Dear Friends,

Here we are again, sending you ISEEN love and support. We keep asking ourselves, what now? Dave Mochel (keynote at the Winter Institute in 2018) addresses this question in his recent article:

“Education has a real opportunity to pivot in this moment. There is a chance to claim the ground from which we can transform the world.” 

And our very own board member Simon Hart in his recent blog post writes:

“We have been presented with a crack in our social and educational systems in which we might plant a new seed. Moments of crisis can lead to rapid institutional transformation —otherwise impossible in normal times.”

It is our sincere hope that you feel empowered to take the lead (or at least an active role) in shaping what will come next in your communities.  If you haven’t already, read Simon and David’s thoughtful words, and take them as a call to action.  YOU CANdo this, YOU CAN seize this opportunity, and ISEEN wants to help. Keep asking for what you need, keep joining us for Zooms where we brainstorm and share (challenges and successes). 

To that end, we are putting out a call for proposals for a Virtual Model Programs & Practices (MPP) so ISEEN folks can learn from member schools about diverse creative programmatic responses in the “time of Covid”.  Don’t be scared, we’re thinking 5-10 minute presentations, Q&A, and sharing of resources.  Click here to let us know what you’d like to share (by May 3rd). We’ll do a virtual MPP Session the week of May 11th. 

Next week, we are hosting two Brainstorming Zooms to create ideas and, eventually shareable documents/materials, dedicated to:

1. Fall Orientation Programs
2. Creating a self-guided experiential education resource for students. (see below for details)

ISEEN Member Renewal Period

Starting on May 1st, you will receive regular reminders to renew your membership (until August 31st). In these uncertain times, we know that finances are insecure. We hope that your schools are still able to support ISEEN through membership dues so that we can help you through these rocky times, come what may next year; we will be here for you!

Finally - JUST FOR FUN! - an ISEEN HAPPY HOUR (May 6th, 7pm ET)!
(School Spirit Theme - wear your best SWAG)

Experientially yours,

Shoshanna & Taras

Zoom sessions week of May 4th (registration required)
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

• Tuesday, May 5th, 1pm PT/4pm ET
• Creating a self-directed Experiential Education guide for students.
  
  Facilitator: Taras Ferencevych
  
  
• Click here to register.

• Wednesday, May 6, 4pm PT/7pm ET
• ISEEN Virtual Happy Hour - School Spirit

• Thursday, May 7, 1:30pm PT/4:30pm ET
• Brainstorming Fall Orientation Programs
  
  Facilitator: Melissa Barker
  
  
• Click here to register. 

• Reach out to ISEEN colleagues/friends and see how they are doing. 
• Use Amazon Smile when shopping at Amazon and designate ISEEN as your charity.
• Donate to ISEEN directly (donations are tax deductible)
• Through our website or PayPal ([email protected])
• Send a check to: ISEEN, 2150 N 107th St, Ste 205,  Seattle, WA, 98133, USA

Partner Events/Resources(new additions in BOLD)

World Leadership School is offering a 25% discount to NNSP, ISEEN, and GEBG member schools for the Introduction to Online Project-Based Learning course starting next Tuesday, 5/5, and running through the following Monday, 5/11. The week-long professional learning course will take you step-by-step through the process of transitioning your PBL into an online and blended learning platform. 

Use the code "PBLTwentyFive" at checkout to save 25%! More information and registration is available here:https://bit.ly/OnlinePBL.

Free Risk-Management Webinars and Resources
Virtual International Exchange Program
Episcopal High School Service-Learning Resource
Envoys Basecamp training  for educators
Envoys Campfire for students
World Leadership School Programming
NAIS webinars
AEE- Covid 19 Community Resource Library
NAIS Sharing Solutions
NAIS community Service Networking
Bibliohive - article sharing platform

There are certainly many more things happening - we are trying to filter a bit for you, however if you hear of anything valuable happening please let us know so we can share with our members.