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| Overview |
“Preparing students to be balanced individuals, independent learners, and global citizens . . .”
“To make a positive impact on our world . . .”
“Fostering meaningful participation and service . . .”
Are these phrases recognizable? Many, if not most, international schools include similar language in mission and/or vision statements. What does this mean in the daily life of a student and of a school? How do we move towards creating a sustainable culture of service that has value and purpose for all stakeholders and leads to the outcomes we describe?
Together, let’s identify essential elements for creating a recognizable and viable approach to service. What could such a culture or ethos of service look like, and sound like, and who would be involved? How can service move intentionally to a central necessary component that connects with other key school initiatives and priorities? |
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| Being involved in meaningful service adds vitality to why we gather in this place called school. The time is now for taking big steps to engage students in service that changes them as they leave their mark on the world. |
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| Agenda |
Session One:
What creates a culture of service in a school? Being sure a foundation is in place gives a solid ground to build upon. Key understandings include:
- The importance of language and definitions
- Clarifying roles and responsibilities
- Aligning with other school priorities
Session Two:
What key building blocks strengthen and sustain a culture of service that aligns with your mission and vision? Key understandings include:
- Service opportunities in and outside of the curriculum
- Building reciprocal partnerships
- Strategies for youth voice, choice, and leadership
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| About Cathryn Berger Kaye |
| Cathryn Berger Kaye, M.A., founder of CBK Associates, is an international education consultant, who gladly shares her expertise on service learning, intercultural understanding, effective approaches to teaching and learning, dynamic advisory programs, organizational development, innovative curriculum design, and social and emotional development to schools, universities and organizations worldwide. She is known for her engaging style of presentation whether during a conference keynote, a multi-day education institute, or on-site school visits where she often works with educators, students, parents, and administrators. She is always providing theoretical frameworks with practical applications. A former teacher, Cathryn is the author of The Complete Guide to Service Learning available in English and Chinese, two books with environmental advocate Philippe Cousteau, and numerous articles and book chapters. While her home is in Los Angeles California, Cathryn considers being a global citizen a critical concept to pass on to youth, so we protect our planet and take everyday actions to benefit others. Cathryn brings lengthy experience consulting with the IBO as a lead co-author of the CAS Guide for the Diploma Programme, influence to the MYP Programme, and providing significant elements of the Career-Related Programme. |
| Dates & Timings |
November 17th & 19th, 2026
The session is for 2 hours
New York 1:30 am | London 6:30 am | Zurich 7:30 am | Dubai 10:30 am
India 12:00 pm | Hong Kong 2:30 pm | Melbourne 5:30 pm
Amsterdam 7:30 am | China 2:30 pm
Please click here to check your time for the workshop |
| Investment |
USD 350
Includes: Certificate of Participation for 6 Professional Development Hours. |
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