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It was one of the best conferences I have attended in a long time. The structure was perfect! I could definitely see the next iteration of the conference focusing on the rollout and impact in school. It feels like a nice transition going from formation to implementation.
-Aisha Kristiansen
you can find us all over the world
Spring 2023
Singapore American School
Singapore
February 23rd & 24th, 2023
Spring 2024
Data in Schools
More info coming soon!
Somewhere in Asia
February or March 2024
Fall 2024
Data in Schools
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Your School?
Somewhere in the world
Fall 2024
I wish we had more time! It was too short. Also, I would encourage schools to bring a representation of administrators, teachers, and tech.
- Daniel Mendez
Getting together to talk with smaller groups about what specific issues we are dealing with helped me think through how we can move towards more of a PLC culture.
-Saleem Blevins
how it all started
Back in 2019, before the world turned into a real-life dystopian movie, Chris was working in the world of data analytics and data visualization. He felt a bit isolated and lonely doing this work, so he wanted to connect with other people messing around with data in schools.
After making a few connections, he decided to offer a chance for people to get together in person. in February 2020, Chris invited a small group of data-minded educators to Singapore. Just as the threat of masks and shutting the world down came to Asia, 13 brave people decided to sneak in one last trip. The first Data in Schools Conference was born.
Shortly after, the pandemic shut down any human connection, so like other conferences, we had to take a short commercial break. (Well, it wasn't really short, it was like, three years.)
In the summer of 2022, some former attendees and new connections started asking about getting the conference fired up again. With the support of two colleagues, Ben Summerton and Andy Sheu, we hosted Data in Schools: Southeast Asia.
why we do this
As organizations, we collect data all the time. Perhaps too much data. Now, I love a good spreadsheet just as much as the next data analytics person, but this conference and this group are about more than that.
It is about how to use that data for collaborative decision-making. It’s about breaking down the silos we work in to solve problems together, which probably include data.
We want to create a place that is specific to educators that have a passion for working with data.
Our goal is to build a network and connect people on things that matter to them in their schools.
Ultimately, we want to break down the silos within schools and help educators collectively make data-informed decisions.
Actually, I really loved the format, the challenge and gnarly-ness of the case study, and the rich opportunities for smaller conversations, such as the ‘unconference.’
- Mandala Barab
October 12th-13th 2023
the International school of amsterdam
Data in Schools
europe
Data in Schools: EUROPE
Hosted by The International School of Amsterdam
When
Thursday, October 12, 2023
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, October 13, 2023
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
where
The international School of Amsterdam
Center for Development Learning
& Technology
Sportlaan 45, 1185 TB Amstelveen,
The Netherlands
Keynote Speakers
Day One
jordan Benedict
Data Coach & Consultant at VisualizeYourLearning.com
Digital Learning Coach at the International School of Luxembourg
Day Two
Matthew savage
Speaker, Trainer & Coach
#TheMonaLisaEffect®
Jordan has been a Data Coach at International Schools for the past decade, a thought leader on Data Informed practices, and an innovator in the space of using evidence-based practices. His work on dispositions, experimentation, and progressive improvement models has been used for whole-school training, workshops, keynotes, and creative measurement. As the creator of the site VisualizeYourLearning.com, Jordan and other Data Coaches share strategies, models, thoughts, and tools with the International School community.
Jordan's work bridges the practical with the technical combining backgrounds in teaching, coaching, applied statistics, and coding so that it is meaningful for all. He has done presentations for parents, school boards, and administrators, created lessons for students, supported measuring action plans, and has turned his focus on Data for Equity. If you are wondering, "How should we use this data?" chances are Jordan has the right combo of experience and answers.
After 25 years as an educator, school leader and principal, both in the UK and internationally, Matthew is now a speaker, trainer, consultant and coach; Associate Consultant at LSC Education and editor of SchoolRubric’s InterACT Magazine; a member of ECIS’ DEIJ team and the Global Equality Collective, and regular contributor to the Diverse Educators network; and a governor for a leading international school.
Through #TheMonaLisaEffect®, his unique approach to assessment, wellbeing and DEIJB, and the 'data constellations' that link all three, he has worked with 1000s of educators in 100s of schools across more than 60 countries, helping them to ensure every single child, without condition or exception, can “be seen, be heard, be known and belong”. He lives on the Isle of Skye with his wonderful wife and atypical dog.
agenda
Are you interested in presenting your awesome dashboards or data workflows to your fellow participants?
Would you like to get some feedback on a particular problem or situation in your school? Let's come together to help you build out a plan and have a brainstorming session to help you and your school.
Reach out to Michael McGlade or Chris Smith and let them know!
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day one
Time
what's on
9:00 - 9:30 AM | Welcome & Registration |
Keynote: Jordan Benedict | |
Get to know your people | |
Data in Schools Conference Challenge (Intro) | |
Find your community (job-a-like) | |
Lunch | |
Workshop Session 1 (participant share) | |
Data in Schools Conference Challenge (Part 1) | |
In my school... (participant share) | |
3:45 - 4:00 PM | Closing Remarks |
day two
Time
what's on
9:00 - 9:30 AM | Welcome and Registration |
Keynote: Matthew Savage | |
Data in Schools Conference Challenge (Part 2) | |
Workshop Session 2 (participant share) | |
Lunch | |
Un-workshop (participant share) | |
On the horizon (connections beyond the conference) | |
3:45 - 4:00 PM | Closing Remarks |
Look at who you'll meet
Did you find your school?
If not, join us and get on the list!
Do you want to know more about the conference in Amsterdam?
Contact Michael McGlade at The International School of Amsterdam
or
Chris Smith at Singapore American School
Past Conferences
February 23 - 24, 2023
Singapore American School
Data in Schools
Southeast Asia
Data in Schools: southeast asia
Hosted by Singapore American School
When
Thursday, February 23 2023
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, February 24 2023
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
where
Singapore American School
High School Library, Upper Floor
40 Woodlands St 41, Singapore 738547
Keynote Speakers
Day One
Jennifer sparrow
Deputy Superintendent
Singapore American School
Day Two
Dan Ingvarson
Aprina
Melbourne Accelerator Program
agenda
Thursday, February 23 | 12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
SAS will provide coffee, tea, and water along with light snacks. We will also have a happy hour social session right after the conference.
day one
Time
11:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
12:10 p.m.