21 CENTURY @ ISS · 2011. 6. 8. · BaSICS Böblingen & Sindelfingen International Community School International School Stuttgart 21ST CENTURY @ ISS ACADEMIC COUNCIL The Academic

BaSICSBöblingen & SindelfingenInternational Community School

InternationalSchoolStuttgart

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VISION/MISSION/PHILOSOPHYREFLECTION THROUGH SELF STUDYMODELING POSITIVE PARTICIPATION

COLLABORATIONCURRICULUM

our FALL (Sept. 2010)



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IT REVIEWAPPRAISAL REVIEW

EARLY LEARNING CENTER REVIEWSELF STUDY REVIEW

CURRICULUM MAPPING

our WINTER (Jan. 2011)



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IT STAFFING EXPANSIONMODELING POSITIVE PARTICIPATION

(WORLD EVENTS, FUND RAISING UPDATE, US CODE OF CONDUCT)

MOVE TO NEW CAMPUS

our SPRING (April. 2011)



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VISION/MISSION/PHILOSOPHY REVIEWAPPRAISAL UPDATE

FACILITY AND FINANCE UPDATE CURRICULUM UPDATE

COLLABORATION ACHIEVEMENTSSTUDENT LEARNING ACHIEVEMENTS

our SUMMER (June. 2011)



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our VISIONOur vision is to place learning at the core of all that we do.

Learning at the International School of Stuttgart combines an individual’s predisposition and experience with the acquisition of knowledge, skills and understanding to nurture and develop character and intellect.

Leading education for internationally-minded families Our mission is to inspire, challenge and actively support our students and each other to become positive participants in a changing world.

our MISSION

our PHILOSOPHIESInnovation, Respect, Engagement and Relevance The ISS experience inspires its learners to develop a sense of pride and commitment to making a difference. A transparent and reflective partnership between students, teachers and family is fundamental to our mission.



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DIRECTOR’S EVALUATIONEDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT APPRAISALFACULTY APPRAISAL REVIEW

APPRAISAL UPDATE



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EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP CRITERIAModeling Lifelong Learning:

The Educational Leader (EL) must practice and encourage other educators to demonstrate lifelong learning as responsible professionals within their division/subject area.

Student-Centered-Learning:The EL assesses and supports divisional/subject colleagues to focus on student-centered learning in alignment with the school vision, mission and philosophies.

Learning Environment:The EL establishes structures and processes to support an innovative and productive learning environment within the division/subject area.

Collaborative Planning and Reflection:The EL participates in collaborative planning and reflection as well as evaluation and implementation of division/subject oriented initiatives both in program and individual development.

Leadership Responsibilities:The EL demonstrates commitment to individual and team professional responsibilities.



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MARY ELLEN FRIDAY LIEBHEIT, MEGHAN WALTERS, SAUL BENJAMIN, STEPHEN THOMAS, KIMBERLY BRIDGES, MATTHEW BAUGHMAN, KATHLEEN RALF, JULIE HORNECKER, CHRISTINA SUSSMAN and BaSICS TBD

FACULTY APPRAISAL COMMITTEE



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BaSICS MOVE AND PLAYGROUNDDEGERLOCH GYM AND CLASSROOM EXPANSION

BUDGET REVIEW

FACILITIES AND FINANCE



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ACADEMIC COUNCIL EVOLUTIONSTUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM 2012/13

CURRICULUM UPDATE



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ACADEMIC COUNCILThe Academic Council (AC) is the body that implements, evaluates and aligns academic frameworks with our whole school mission in collaboration with the strategic role of the Leadership Team (LT).

Curriculum and Assessment•

Developing and refining the articulated curriculum and programs for learning across all sections of the school.•

Regularly review programs on all campuses (Degleroch PYP-DP, BaSICS) as to their alignment with the school’s mission.•

Keep and analyze data on assessment – internal and standardized – suggesting changes according to alignment with the

curriculum and programs – insuring that all assessment tools actively promote student learning and inform the community thereof.

Professional Development•

Instilling a culture of thinking that promotes the use of 21st century skills to gain understanding.•

Suggest and promote professional development opportunities for whole school and for program specific needs.

Policy•

Developing and promoting policies that are aligned with the mission of the school and that support the aims of the

curriculum



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ACADEMIC COUNCIL

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Reviewing our 6-12 academic program to ensure proper transitions between PYP and DP. The review must also include a full report as to the appropriate support necessary for our current program and what is necessary to re-implement MYP appropriately. The report may also consider the implementation of a new program and what this program might entail.

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Implementation of Curriculum mapping tool to support lesson planning and Program of Study for the beginning of 2011/12.o

Continued review of scope and sequence and linkage to Program of Study in alignment with Mission and Vision objectives.o

Integration and alignment of Language Policy and IT initiatives into curriculum.

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Prepare a policy of assessment for Leadership Team approval and developing suggestions for implementation.

It is the LT’s responsibility to task and approve any policies developed or suggested by the AC.

As the Curricular Coordinating body of the Whole School (both campuses) Curriculum updating and evolution is a standing agenda for the AC.

The AC should make professional development or programmatic calendar suggestions within specific retreats or in LT meetings

2011/12 Annual Goals:



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ACADEMIC COUNCIL EVOLUTIONSTUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM 2012/13

CURRICULUM UPDATE



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Curriculum Mapping for student learning, Self Study, Various appraisal processes, Updated Policy Manual, Unified Contract negotiations, Move in Sindelfingen, Upper School Community Code of Conduct, Marketing Materials, Discovery Center, Fund

Raising, Expanded Day Program, MT Team,SAP Team, Sixth Grade Team, Learning Assistance Support, Groundbreaking in Degerloch

25 YEARS CELEBRATION

COLLABORATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS



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MUNISS, Performing and Visual Arts visibility (lunch in the art room), University Counseling, SAP/IEP processes, Home Readers, Aligning reading processes, Flexible Fridays, Rainforest

Presentation, Science Fair, MYP and 5th grade personal projects, Grade 3 Math Lab, ABRSM Music Exams, International Award, US Homeroom development, IB Diploma Academic

initiatives, GISST, Language Policy, BR training, Edmodo/Managebac/Google Docs , Mimeo, Digital storytelling, Educational blogging, Learning Logs, MAP Pilot in BaSICS, AGIS

presentations, Graduation

MICHAEL THOMPSON RON RITCHHART RUTH VAN REEKEN

LEARNING ACHIEVEMENTS



THANK YOU EVERYBODY

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21 CENTURY @ ISS · 2011. 6. 8. · BaSICS Böblingen & Sindelfingen International Community School International School Stuttgart 21ST CENTURY @ ISS ACADEMIC COUNCIL The Academic