Conference Agenda

School effects on broader adolescent development: evidence from Ireland

Leading for learning effectiveness and improvement: Examples of promising synergies from Africa

GRID's primary focus, aligned with ICSEI's commitment to inclusion and diversity, is the development of the new CRI network. Addressing the issues of culture, race, and intersectionality is especially relevant in the field of education effectiveness and improvement. This spotlight session challenges conventional thinking and inspires action through dialogues on the trajectory of professional learning, specifically emphasizing culture, race, and intersectionality. It aims to engage participants in constructive dialogues to tackle the complex aspects of this work in policy, research, teaching, and practice. We provide a space for equity-minded individuals seeking to engage in this work, offering models, strategies, and mentorship to sustain their efforts as they move forward. This session reflects GRID's commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.

The Quest for Humanity in Educational Improvement: Professional Learning for Student Learning

This proposal for an ‘Innovate Session’ is specifically designed to generate debate and discussion around the theme of ‘Achieving Equity through Excellence’ in educational systems. The colleagues contributing to the session situate themselves in the middle of that triangle whose vertices are comprised of policy, research and practice. They wish to use the opportunity of the Innovate Session format to be as interactive as possible and actively engage participants in the exploration of ‘Achieving Equity through Excellence’.

What if…. We create the space to think collectively about the future of teaching?