November General Info

Through the theme of this years conference, Designing on Purpose, we hope to achieve a shift in focus to intention, impact and implementation, so that participants can return to their schools and begin to make a change straight away, as a result of the exchange of ideas at the conference.

We are looking forward to some very engaging and inspiring KEYNOTE SPEAKERS [read more]

WHATS NEW THIS YEAR

we tried doing this by selecting those proposals that showed cross-functionality , intentional collaboration and that are geared towards production

Here's what kind of sessions you can expect

Hothouse : a learning experience aimed at mastering and advancing skills within your discipline / area of expertise.Session designed to help participants to go in-depth in their specific discipline.

Injection: a learning experience aimed at those who have achieved a mastery level in their own discipline and giving them a taste of a different discipline / area of expertise to help them take the next step.

Portfolio: sharing best practice & what works well within your teaching and learning with a focus on collaboration. Cross functional format ( a portfolio approach).

Campfire: a professional conversation evolving around a topic or question, no technology support, informal and unstructured.

Think Tank: a group brainstorm evolving around a topic or question. Panel discussion, focusing on participation and identifying the next steps.

Speed Innovation: Similar to the notion of speed dating. Exclusive focus on Innovation, brief presentation of 5 min, followed by questions and discussion.

THINK YOU CAN IMPRESS US? GIVE US YOUR BEST PITCH AND

WE WILL CONTRIBUTE TO MAKING IT HAPPEN IN YOUR SCHOOL

Pitch: 90 seconds pitch in front of members of the Think Tank and other individuals,

based on something you have learned or experienced at the conference. Exclusive focus on Innovation. The best PITCH will be awarded a cash prize to support the implementation of the new idea within the school.

WERE IN BARCELONA THIS YEAR!

Barcelona, a Gothic and Modernist marvel on the Mediterranean Sea, is a city well known for its quirky, cosmopolitan, cool character. Whether its by unearthing Barcelonas past in the hidden courtyards of the Barri Gtic, or by enjoying the charms of the modernist city, you will discover many interesting things that make Barcelona one of Spains most liveable and energetic cities and one of the most interesting cities in Europe.

MMost of the pre-conference workshops and the conference sessions will take place at Palau de Congressos de Catalunya - Barcelona

TThe SHOW ME pre-conference workshops will take place at one of the two ECIS Member Schools in Barcelona : American School of Barcelona and Benjamin Franklin International School

IIf you would like to visit Barcelona in an alternative way, while learning, sign up for one of the OUTDOORS workshops Big, Bigger, Biggest or Project Wild Thing

Palau de Congresos de Catalunya: How do I get there?

From the airport: Barcelona Airport El Prat (11 km)

By car/taxi:Coming out of the airport take the B-17, in the direction of Barcelona (5 kilometers), follow the signs for B-20, Ronda de Dalt (blue). Once you are on the B-20, continue straight on until you see the exit sign for salida 11 (Les Corts - Zona Universitaria). From this point on you can see the hotel. Continue for 200 meters on the right hand side of the Avenida Diagonal and take the second street to the right that leads you directly to the Hotel. (Overall duration of trip: approximately 15 minutes.)

By train/metro:The train station is located just next to the Airport. Take the train as far as Sants Estaci, the citys main train station. Once you arrive, take the subway train (Metro), Line 3 (green line) and get off at the Zona Universitaria stop (2 minutes walking distance from the Hotel). (Overall duration of trip: approximately 40 minutes.)

By Aerobus:The aerobus, express airport bus service, links the airport with the main areas of interest in the city. The terminal for the Aerobus is just in front of airport itself and it stops at every terminal. In order to get to the Hotel you must get off at the Plaza Espaa stop (first stop within the city). Take the subway Line 3 from here (red line) and get off at the Zona Universitaria station (2 minutes walk from the Hotel). (Overall duration of trip: approximately 35 minutes.)

Check it out on the map

20 minutes from the heart of the city Las Ramblas

10 kilometres from the airport (15 minutes by car); 2 minutes walk to the nearest subway station (Line 3, green), bus and tram

Where to stay in Barcelona?

We have negotiated special accommodation rates with a number of hotels in close proximity to the conference centre. You will be able to book your accommodation on the conference registration site.

Room rates are displayed below and you can see more about the hotels if you click on the names in the header.

Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos

Princess Sofia

Melia Sarria

Constanza

Av. Diagonal 661-67108028, Barcelona, Spain

Hotel Princesa Sofia SL Plaza Pio XII, 4 08028 Barcelona

Av. de Sarri, 50, 08029 Barcelona, Spain

Calle Bruc, 33, 08010 Barcelona, Spain

Single Occupancy

150.00

152.00

150.00

135.00

Double Occupancy

166.00

170.00

165.00

145.00

Tax

10% + 2.48 pp/pn

10% + 2.48 pp/pn

10% + 2.48 pp/pn

10% + 1.10 pp/pn

Inclusions

Bed & Breakfast, WIFI

Bed & Breakfast, WIFI

Bed & Breakfast, WIFI

Bed & Breakfast, WIFI

PRE-CONFERENCE AND CONFERENCE PACKAGES

In the pre-conference space we will provide opportunities which address both your curricular training needs, as well as your need for inspiration in your daily teaching practice.

Make sure you book the workshops you are interested in and benefit from a reduction in your conference registration fee!

Workshop Type

Workshop Title

Dates

Rates

Stay on for the Conference

IB Workshops

IB Workshops in English and Bilingual in English/ Arabic and English / Turkish

[read more]

18 20 Nov

770 Early Bird (until 15 Sept)

870 Standard

150

(intro offer)

AP Workshops

AP Biology

AP Statistics

19 Nov

300 Early Bird (until 15 Sept)

350 Standard

300

IPC Workshops

Introduction to the IPC

Identifying, Improving and Assessing Childrens Learning

19 Nov

250 Member rate

350 Non-member rate

350

ECIS Academy

[Micro-Credentials Primer]

Effective and Responsive Teaching and Assessment

Facilitator: Dr Karim Medico Letwinsky

[read more]

Engaging 21st Century Learners

Facilitator: Steve Barkley

[read more]

Digital and Blended Learning

Facilitator: Don Jacobs

[read more]

19 Nov

19 Nov

19 Nov

250 Member rate

350 Non-member rate

250 Member rate

350 Non-member rate

250 Member rate

350 Non-member rate

350

350

350

Show Me Workshops

[will take place at a school in Barcelona and involve students in a real classroom environment]

Teaching Thinking The Genesis of Literacy

Facilitator: Philip Yenawine

[read more]

Connected at the STEM: Integrated Learning in Action

Facilitator: Chad Fairey

[read more]

Art at the Center

Facilitator: Stuart Stotts

[read more]

Teacher to Teacher Reflective Peer Observation

Facilitator: Margaret MacLean

[read more]

Getting Children Back to the Wild (OUTDOORS)

Facilitator: Mark Sears

[read more]

STEAM/PBL in the Classroom - A Hands-On Experience

Facilitator: Paula Marra

[read more]

18-19 Nov

18-19 Nov

19 Nov

19 Nov

19 Nov

19 Nov

350 Member rate

450 Non-member rate

350 Member rate

450 Non-member rate

250 Member rate

350 Non-member rate

250 Member rate

350 Non-member rate

250 Member rate

350 Non-member rate

250 Member rate

350 Non-member rate

350

350

350

350

350

350

Interest Group Symposia

Big Bigger Biggest Site specific Planar Construction in Barcelona (OUTDOORS, City )

Facilitator: Alexandra Metral

[read more]

18 -19 Nov

350 Member rate

450 Non-member rate

350

Create a Positive and Inclusive Climate for Learning with the Responsive Classroom

Facilitator: Kerry OGrady

[read more]

19 Nov

180 Member rate

200 Non-member rate

350

Interest Group Symposia

Mindful Teacher, Mindful School

Facilitator: Kevin Hawkins

[read more]

Research Engaged Schools: How your school can (and should) determine for itself what is right

Facilitators: Paul Magnuson, Chad Fairey, Latifa Hassanali, Rob Fens and Ben Hren, Christina Hinton [read more]

Teaching Successfully Neurobiology and Behavior by Employment of an Integrative and Interdisciplinary Approach

Facilitator: Gunther Zupanc [read more]

19 Nov

18-19 Nov

19 Nov

250 Member rate

350 Non-member rate

350 Member rate

450 Non-member rate

250 Member rate

350 Non-member rate

350

350

350

SISG

Sustainable International Governance

SISG

Facilitator: Adele Hodgson

[read more]

19 Nov

350 Member rate

500 Non-member rate

350

ITC

International Teacher Certificate

ITC

Facilitator: Darlene Fisher

[read more]

19 Nov

Part of full year programme , please check info for rates and admission qualifications

350

Leadership Micro-Credential Programme

(ECIS / ASL)

Understanding Power

Facilitator

[read more]

19 Nov

500 Flat rate

350

CONFERENCE ONLY REGISTRATION FEES

RATE (incl VAT)

Conditions

Non- Members

850

Public/ State School Delegates

250

Applicable to any institution that is part of a national education system, Subject to audit

Individual Members

630

Group Rates ECIS Member Schools

1-2 delegates

3-8 delegates

9-14 delegates

15-21 delegates

22-100 delegates

630

450

380

340

290

All delegates must be registered at the same time.

ECIS member ID is required for the registration. If you have not renewed your membership, your ID will have been made inactive.

Would you like to know more about how the conference has changed? We have prepared a presentation, which you can access HYPERLINK "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk4PSQVmPiE&feature=youtu.be" here

If you have any queries, please email us at HYPERLINK "mailto:[email protected]" [email protected]

They speak both Catalan and Castellano (which is what we call Spanish)

Flamenco is not very well known Barcelona

Barceloneta beachis recognised as the best urban beach in the world