ISLES Collaborative

Join us for our next Professional Learning event: Safeguarding Every Student: Applying the GSC School Safeguarding Framework in Diverse School Communities with Belinda Nicholson and Jonah Rosenfield.

Effective safeguarding systems must be inclusive, responsive, and designed to meet the diverse needs of all students. In this highly practical workshop, participants will explore the Global Safeguarding Collaborative's School Safeguarding Framework, a comprehensive, flexible, and user-friendly tool used by international schools worldwide to design, review, and strengthen their safeguarding systems.

Recently updated to better reflect inclusive and neuro-affirming practice, the Framework now more effectively supports schools in safeguarding neurodivergent students and other learners with diverse needs. Through guided exploration of the Framework and the accompanying Self-Assessment Tool, participants will actively assess their own school’s current practice, identify strengths and gaps, and develop clear next steps for improvement. Participants will leave with concrete strategies, practical tools, and a clear roadmap for advancing their school’s safeguarding journey.

📅 Thursday, 19th February 2026
🕰️ 7-8pm SGT
✍️ Register: https://bit.ly/islesPL3

This event is open to all ISLES members and our wider community. Feel free to invite any interested colleagues!

Professional Learning #3 | ISLES Collaborative This event is open to all ISLES Members, Community, and friends of ISLES. More regarding the focus of the event will be posted soon!

ISLES is thrilled to be hosting our first in-person retreat for Leaders of Educational Support and Data Analytics Specialists!

💭 Are you striving for truly impactful inclusive practices in your international school and seeking to confidently evaluate the real difference you're making?
​💭 Are you ready to dive into the data supporting impactful inclusion?
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Join ISLES for a unique two-day collaborative retreat designed for K-12 leaders committed to impactful and measurable inclusive practices in international schools. This retreat is specifically designed for school-wide leaders of student support and their data and technology specialists to work together towards a shared goal: understanding and evaluating the real difference your inclusive initiatives are making, from individual student growth to systemic change.

As schools embrace more inclusive practices, the need for robust data to measure impact and guide development has never been greater. This retreat offers an exclusive opportunity to move beyond simply wanting to be inclusive and engage in collaborative, hands-on problem-solving to define and measure the specific outcomes you hope to achieve.
📅 Dates: 7th - 8th October 2025 (please note that 7th October is for leaders of student support only; data analytics specialists join on 8th)
📍Location: The International School of Kuala Lumpur
👥 Cost: US$ 200 for a pair
✍️ Registration: https://bit.ly/studentstosystems

Contact [email protected] if you have questions! We look forward to seeing you there.

This school year has been filled with successes and valuable learning opportunities for all of us. As leaders in student support, it's important to take a moment to celebrate our achievements and share the strategies that have brought us here.

We invite all leaders of student support to join us for our final ISLES Connect event of the year. This is not only our annual AGM, but also a great chance to learn from one another, especially since many of us are the sole representatives in our roles within our schools.

Let's come together to connect, share insights, and continue to strengthen our community and the work we do.

RSVP: https://bit.ly/ISLES_EoY or by scanning the QR code on the flyer below.
Not yet a member? Join us here: https://lnkd.in/ga6vhq8V

Join the International Leaders of Educational Support (ISLES) Collaborative  for a our next professional learning event focused on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in student support.
📅 Thursday, 24th April @ 7pm SGT

Participants will:
▪️review the updated paper GenAI and Neurodiversity, a joint publication by NFI & ISLES, which thoughtfully examines both the hopes and cautions surrounding the use of generative AI in educational settings.
▪️ learn from Beth Stark, co-creator of Ludia, about ways to use this AI tool to reduce learning barriers through the lens of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
▪️ select a personalized learning pathway—focusing on co-teaching, adapting content, or modifying lessons—to explore how LUDIA can support inclusive planning and practice.

ISLES Professional Learning events are open to ISLES Members and Community.
✍🏽 Register here: bit.ly/islesudl

Please note: ISLES does not officially endorse any AI product. This workshop offers an opportunity to explore and critically engage with one such tool in the context of inclusive education.