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Fall Conference 2024

Date: Saturday October 26, 2024

Times:

  • 8:45 am: Doors Open
  • 4:10 pm: Closing Remarks

Join us on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Aoba Japan International School, Bunkyo Campus, for a full day of professional development designed specifically for early childhood educators and school administrators. This year’s conference will focus on practical strategies for enhancing communication, supporting educator well-being, and fostering effective classroom environments.

The day will begin with a session by Rebecca Rolland, who will join us live via Zoom in our lecture hall. She is a Harvard lecturer and child development expert, presenting on "The Art of Talking with Children." This session will provide attendees with actionable tools to improve communication with young learners, strengthening relationships and fostering emotional and social growth in the classroom.

In the afternoon, the TELL Presentation will offer insights into managing stress and promoting resilience among educators, helping schools create supportive environments for both teachers and students.The event also includes facilitated breakout sessions on behavioral management, classroom environment, and communication with parents, giving participants the opportunity to connect with peers, share best practices, and collaborate on solutions to common challenges.

Important Dates

  • Registration Deadline: October 18
  • Cancellation Deadline: October 21

Registration Form

Please use the registration form below.
Before finalizing your registration, we will verify your eligibility with your school/organization to ensure you are not double registered or incorrectly charged.

⚠️ Nearing Capacity - Waiting List Now Open

If placed on the waiting list, we will contact you in the order you joined when seats become available. You will have 24 hours to respond before we offer the seat to the next person on the list.

Conference Eligibility
‍Our conference is for early childhood educators working in the international school community in Japan. Priority registration and the Member Price are for staff and teachers from TAIP member institutions.

Priority Registration & Member Price

  • School staff or teacher of TAIP Member School.
  • A staff member from a TAIP Associate Member.
  • If you are a registered TAIP Individual Member.

Non-Member Registration
We welcome everyone to register for the conference, including non-members. However, the conference may fill up before non-member registrations are processed. We apologize for any inconvenience and will do our best to accommodate your preferences.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations are accepted until October 21, 2024. After this date, the full conference fee will be charged, even if you do not attend. There are no refunds for absences.

Schedule

8:45 - 9:10: Sign-in & Morning Refreshments (A.M Tables)

9:15 - 9:30: Opening Welcome and Conference Logistics

9:30 - 11:00
Keynote Presentation: "The Art of Talking with Children"
Led by Rebecca Rolland, a Harvard lecturer and expert in child development,  will join us live via Zoom in our lecture hall. This session will provide practical strategies for improving communication with young children. Attendees will gain tools to foster meaningful classroom connections and support children’s emotional and social development.

11:00 - 11:15: Break

11:15 - 12:00
Breakout Groups
Participants will join small group discussions focused on key takeaways from Rebecca Rolland’s presentation, applying her insights to real-world classroom and school leadership scenarios.

12:00 - 1:15
Lunch (self-organized on-campus/off-campus)
Optional School Tour (12:55 - 1:15, meet at the entrance)

1:15 - 2:45
TELL Presentation: Supporting Educators' Wellbeing
This session will focus on stress management and strategies to foster resilience in educators, helping schools build a supportive environment for both teachers and students.

2:45 - 3:00: Break

3:00 - 3:40
Networking Sessions
Facilitated by TAIP, the networking session will include the following breakout groups:

  • Behavioral Management: Sharing strategies for managing challenging behaviors in young children.
  • Documentation and Communication with Parents: Best practices for documenting children’s progress and effectively communicating with families.
  • Classroom Environment: Creating supportive and stimulating learning spaces for early childhood education.

3:40 - 4:10
Associate Member Showcase & Raffle
Learn more about TAIP Associate Members and the services they provide, followed by a raffle with exciting prizes.

4:10 - 4:15
Closing Remarks

Fees

TAIP Members: ¥5,000

Non-Members: ¥10,000

Location

Aoba Japan International School, Bunkyo Campus

6-18-23 Honkomagome
Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0021

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Our Members

TAIP brings together a dynamic group of international preschools, kindergartens, and supportive organizations. United by a commitment to enriching early learning, our members collaborate to foster growth, innovation, and quality education across Tokyo and beyond.

Institutional Member
ASIJ Early Learning Center
Institutional Member
Dandelion Montessori School
Associate Member
Jobs in Japan
Institutional Member
TIK International School
Institutional Member
Willowbrook International School
Institutional Member
Sachi International School
Institutional Member
Four Leaves International School Tokyo
Institutional Member
Microcosmos International Preschool
Institutional Member
Columbia International School
Institutional Member
Berry English Nursery/Preschool Kawagoe
Institutional Member
Clarence International School
Institutional Member
Kawasaki International School
Associate Member
The Learning Circle
Institutional Member
ABC International School
Institutional Member
Rokkasho International School
Institutional Member
Canadian International School
Associate Member
Youho Eigo Kentei Kyoukai
Institutional Member
Golden Mind Achievers International School
Satellite Member
Tracey International Preschool
Institutional Member
Prime Academic Preschool
Associate Member
OBP Academy
Associate Member
Malvern College Tokyo
Institutional Member
Shinagawa International School
Institutional Member
Ohana International School
Associate Member
Scholastic Japan
Institutional Member
K. International School Tokyo
Institutional Member
New International School
Institutional Member
Central Forest International School
Institutional Member
New World International School
Satellite Member
OIST Tedako Child Development Center
Institutional Member
KAIS International School
Institutional Member
UIA International School of Tokyo
Satellite Member
No Borders International Schools
Satellite Member
International School of English
Satellite Member
Sunshine School
Institutional Member
MEES International School
Institutional Member
Sunshine Kids Academy
Institutional Member
Global Step Academy
Institutional Member
Zoo-phonics Academy
Associate Member
Englishbooks.jp
Institutional Member
EtonHouse International Pre-School
Institutional Member
Oakwood Tokyo International School
Institutional Member
Kohana International School
Associate Member
Association for International Early Childhood Education
Institutional Member
Komazawa Park International School
Institutional Member
Santa Monica International School
Institutional Member
Aoba-Japan International School
Institutional Member
Joy to the World American International School
Institutional Member
Tokyo Children’s Garden
Institutional Member
The Montessori School of Tokyo
Institutional Member
Nishimachi International School
Institutional Member
Yokohama Sai International Preschool
Institutional Member
AOBA Japan Bilingual Preschool
Institutional Member
Pure English Kindergarten
Institutional Member
NYC International School
Satellite Member
MY Kindergarten
Institutional Member
Tokyo West International School
Associate Member
Takumi Associates
Associate Member
LUCREA, Inc.
Institutional Member
Keiki Intercultural Preschool
Institutional Member
Ayla International School
Associate Member
Mirai Minds
Institutional Member
CGK International School
Associate Member
SchoolTribe
Associate Member
Maxwell Education Group
Institutional Member
Olivetree International School
Institutional Member
United School of Tokyo
Institutional Member
Kincarn International School
Institutional Member
Yokohama Christian School
Institutional Member
Izumi International School
Institutional Member
Lighthouse International School
Institutional Member
Seisen International School - Montessori Kindergarten
Institutional Member
Poppins Active Learning International School
Institutional Member
Summerhill International School
Institutional Member
Soramame International Preschool
Institutional Member
Tokyo YMCA International Kids Garden
Institutional Member
Kunitachi Kids International School
Associate Member
West Japan Cambridge Centre
Associate Member
InterAssist First Aid Training
Institutional Member
St. Alban’s Nursery School

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  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with educators and industry leaders to share insights and best practices.
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