Fall Conference 2024

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.

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

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.
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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

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