Through the theme of this years conference, Designing on Purpose, we hope to achieve a shift in focus to

intention, impact and implementation, so that participants can return to their schools and begin to make a change
straight away, as a result of the exchange of ideas at the conference.
We are looking forward to some very engaging and inspiring

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS [read more]

WHATS NEW THIS YEAR

we tried doing this by selecting those proposals that showed cross-functionality , intentional collaboration and that are
geared towards production
Here's what kind of sessions you can expect
Hothouse : a learning experience aimed at mastering and advancing skills within your
discipline / area of expertise.Session designed to help participants to go in-depth in their
specific discipline.
Injection: a learning experience aimed at those who have achieved a mastery level in their own
discipline and giving them a taste of a different discipline / area of expertise to help them take the
next step.

Portfolio: sharing
collaboration. Cross

best practice & what works well within your teaching and learning with a focus on
functional format ( a portfolio approach).
Campfire: a professional conversation evolving around a topic or question, no technology
support, informal and unstructured.

Think Tank: a
participation and

group brainstorm evolving around a topic or question. Panel discussion, focusing on

identifying the next steps.

Speed Innovation: Similar to the notion of speed dating. Exclusive focus on

Innovation, brief presentation of 5 min, followed by questions and discussion.

THINK YOU CAN IMPRESS US? GIVE US YOUR BEST PITCH AND
WE WILL CONTRIBUTE TO MAKING IT HAPPEN IN YOUR SCHOOL
Pitch: 90 seconds pitch in front of members of the Think Tank and other
individuals,
based on something you have learned or experienced at the
conference. Exclusive focus on Innovation. The best PITCH will be
awarded a cash prize to support the implementation of the new idea
within the school.

Would you like to know

more about how the
conference has changed?
We have prepared a
presentation, which you can
access here
If you have any queries, please email
us at conference@ecis.org

WERE IN BARCELONA THIS YEAR!

Barcelona, a Gothic and Modernist marvel on the Mediterranean Sea, is a city well known for its quirky, cosmopolitan, cool
character. Whether its by unearthing Barcelonas past in the hidden courtyards of the Barri Gtic, or by enjoying the charms of
the modernist city, you will discover many interesting things that
make Barcelona one of Spains most liveable and energetic cities and
one of the most interesting cities in Europe.

They speak both Catalan and Castellano

(which is what we call Spanish)

Flamenco is not very well known

Barcelona

Barceloneta beach is recognised as the best

urban beach in the world

MMost of the pre-conference workshops and the

conference sessions will take place at Palau de

Congressos de Catalunya - Barcelona

TThe SHOW ME pre-conference workshops will take place at

one of the two ECIS Member Schools in Barcelona : American
School of Barcelona and Benjamin Franklin

International School

IIf you would like to visit Barcelona in an alternative way, while

learning, sign up for one of the OUTDOORS workshops Big,
Bigger, Biggest or Project Wild Thing

Palau de Congresos de Catalunya: How do I get there?

From the airport: Barcelona Airport El Prat (11 km)

By car/taxi: Coming out of the airport take the B-17, in the direction of Barcelona (5 kilometers), follow the signs for
B-20, Ronda de Dalt (blue). Once you are on the B-20, continue straight on until you see the exit sign for salida 11 (Les
Corts - Zona Universitaria). From this point on you can see the hotel. Continue for 200 meters on the right hand side of the
Avenida Diagonal and take the second street to the right that leads you directly to the Hotel. (Overall duration of trip:
approximately 15 minutes.)

By train/metro: The train station is located just next to the Airport. Take the train as far as Sants Estaci, the citys
main train station. Once you arrive, take the subway train (Metro), Line 3 (green line) and get off at the Zona Universitaria
stop (2 minutes walking distance from the Hotel). (Overall duration of trip: approximately 40 minutes.)

By Aerobus: The aerobus, express airport bus service, links the airport with the main areas of interest in the city. The
terminal for the Aerobus is just in front of airport itself and it stops at every terminal. In order to get to the Hotel you must
get off at the Plaza Espaa stop (first stop within the city). Take the subway Line 3 from here (red line) and get off at the
Zona Universitaria station (2 minutes walk from the Hotel). (Overall duration of trip: approximately 35 minutes.)
Check it out on the map

20 minutes from the heart of the city Las Ramblas

10 kilometres from the airport (15 minutes by car); 2 minutes walk to the nearest subway station
(Line 3, green), bus and tram

Where to stay in Barcelona?

We have negotiated special accommodation rates with a number of hotels in close proximity to the conference centre. You
will be able to book your accommodation on the conference registration site.
Room rates are displayed below and you can see more about the hotels if you click on the names in the header.

Single
Occupan
cy
Double
Occupan
cy
Tax

Fairmont Rey Juan

Carlos

Princess Sofia

Melia Sarria

Constanza

Av. Diagonal 661-671

08028, Barcelona, Spain

Hotel Princesa Sofia SL

Plaza Pio XII, 4
08028 Barcelona

Av. de Sarri, 50, 08029

Barcelona, Spain

Calle Bruc, 33,

08010 Barcelona, Spain

150.00

152.00

150.00

135.00

166.00

170.00

165.00

145.00
10% + 1.10
pp/pn

10% + 2.48 pp/pn

10% + 2.48 pp/pn

10% + 2.48 pp/pn

Inclusion
s

Bed & Breakfast, WIFI

Bed & Breakfast,

WIFI

Bed & Breakfast,

WIFI

Bed & Breakfast,

WIFI

PRE-CONFERENCE AND CONFERENCE PACKAGES

In the pre-conference space we will provide opportunities which address both your curricular training needs, as well
as your need for inspiration in your daily teaching practice.
Make sure you book the workshops you are interested in and benefit from a reduction in your conference
registration fee!
Workshop Type

Workshop Title

Dates

Rates

Stay on for the

Conference

IB Workshops

IB Workshops in English and Bilingual in

English/ Arabic and English / Turkish

18 20 Nov

770 Early Bird (until 15 Sept)

150

870 Standard

(intro offer)

300 Early Bird (until 15 Sept)

300

[read more]
AP Workshops

AP Biology

19 Nov

350 Standard
AP Statistics

IPC Workshops

Introduction to the IPC

19 Nov

[read more]

250 Member rate

350

350 Non-member rate

Identifying, Improving and Assessing

Childrens Learning
[read more]
ECIS Academy
[Micro-Credentials
Primer]

Effective and Responsive Teaching and

Assessment

19 Nov

250 Member rate

350

350 Non-member rate

Facilitator: Dr Karim Medico

Letwinsky
[read more]

Engaging 21st Century Learners

Facilitator: Steve Barkley
[read more]

19 Nov

250 Member rate

350 Non-member rate

350

250 Member rate

Show Me Workshops
[will take place at a
school in Barcelona and
involve students in a real
classroom environment]

Digital and Blended Learning

Facilitator: Don Jacobs
[read more]

19 Nov

350 Non-member rate

350

Teaching Thinking The Genesis of

Literacy

18-19 Nov

350 Member rate

350

450 Non-member rate

Facilitator: Philip Yenawine

[read more]

Connected at the STEM: Integrated

Learning in Action

18-19 Nov

Facilitator: Chad Fairey

350 Member rate

450 Non-member rate

350

[read more]

Art at the Center

Facilitator: Stuart Stotts

250 Member rate

19 Nov

350 Non-member rate

19 Nov

250 Member rate

350

[read more]

Teacher to Teacher Reflective Peer

Observation

350

350 Non-member rate

Facilitator: Margaret MacLean

[read more]

Getting Children Back to the Wild

(OUTDOORS)
Facilitator: Mark Sears
[read more]

19 Nov

250 Member rate

350 Non-member rate

350

STEAM/PBL in the Classroom - A Hands-On

Experience

250 Member rate

350

19 Nov

350 Non-member rate

18 -19 Nov

350 Member rate

Facilitator: Paula Marra

[read more]

Interest Group
Symposia

Big Bigger Biggest Site specific Planar

Construction in Barcelona (OUTDOORS,
City )

350

450 Non-member rate

Facilitator: Alexandra Metral

[read more]
Create a Positive and Inclusive Climate for
Learning with the Responsive Classroom

19 Nov

180 Member rate

350

200 Non-member rate

Facilitator: Kerry OGrady

[read more]
Interest Group
Symposia

Mindful Teacher, Mindful School

19 Nov

Facilitator: Kevin Hawkins

[read more]
Research Engaged Schools: How your
school can (and should) determine for itself
what is right

250 Member rate

350 Non-member rate

18-19 Nov

350

350 Member rate

450 Non-member rate

350

Facilitators: Paul Magnuson, Chad Fairey,

Latifa Hassanali, Rob Fens and Ben Hren,
Christina Hinton [read more]
Teaching Successfully Neurobiology and
Behavior by Employment of an Integrative
and Interdisciplinary Approach

19 Nov

250 Member rate

350 Non-member rate

350

550 Member rate

350

Facilitator: Gunther Zupanc [read more]

SISG
Sustainable
International
Governance

18 - 19 Nov
SISG
Facilitator: Adele Hodgson
[read more]

ITC
International Teacher
Certificate

700 Non-member rate

There is also a 10% reduction in
fees per delegate for schools
enrolling 3 or more
19 Nov

Part of full year programme ,

please check info for rates and
admission qualifications

350

18 - 19 Nov

500 Flat rate

350

ITC
Facilitator: Darlene Fisher
[read more]

Leadership MicroCredential Programme

Understanding Power

(ECIS / ASL)

Facilitator
[read more]

CONFERENCE ONLY REGISTRATION FEES

RATE (incl VAT)
Non- Members

850

Public/ State School

Delegates

250

Individual Members

630

Group Rates ECIS Member

Schools

1-2 delegates

Conditions

Applicable to any institution that is part

of a national education system, Subject
to audit

630

3-8 delegates

450

9-14 delegates

380

15-21 delegates

340

All delegates must be registered

at the same time.

ECIS member ID is required for the

registration. If you have not renewed
your membership, your ID will have
been made inactive.

22-100 delegates

290