Professional Learning Network Registration
Welcome to AISCA’s Professional Learning Networks (PLN). PLNs will meet 3-4 times over the course of the school year and it is our hope, you will attend all sessions for your group in order to build strong professional relationships. Most meetings will be held over zoom and will be about 1 hour in length. Agendas will be sent out prior to each meeting, and you will be asked to supply ideas for discussion for each meeting. Although not every idea can be addressed at each meeting, moderators will do their best to include a variety of topics within the subject area of the group.
PLN Group Page Access
AISCA looks to build strong connection between our member schools as well as opportunities for ongoing professional development. To support this, we have developed Professional Learning Network (PLN) groups, that will meet over the course of the school year. PLNs will meet 3-4 times per year, and it is our hope, you will attend all sessions for your group in order to build strong professional relationships. Most meetings will be held over zoom and will be about 1 hour in length.
One of the benefits of being a part of a PLN is that you can explore your own interests, needs, and passions or unique school issues. You might have a student who is struggling with reading, decide you want to learn more about an online learning platform or IPP development, or explore how AI can be effectively used at your school. You can turn to your PLN for advice and support with any professional area you would like to explore as discussion topics will be driven by its members. Prior to each meeting, you will be asked to supply your ideas for discussion. Although not every idea can be addressed at each meeting, moderators will do their best to include a variety of topics within the subject area of the group.
For the 2024-25 school year, AISCA will host 2 PLN groups.
School Leaders:
- School Leaders: Intended for those in senior leadership positions in their independent school, this group will meet in person at our Fall Leadership Convention held in Canmore October 17/18, with remaining meetings held on Zoom. The PLN will provide opportunities for those in school leadership to connect, share successes and struggles and build a network with other school leaders. These sessions will be moderated by AISCA’s Executive Director, John Jagersma.
- ECS Leaders: Intended for those in senior leadership positions at an independent ECS, the first meeting for this group will be on Zoom on October 10th. While most meetings will be virtual, in person meetings will be held in April as a part of the ECS COP sessions in Calgary and Edmonton. The PLNs will provide opportunities for those in ECS leadership to connect, share ideas and build a network with other ECS leaders. Please send your topics for discussion to the moderator 3-5 business days before each meeting. These sessions will be moderated by AISCA’s Senior Manager: ECS Supports, Erin Murphy.
Please complete the following registration to ensure access to the PLN that best suits your professional needs. Once your registration has been processed, you will receive an email with your unique log in code. This will provide you access to the zoom link for online sessions, resources, and information about upcoming events. These sessions are guided by the topics provided by participants. Please ensure you register for the PLN that is best suited to your current school position. Note that the School Leader PLNs are only open to those in senior management positions.