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HOSTED BYPROGRAM— 11TH ANNUAL —GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCEAPRIL 11-13, 2024LOWER CANADA COLLEGEMontréal, Canada

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The Global Education Benchmark Group supports schools as they prepare students for a culturally diverse and rapidly changing world. We are the leading K-12 global education organization that provides professional learning on model practices, and shares data and resources for schools as they develop teachers and students with the intercultural competencies to embrace and thrive in our interconnected world. To help attendees map out their time at the conference, breakout sessions are divided into the following tracks:+ STRATEGIC VISION AND INITIATIVES FOR EDUCATING IN TODAY’S INTERCONNECTED WORLD+ INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE AND GLOBAL COMPETENCY PEDAGOGY AND ASSESSMENT;+ GLOBAL AND CITIZENSHIP CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT;+ INSTITUTIONAL LEADERSHIP, OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, AND RISK MANAGEMENT;Conference Resources and Password-Protected SiteA digital version of the program and resources shared by presenters will be available on the conference resource page for registered attendees linked through the GEBG Annual Conference Webpage at:https://gebg.org/annual-conference-resources/Password: 2024LCCAttendees are invited to stop by the GEBG Resource Table located in the community gathering space throughout the conference to learn more about membership benets, get details on GEBG programs, and engage in conversation about the organization.Wi at Lower Canada CollegeWi is available throughout LCC. Once on campus, select the LCC wireless network. You will be prompted to enter the username: gebg. The password is GEBGconf2024.Risk and Safety ProceduresProviding a healthy environment for our conference attendees, staff, and partners is our top priority; achieving this is a shared responsibility. In-person attendees agree to comply with any guidelines set forth by any relevant health departments and our on-site partners. Participation in GEBG events signies an attendee’s acknowledgment of infectious and other diseases and voluntary assumption of the risk of exposure or infection by attending the event. Land AcknowledgementWe would like to acknowledge that LCC is located on unceded, ancestral territory of the Kanien’kehá:ka (Gan-ien-ge-haga) Nation. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke (Jo-Ja-Gay), or Montreal, historically served as a hub for Indigenous trade and diplomacy. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.LOWER CANADA COLLEGE, MONTRÉAL, CANADA // APRIL 11-13, 2024311TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE

Featured SpeakersElin Kelsey AUTHORElin Kelsey, PhD is an award-winning author, speaker and thought-leader for the evidence-based hope and climate justice solutions movement. Kelsey’s inuence can be seen through the popularity of her book, Hope Matters: Why Changing the Way We Think Is Critical For Solving The Environmental Crisis (2020) and in the hopeful, solutions-focus of her clients, including the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and other powerful institutions where she has served as a visiting fellow including the Rachel Carson Center for the Environment and Society, the Rockefeller Foundation, the Kone Foundation, the Salish Sea Institute, the Cairns Institute and Stanford University. She co-created the viral social media campaign #OceanOptimism and is currently leading intergenerational collaborations with climate inuencers to make evidence-based hope more shareable online. A best-selling children’s book author, her picture books reveal the intimate connections between humans and the greater than human world. Kelsey is an Adjunct Faculty member of the University of Victoria School of Environmental Studies, and Western Washington University’s School of Environment.Ietsénhaienhs Jessica LazareLEAD CHIEF ON HERITAGE PORTFOLIO MOHAWK COUNCIL OF KAHNAWÁ:KEIetsénhaienhs Jessica Lazare is one of the elected chiefs of The Mohawk Council of Kahnawá:ke (MCK), the current governing body for the Kahnawá:ke Mohawk Territory elected from and by the people. Lazare leads the council work in the Heritage portfolio which includes the Council’s work in indigenous language and education. She also serves as a leader for the Council’s work on justice, indigenous rights & research, and legislation & governance. Lazare frequently speaks and represents the Mohawks of Kahnawá:ke including recently being a speaker at the First Nations Language and Education Forum. WWW.GEBG.ORG11TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 4

The Honourable Thomas Mulcair POLITICAL COMMENTATORThe Honourable Thomas Mulcair is a political commentator. He was a visiting professor in the political science Department at l’Université de Montréal. A lawyer, he holds degrees in French Civil Law (B.C.L.) and in Common Law (LL.B.) from McGill University. Mr. Mulcair began his legal career at the Québec Justice Department and served as President of the Québec Professions Board. Elected three times to Quebec National Assembly, he is the author of Québec’s landmark Sustainable Development Act when he was Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks. Elected four times to the House of Commons, he was Party Leader and Leader of the Ofcial Opposition.LOWER CANADA COLLEGE, MONTRÉAL, CANADA // APRIL 11-13, 202411TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 5

Thursday, April 11, 2024HOTEL OMNI MONT-ROYAL 1050 SHERBROOKE ST W, MONTREAL, QUEBEC H3A 2R6, CANADA11:00 AM–7:30 PMConference Check-In and Registration2ND FLOOR FOYER, HOTEL OMNI MONT-ROYAL8:30 AM–12:00 PMPreconference Workshop: Resilience Past and Present: Learning from the Mohawks of Kahnawá:keFACILITATED BY Insight Global EducationMEET AT 8:00 AM AT LA GALERIE, HOTEL OMNI MONT-ROYAL1:00–3:30 PMPreConference Workshop: Walking the Histories and Cultural Diversity of Old MontréalFACILITATED BY Insight Global EducationMEET AT 12:30 PM AT LA GALERIE, HOTEL OMNI MONT-ROYAL1:30–3:30 PMPreConference Workshop: Risk Management ScenariosFACILITATED BY Chad Detloff, Director of Professional Learning and Curriculum, GEBGLA GALERIE, HOTEL OMNI MONT-ROYAL3:30–4:00 PMGetting to Know the GEBGFACILITATED BY Melissa Brown, Director of Diversity, Wellbeing, and Global Education, Holton Arms School (MD, USA); 2024 Conference Committee Chair, GEBG Board of DirectorsLA GALERIE, HOTEL OMNI MONT-ROYALWWW.GEBG.ORG11TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 6

4:30–6:00 PM OPENING SESSIONWELCOME Clare Sisisky, Executive Director, GEBG Chris Shannon, Head of School, Lower Canada College (QC, Canada) Laura P. Appell-Warren, Director of Global Citizenship, St. Mark’s School (MA, USA); Chair, GEBG Board of Directors KEYNOTE ADDRESS Elin Kelsey, award-winning author Introduced by Dion Crushshon, Director of Global Programs, The Blake School (Minneapolis, MN); GEBG Board of DirectorsSYMPOSIA, CENTRE MONT-ROYAL LOCATED ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE OMNI – 2200 MANSFIELD ST, MONTRÉAL, QUEBEC H3A 3R8, CANADASponsored by Atlas Workshops 6:00–8:00 PM OPENING RECEPTIONFOYER 3RD, CENTRE MONT-ROYALSponsored by Atlas WorkshopsLOWER CANADA COLLEGE, MONTRÉAL, CANADA // APRIL 11-13, 202411TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 7

Friday, April 12, 2024LOWER CANADA COLLEGE 4090 AV. ROYAL, MONTRÉAL, QC H4A 2M5, CANADA6:45 AM / 7:00 AMExhibitors and Sponsors Shuttle Bus Service from Hotel Omni Mont-Royal to Lower Canada College7:30 AM / 7:45 AM / 8:00 AM / 8:10 AMConference Attendees Shuttle Bus Service from Hotel Omni Mont-Royal to Lower Canada CollegeBuses are not able to idle, attendees should be at the Omni, ready to board, 5 minutes prior to departure time. The bus schedule may be impacted by trafc. Must show GEBG conference name badge to board school buses.8:00–10:00 AMRegistration OpenLOWER CANADA COLLEGE8:00–9:00 AMGrab-and-Go BreakfastCOMMUNITY GATHERING SPACE, VELAN GYMNASIUM9:00-9:10 AMCampus Welcome & Announcements COMMUNITY GATHERING SPACE, VELAN GYMNASIUMWWW.GEBG.ORG11TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 8

9:20–10:10 AMSESSION I – BREAKOUT PRESENTATIONSAction Research ShowcaseSTRATEGIC VISION AND INITIATIVES FOR EDUCATING IN TODAY’S INTERCONNECTED WORLDA207Now in its third year, the GEBG Action Research Fellows program engages educators in a year-long process of developing a research project within the context of their school and a cohort of Fellows from GEBG member schools. Fellows learn and execute the action research process on a topic of inquiry within their school context - they design a research question, collect and analyze data, and share what they uncover with their school community and beyond. Come hear from three Fellows about their research design and ndings related to assessing the impact of global education in their schools, and learn more about action research as a leadership tool. PRESENTED BY Laurie Sales, Director of Theater, Groton School (MA, USA); Luis Lopez-Febres, Global Studies Coordinator, Theodore Roosevelt High School (DC, USA); Steven Davis, World Languages Chair, Brewster Academy (NH, USA); Clare Sisisky, Executive Director, GEBGIndigenous Knowledge: A Parallel Journey on How to Meaningfully Integrate Indigenous Perspectives into Global Program Curriculum DevelopmentGLOBAL AND CITIZENSHIP CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENTL310Loss of indigenous perspectives, knowledge, and human rights can be witnessed around the world, yet indigenous worldviews and knowledge can provide invaluable insights. This session addresses a case study of Aotearoa/New Zealand and its opportunities for cultural/environmental immersion experiences, platforms for growth informed by Te Ao Mãori (Mãori world view), and reections on how indigenous knowledge could inform contemporary decision making. The Aotearoa context will be compared with Montclair Kimberley Academy’s connections with the Lenape peoples, whose homeland of Lenapehoking encompasses the state of New Jersey. The Lenape embody the indigenous concept of “survivance” and have much to teach all members of the MKA community who acknowledge, engage with, and enhance indigenous perspectives yet realize the signicant challenges (institutional, cultural, governmental, etc…) in doing so. In this session we seek to offer an opportunity to highlight those voices and discuss how we might approach this incredibly important task.PRESENTED BY Mark Bruce-Miller, CEO and Bree Arnott, Marketing & Communications Manager, Experiential Education New Zealand (Tasman, New Zealand); Cort Bosc, Director of Global Experience, History Teacher and John Jacobs, World Languages Department Chair, Latin and Spanish Teacher, Montclair Kimberley Academy (NJ, USA)LOWER CANADA COLLEGE, MONTRÉAL, CANADA // APRIL 11-13, 202411TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 9

Passport Pals: “That’s Not Weird…That’s Culture!”GLOBAL AND CITIZENSHIP CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENTM342Passport Pals is an interdisciplinary, collaborative curricular enhancement designed to initiate a foundational understanding of culture, perspective, and global citizenship in our youngest learners. In this program, Kindergarten Explorers prepare to discover the world with their Third Grade Guides. Using their “cultural kaleidoscopes,” our Passport Pals work together to spot culture in themselves and others, understanding how personal lenses shape our perspectives. Passport Pals has signicantly contributed to a shift in common language around the school about who has culture, how it impacts every aspect of our lives, and why it’s so cool. This presentation will take you from the program’s pilot stage in 2022 to its current reach of 200 actively participating students. Leave this session with tips, tools, and resources to help your students declare: “That’s not weird...That’s culture!”PRESENTED BY Kelly Willis, Director of Global Studies, Avery Teichman, Kindergarten Teacher, Lower School DEI Coordinator and Nancy Atwell, Lower School Librarian, Charlotte Latin School (NC, USA)From Story Exchange to Civic Action: Narrative 4’s Civic Engagement FrameworkINTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE AND GLOBAL COMPETENCY PEDAGOGY AND ASSESSMENTA205For over 10 years, Narrative 4 (N4) has been working to increase empathy and practice perspective-taking through its signature story exchange methodology. The story exchange involves a simple sharing of stories between partners and a retelling of partners’ stories by taking on the rst-person perspective. This past year Narrative 4 educators have developed and piloted a framework for Civic Engagement that allows educators and students to further their story exchange work. Presenters will rst give an overview of an N4 story exchange and N4’s new learning resources that promote innovation and community engagement. They will then provide examples of impactful programming from two GEBG schools--Moravian Academy in Bethlehem, PA, and Polytechnic School in Pasadena, CA--that utilized the N4 story exchange methodology.PRESENTED BY Ann Diederich, Director of Global Partnerships and Programs, Polytechnic School (CA, USA); Brian Crowe, Grade Dean for Class of 2026, English Teacher, Moravian Academy (PA, USA); and Lee Keylock, Director of Global Programs, Narrative 4 (NY, USA)WWW.GEBG.ORG11TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 10

You’re Trusting Us with Your Pride and Joy: We Got You!INSTITUTIONAL LEADERSHIP, OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, AND RISK MANAGEMENTA213We all know how important mission-appropriate travel is to our students’ education, and that is why we do what we do. However, we also live at a time when the world continually presents us with challenges that sometimes make parents or guardians question whether they should send their children abroad. How to balance the two and instill in parents and guardians the trust they desire when recruiting, putting together, and executing a wonderful travel program? Join us as we walk you through ve steps that can serve as a guide on how to put parents and guardians at ease when they send you away with their pride and joy. During our time together, we will focus on communication strategies, the importance of branding, basic risk management awareness, site vetting procedures, and post-experience follow-up. You’ll leave feeling condent yourself to instill condence in others.PRESENTED BY Glen Turf, Chief Ofcer for Global Initiatives, Equity, and Belonging, Miami Country Day School (FL, USA)Because They Deserve the World, Too: Expanding Global Language Learning Opportunities for U.S. High School Students of ColorSTRATEGIC VISION AND INITIATIVES FOR EDUCATING IN TODAY’S INTERCONNECTED WORLDL309Currently, the U.S. needs to catch up in sustaining our students with enriching language learning opportunities beyond the rst few years of high school. This truth disproportionately affects students of color, especially Black students in urban schools. Learning a language is a proven gateway to global opportunities and cross-cultural understanding in our increasingly interconnected world. New York City-based educator Lamar Shambley founded Teens of Color Abroad (TOCA), a nonprot organization dedicated to breaking down barriers and creating inclusive language learning programs tailored to high school students of color. Since its launch in 2018, TOCA has sponsored new passports for 30 students, served over 1,000 youth through virtual and in-person initiatives, and awarded more than $200,000 in language learning and study abroad scholarships. In this presentation, Shambley will share more about TOCA’s initiatives, their student outcomes, and how GEBG Member Schools can participate in TOCA’s vision.PRESENTED BY Lamar Shambley, Founder and Executive Director, Teens of Color Abroad (TOCA) (NY, USA)LOWER CANADA COLLEGE, MONTRÉAL, CANADA // APRIL 11-13, 202411TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 11

Crafting the Future: Customizing Articial Intelligence (AI) Tools to Enhance Student Experiences and Learning Outcomes in Curriculum DevelopmentSTRATEGIC VISION AND INITIATIVES FOR EDUCATING IN TODAY’S INTERCONNECTED WORLDCHAMANDY AUDITORIUMArticial Intelligence and Large Language Models present a great opportunity to enhance real world learning. Our presentation highlights an initiative aimed at creating a GPT, a feature of ChatGPT to build personalized AI assistants, designed to foster place-based learning experiences on our campus and in our local community. This initiative, developed as a professional development program for faculty in collaboration with students, supports curriculum development via an AI assistant informed by unique cultural, environmental, and historical aspects of our location. Participants in this session will have the opportunity to trial the beta version of our GPT script, which can be adapted to produce comparable local learning activities at their own institutions. Our presentation illustrates the power of customizing AI in education, making place-based learning more engaging, inclusive, and accessible.PRESENTED BY Marley Matlack, Director of the Alvord Center for Global & Environmental Studies and Adam Alsamadisi, Math/Science Teacher & Digital and Computational Learning Program Team Member, The Loomis Chaffee School (CT, USA)What Makes a Citizen? Interdisciplinary Approaches to Teaching Citizenship and Advancing Global Competencies in the ClassroomGLOBAL AND CITIZENSHIP CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENTA206Creating environments in which young people can engage in thoughtful and respectful conversations about who they are and how their identities can inform their engagement with their communities is critical to civic and citizenship education worldwide. This session draws from an interdisciplinary course “What Makes a Citizen?” and helps educators consider citizenship education that focuses on exploring the complexities of individuals’ multiple and evolving identities and their roles in, relationships with, and responsibilities towards their local and global communities. By considering the “Self-Others-World” framework and its interconnectedness, participants will investigate topics, essential questions, and pedagogies that invite multiple perspectives and help build empathy and global competencies in the classroom. Teaching approaches, specic lesson design examples, and student artifacts will provide educators with opportunities to consider how to embed identity-based citizenship education into their own coursework.PRESENTED BY Marta Filip-Fouser, Dean of Teaching and Learning, Head of Educational Research, Brewster Academy (NH, USA)WWW.GEBG.ORG11TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 12

From Local to Global: Strategies for Nurturing Global Perspectives in Elementary EducationGLOBAL AND CITIZENSHIP CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENTM346This interactive session will show how Visitation Academy developed a lower school global education program. Participants will understand the why, how, and what of a lower school global education program. The workshop begins with a 25,000-foot view of the global learning program (“the why”), including how the larger learning goals relate to the school’s mission. We then explore how the school used bespoke training and coaching to help teachers put these goals into action (“the how”). Finally, we explore how a 5th-grade teacher integrated global competencies into a specic unit in her classroom (“the what”). Participants will explore a global education toolkit and see how these tools were used to develop specic unit plans in a variety of primary grade levels. Participants will leave with an understanding of global learning goals, specic strategies for achieving those goals, and a toolkit for integrating global competencies in elementary school classrooms.PRESENTED BY Marlise Alberts, Lower School Principal, Visitation Academy (MO, USA) and Jessica Catoggio, Director of Professional Learning, World Leadership School (CO, USA)Panel Discussion: Designing Off-Campus Learning as CurriculumM339The numerous program- and risk-management demands of off-campus learning can often overshadow the obligation we have as educators to ensure that off-campus learning is held to the same curricular standards as other learning experiences in our schools. But what does it look like when these experiences are backward-designed around clear educational goals; how do we identify these learning targets; what types of pre-, during-, and post-travel activities and pedagogies best develop global competencies in the eld; and how might we evaluate student learning in these dynamic and highly individualized learning environments? Join this panel to hear from program and school leaders who have made a commitment to maximize the teaching and learning involved with these unique educational opportunities.PANELISTS Kelly Castañeda, Dean of Global and Experiential Programs, Sonoma Academy (CA, USA) Dina ElGhitany, Math Faculty, Chadwick School (CA, USA) Santiago Enrique, Director, Institute for Global Education, Miss Porter’s School (CT, USA) Kristin Read, Director of Global Citizenship, St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School (ON, Canada)FACILITATED BY Jessica Williams, Director of Global Programs, Providence Day School (NC, USA)LOWER CANADA COLLEGE, MONTRÉAL, CANADA // APRIL 11-13, 202411TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 13

10:20–11:20 AMFEATURED SPEAKER & GEBG UPDATESGEBG ANNUAL MEETING Clare Sisisky, Executive Director, GEBG David Colón, Head of School, Visitation Academy (MO, USA); Chair of Governance Committee, GEBG Board of DirectorsFEATURED SPEAKER The Honorable Thomas Mulcair Introduced by Ann Diederich, Director of Global Partnerships and Programming, Polytechnic School (CA, USA): GEBG Board of DirectorsSAPUTO AUDITORIUMSponsored by — WorldStrides11:30 AM–12:20 PMSESSION II – NETWORKING CONVERSATIONS BY TOPIC1. Budgeting and Finances of Global Education Programs M3402. Centering Student Identity in Global Curriculum by Connecting Global and DEIB Efforts L3103. Challenges and Opportunities of Leading Global Education Programs (for Global Directors) M3394. Climate Education and Global Citizenship L2265. Communications and Marketing of Global Education Programs M3426. Creating Comprehensive Risk-Management Systems for All Off-Campus Travel A2137. Curriculum and Risk-Management of Student and Faculty Exchanges A306WWW.GEBG.ORG11TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 14

8. Enriching Global Education through Faculty Professional Development M3349. Evaluating Risk of Travel to Areas of Real or Perceived High Risk A20510. Evaluating Student Global Competency Development, In and Out of the Classroom L33611. Fostering Student Leadership Development through Global Education Programming L30912. Gender-Expansive Travel Policies and Procedures A20613. Incorporating Dialogue into Classes, Co-Curriculars, and Travel M31914. Student Mental Health on Domestic and International Travel Programs A20715. Understanding Student Anxiety Related to Global Issues such as Climate Change and War COMMUNITY GATHERING SPACE, VELAN GYMNASIUM16. Teaching Global Content and Competencies in the Humanities Curriculum COMMUNITY GATHERING SPACE, VELAN GYMNASIUM17. Teaching Global Content and Competencies in the STEM Curriculum M34318. Teaching Global Content and Competencies in the Visual and Performing Arts M33612:20–1:20 PMLunch Tables by Professional Afnity Groups Visit with ExhibitorsCOMMUNITY GATHERING SPACE, VELAN GYMNASIUMLOWER CANADA COLLEGE, MONTRÉAL, CANADA // APRIL 11-13, 202411TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 15

1:20–2:10 PMSESSION III – BREAKOUT PRESENTATIONSThe Intersection of Capstones and Global CitizenshipGLOBAL AND CITIZENSHIP CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENTA205How can DEIB and Global Citizenship curriculum catapult existing curriculum forward? Many educators use the UN SDGs to give students a vocabulary to identify specic challenges billions of people face. This presentation will look at how Wildwood’s DEIB and global citizenship curriculum has enabled middle school students to look at their own local, national, and global communities in new ways. The annual Into the Wild Project, a capstone project that all 8th Graders complete, contains a mix of skills (research, writing, presenting) along with the sometimes more elusive dispositions to participate in a democratic society. Notable examples will be shown that ex students’ citizenship muscles at the local level, in order to prepare for a more global context in high school. Anchored in research and the design-thinking process, students propose awareness campaigns and new inventions for this year-long project, asking them to imagine a more just, equitable, and sustainable world.PRESENTED BY Alex Cussen, 8th Grade Humanities Teacher, K to 12 Global Citizenship Coordinator and Jaimi Boehm, Director of Middle School, Associate Head of School, Wildwood School (CA, USA)Exploring Current World Issues Through Children’s NovelsGLOBAL AND CITIZENSHIP CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENTL309You are cordially invited to a book tasting! Hear how one teacher uses six novels set in different countries to connect students to current global events. This workshop will kick off with participants engaging in the same introductory activity that students in the classroom do to start their global studies reading unit. We will then dive into the nuts and bolts of the unit. Participants will learn how the novels were chosen, the global issue(s) explored in each novel, the research component of the unit, and different options for a culminating activity. You will walk away with everything you need to implement the unit in your own classroom. There will be time at the end for participants to share other novels that would also work for this unit.PRESENTED BY Jennifer Hayman, 5th Grade Teacher, Severn School (MD, USA)WWW.GEBG.ORG11TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 16

The Hardest Thing I’ve Ever Done: How To Support Student Social-Emotional Needs and Wellbeing While Meeting Travel Program GoalsINSTITUTIONAL LEADERSHIP, OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, AND RISK MANAGEMENTM342Travel programs have always pushed students to expand their comfort zone while they learn about the world around them. As we navigate the evolving post-pandemic landscape in education, we are noticing more and more how the comfort zones of our students (and their parents) have shifted dramatically and sometimes unexpectedly. After resuming travel, we are challenging students to participate in travel programs with often ambitious learning goals without the same socioemotional development that previous classes would have had to support their learning in unfamiliar settings and contexts. In this session we will unpack some recent experiences, data, and scenarios relating to student needs on travel programs. We will explore strategies for how to manage mental and emotional wellbeing in conjunction with sophisticated and impactful learning experiences.PRESENTED BY Kristin Read, Director of Global Citizenship, St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School (ON, Canada) and Elizabeth Schray, Partnerships Manager, Atlas Workshops (MA, USA)Building Situational Awareness in Traveling Students and FacultyINSTITUTIONAL LEADERSHIP, OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, AND RISK MANAGEMENTA213One key risk-management strategy St Mark’s school has implemented is helping our traveling faculty and students develop situational awareness. Come learn more about situational awareness and why we use it across our programs. Learn more about the training we have designed and how we have integrated it into a more comprehensive pre-departure curriculum for our travel programs. PRESENTED BY Laura Appell-Warren, Director of Global Citizenship, Neil Cifuentes, Assistant Director of Global Citizenship and Mary Ann Ciampa, Operations Manager, St Mark’s School (MA, USA)LOWER CANADA COLLEGE, MONTRÉAL, CANADA // APRIL 11-13, 202411TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 17

Global Contexts for Learning Through DesignGLOBAL AND CITIZENSHIP CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENTL208Traditionally design is viewed through the lens of industrialization and applied arts, yet modern denitions encompass the organization of systems and interactions in our built environment. Design is inherently interdisciplinary—intertwining human factors, science, and technology—reshaping our understanding of various professions, from law to medicine, communications to engineering. Why, if design is so integral to how we shape and behave in the world, is it not a cornerstone in our educational curricula? This workshop aims to foster design literacy, exploring how it can catalyze interdisciplinary education and global citizenship. Highlighting initiatives like the LCC Fab Lab and Network, we will explore how schools can build resources and networks that foster a global exchange of ideas and solutions. Join us in redening design education where creative problem-solving meets action and global collaboration and becomes the keystone for empowering future generations with the mindsets and tools needed for change in a complex future.PRESENTED BY Alec Mathewson, Design curriculum lead and Fab Lab Coordinator, Lower Canada College (QC, Canada)Fostering Globally Competent Educators and Curriculum through Professional Development STRATEGIC VISION AND INITIATIVES FOR EDUCATING IN TODAY’S INTERCONNECTED WORLDA206At District of Columbia Public Schools, we believe that every student deserves a high-quality education that prepares them to make a positive impact on society and thrive in life. One way to ensure that students receive such an education is by providing them with globally competent educators who have the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare them for a world that is rapidly changing and increasingly interconnected. Our Global Educator Pathway Fellowship program was launched in Spring 2021 to do just that. The rst cohort developed their personal global competence and established a model for future cohorts. As the program progressed, we added a curriculum-development element so every educator leaves with globally focused resources to implement in their schools. This session will discuss the program’s progression, highlighting challenges and successes and exploring potential next steps.PRESENTED BY Caroline Faircloth, Global Studies Specialist, District of Columbia Public Schools (DC, USA)WWW.GEBG.ORG11TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 18

From Service to Intercultural Competency: A Transformational Journey through International TravelINTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE AND GLOBAL COMPETENCY PEDAGOGY AND ASSESSMENTCHAMANDY AUDITORIUMIn 2008, Groton began its global education journey by sending students on international service trips to Peru and Kenya, experiences that were initially marked by unintentional neo-colonialism. Over the years, we’ve evolved, shifting our focus from “voluntourism” to developing global competency in our students through GEOs (Global Education Opportunities), grounded in ongoing community relationships. In this presentation, participants will learn about our GEOs’ three areas of focus: building community, understanding the environment through a cultural lens, and promoting intercultural connection. We’ll share insights on this shift by using student survey data to examine our 2009 service trips and our most recent (2023) GEOs to India and Indonesia. Attendees will have the opportunity to reect on their own global travel and/or local service experiences and consider a variety of methods to mindfully design programs that cultivate humility, respect for diverse cultures, and intercultural competency—the crucial foundation for responsible global citizenship.PRESENTED BY Nishad Das, Dean of Globalism and Experiential Learning and Laurie Sales, Chair of Theatre and Dance, Groton School (MA, USA); Shantum Seth, Director of Eleven Directions (India)Experiential Learning and 21st-Century College Admissions STRATEGIC VISION AND INITIATIVES FOR EDUCATING IN TODAY’S INTERCONNECTED WORLDL310Experiential learning is an interactive educational modality by which students learn by doing and then reecting on the knowledge and skills that they have acquired through their experience. An often repeated reason for why high schools and colleges have adopted experiential learning is that it teaches “21st-Century Skills,” which education scholars have identied as including critical reasoning, creative thinking, problem solving, metacognition, collaboration, communication, and global citizenship. This panel will explore college admissions with experiential learning in mind. We will hear from two high schools with robust experiential learning curricula: Drew School (CA) and Palmer Trinity School (FL). We will also hear from two post-secondary institutions where experiential learning is built into their DNA: Northeastern University (MA) and Hampshire College (MA).PRESENTED BY Randolf Arguelles, Co-Director of College Counseling, Drew School (CA, USA); Brittney McCabe, Associate Director of College Counseling, Palmer Trinity School (FL, USA); Richard Conley, Associate Co-op Coordinator, Northeastern University (MA, USA); and Gary Hawkins, Vice President for Academic Affairs & Dean of Faculty, Hampshire College (MA, USA)LOWER CANADA COLLEGE, MONTRÉAL, CANADA // APRIL 11-13, 202411TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 19

Panel Discussion: Addressing Complex and Contested Global Issues in Our CommunitiesM339Global educators understand that support and time need to be given in classes and activities in order for students to process complex and often contested issues, taking place both near and far from home. Global education leaders often nd themselves with the responsibility to ensure that their communities have the space and resources to allow for their communities to address these issues throughout their institutions and among diverse stakeholders. But what does this work actually look like, from the classroom to the institution, and what types of partnerships—with DEIB leaders, students, and even families—are necessary in doing this work well? How can we develop global competencies like nuanced critical thinking, active listening, and empathetic perspective-taking over time so that our communities are prepared to address these events and issues without the response feeling supercially reactive and the results being further polarizing? Join this session to hear from a variety of school leaders about how they are addressing events occurring in the world today and to identify model practices that transcend specic issues or institutions.PANELISTS Trish Anderson, Director of the Isdell Center for Global Leadership, Pace Academy (GA, USA) Yom Fox, High School Principal, Georgetown Day School (DC, USA) Derek Smith, Global Scholar-in-Residence, Palmer Trinity School (FL, USA) Glen Turf—Chief Ofcer for Global Initiatives, Equity, and Belonging—Miami Country Day School (FL, USA)PRESENTED BY David Colón, Head of School, Visitation School (MO, USA)2:10–2:40 PMBreak / Visit ExhibitorsCOMMUNITY GATHERING SPACE, VELAN GYMNASIUMWWW.GEBG.ORG11TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 20

2:40–3:30 PMSESSION IV – BREAKOUT PRESENTATIONSFostering and Maintaining Enduring Faculty Engagement in Global Travel ProgrammingINSTITUTIONAL LEADERSHIP, OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, AND RISK MANAGEMENTL310Appleby College offers tuition-funded global experiences, aiming to enrich global learning, service leadership, teamwork, and intercultural understanding. To ensure a wide range of opportunities, it is crucial to encourage employee engagement. Employees can participate in one of the college’s existing core experiences or propose their own unique experiences based on their passions or in conjunction with a course. The utilization of these two paths presents a signicant benet by facilitating the growth and enhancement of faculty leadership skills. It also serves to alleviate the burden placed upon a limited-yet-capable group of third-party travel providers. Finally, this approach acknowledges and values the enthusiasm and expertise possessed by faculty members that might otherwise not be shared with students. This presentation aims to highlight some of the ways Appleby fosters continued engagement of faculty with global travel by detailing our process and some of the challenges associated with managing a tuition-funded ‘required-to-travel’ program.PRESENTED BY David Richardson, Director, Global Experiences - Academic, Appleby College (ON, Canada)Centering Students and Families of Color in the Development, Facilitation, and Strategic Visioning of Global Travel ProgramsSTRATEGIC VISION AND INITIATIVES FOR EDUCATING IN TODAY’S INTERCONNECTED WORLDL309Traveling with students from diverse backgrounds is a unique experience, one that requires a specic lens and focus for faculty co-leaders. It’s crucial to acknowledge that students of color bring unique perspectives to the table, and at Hathaway Brown, we are committed to leveraging this valuable insight to inuence future travel planning, shape global curriculum development, and rene best practices as co-leaders of global travel experiences. Join this session to consider the lived experiences of students of color participating in global programming--in the pre-departure phase, on-program, and post-program--and to explore methods to create better access and openness to travel programming for students and families of color.PRESENTED BY Mike Ciuni, Director of the Fellowship in Global Citizenship and Leah Ridgeway Jackson, Director of the IDEA Lab and Fellowship, Hathaway Brown School (OH, USA)LOWER CANADA COLLEGE, MONTRÉAL, CANADA // APRIL 11-13, 202411TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 21

Unlocking Student AgencySTRATEGIC VISION AND INITIATIVES FOR EDUCATING IN TODAY’S INTERCONNECTED WORLDM342In this workshop, participants will dive into future-ready educational strategies centered on experiential education and blended learning (in physical and digital environments). This workshop will explore the necessary shifting from content-focused teaching to skills-based, active learning that nurtures a growth mindset. Participants will discuss how to create a long-term vision for a rapidly changing workforce, integrate new technologies, and ensure equity while leveraging global competencies and frameworks of experiential education. The workshop includes two case studies. Havergal College will showcase their Digital Wisdom course as a successful blend of experiential education and blended learning. Saint Mary’s School will share how they have begun to overhaul curriculum to better harness student agency through transdisciplinary initiatives. Attendees will gain practical insights to implement these strategies in their own institutions. This workshop serves as a collaborative space for educators to explore these topics, ultimately unlocking student agency for a future-ready educational experience.PRESENTED BY Jessica Campbell, Dean of Academic Innovation, Saint Mary’s School (NC, USA); Garth Nichols, Vice Principal, Experiential Education and Innovation, Havergal College (ON, Canada)Centering Indigenous Voices in Shaping Historical Narratives of North AmericaGLOBAL AND CITIZENSHIP CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENTA205This session will provide insight into the challenges and successes the LCC community experienced in their efforts to revise traditional historical narratives and bridge gaps between diverse peoples through education. At LCC, we have worked diligently with members of the Kahnawà:ke community to help address these issues. Using Indigenous authors, LCC has amassed a series of resources that provide an alternative perspective to major points in North American history. By consulting Indigenous voices, we have helped challenge the Eurocentric discourse in the Canadian history classroom, as well as limited the historical error of reducing Indigenous populations to the status of oppressed, ignoring their vibrant, rich, and thriving cultures. PRESENTED BY Connor Girouard, Social Science Department Head / Chef du département des sciences sociales; Margaret Roper, Grade Three English and Social Science Teacher / Enseignante d’anglais et Univers social de la troisième année; Michelle Daigneault, Math & Science Teacher / Enseignant de mathématiques et science; Lower Canada College (QC, Canada)WWW.GEBG.ORG11TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 22

Making Learning VisibleGLOBAL AND CITIZENSHIP CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENTA206How can students’ learning extend beyond an experiential learning program? How can we create opportunities for students to apply and extend the knowledge they develop as a result of these experiences? How can students develop their advocacy skills on important global issues? In this workshop, you’ll learn how Holton-Arms School and Envoys partnered to develop a project-based global program centered on the U.N. Sustainable Developments Goals in Morocco. The workshop will detail the collaborative processes that led to the development of the project, including desired learning goals and competencies. We will also share ideas for post-program transference of learning and extended engagement, such as the facilitation of community conversations, the extension of program learning into capstone projects, and continued engagement with local program partners within an internship program. Participants will receive and practice using a toolkit designed to assist educators in applying this model to their own school communities.PRESENTED BY Kelly Randall, Director of Local, National, and Global Engagement, Holton-Arms School (MD, USA); Annie Harold, Associate Head of Partnerships, Envoys (VA, USA)Teaching and Learning for Social Justice, Global Engagement, and Impact With An Arts-Integrated LensGLOBAL AND CITIZENSHIP CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENTCHAMANDY AUDITORIUMThe purpose of this session is to share strategies and examples of arts integration used to build student capacity in understanding global civic engagement, social justice, and social impact. A Learning for Justice framework that calls for creative interdisciplinary collaboration on curricular content will be used as a guiding theory along with arts integration philosophy. This session will provide participants with pedagogical tools to be used with students to build citizenship and global competency of our young people. More specically, participants will delve into program examples related to protest art with early childhood students, political photography with high school students, the ripple impact after teaching about child miners in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the impact of globalization on local artisans in San Antonio Palopó in Guatemala.PRESENTED BY Kevin Murungi, Director of Global Civic Engagement and Social Impact, Brooklyn Friends School (NY, USA); Jaymie Stein, Art Educator, Professor, Artist, Paterson Public Schools and Fordham University (NY, USA)LOWER CANADA COLLEGE, MONTRÉAL, CANADA // APRIL 11-13, 202411TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 23

Supporting Student Mental Wellbeing on Overnight ProgramsINSTITUTIONAL LEADERSHIP, OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, AND RISK MANAGEMENTA213A huge piece of traveling with students on overnight programs is teaching students that a certain amount of stress and anxiety is not only normal, but expected! Thoughtfully using pre-departure meetings to attend to student well-being minimizes the likelihood of a major, unforeseen mental health incident while traveling. Participants will learn best practices for designing and guiding thoughtful, intentional conversations during pre-departure meetings that go far deeper than itinerary reviews and technology policies and instead focus on how students respond to stress, self-soothe, and can troubleshoot for their own anticipated pain points during travel.PRESENTED BY Leah Rockwell, Licensed Professional Counselor, Counselor-in-Residence, GEBGCurriculum Building and Development in Global Competence Education in High SchoolsINTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE AND GLOBAL COMPETENCY PEDAGOGY AND ASSESSMENTA207Lake Forest Academy, an independent 9-12 boarding/day international school in Illinois, began a Global Studies program in 2017 as an elective seminar class for 11th- and 12th-Graders. Since 2020, when the Global department was ofcially established, this Global Studies Program has developed into a robust two-year academic elective course in global competence for junior and senior students with a strong experiential learning element. In 2024-25, the global department is rolling out a new mandatory seminar global course for 9th Graders. The Global Department Chair Yue Chen and co-teacher Rita MacAyeal will share how the curriculum has been built and used in the classroom in What, Why and How. They will also share assessments and evaluations on students’ performance in this course. Finally, they will talk about the challenges in developing global competence courses and how they overcame some of the challenges by showing their tangible approaches. The presentation will be followed by Q&A.PRESENTED BY Yue Chen, Global Department Chair, Visual Art Instructor and Rita MacAyeal, Director of the Library and Archives and Co-teacher in the Global Department, Lake Forest Academy (IL, USA)WWW.GEBG.ORG11TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 24

Panel Discussion: Climate Education—from Curriculum to CultureM339Historically, the responsibility to educate young people about climate change has fallen on the shoulders of science educators and sustainability coordinators willing and able to do the work, and despite the best efforts of these forward-thinking educators, students today are still riddled with climate anxiety and a sense of hopelessness around their ability to take meaningful action around this imminent existential threat. However, there is real opportunity in acknowledging the inherently transdisciplinary obligation of this work and profound hope in the possibilities that partnerships—both within and beyond schools—provide. Join this session to hear from a variety of school leaders about how they are expanding their institutions’ and communities’ understandings of climate education and developing meaningful classroom curriculum, expanding student-leadership development, and engaging in collaborative professional learning in order to take on this unprecedented and imminent global crisis.PANELISTS Dion Crushshon, Director of Global Programs, Blake School (MN, USA) Marley Matlack, Director of the Alvord Center for Global and Environmental Studies, Loomis Chaffee School (CT, USA) Ana Romero, Head of Sustainability, Wellington College International (United Kingdom) Mark Salkeld, Deputy Head, Lower Canada College (QC, Canada)FACILITATED BY Rob McGuiness, Assistant Head of School, Appleby College (ON, Canada) 3:40–4:30 PMSESSION V – BREAKOUT PRESENTATIONSVeni, Vidi, Vuca? Navigating Health, Safety and Security in a VUCA WorldINSTITUTIONAL LEADERSHIP, OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, AND RISK MANAGEMENTL310Risk management in Global Education is always a step behind the evolution of its hazards. The eld has demonstrated capability to respond to events but, in a world where “unprecedented” events are becoming the new normal, the need to be innovative remains paramount. This presentation will work with the principles developed by corporations and the U.S. military for operating in what they describe as a VUCA world (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous) and lessons from the pandemic in order to prepare and not be surprised when the next shoe drops. We will present the principles, showcase data, review learnings from the pandemic, and explore problem-solving frameworks to discuss how to embed exibility and resilience into our policies, practices and procedures. Checklists are important, understanding when your checklist is limiting your responsiveness is perhaps even more important.PRESENTED BY Bill Frederick, Director, Lodestone Safety International; Director of Program Safety at the Guarini Institute at Dartmouth College (NH, USA)LOWER CANADA COLLEGE, MONTRÉAL, CANADA // APRIL 11-13, 202411TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 25

Developing Intercultural Competencies Through Student Dialogue: Research, Models, and ResourcesINTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE AND GLOBAL COMPETENCY PEDAGOGY AND ASSESSMENTL309Join this session to explore model practices in intercultural dialogue and how they can help schools develop global competencies or navigate contested issues. Learn how to identify mission-aligned dialogue skills and embed them in your curriculum and programs across the school. Teaching intercultural dialogue skills and facilitation can empower teachers to lead, helping students listen with empathy and respectfully share perspectives. Three specic school examples—Flintridge Preparatory School (CA), Holy Innocents’ Episcopal (GA), and Palmer Trinity School (FL)—provide models and a variety of entry points, including for schools with limited budgets or resources.PRESENTED BY Ingrid Herskind, Global Studies Coordinator, Flintridge Preparatory School (CA, USA); Adrianna Truby, Associate Head for Academics, Palmer Trinity School (FL, USA); Erik Vincent, Director of Global Education, Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School (GA, USA); and Chad Detloff, Director of Professional Learning and Curriculum, GEBGHow to Invoke Essential Change in Schools through Best Practices in Global and Digital CitizenshipGLOBAL AND CITIZENSHIP CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENTM342In today’s fast-paced, digitally-driven world, understanding the intersection of global and digital citizenship has become crucial for global educators. This presentation, led by Karina Baum (BB&N, USA), Ben Hunter (ES School, Spain), and Daniel Emmerson (Goodnotes, UK), will discuss research that probes into how global citizenship—the ability to engage with the world’s major issues using a broad understanding across disciplines—intertwines with digital citizenship, which promotes proactive and positive participation in the digital realm.PRESENTED BY Karina Baum, Director of Global Education, Buckingham Browne & Nichols School (MA, USA); Ben Hunter, Assistant Head, Emilio Sanchez School (Spain); Daniel Emmerson, Academic Affairs Lead, Goodnotes (UK)WWW.GEBG.ORG11TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 26

Tough Calls: Decision-Making in Global ProgramsINSTITUTIONAL LEADERSHIP, OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, AND RISK MANAGEMENTA206Parents. Administration. Students. Colleagues. They’re all looking for answers, and they wanted them yesterday. And there’s not always ONE answer! “Tough Calls” is a workshop where educators delve into complex scenarios shaping global citizenship, curriculum development, and trip planning through interactive discussions. Participants will grapple with nuanced challenges such as balancing cultural sensitivity with academic freedom, navigating ethical dilemmas in case studies, and addressing the delicate balance between local and global perspectives. Global conicts; climate change; political and ideological extremism: we’ll approach these topics and more with practical insights, encouraging collaborative problem-solving and strategic thinking in the dynamic landscape of global education.PRESENTED BY Dan Pieraccini, Director of Global Programs and Mike Del Guercio, Italian Teacher, Delbarton School (NJ, USA)Understanding and Using the Data from the 2023 NAIS-GEBG Global Engagement SurveySTRATEGIC VISION AND INITIATIVES FOR EDUCATING IN TODAY’S INTERCONNECTED WORLDCHAMANDY AUDITORIUMThis year, GEBG partnered with NAIS to gather data on the state of global education. This session will provide a brief introduction to the GEBG-designed survey and research process. With almost 500 schools submitting data, come be the rst to hear the initial results and analysis. Benchmark your school’s current work with peers in the eld and hear some practical takeaways for the growth and development of global education at your school.PRESENTED BY Danny Schiff, AP Statistics Teacher, ‘Iolani School (HI, USA) and Clare Sisisky, Executive Director, GEBGLOWER CANADA COLLEGE, MONTRÉAL, CANADA // APRIL 11-13, 202411TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 27

Creating Mission-Driven Global Programming through Institution-Wide CollaborationGLOBAL AND CITIZENSHIP CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENTA213To cultivate students as global changemakers, Miss Porter’s School has provided all students with an international travel experience for the past eight years. To be successful in this endeavor, collaboration between and within school ofces and departments has been essential. Join an interactive conversation to learn about our journey to bringing this ambitious commitment to global citizenship to fruition through curricular offerings, school schedule, and assessment practices.PRESENTED BY Cate Rigoulot, Science Teacher, Instructor: Global Intensive Advanced Interdisciplinary Seminar and Elizabeth Ellen Simison, Academic Dean, Instructor: Global Intensive Advanced Interdisciplinary Seminar, Miss Porter’s School (CT, USA)Community Engagement as a Route to Student Growth Through a Framework of the UN Sustainable Development GoalsGLOBAL AND CITIZENSHIP CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENTA205One of the primary questions that students ask when beginning to immerse themselves within a community engagement project is, “Why?”. Why is this particular project important and why should I be doing it? Camps International has worked in conjunction with rural communities on 4 continents for over 30 years and it has become increasingly evident that we need to answer that “why” question, not just for students but for all active stakeholders. However, when we give students the ability to ask and answer this question, through active reection, we create a meaningful space for student growth. This session will investigate the link between the objectives of community engagement and service projects, within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and the power of the student-stakeholder in achieving success. Using work in Ecuador and Kenya (2 of the 4 locations Francis Parker traveled to with Camps International in 2024) as examples of a broader methodology, we will discuss how an increased understanding of context enables the student to become a fully enfranchised stakeholder in their own experience and allows them to grow into better informed global citizens as a result.PRESENTED BY Stacey Patsko, Dean of Students/Director of Global Studies, Francis Parker School (CA, USA); Graciela del Valle, Operations Manager, Camps International (Ecuador)WWW.GEBG.ORG11TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 28

Empowering Students to Become Global Citizens in Classrooms and Across ContinentsSTRATEGIC VISION AND INITIATIVES FOR EDUCATING IN TODAY’S INTERCONNECTED WORLDA207Wardlaw+Hartridge School has been working with The Empathy Equality Entrepreneurship Mission (TEEEM), a nonprot organization run by educators that connects K-12 schools with humanitarian nonprots around the world. TEEEM’s mission is to engage students in empathetic, entrepreneurial, and service-driven efforts as they become civic-minded leaders of society who support global projects and initiatives. In partnership with TEEEM, students communicate directly with CEOs and site leaders to identify problems and brainstorm solutions to help combat issues within their respective communities. Through these unique, innovative programs, TEEEM students and their global partners support hundreds of thousands of people by treating patients, feeding children, educating students, empowering women, building infrastructure, and providing hope across ve continents.PRESENTED BY Nicole Nolan, Director of Global Scholars and Community Outreach, Wardlaw+Hartridge School (NJ, USA); Taylor DeMaio, Vice President, TEEEM (The Empathy Equality Entrepreneurship Mission) (NJ, USA)Panel Discussion: Building Capacity through Professional Learning for Global EducationM339In order for schools to prepare young people for their futures, educators need ongoing support in developing their own global competencies and growing their professional practice, yet there is never enough time and resources are often limited when it comes to building professional learning into the schedules and budgets. What does meaningful professional capacity-building look like—from small-scale, individualized support to whole-school efforts? How can school leaders partner to maximize impact when time and funds are limited? Join this session to hear from school leaders in various roles about how they have taken on this important task with focus, collaboration, and creativity and their ambitions for the future of their institutions.PANELISTS Nichole Foster-Hinds, Head of Upper School, The Nightingale-Bamford School (NY, USA) Alexis S. Giachetti, Curriculum and Training Specialist, The Council on International Education Exchange (CIEE) Kara Kutner—Director of the Center for Peace, Equity and Justice—Friends Seminary (NY, USA) Ian Rutherford, Dean of Experiential Learning and Enrichment, The Bishop Strachan School (ON, Canada)FACILITATED BY Scott Parsons, Upper School Director, Columbus School for Girls (OH, USA)LOWER CANADA COLLEGE, MONTRÉAL, CANADA // APRIL 11-13, 202411TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 29

4:30–6:00 PMHappy Hour ReceptionDINING HALLSponsored by — Fred C. Church Insurance and International SOS5:00–6:00 PMShuttle bus service from Lower Canada College to Hotel Omni Mont-RoyalSaturday, April 13, 2024LOWER CANADA COLLEGE 4090 AV. ROYAL, MONTRÉAL, QC H4A 2M5, CANADA7:15 AMExhibitors and Sponsors Shuttle Bus Service Service from Hotel Omni Mont-Royal to Lower Canada College8:00 AM / 8:10 AM / 8:20 AM / 8:40 AMConference Attendees Shuttle Bus Service from from Hotel Omni Mont-Royal to Lower Canada CollegeBuses are not able to idle, attendees should be at the Omni, ready to board, 5 minutes prior to departure time. The bus schedule may be impacted by trafc. Must show GEBG conference name badge to board school buses.8:00–9:20 AMGrab-and-Go BreakfastCOMMUNITY GATHERING SPACE, VELAN GYMNASIUM9:20–9:30 AMAnnouncementsCOMMUNITY GATHERING SPACE, VELAN GYMNASIUMWWW.GEBG.ORG11TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 30

9:30–10:20 AMSESSION VI – BREAKOUT PRESENTATIONSThe Intersectionality of Global Competencies and DEI InitiativesSTRATEGIC VISION AND INITIATIVES FOR EDUCATING IN TODAY’S INTERCONNECTED WORLDA207In this session we will use our work at the Scarsdale Schools as a case study on how to intertwine the district initiatives of DEI (Dignity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) with the development of global competencies in our faculty and students. At Scarsdale we seek to nd balance between these strands, allowing for autonomy and responsibility and providing a classical education in the progressive tradition.PRESENTED BY Edgar McIntosh, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction and Heather Waters, Global Opportunities Coordinator, Scarsdale Schools (NY, USA)A Case Study for Raising ChangemakersSTRATEGIC VISION AND INITIATIVES FOR EDUCATING IN TODAY’S INTERCONNECTED WORLDL310In recent years, community service programming has received increasing attention within K-12 educational settings. The Community Involvement Program (CIP) at Robert College in Istanbul has developed a student-centered and holistic approach that stands in a unique place within Turkey. With the primary belief that community service in general and the leadership of social projects foster social and emotional learning in youth, the CIP Ofce established an encounter-oriented, informal training-based approach to its community service program. Audience-specic trainings, careful student follow-up, case-specic empathy trainings, overall planning sessions, and team building activities form the backdrop of this approach. This presentation will explore the whys and hows of these methods, in addition to showcasing the Leadership Training Program developed by the CIP Ofce in relation to civic leadership, social-emotional learning, and experiential learning pedagogies.PRESENTED BY Elif Sönmez, Community Involvement Program Coordinator and Ayse Sirin, Community Involvement Program Advisor, Robert College (Turkey)FACILITATED BY Daniel Emmerson, Academic Affairs Lead, Goodnotes (UK)LOWER CANADA COLLEGE, MONTRÉAL, CANADA // APRIL 11-13, 202411TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 31

Participatory Risk Management: Building Social-Emotional Competencies in California’s Sierra NevadaINSTITUTIONAL LEADERSHIP, OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, AND RISK MANAGEMENTA213It is both impossible and undesirable to avoid all risks in place-based experiential learning programs. But how can schools and partner providers embrace “benecial risks” and “healthy discomfort” while also mitigating risks during dynamic off-campus programs? One answer is to actively engage student participants in the risk management process. Participatory Risk Management (PRM) is a framework for approaching known and unknown risks in experiential learning programs that embraces healthy risk-taking behaviors; empowers student participants to collaboratively assess and manage risks; and elevates students’ leadership skills, self-awareness, and team communication competencies, all while mitigating real risks in educational programs. In this interactive presentation, João Santa-Rita of Crystal Springs Uplands School and Dr. Neal Fox of Sierra STEM will (1) introduce PRM as a framework for risk management in experiential learning programs and (2) showcase practical tools for implementing PRM in a variety of settings (including in Yosemite National Park’s backcountry wilderness).PRESENTED BY João Santa-Rita, Middle School History Teacher, Crystal Springs Uplands School (CA, USA) and Neal P. Fox, Founder & Executive Director, Sierra STEM (CA, USA)The Intersection of Art, Activism, and Global Issues: Lessons from Start to FinishGLOBAL AND CITIZENSHIP CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENTM342The intersection of art and activism is an engaging space for students to explore global issues, examine strategies for change, and develop their own point of view and expressive potential. This presentation will share the curriculum for a thirty-hour course designed for middle school students including suggestions for how to modify activities for older and younger grade levels. In the presented curriculum, students learn how to assess ‘artivism’ by working with curators and artists to identify how culture and identity inuence what issues we choose to address, how we respond visually and materially, and the impact we expect. Students use these same criteria to assess their own developing artivism portfolio of ideas and work. In addition to sharing the curriculum for and our feedback from running the rst implementation of this course with nineteen students, we will share lessons learned from the design process, start to nish.PRESENTED BY Kirsten Boehner, Director, STEAM and Design and Katy Cowles, MS Art Teacher, Pace Academy (GA, USA)WWW.GEBG.ORG11TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 32

Mission Accomplished: Achieving Moonshot Goals through Experiential LearningSTRATEGIC VISION AND INITIATIVES FOR EDUCATING IN TODAY’S INTERCONNECTED WORLDCHAMANDY AUDITORIUMYour school’s expansion into experiential learning, through global experiential travel or interterm immersives, represents more than just added programming. It’s a journey towards deeply embedding these initiatives into your mission, vision, values, and Portrait of a Graduate. Learn how our moonshot ideas, like the Global Impacts Microschool—an immersive, interdisciplinary course with a transformative Kenya eld experience—and the Academy Award-winning Pad Project, became impactful realities. We’ll share how aligning these initiatives with our institutional ethos and leveraging AI tools not only enhanced program rigor but also addressed teacher workload and sustainability. This session will guide you in envisioning and actualizing your own moonshot projects. Embrace the frameworks that underpinned our transformative programs, and apply them to create your signature experiential learning initiatives. Join us for a session that promises to be a touchstone for global educators seeking to harmonize innovative educational practices with their core institutional objectives.PRESENTED BY Phú Trânchí, Director of Community Engagement and Experiential Learning, Oakwood School (CA, USA) and Kelly Fast, Director of Academic and Experiential Programs, Cascades Academy (OR, USA)Understanding and Using the Data from the 2023 NAIS-GEBG Global Engagement Survey Strategic vision and initiatives for educating in today’s interconnected worldSTRATEGIC VISION AND INITIATIVES FOR EDUCATING IN TODAY’S INTERCONNECTED WORLDL309This year, GEBG partnered with NAIS to gather data on the state of global education. This session will provide a brief introduction to the GEBG-designed survey and research process. With almost 500 schools submitting data, come be the rst to hear the initial results and analysis. Benchmark your school’s current work with peers in the eld and hear some practical takeaways for the growth and development of global education at your school.PRESENTED BY Danny Schiff, AP Statistics Teacher, ‘Iolani School (HI, USA) and Clare Sisisky, Executive Director, GEBGLOWER CANADA COLLEGE, MONTRÉAL, CANADA // APRIL 11-13, 202411TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 33

Panel Discussion: Current and Emerging Issues in Risk Management of Off-Campus Programs in Domestic and International ContextsM339Although managing risk around off-campus programs involves a fairly straightforward array of systems, policies, and practices; the types of risks that schools are managing and the risk landscape of our world is constantly changing, making the task of anticipating, mitigating, and responding to these risks invariably challenging. How are schools managing risks associated with particular locations around the world as well as risk areas like mental health that are expanding in likelihood and severity? How are school leaders leveraging partnerships to proactively address risks related not only to activities but also to identities? What new systems and structures might support us all in doing this crucial work? Join this session to be reminded of the value of ongoing model practices alongside new approaches that help us to work within a new and evolving risk landscape, both near and far from home.PANELISTS Patricia Burke Hickey, Director of Global Initiatives, Phillips Exeter Academy (NH, USA) Sandy Haddock, Assistant Head of School, Epiphany School of Global Studies (NC, USA) John Hughes, Director of Experiential Education, The Lawrenceville School (NJ, USA) Christina Thomas, Divisional Vice President for Youth Exchanges, The Experiment in International Living/World LearningFACILITATED BY Nishad Das, Dean of Globalism and Experiential Learning, Groton School (MA, USA) 10:20–10:50 AMBreak / Visit ExhibitorsCOMMUNITY GATHERING SPACE, VELAN GYMNASIUMWWW.GEBG.ORG11TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 34

10:50 –11:40 AMSESSION VII – BREAKOUT PRESENTATIONSNavigating the Possibilities and Challenges of Group ExchangesSTRATEGIC VISION AND INITIATIVES FOR EDUCATING IN TODAY’S INTERCONNECTED WORLDL310Three years ago, CFIS sought to offer more choices in its travel programming in an effort to create more unique and impactful experiences and to be able to offer options that were more cost-effective. By partnering with a like-minded school in a different province, we were able to create a travel experience that was a fraction of the cost of our typical options: both schools sent 8-15 students on a one-week experience in their partner school, with a teacher in tow. The experience was a great success, and continues to improve and grow; however, this hasn’t come without its own series of obstacles. Learn from our experiences to build a similar opportunity in your own school: a cost-effective, culturally rich experience that now serves as a stepping stone to longer individual study abroad experiences.PRESENTED BY Chantalle Bourque, Director of Global Education & Experiential Learning, Calgary French and International School (AB, Canada)Educator Innovation in Climate Action Curriculum: Results of a New Research StudySTRATEGIC VISION AND INITIATIVES FOR EDUCATING IN TODAY’S INTERCONNECTED WORLDA206A new Klingenstein Center research study led by GEBG’s executive director, with over 70 participants from over 30 independent schools, details how educators are equipping and empowering their students for climate action in their curriculum. This session will share the ndings and implications of this study and highlight examples from across departments and grade levels. Take back to your school a new competency-based framework for engaging students as global citizens in the era of climate change and a deeper understanding of how climate action is an essential element of global education. PRESENTED BY Clare Sisisky, Executive Director, GEBGLOWER CANADA COLLEGE, MONTRÉAL, CANADA // APRIL 11-13, 202411TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 35

STEP Up: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Helping Students Become More Engaged Global CitizensGLOBAL AND CITIZENSHIP CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENTL309How can educators use concentrated experiential learning opportunities to help students become more responsible global citizens? Learn how The Haverford School developed a program of nontraditional teaching days to help students learn about the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals from a multidisciplinary perspective. During these STEPs (Solving the Earth’s Problems) Days, students explore one of the Sustainable Development Goals from the perspective of each of their core subjects. Through interactive workshops, eld trips, and project-based learning opportunities, the students recognize the roles they can play in those goals. In doing so, they are able to see real-world applications of the disciplines they are studying, as well as the connections between those disciplines. This workshop will cover the motives, planning strategies, logistics, and successes of our STEPs days, as well as the lessons we have learned from past iterations of these programs.PRESENTED BY Emily Odeh, Form I History Teacher and Kori Brown, Form II History Teacher, The Haverford School (PA, USA)Student Self-Evaluation in Global Competency EducationINTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE AND GLOBAL COMPETENCY PEDAGOGY AND ASSESSMENTM342As global competencies become increasingly important for students’ personal futures and a hopeful world vision, the Global Scholars program at University School of Milwaukee layered in, for the rst time this year, explicit global competency instruction and self-evaluation for our 72 student members. This presentation will share the process, materials, and activities of our inaugural year of global competency education, as well as successes and challenges. The hope is for audience members to walk away with tangible ideas, resources, and empowerment to formulate their own approaches to this somewhat nebulous, but necessary, education that fosters student ability to survive and thrive as individuals and global citizens in the 21st Centur y.PRESENTED BY Adrienne Borders, Upper School Social Studies Teacher, University School of Milwaukee (WI, USA)WWW.GEBG.ORG11TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 36

From Ideation to Implementation: Designing a Global Program for High School Students in Poland and the Czech RepublicSTRATEGIC VISION AND INITIATIVES FOR EDUCATING IN TODAY’S INTERCONNECTED WORLDA213In 2021 the Westminster Schools in Atlanta, GA began sending groups of students to Washington, DC, Poland, and the Czech Republic to learn about Jewish culture, the history of antisemitism, and the psychology of hate. Over the course of three weeks, students meet with Holocaust survivors, explore the Holocaust Museum in Washington, DC, and visit concentration camps and Jewish synagogues in Warsaw, Krakow, and Prague. Numerous students have described the experience as “life-changing.” This session offers a detailed look at the design and implementation of this global program. Dr. Darlak and Dr. Vigil, two seasoned global program leaders, will share insights into how they secured support from community sponsors, designed curriculum to maximize cultural competency and global citizenship, identied and hired local guides, led three successful trips to Eastern Europe, and shared student learning with the broader school community.PRESENTED BY Nathan Vigil, Upper School History Teacher and Kasia Darlak, Upper School Science Teacher, Grade Chair, The Westminster Schools (GA, USA)SYTA Standards for Tour Operators and Student Travel SafetyINSTITUTIONAL LEADERSHIP, OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, AND RISK MANAGEMENTCHAMANDY AUDITORIUMIn a recent study of global student tour companies conducted by the Student & Youth Travel Association interest in student out-of-country travel is growing and so is the global demand for travel standards, certications, and professional companies to partner with educators and schools. While traveling safely has always been the foundation of student travel programs, the Pandemic and current events have led to an expansion of standards to include consumer protection, crisis communications, accessibility, and the well-being of students both physically and mentally. This session will provide an overview of the SYTA standards in student travel safety and a guideline for how you may review and select your student travel partners. This session will also benet educators and administrators who lead their own travel programs. PRESENTED BY Carylann Assante, CEO and Katy Summers, Sr. Manager of Education & Professional Development, Student & Youth Travel Association (SYTA) (VA, USA) LOWER CANADA COLLEGE, MONTRÉAL, CANADA // APRIL 11-13, 202411TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 37

Accessible Reection: Tools and Strategies for Travel ProgramsGLOBAL AND CITIZENSHIP CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENTA207Learning is layered and divergent, but there is one thing that is a constant: we all learn by doing, and that reality underscores the importance of students breaking away from their classrooms to experience curriculum and concepts rsthand. Furthermore, we can maximize their takeaways by integrating accessible reection tools into their travel experiences. Teaching our students to reect can feel herculean in effort, and it can also end up feeling like “another bullet point on the daily itinerary.” However, if we make reection accessible and fun, we can maximize learning and build it meaningfully into our programming. Join this session to see, discuss, and develop takeaways for your global and experiential programs. We will also review various tools, modalities, and software programs to create accessible and portable reection journals for your students to use while traveling.PRESENTED BY Sarah Walker, Director for Global and Experiential Travel Programs, The St. Paul’s Schools (MD, USA)Panel Discussion: Partnering for Intercultural Competence: How Dialogue Unites Global and DEIB Efforts to Improve Our WorldM339From current political polarization to complex ideological conicts, it’s easy to understand the need to develop communities in which both students and adults alike possess the competencies to engage in intercultural dialogue and civil discourse around these topics of profound nuance and charge. How do we build these skills over time such that students, teachers, administrators, and families are prepared to engage meaningfully in dialogue that centers identities and fosters empathy? What types of low-stakes experiences—from the classroom to advisory or student clubs—can help students become uent in the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to do this work, and how might we ultimately engage them as leaders? What opportunities do virtual programs provide, in conjunction with in-person experiences? How can leaders in global education and DEIB work partner to maximize breadth and depth of impact? Join this session to hear from classroom educators, school administrators, and partner providers around their work in helping to shape a more open-minded and empathetic world.PANELISTS Karina Baum, Director of Global Education, Buckingham Browne & Nichols School (MA, USA) Melissa Brown—Director of Diversity, Wellbeing, and Global Education—Holton-Arms School (MD, USA) Ann Diederich, Director of Global Partnerships & Programs, Polytechnic School (CA, USA) John Nichols, Global Education Director, St. Mary’s Episcopal School (TN, USA)FACILITATED BY Kevin Murungi, Director of Global Civic Engagement and Social Impact, Brooklyn Friends School (NY, USA)WWW.GEBG.ORG11TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 38

11:50 AM–12:45 PMFEATURED SPEAKERIetsénhaienhs Jessica LazareMohawk Council of Kahnawá:keLead Chief on Heritage Portfolio, and Portfolio Chief on Justice, Indigenous Rights & Research, Legislation, & GovernanceSALOMON PRIZE ANNOUNCEMENTPRESENTED BY Sophie Paris, Director, Porter’s Center for Global Leadership, Miss Porter’s School (CT, USA)Closing RemarksClare Sisisky, GEBG Executive DirectorSAPUTO AUDITORIUM12:45–1:30 PMClosing Lunch of Montreal SpecialtiesDINING HALLSponsored by Four Winds Tours and Travels1:15–1:45 PMShuttle Bus Service from Lower Canada College to Hotel Omni Mont-Royal4:30–9:00 PMPostConference Workshop: A Québecois Evening at The Sugar ShackFACILITATED BY Insight Global EducationMEET AT 4:15 PM AT THE HOTEL OMNI MONT-ROYALLOWER CANADA COLLEGE, MONTRÉAL, CANADA // APRIL 11-13, 202411TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 39

PREMIER SPONSORSAtlas WorkshopsAtlas Workshops partners with schools to design inquiry-based travel programs. Our programs intentionally explore and connect students with creative thinkers in cities and communities worldwide. We collaborate with educators to create customized global programs that help students think critically about real-world issues, grow their curiosity, and develop new ideas about our shared future.atlasworkshops.comFred C. Church InsuranceFred C. Church Insurance is an independent insurance broker founded in 1865. One of the nation’s leading providers of innovative risk management and insurance solutions for educational institutions, their education team works with more than 160 independent schools and many experiential education providers, charter schools, colleges and universities, and other education-related organizations.fredcchurch.com/educationInternational SOSInternational SOS specializes in safeguarding lives and protecting your global workforce from health and security risks. Wherever you are, we deliver personalized health, security risk management, and well-being solutions to drive your growth and productivity. In the face of extreme weather, an epidemic, or a security incident, we provide an immediate response, offering peace of mind. Our cutting-edge technology and expertise in medical and security matters focus on prevention, providing real-time, actionable insights and ensuring quality delivery on the ground. Collaborating with us allows organizations to fulll their Duty of Care responsibilities while enhancing business resilience, continuity, and sustainability.Established in 1985, International SOSis the trusted partner of over 9,000 organizations. A team of 13,000 multicultural medical, security, and logistics experts is ready to provide support and assistance from over 1,200 locations in 90 countries, ensuring round-the-clock service, 365 days a year.internationalsos.com WWW.GEBG.ORG4011TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE

WorldStridesAn educational leader since 1967 and the rst travel company accredited as a school. Customized academic itineraries around classroom curriculum with as few as ten students. Language immersion programs, with carefully vetted homestays/classes for six target languages and service-learning relationships with 150 non-prot organizations in 30 countries around the globe.worldstrides.com SodexoThanks to its 412,000 employees, Sodexo provides catering, facilities management, employee benets and personal home services to 100 million consumers daily in 56 countries. At Sodexo we believe in the difference a day makes. That’s why we are proud to focus on people’s essential needs: we see them as key to improve the quality of life. We know that by focusing on the tangible, the real, the concrete improvements, day after day, for millions of people, we have a big impact not only on individuals but also on society and the planet. We believe it all starts with the everyday.ca.sodexo.comSIGNATURE SPONSORSBaserria InstituteBaserria Institute specializes in immersive study abroad programs in the Basque Country, ranging from one week to a semester, providing purpose driven learning in a rich intercultural environment.. The institute also collaborates with schools to develop competency-based global education programs, integrating cultural exploration with impactful, experiential learning.baserriainstitute.comEnvoysEnvoys partners with schools to design global education programs that challenge, inspire and empower students to become better citizens of the world. Through a collaborative program design process with our partner schools, we focus on student growth, joy, and connected learning through experiences that invite us to approach complexity with curiosity and inquiry. We are eld-based educators collaborating with classroom-based educators to advance global education.envoys.comLOWER CANADA COLLEGE, MONTRÉAL, CANADA // APRIL 11-13, 20244111TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE

Four Winds Tours and TravelsFourwinds is a boutique family owned student tour company specializing in bespoke travel for high school and younger groups. Fourwinds specializes in student domestic and international tours and music trips. We work with teachers to integrate appropriate curriculum related activities including classes, workshops, student exchange programs, musical performances, joint performances, master classes etc. We have been in business since 1994 and work with several GEBG schools on travel programs over the years.fourwindstours.comInsight Global EducationInsight Global Education is an education service provider focused on building custom, theme-based, experiential learning programs for middle schools, high schools, and undergraduate students. Founded in 2013, Insight is based in Vancouver, BC, and offers diverse programs around the world that focus on themes such as food security in Fiji, indigeneity in the Yukon, or Afro-Caribbean dance culture on a French immersion program in Martinique.insightglobaleducation.comNationsClassroomIndependent schools turn to NationsClassroom when they’re looking for an educational tour partner with the deepest level of destination expertise and a commitment to service that relieves the work and worry of travel for their students. We specialize in custom educational tours highlighting the country’s most exciting destinations, including Washington, D.C., New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, and Colonial Virginia on the Historic East Coast. We also offer trips to several STEM-based destinations in Florida, including Walt Disney World, the Florida Keys, and Everglades, and America’s National Parks, including Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and many more!nationsclassroomtours.comWWW.GEBG.ORG4211TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE

Walk JapanWalk Japan is the pioneering operator of walking tours of Japan. We specialize in only one country and, since 1992, have been providing the best planned, the best led and most fullling and enjoyable programs available in Japan. Our school trips are created for students who not only like to walk but also like to learn, understand and appreciate. We introduce Japan in contexts that are informative and make sense of sights and customs that otherwise too often remain elusive to many visitors.walkjapan.comSUPPORTING SPONSORSSchool Year AbroadSchool Year Abroad (SYA) is a nonprot organization focused on providing immersive study abroad programs to high school students. Founded upon a yearlong study abroad model, SYA now operates three campuses in France, Italy and Spain, and has expanded to provide full academic year, semester and summer programs designed to develop skills for an increasingly interdependent world.sya.comStudentUniverseStudentUniverse is a travel marketplace that empowers young adults to experience the world with discount travel. StudentUniverse has negotiated with more than 90 airlines to offer exclusive student ight discounts that can’t be found anywhere else and offer steeper ight and travel deals when we know students want to travel.studentuniverse.comThe HartfordThe Hartford is a leader in property and casualty insurance, group benets, and mutual funds. With over 200 years of expertise, The Hartford is widely recognized for its service excellence, sustainability practices, trust, and integrity.thehartford.comLOWER CANADA COLLEGE, MONTRÉAL, CANADA // APRIL 11-13, 20244311TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE

Cigna Global: International Health InsuranceCigna’s StudyWell™ programs provide solutions that offer coverage for the globally mobile faculty, staff, and/or students of over 350+ higher education, independent international primary & secondary schools (K-12), global academic organizations including scholastic associations, inter-cultural exchange programs, and international medical colleges. Our unique programs support both Study Abroad products and more comprehensive global healthcare solutions. Cigna’s team of experts specialize in the scholastic market and bring with them best practices from years of industry experience, which we share across our client base.cignaglobal.comUniversity Health PlansUniversity Health Plans is a leading benets brokerage/consulting rm specializing in the design, brokerage, and service of scholastic student health insurance programs. We assist our clients in securing affordable, quality coverage through highly-rated insurance companies that cater to the needs of students. We also offer several ancillary programs, such as sports insurance and international travel insurance.universityhealthplans.comWWW.GEBG.ORG4411TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE

CONFERENCE COLLABORATORSCreo en Ti MediaWith the goal of increasing the number of bilingual children’s books while supporting high school language students, Creo en Ti publishes bilingual children’s books written by high school students and makes them available to young language learners and educators.creoentimedia.com CSIET (Council on Standard for International Educational Travel)CSIET sets standards for and evaluates U.S.-based student exchange programs (F1, J1, and Outbound). CSIET publishes the results of this annual evaluation process in the Advisory List as a service to students, educators, and families so that they may identify reputable exchange organizations. The Advisory List is a free resource where schools can nd and contact organizations meeting our acceptance and certication criteria. csiet.orgStudent & Youth Travel Association (SYTA)SYTA is the international association that promotes and advocates for student and youth group travel worldwide. SYTA instills condence in our travelers by establishing quality and safety standards for travel providers, and we empower our members through advocacy, education, training, and networking opportunities. SYTA is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia with 700 members worldwide. syta.orgLOWER CANADA COLLEGE, MONTRÉAL, CANADA // APRIL 11-13, 20244511TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE

EXHIBITORSAmizadeAmizade is a Fair Trade Learning organization that partners with 18 communities around the world to implement global service learning programming. Through community engagement, service projects, and reection, programs have the power to disrupt participants’ world view and assumptions, to explore what it means to be a global citizen, and to deepen their understanding of local and global issues.amizade.orgCarpe Diem Education and Global RoutesCarpe Diem Education, alongside our sister organization Global Routes, has been at the forefront of immersive and experiential education since 1967, empowering over 10,000 students with life-changing global journeys. Our commitment to sustainability and ethical practices is recognized globally, earning us a place in the top 5% of B-Corps worldwide for our size. Focusing on climate studies, environmental stewardship, and social justice, our programs engage a broad spectrum of learners, addressing complex global issues with industry-leading risk management strategies. This approach not only educates but also equips participants for active global citizenship, driving impactful changes towards a sustainable and equitable future. Embrace the spirit of transformative learning—seize the journey.carpediemeducation.org Centro MundoLenguaCentro MundoLengua is a private Spanish language school based in Seville and Cadiz, Spain. We work closely with middle and high schools, as well as colleges and universities worldwide, offering custom-designed Spanish language and culture immersion programs throughout the country. Through our accreditation from the College Board, MundoLengua also offers AP Spanish Language and AP Spanish Literature workshops for Spanish teachers in Madrid and Seville.centromundolengua.com ChapperoneChapperone makes student travel SAFER and MORE SECURE with our simple yet highly-effective app. Used and loved by schools across the country, our communication, logistics and emergency tools streamline facilitating student trips and ensure a safer experience for all. Chapperone was created by teachers (teachers from a GEBG member school no less!) so it’s no surprise that this app is fast becoming an essential tool for all student trips.gochapperone.com WWW.GEBG.ORG4611TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE

CIEE: The Council On International Educational ExchangeA nonprot, nongovernmental organization, CIEE is the country’s oldest and largest nonprot study abroad and intercultural exchange organization. Since 1947, CIEE has helped thousands of people gain the knowledge and skills necessary to live and work in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world by offering the most comprehensive, relevant, and valuable exchange programs available. The Global Navigator high school programs recently distributed $9 million in scholarships to students across the country to travel abroad this summer for language and STEAM programming. CIEE’s educationally aligned programs prepare students to live in a globally connected, multicultural world.ciee.orgEcology Project InternationalEcology Project International (EPI) is a nonprot dedicated to building environmental literacy and global competency through education programs, conservation initiatives, and partnerships with communities across Latin America. EPI seeks to build a brighter, more sustainable future for our planet, and believes this can be achieved through immersive education for teachers and students. EPI is foremost committed to the communities in which they operate, with permanent staff at all international eld sites and local instructors who have deep knowledge of their ecosystems and communities. The majority of EPI participants are local students that live adjacent to the ecosystems where we deliver our eld courses.ecologyproject.org EDU AfricaEDU Africa specializes in designing and facilitating tailor-made international education programs in Sub-Saharan Africa. Our seasoned Program Designers collaborate closely with you to craft a Transformative Learning Journey that aligns with your specic learning objectives and logistical requirements. Through these customized school programs, we provide educators and their students with access to experiential learning opportunities, distinguished industry, and academic professionals, and sustainable community initiatives.Our approach involves integrating place-based experiences and content with intentional reection practices and dialogue. The goal is to not only challenge students’ understanding of diverse African cultures, knowledge systems, and worldviews but also encourage introspection about their own perspectives.edu-africa.com LOWER CANADA COLLEGE, MONTRÉAL, CANADA // APRIL 11-13, 20244711TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE

Evolve ToursEvolve Tours offers students and teachers a hands-on, experiential, educational travel experience. We partner with schools to hand craft curricular tied school trips. Each trip we run is customized to match the subject and culture of our partner institutions - including service learning, cultural immersion, historical immersion, scientic research, and more. Evolve Tours designs authentic, experiential programs to inspire global citizens and bring education out of the classroom and into the world. We empower students through travel.evolvetours.com Experiential Education New Zealand (ExpedNZ)ExpedNZ takes students on unique cultural & environmental experiential learning programs that explore the wilderness regions of Aotearoa, New Zealand. A partnership with ExpedNZ is an opportunity to create unique and rewarding Experiential Education programmes for your students. Let’s work together to inspire new thinking, enhance global perspectives & promote students’ condence to take on the challenges of tomorrow.expednz.com Global WorksGlobal Works designs and operates impactful immersion and service travel opportunities for teens and young adults throughout the US and internationally. Our Programs are oriented toward authentic connections with local communities and meaningful asset-based service initiatives.globalworkstravel.com Kingue Adventure SchoolWe are an adventure based school in Ecuador that makes nature our classroom, designing practical and pedagogical curriculum for our students to gain valuable experiences applicable to their daily lives. Our purpose is for our students to nourish their connection with and understanding of the natural world and through these experiences to build a healthier and more connected relationship with our planet.kingue-edu.orgNobis Project, Inc.Nobis Project is a non-prot educational organization that supports and collaborates with educators in developing community engagement experiences that prepare student leaders to create a more just, sustainable, and equitable world. We offer professional development for educators as well as school group cultural immersion; service-learning eld experiences; and free curriculum resources.nobisproject.org WWW.GEBG.ORG4811TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE

Real AsiaEstablished in 2005, Real Asia (formerly known as Real China) is a premier provider of Asia cultural immersion trips for K-16 and business school groups. We specialize in educational travel to Mainland China, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Korea, and many other Asian destinations.We create Asian experiences with you that match your school and classroom needs. Hands-on immersion, service learning projects, homestays, and in-depth culture classes are custom created to engage your students with Asia. Real Asia has been helping schools successfully design and implement Asia study experiences for more than ten years.realasia.travel Sea Education AssociationSea Education Association (SEA), a non-prot educational institution, is an internationally recognized leader in ocean education, serving 10,000+ high school, gap, and undergraduate students since 1971. SEA has a small campus on Cape Cod in the oceanographic research community of Woods Hole, Massachusetts, SEA owns and operates two sailing research vessels-- the SSV Corwith Cramer in the Atlantic Ocean and the SSV Robert C. Seamans in the Pacic.sea.edu Southern Sky AdventuresSouthern Sky Adventures is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, with ofces in Africa, Europe, and Asia. We specialize in Global Engagement and Experiential Learning Programs in Africa, Europe, and Asia. We build our programs around each school’s unique needs. We incorporate global service and student coaching programs as added options.southernskyadventures.comThe Experiment in International LivingThe Experiment in International Living, a program of World Learning, provides immersive summer abroad programs for high school students. Programs are three to four weeks long in July and focused on critical global themes: Cultural Discovery & the Arts; Language Training; Peace, Politics, & Human Rights; STEM; and Sustainability & The Environment in addition to programs offering College Credit & Internships. The Experiment Digital Leadership in STEM is a fully funded (free) virtual exchange for high school students in the U.S. and MENA region.experiment.orgLOWER CANADA COLLEGE, MONTRÉAL, CANADA // APRIL 11-13, 20244911TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE

VervetVervet is a new service that helps schools simplify the admin behind school trips with a software to gather, store, access, and manage school trip information, documentation, and communication for easy access for both faculty leaders while traveling and administrators back on campus. vervet.io Where There Be DragonsDragons is a global community representing 6 continents, over 30 countries, and countless languages, villages, NGOs, religions, host families, perspectives, and stories. We are united by a mission of nurturing empathy and understanding across borders through authentic cultural exchange. Dragons offers summer, semester and partnership programs in 19 countries, each one custom-crafted by instructor teams who bring their unique vision and expertise to the course design. Our goal is to help participants develop self-awareness and cross-cultural competencies to be active participants in the world.wheretherebedragons.comWorld ChallengeWorld Challenge is a provider of overseas adventure travel programs for school students, available in over 50 destinations around the world, predominently travelling from the UK, Australia, Middle East, USA and Canada. For over 35 years, we’ve enabled transformative travel experiences right around the world. These experiences complement school learning, giving students the opportunity to become true life-learners and global citizens.weareworldchallenge.comWorld Leadership SchoolWorld Leadership School partners with K-12 schools to reimagine learning and create next-generation leaders. We do this by taking students into the world and coaching teachers to bring purpose to learning. We provide immersive partnership-based travel programs around the world and in the USA. We have more than a decade of experience working with schools to build curriculum connections between travel programs and classroom learning.worldleadershipschool.comWWW.GEBG.ORG5011TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE

LEADERSHIP AND RECOGNITIONSThe Global Education Benchmark Group would like to thank Michele Owen, Mark Salkeld, Dawn Levy, Chris Shannon, and the faculty, staff, students, and families at Lower Canada College for hosting the 2024 Global Educators Conference. We are so grateful for your warm welcome, your sharing spirit, and your leadership in global education.Thank you to our member schools and conference attendees. You make our community stronger with your commitment, your support, and your daily work.Special thanks to our 2024 GEBG Conference Committee. Their vision and hard work helped shape every aspect of this conference, especially the programming and content: Melissa Brown, Holton-Arms School (MD, USA)Ann Diederich, Polytechnic School (CA, USA)Yom Fox, Georgetown Day School (Washington, D.C., USA)Michele Owen, Lower Canada College (ON, Canada)Kevin Murungi, Brooklyn Friends School (NY, USA)GEBG LEADERSHIPGEBG Senior StaffClare Sisisky, Executive DirectorElsie Stapf, Director of Operations Chad Detloff, Director of Professional Learning and Curriculum Leah Rockwell, Operations Manager; Counselor-in-ResidenceBoard of DirectorsTricia C. Anderson, Pace Academy (GA, USA)Laura P. Appell-Warren, St. Mark’s School (MA, USA)Dr. Karina J. Baum, Buckingham Browne & Nichols School (MA, USA)Melissa A. Brown, Holton-Arms School (MD, USA)David Colón, Visitation Academy (MO, USA)Dion Crushshon, The Blake School (MN, USA)Ann Diederich, Polytechnic School (CA, USA)Daniel Emmerson, Goodnotes (United Kingdom)Jen Evers, The Heads Network (IL, USA)Yom Fox, Georgetown Day School (DC, USA)John Hughes, The Lawrenceville School (NJ, USA)Rob McGuiness, Appleby College (ON, Canada)Kevin Murungi, Brooklyn Friends School (NY, USA)Sophie Paris, Miss Porter’s School (CT, USA)Glen Turf, Miami Country Day (FL, USA)LOWER CANADA COLLEGE, MONTRÉAL, CANADA // APRIL 11-13, 20245111TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE

Tsatas Fitness CentreVelan GymnasiumTeam & Change Rooms112 323Basement2nd FloorChamandy AuditoriumPre-University CoordinatorCoordinator of Academic Advising 1English DepartmentPre-U LoungeSaputo LoungePoplar LoungeTeam Rooms456788751234623Tunnel to theMain BuildingLOWER CANADA COLLEGECAMPUS MAPlcc.ca4090, avenue RoyalMontréal, Québec H4A 2M5T 514 482 0951F 514 482 0195Students First • L’élève avant toutGLENN J.CHAMANDYARENAWEBSTERLEARNINGACTIVITYCENTREHow to find a roomEach room number begins with a letter that corresponds with the building below:M = Main Building A = Assaly Arts Centre L = Webster Learning Activity CentreRoyal AvenueGround FloorMain EntranceLibrary (Middle & Senior Schools)Centre for Discovery1223 434657 8EntranceGlenn J. Chamandy Hockey ArenaTeam Rooms56781MCBROOMBUILDING(LCC STORE)L310L309WWW.GEBG.ORG5211TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE

Royal Avenue2nd FloorASSALY ARTS CENTREMAIN BUILDINGBARCLAY HOUSE(KINDERGARTEN)Junior School ArtsJunior School (Grades 4-6)Academic Administration (Director of Academics, IB Coordinator, Student Records)IT & Help DeskTunnel to theWebster LearningActivity Centre11123 569108711 121317142253678345LEAD (Learning Enrichment And Development Centre)Modern LanguagesMiddle SchoolMiddle School Visual ArtsSenior School Art Room768910910Ground FloorJunior School (Grades 1-3)School CounsellorBoard RoomThe Crabtree Memorial Library (Junior School)Head of SchoolMain EntranceFront Oce1432445678Social StudiesHRMemorial GymScience WingMath WingSaputo Auditorium9101112131415161718Experimental Science & Creativity Centre (L’Exploratorium de Gaspé Beaubien)Junior School Girls LockersJunior School Music Room(Assaly Music Centre)Junior School GymnasiumJunior School Boys LockersMiddle School LockersSchool CounsellorsSenior School Lockers116182345678Dining HallDirector of Student Life & Senior School Grade CoordinatorsStudent Activity CentreGreen RoomRecording StudioScience & Technology LabMemorial GymBand RoomSaputo AuditoriumBlack Box Theatre910111213141516171852 361 87161515171118Basement910 1314124A213A205A206A207M342M339M346LOWER CANADA COLLEGE, MONTRÉAL, CANADA // APRIL 11-13, 20245311TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE

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12TH ANNUALGLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCEAPRIL 4-6, 2025MIAMI, FLORIDAHOSTED BY MIAMI COUNTRY DAY SCHOOLFor more details and to register, visit www.gebg.orgJoin us April 4-6, 2025 for the 12th Annual Global Educators Conference.The Global Education Benchmark Group supports schools to prepare students academically and experientially for a rapidly changing, culturally diverse and interconnected world. We are the leading organization that establishes model practices for global education based on current research, benchmarking data from our 360+ member schools, and advice from experts in the eld. Membership to the GEBG provides school leaders with context, data, support, and learning to better lead their colleagues and institutions.— IN —11TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE SAVE THE DATE

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