the transition between Primary and Middle School.
Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 6:15pm CEST
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...
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Andrea Haake

Assistant Principal Learning - PYP/MYP Coordinator, International School of Stuttgart
Raised across two continents, Andrea brings a global perspective and deep appreciation for cultural diversity to her work in education. During her teacher training, Andrea collaborated with educational publishers to develop innovative English-language learning materials for German... Read More →
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Lea Pedlow

Assistant Principal Pastoral & Organisation, International School of Stuttgart
Lea  is an accomplished educator and leader with extensive experience in curriculum development, instructional coaching, and change management within Europe and the Middle East. Lea excels in fostering teacher collaboration, enhancing understanding of inquiry-based learning, and... Read More →
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Scott Jackson

Head of Campus, International School of Stuttgart
Scott is the Head of Campus at the International School of Stuttgart–Sindelfingen Campus in Germany. Originally from Western Australia, he has over 30 years of experience in international education across Australia, Indonesia, Hong Kong (SAR), Switzerland, and Germany. Scott has... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 6:15pm CEST
  Two-Hour Workshop

4:00pm CEST

Relationships at the center: Building classroom and whole school culture through relational and restorative practices
Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 6:15pm CEST
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 This 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. Participants will...
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Michelle Ang

Well Being Coordinator, Franconian International School
Well Being Director
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Clare Owens and Michelle Ang

Primary Deputy Head, Franconian International School
Well Being Director and Primary Deputy Head
Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 6:15pm CEST
0.219 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  Two-Hour Workshop

5:15pm CEST

A Year-Long Journey: Implementing the PYP Exhibition Through Staged Inquiry
Saturday September 19, 2026 5:15pm - 6:15pm CEST
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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. Starting with exploration of what the exhibition is and connecting to student interests, we progress through identifying local challenges...
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Jessee Müller

Grade 5 Teacher, International School Ruhr
A big part of my work, both in the classroom and as a former PYP Coordinator and Head of Primary, has been the Exhibition. I have lived with it from almost every angle: as a mentor, as the teacher who took over a cohort midway through, as the coordinator supporting from the outside... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 5:15pm - 6:15pm CEST
0.221 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

5:15pm CEST

Designing Learning Environments Where Everyone Thrives
Saturday September 19, 2026 5:15pm - 6:15pm CEST
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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...
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Stela Haralala

Assistant Principal Kindergarten, Leipzig International School
Saturday September 19, 2026 5:15pm - 6:15pm CEST
0.237 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

5:15pm CEST

Empowering Students Through Inquiry-Based Learning and Peer Teaching in DP Sciences
Saturday September 19, 2026 5:15pm - 6:15pm CEST
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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...
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John Mwita

Head of Science and DP Physics teacher Current AGIS Science Working Group Leader, Bavarian International School
Head of Science and DP Physics teacher Current AGIS Science Working Group Leader
Saturday September 19, 2026 5:15pm - 6:15pm CEST
0.22 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

5:15pm CEST

Evidence-Based Gamification in Foreign Language Classrooms
Saturday September 19, 2026 5:15pm - 6:15pm CEST
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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.Grounded in motivational theory and classroom research, the session will briefly examine why superficial reward systems...
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Daniel Garcia Huertas

Foreign Language Teacher, Leipzig International School
Saturday September 19, 2026 5:15pm - 6:15pm CEST
0.225 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

5:15pm CEST

Explicit Teaching in Practice - Teaching Writing Explicitly
Saturday September 19, 2026 5:15pm - 6:15pm CEST
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A practical session with examples, takeaways and materials designed to be integrated into everyday
teaching. This session will build upon theories of explicit teaching and visual learning to demonstrate
how strategies can be used to improve student writing across disciplines.




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Tayla McGregor

DP Psychology & TOK Teacher, MYP Humanities, Bavarian International School
DP Psychology & TOK Teacher, MYP Humanities,
Saturday September 19, 2026 5:15pm - 6:15pm CEST
0.245 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

5:15pm CEST

Finding a new job for 2027? How to find the school that fits, and prepare your application.
Saturday September 19, 2026 5:15pm - 6:15pm CEST
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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...
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Matthew Raggett

School Director, Thuringia International School
ThIS Weimar has been my professional home since 2023. On my way here I was Director of Education at an Erasmus vocational training centre in Leipzig, Headmaster of a boarding school in Dehradun, India, Secondary Principal at Leipzig International School, and Head of Boarding at King's... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 5:15pm - 6:15pm CEST
0.221 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

5:15pm CEST

From Debate to Competition: Building a Culture of Mathematical Reasoning in MYP & DP
Saturday September 19, 2026 5:15pm - 6:15pm CEST
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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...
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Dr.Pallavi Agarwal

DP and MYP Maths teacher, International School of Hamburg
I am an MYP and DP Mathematics teacher at the International School of Hamburg, with a doctorate in Mathematics and prior university teaching experience in Singapore and India. I use structured mathematical debate and competition-style problem solving to develop students reasoning... Read More →
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Sophie Hawker

Head of Mathematics, International School of Hamburg
I am an MYP and DP mathematics teacher currently working at the International School of Hamburg, where I lead the maths department. Fostering deep conceptual understanding and building classrooms in which all students actively engage in mathematical thinking is at the core of my teaching... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 5:15pm - 6:15pm CEST
0.231 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

5:15pm CEST

Independent, Engaged, and On‑Task: Self‑Paced Centers That Practically Run Themselves!
Saturday September 19, 2026 5:15pm - 6:15pm CEST
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Looking for math centers that feel joyful, purposeful, and… actually independent? This 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...
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Annabelle Kalb

PYP Homeroom teacher & German Coordinator, International School of Stuttgart
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Vosa Cavu-Litman

PYP Teacher, International School of Stuttgart
Saturday September 19, 2026 5:15pm - 6:15pm CEST
0.217 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

5:15pm CEST

Internal assessment in the IBDP "Language B (SL/HL)" course
Saturday September 19, 2026 5:15pm - 6:15pm CEST
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This workshop is for IBDP/CP Language B teachers who are looking for ways to develop their students’ speaking skills which are needed for oral examinations. Participants will be encouraged to collaborate, share, and express ideas that facilitate student oral performance.Some of the most important aspects which will be discussed:● How to choose good photos (SL) / literary extracts (HL)?●...
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Elena Rodriguez

Home Language Coordinator / Spanish teacher, International School of Hamburg
As an IB Language Acquisition educator across the MYP, DP, and CP frameworks, I specialize in Spanish while also bringing experience in teaching German and French. In addition to this, I serve as the Secondary School Home Language Coordinator and teach the IBCP core element, "Language... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 5:15pm - 6:15pm CEST
0.235 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

5:15pm CEST

Knowing Students, Knowing Ourselves: From Reaction to Relationship
Saturday September 19, 2026 5:15pm - 6:15pm CEST
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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—where students navigate cultural transitions, multilingual environments, and evolving identities—relational safety is a critical protective factor. Educator self-awareness...
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Anja Centennial

Whole School Counselor, Leipzig International School
to be added later 
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Fanni Németh

Whole School Counsellor, Leipzig International School
to be added later 
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Juan Carlos Campos

Whole School Counsellor - Focus Upper Primary and Secondary School, Leipzig International School
to be added later
Saturday September 19, 2026 5:15pm - 6:15pm CEST
0.233 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

5:15pm CEST

Let's perform together - WE are the AGIS band tonight!
Saturday September 19, 2026 5:15pm - 6:15pm CEST
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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...
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Brent Lund Bruning

Primary Music Teacher, AGIS rep, Berlin Brandenburg International School
Primary Music teacher who loves to make music with others!
Saturday September 19, 2026 5:15pm - 6:15pm CEST
TBA Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

5:15pm CEST

Small Voices, Big Choices: Cultivating Student Agency in the Lower PYP
Saturday September 19, 2026 5:15pm - 6:15pm CEST
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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...
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Dimitra Kagianza

International School of Ruhr
Saturday September 19, 2026 5:15pm - 6:15pm CEST
0.215 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

5:15pm CEST

Strengthening Advisory: Sharing Our Experience and Learning Together
Saturday September 19, 2026 5:15pm - 6:15pm CEST
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Advisory can be one of the most meaningful parts of a student’s day — and one of the most challenging parts of a teacher’s role. In this full-day workshop, we’ll open up our playbook and share what we are doing at our school: what’s working, what’s evolving, and what we’re still trying to improve, while looking to make new connections and hear what is...
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Fay Akin

Advisor and Head of Design, Franconian International School
Dedicated Design and IT Teacher and Advisory Specialist
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Katelyn Billey

Learning Support Specialist, Franconian International School
A dedicated learning support teacher
Saturday September 19, 2026 5:15pm - 6:15pm CEST
0.226 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

5:15pm CEST

The Coaching Habit
Saturday September 19, 2026 5:15pm - 6:15pm CEST
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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’s The Coaching Habit, the presentation focuses on a small set of powerful coaching questions and why coaching is fundamental to effective teaching and...
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avatar for Raphaëlle Dumais

Raphaëlle Dumais

Academic Year Head, Coach for United Nations Volunteers, International School of Düsseldorf
I’m passionate about building coaching cultures in schools that empower both students and staff. I lead student coaching groups and support peer-led mentoring among colleagues, with a focus on developing confidence, reflection, and meaningful dialogue.I’ll be presenting on coaching... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 5:15pm - 6:15pm CEST
0.239 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

5:15pm CEST

Unlocking the Power of Data: Insights and Collaboration for Educators
Saturday September 19, 2026 5:15pm - 6:15pm CEST
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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,...
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Merve Korkmaz

Lower School Assistant Principal, International School of Stuttgart
Merve Korkmaz is an experienced international school leader with over 16 years in education. Her work focuses on curriculum design, leadership development, and school improvement, and she is known for bridging strategic vision with practical classroom practice to support sustainable... Read More →
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Vedran Kapetanovic

Upper School Assistant Principal, International School of Stuttgart
Saturday September 19, 2026 5:15pm - 6:15pm CEST
0.241 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop
 
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DP Visual Arts New Curriculum
Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CEST
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This will be a round table setting with some discussion points for teachers of the new DP Visual Arts Curriculum. For example: - reflection on how the first year has gone- starting points: what we did to introduce the course to the students and how we would change this next year- challenges experienced: possible solutions- biggest benefits of the new curriculum and opportunities it has...
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Natalie Murray

Secondary Visual Arts Teacher, Metropolitan School Frankfurt
Secondary Visual Arts Teacher
Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CEST
0.215 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

9:00am CEST

First Steps in German: Teaching an Additional Language to Young Beginners in International Schools
Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CEST
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How can we support young learners in taking their very first steps in German—especially when they have no previous exposure to the language—while keeping lessons engaging and meaningful? This workshop offers practical insights into teaching German as an Additional Language within an international school context.Participants will explore how to build early literacy skills (sound and...
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Oksana Suprunenko

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

9:00am CEST

Games in the TOK Classroom
Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CEST
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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.Here are the games and their connection to learning:Two modern...
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Matt Hanf

TOK Coordinator & Teacher, International School of Hamburg
I have been teaching TOK for six years, during which I have also become the TOK Coordinator at ISH and a TOK Examiner for the IB.  While still occasionally feeling like a novice in the world of TOK, I feel quite the opposite in the world of hobby board games with a collection of... Read More →
Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CEST
0.227 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

9:00am CEST

School - University Collaboration in the Area of Science, Art, Engineering, Design and Architecture
Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CEST
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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...
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Armin Martin

PYP Coordinator, Munich International School
Armin Martin is an IBEN Workshop Leader and Primary Years Programme (PYP) Coordinator in addition to PYP Maker Lead Educator in the areas of making and technology at Munich International School (MIS) in Starnberg, Germany. He has presented workshops on mathematics, language, making... Read More →
Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CEST
0.231 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

9:00am CEST

Spannung erzeugen - Krimis im Deutschunterricht/Creating Suspense - Crime Stories in German Lessons
Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CEST
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Detective stories capture readers from the very first page. The workshop “Spannung erzeugen – Krimis im Deutschunterricht” shows how crime fiction can be used in German language classrooms to spark motivation and demonstrate that language operates on multiple levels.Suspense arises through plot structure, withheld information, perspective, and carefully chosen language....
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Doris Kempa

German MYP and DP Teacher, Bavarian International School
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Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CEST
0.225 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

9:00am CEST

State-Funded Teilhabeassistenz in Staatlich Anerkannte Ersatzschulen: Navigating SGB VIII and SGB IX
Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CEST
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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...
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avatar for Holly Vives

Holly Vives

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

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

9:00am CEST

Computer Science Working Group Welcoming Session
Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am CEST
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Are you a Computer Science teacher at your school, or looking to connect with a wider network of CS educators in the AGIS community? Join us for the meeting of the AGIS Computer Science Working Group!This 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...
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avatar for Melih Gulcan

Melih Gulcan

Computer Science Teacher, Metropolitan School Frankfurt
IBDP/IGCSE Computer Science Teacher
Middle School STEM Teacher
Clubs: Ad-Astra Space, 3D World, Competitive Robotics, Maker Kids Camps
Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am CEST
0.227 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  Two-Hour Workshop

9:00am CEST

Educating the Whole Child: Brain Science for Everyday Teaching - Learners Have to Maslow Before They Can Bloom.
Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am CEST
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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...
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avatar for Mandy Madnikoff

Mandy Madnikoff

Primary School Assistant Principal, Leipzig International School
With nearly two decades in education, I’ve come to believe that meaningful learning starts with meaningful relationships. I’m passionate about building authentic connections with students - because when students feel known and valued, they’re far more open to academic growth... Read More →
avatar for Liene Leiskalne

Liene Leiskalne

Primary School Teacher, Leipzig International School
I am a dedicated teacher, shaping the future one mind and one heart at a time.
I am passionate about fostering student curiosity and I believe that only students that feel safe and accepted in their learning environment can reach their full potential as learners.

I am an experienc... Read More →
Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am CEST
0.239 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  Two-Hour Workshop

9:00am CEST

Everything After School: Round Table Discussion
Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am CEST
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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. This 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...
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Samuel Vink

Activities Director, International School of Hamburg
I'm an experienced leader working at the International School of Hamburg, where I’ve spent the last four years building and developing our extra-curricular program. 
My career so far has included roles in leadership and communication, early childhood education, and change manag... Read More →
Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am CEST
0.222 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  Two-Hour Workshop
  • global Y

9:00am CEST

Listening to Understanding: Building Empathy Through Active Listening
Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am CEST
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Why do we listen, and how can we help students truly hear others’ perspectives? This workshop focuses on developing the ATL skill of listening actively to others’ 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...
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Sarah Kloha

PYP Coordinator, Franconian International School
A PYP Coordinator passionate about pedagogy and student well being.
Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am CEST
0.237 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  Two-Hour Workshop

9:00am CEST

Project Based Learning - Designing Learning That Matters
Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am CEST
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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.In this hands-on session, you will step into the role of a learner as you explore the core principles of...
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Katja Malinowski

Coordinator of Educational Innovation, Berlin Metropolitan School
Placeholder - more to come soon!
Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am CEST
0.235 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  Two-Hour Workshop
  • global Y

9:00am CEST

Sustainability At Schools
Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am CEST
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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...
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Lisa Roy

Primary School Deputy Principal, Berlin Brandenburg International School
I am the Deputy Principal Primary School & Early Education. I was the curriculum coordinator at BBIS for many years as well. I work with a couple of student leadership teams in the primary school: Peacemakers our peer mediation team, and Project Earth- our Primary Eco-school team... Read More →
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Simone Kienle

Secondary School Teacher of Science, Sustainability Education Development Coordinator, Berlin Brandenburg International School
Secondary School Teacher of Science Sustainability Education Development Coordinator
Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am CEST
0.233 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  Two-Hour Workshop
  • global Y

9:00am CEST

The Learning Design Lab: Practical Tools for Every Learner
Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am CEST
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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. This workshop is built around that moment. Bring 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:...
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avatar for Irina Bucur-Marcu

Irina Bucur-Marcu

Learning Support Teacher, Berlin Metropolitan School
I am a Learning Support teacher and inclusion-focused educator with extensive experience in international schools across Europe, Africa, and the United States. My work is grounded in Universal Design for Learning, co-teaching, and practical systems that help reduce barriers to learning... Read More →
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Jenny McManus

Learning Support Teacher, Berlin Metropolitan School
I am a learning support teacher with a background in cognitive science and anthropology. I take an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on neuroscience, culture, and human development to better understand how children learn.I focus on supporting neurodiverse learners through inclusive... Read More →
Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am CEST
0.245 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  Two-Hour Workshop

9:00am CEST

Working Group: Fostering Student Agency and Autonomy in Literacy – Empowering Independent Readers and Writers
Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am CEST
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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.Imagine a classroom where students confidently take charge of their learning, make choices, and dive into reading and writing with curiosity and...
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Zoe Grigoriadou

Primary School German teacher, Bonn International School
Primary School German teacher
Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am CEST
0.217 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  Two-Hour Workshop
  • global Y

10:00am CEST

Checkout and Coffee
Sunday September 20, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am CEST
Exhibitor Area

Sunday September 20, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am CEST
Exhibitor Area

10:30am CEST

From Classroom to Certification: Language Diplomas at International Schools
Sunday September 20, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am CEST
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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.Participants will explore how lessons are scheduled and structured, levels...
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Julia Dohrmann

Language B Teacher, International School Hannover Region
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Gloria Fernández

Language Teacher & Home Language Coordinator, International School Hannover Region
Sunday September 20, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am CEST
0.225 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

10:30am CEST

Inquiry in Literacy: Roundtable
Sunday September 20, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am CEST
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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...
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Bridget Dempsey

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

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

10:30am CEST

Material Migration: A Vertical Approach from MYP 4 & 5 to DP Visual Arts.
Sunday September 20, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am CEST
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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...
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Renee Ferguson

Arts teacher, Bavarian International School
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Sunday September 20, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am CEST
0.231 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

10:30am CEST

Round-table Exchange Designed for PE Educators Looking to Modernize Their Practice.
Sunday September 20, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am CEST
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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.What 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...
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Victoria Bock

LS Homeroom Teacher, International School Augsburg ISA

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Sarah Brand

Teacher, International School Augsburg
Sunday September 20, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am CEST
0.221 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
  One-Hour Workshop

10:30am CEST

Strategies and Resources for Teaching EAL Students in an International Context
Sunday September 20, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am CEST
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Beyond the support of dedicated EAL teams found in most international schools in Germany, language acquisition is a shared responsibility across every classroom and year level. This hands-on workshop provides all teachers (regardless of their subject) with practical tools to help students of all proficiency levels succeed throughout the day.Our focus will be on lowering linguistic barriers without...
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Samantha Allanson

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

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

11:45am CEST

Keynote and Raffle
Sunday September 20, 2026 11:45am - 1:00pm CEST
Exhibitor Area

Sunday September 20, 2026 11:45am - 1:00pm CEST
Exhibitor Area

1:00pm CEST

Lunch
Sunday September 20, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CEST
Exhibitor Area

Sunday September 20, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CEST
Exhibitor Area
 
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