WELLNESS FOR INTERNATIONAL LEADERS & LEARNERS (W.I.L.L.) - CERTIFICATION SERIES
Let's face it, we've all been through a lot recently. Educators have risen to the occasion and cared for students in unprecedented and difficult times. But who is taking care of the educators? As we aim to rise up above adversity, we are best equipped to care for others when we are at our best.
Each course in this 7-course Wellness Series concentrates on a unique aspect of wellbeing; Emotional, Intellectual, Digital, Physical, Environmental and Financial. The final course pulls it all together around community wellness.
Each course begins with a focus on the wellbeing of the educator, then shifts the focus to that of the learners. Participants may choose to select individual courses from the menu of wellness offerings or enrol in all 7 courses as part of the W.I.L.L. certificate program.
Certificate: Participants who complete a minimum of 6 of the 7 courses will receive a certificate of participation, recognizing a deep devotion to leading and modeling wellness in an international school community and beyond.
University Credit: Participants may elect to earn one university credit for each course in this series through the University of Northern Iowa. An additional fee of $150 USD applies.
Time: All courses in this series will take place on Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 PM (Singapore Time)*
Cost: $250 USD per person, per course or $1,600 USD for full 7-Course Certificate Program
Facilitation: All courses are in partnership with Dr. Leigh Martin and specialists in each area of wellness.
Each course in this 7-course Wellness Series concentrates on a unique aspect of wellbeing; Emotional, Intellectual, Digital, Physical, Environmental and Financial. The final course pulls it all together around community wellness.
Each course begins with a focus on the wellbeing of the educator, then shifts the focus to that of the learners. Participants may choose to select individual courses from the menu of wellness offerings or enrol in all 7 courses as part of the W.I.L.L. certificate program.
Certificate: Participants who complete a minimum of 6 of the 7 courses will receive a certificate of participation, recognizing a deep devotion to leading and modeling wellness in an international school community and beyond.
University Credit: Participants may elect to earn one university credit for each course in this series through the University of Northern Iowa. An additional fee of $150 USD applies.
Time: All courses in this series will take place on Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 PM (Singapore Time)*
Cost: $250 USD per person, per course or $1,600 USD for full 7-Course Certificate Program
Facilitation: All courses are in partnership with Dr. Leigh Martin and specialists in each area of wellness.
WELLNESS SERIES - COURSE 1
Emotional Wellness for Leaders & Learners in International Schools January 18, 25, February 1 Led by Dr. Leigh Martin Course Description: We've all heard the pre-flight reminders, "In case of emergency, put on your own oxygen mask before helping others." Simply put, you can't help others when you are out of oxygen. Yet, for the last few years educators have given of themselves in ways never imagined. This course encourages you to "put on your own oxygen mask", offering practical strategies and solutions to manage the personal emotions that often accompany international living. We will focus on leading emotional wellbeing of international educators and colleagues, before shifting our attention toward student wellness. Focus Areas: Week 1: Global Transitions Week 2: Setting Healthy Boundaries Week 3: Managing Anxiety for adults and children - guest speaker Dr. Jeff Devens |
WELLNESS SERIES - COURSE 2
Intellectual Wellness for Leaders & Learners in International Schools February 8, 15, 22, March 1 - (*7:00 - 8:15pm Singapore Time) Led by Dr. Wyatt Wilcox Course Description: This 4-week course presents seven intellectual characteristics - courage, carefulness, tenacity, fair-mindedness, curiosity, honesty, and humility - as virtues that nurture personal growth, productivity, sound decision making, and healthy personal and professional relationships. The course is intended for teachers and teacher leaders who are seeking to become better thinkers and learners, and provides strategies for reinforcing those traits with students. Focus areas: Week 1: Intellectual Virtues & Intellectual Courage Week 2: Intellectual Carefulness & Tenacity Week 3: Intellectual Fair-mindedness & Curiosity Week 4: Intellectual Honesty & Humility |
WELLNESS SERIES - COURSE 4
Financial Wellness for Leaders & Learners in International Schools* March 29, April 5, 12 Led by Dr. Jeff Devens Course Description: Death and Taxes...Two things we can't avoid as American Expats. While the certainty of death is, well certain, there are a number of things American Expats can do to mitigate taxes. It is essential to understanding strategies for securing and preserving income after working so many years to secure it. This 3-part session will introduce educators and those who lead international schools, to understand the tax planning process, as well as viable options employing tax strategies to significantly reduce tax expenses to increase medical savings. Focus Areas: Week 1: Understanding Tax Code and how investments are taxed vs income Week 2: What are the different investment vehicles and how are each of these taxed Week 3: What tax strategies might US Expat Educators consider for creating and sustaining wealth *Please note - this course content is specifically geared toward US citizens and tax structures in the US. We are working to develop an international version of this in the future. |
WELLNESS SERIES - COURSE 5
Environmental Wellness for Leaders & Learners in International Schools April 19, 26, May 3 Led by Laurence Myers Course Description: We often think of humanity as being somehow separate from nature. And yet, so many of us find connection and joy in it. How are individuals and the world around us connected? And how can we promote the balance we want in our educational communities through environmental wellness? In a busy world with so much to do, connecting to the environment has the potential to bring with it change in our educational communities. In this course we delve into best practices related to engaging students in doing good for the planet and themselves through connections to nature. Focus Areas: Week 1: What is Environmental Wellness and what do I have to do with it? Week 2: How Environmental Wellness Improve Learning Week 3: Creating Space for Environmental Wellness |
WELLNESS SERIES - COURSE 6
Physical Wellness for Leaders & Learners in International Schools March 22, 29, April 5 Led by Dr. Josh Symes Course Description: This course offers a range of practical strategies and solutions to enhance your physical wellness, and the wellbeing of those around you. Making time for physical wellness is challenging in a demanding profession that require us to serve a wide range of people. Will look at a range of focus areas apply the physical wellness principles and strategies to our own lives and that of others. We will look at why each element is important, ways that we can enhance each practice, and how we can enhance our own wellbeing, the wellbeing of colleagues, and for the students and families that we serve. FOCUS AREAS: Week 1: Sleep and Relaxation Practices Week 2: Health & Movement Practices, Principles & Frameworks Week 3: Physical Wellness in our Schools and Communities |
WELLNESS SERIES - COURSE 7
Leading Wellness Initiatives in your Community May 31 & June 7 Led by Dr. Leigh Martin & Dr. Josh Symes Course Description: This short course provides an introduction for those who are looking to take purposeful action in creating greater levels of wellbeing in your school community. Wellbeing, resilience and mental health have become increasingly important concepts in schools for students, educators and the greater school community to function effectively. In this course we will draw on the theories and science of wellbeing to develop a deeper understanding of wellbeing frameworks, whole school wellbeing strategy, social and emotional learning, interventions and approaches to enable individuals to flourish. FOCUS AREAS: Week 1: Getting Started - Leading Wellness in your Community Week 2: Tools & Takeaways - Implementing Wellbeing for Immediate Action |
Spring 2022 - Additional Courses
TEACHING & LEADING THIRD CULTURE KIDS
January 17, 24, 31 & February 7 7:00 - 8:30 pm Singapore Time Led by Dr. Leigh Martin Course Description: This 4-week workshop brings together overseas educators and parents who are interested in learning more about the unique aspects Third Culture Kids. Whether you are an experienced teacher, just starting your overseas teaching career, or raising kids overseas - this course will connect you with others in the same boat and dive deeply into best practices for teaching, leading and raising TCKs. Week 1: Unique traits of Third Culture Kids Week 2: The Cycle of Culture Shock and Adaptations Week 3: Joys and Challenges for Leavers and Stayers Week 4: Stories from the Seats - real stories about what works, and what doesn't! |
Designing Instruction to Meet the Needs of All Learners
March 30, April 6, 13, 20 Led Dr. Caroline Elser Course Description: This course will examine how educators can implement Universal Design to create classrooms that support all learners. Week 1: Understanding Universal Design Week 2: Applying Universal Design and Engagement Week 3: Applying Universal Design Application and Representation Week 4: Considering Students with Significant Support Needs |
