1. District of Innovation Update: International School Development
Board Meeting – September 19, 2017
District of Innovation Update: International School Development

2. Background – Spring 2017
Alief District of Innovation Committee work demonstrated a strong interest in the development of an International High School
Dual Language Students from cohort I are now in 8th grade – what would be a natural transition for them?
Site visits conducted in Houston, San Antonio including public, private and charter models.

3. Meeting with interested stakeholders – Summer 2017
Met with Houston and Alief Business Leaders who have previously expressed interest in the establishment of an International School
Met with members of International Management District (IMD)

4. Elements of an International Scho0l
Creating a global vision and culture
Recruiting and preparing globally competent teachers
Transforming curriculum and instruction by integrating international content; student-centered pedagogy

5. Elements of an International Scho0l
Emphasizing language proficiency
Focus on International Business through CTE programs
Expanding student learning experiences through technology, international travel and partnerships, international service learning and internships

6. International Studies Schools Network (ISSN) – Summer 2017
Research indicated ISSN was the premier non-profit in supporting districts interested in establishing schools with a global design.
Originally funded with a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
ISSN started in 2003
Has helped start and is supporting 27 campuses across the United States

7. What is the ISSN?
Network of schools dedicated to providing ALL students the tools, skills, and knowledge for success in a global economy.
Committed to closing the achievement gap and the opportunity gap.
Focused on capacity-building and sustainability

8. Meeting with ISSN
Videoconference with Associate Director of International Studies Schools Network (ISSN)
ISSN is able to provide:
Professional Learning Community of 27 schools
On-site and/or Virtual Coaching
Online Staff Development Partnership with Arizona State University
School Design and Curriculum Resources
School Based Assessment

9. Moving Forward – Proposed Timeline
September 2017– Report and Discuss International School and ISSN potential partnership with School Board
October 2017: MOU Development with ISSN for Board Workshop

10. Moving Forward – Proposed Timeline
October 2017 Meet with ISSN Coach for goal-setting session
November 2017: ISSN School Design coaching, Intro for Leaders in Denver, CO (Nov. 8-9)
December 2017: Participate in Virtual Leaders Seminar, School Design Coaching

11. Proposed Timeline – Spring 2018
January 2018: Begin accepting student applications
January 2018: District Global CTE Workshop
February 2018: Participation in online Global Competence Course
March 2018: Teacher PD, Planning, Workshops

12. Proposed Timeline – Spring 2018
April 2018: Teacher PD, Planning, Workshops
May 2018: Teacher PD, Planning, Workshops, Community Meetings
June 2018: ISSN Summer Institute & Leaders Seminar
August 2018: Alief International School Opening!

13. Feedback
Questions
Next Steps