Professional Learning

 

Learning never ends, and at ISK, we support our staff to increase their skills so that our whole community benefits.

At ISK, we believe that:

• An exemplary school is a dynamic learning environment for all its educators and students.
• Good teaching makes the difference in student learning
• The best teachers continually strive to grow in their teaching practice through the process of reflection and collaboration with their colleagues

Professional Learning refers to activities that improve or enhance our teaching practice and/or knowledge of the subject matter and students we teach. The outcome of the activities may be the acquisition of new skills or the development of new insights into our profession or subject matter. The ultimate goal should be a positive impact on our effectiveness as teachers.

ISK offers many professional learning opportunities on our campus facilitated by our own faculty as well as by outside consultants. In addition, faculty have the opportunity to attend workshops and conferences outside of the country. Top priority for planning and funding professional learning is given to school-wide goals and/or team initiatives that will have a direct, measurable impact on student learning. There are multiple mechanisms to support professional growth.