The Compass September 2017 Dear friends, Welcome to another edition of The Compass quarterly newsletter. As together we champion boys' education worldwide, we hope the resources below will guide you on your journey to discover best learning practices to unlock the potential of every boy. Please take time to explore the new IBSC Member Center. Remember to update your password to access your full benefits. Then reflect on the many lessons learned when our community gathered for the 2017 IBSC Annual Conference in Baltimore last June — and mark your calendar for the 2018 IBSC Annual Conference at The Southport School in Gold Coast, Australia, 8 – 11 July. See you Down Under! ![]() New IBSC Member Center Launches Online
Updated Transgender Resources Available As we try to better understand the needs and experiences of transgender and gender-nonconforming students, faculty, staff, and parents in our school communities, the IBSC Transgender Task Force seeks to collect more resources that offer a wide range of information for educators. As this area continues to evolve, please share any helpful information you find with our community. You may send it to us at IBSC@theibsc.org. 2017 IBSC Annual Conference Engages Educators in Creativity and Discovery
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Making Headlines Face it: Boys learn differently than girls, and that's OK Having A Best Friend In Your Teenage Years Could Benefit You For Life Baltimore Hosts Global Education Conference Read more news stories impacting boys' education at our brand new Education Headlines page. Upcoming Events Bucking the Trend — What Works for Boys 14-15 September 2017 Teachers New to Boys' Schools West Roxbury, Massachusetts, United States The Self-Motivated Boy: Developing Future-Ready Leadership in the Classroom Single-Gender Education: A Course for Teachers New to Boys' Schools Building Leadership in Schools for Boys Mastery Practice in Teaching Boys Online Class The Self-Motivated Boy: Developing Future-Ready Leadership in the Classroom
Join colleagues from around the globe for The Self-Motivated Boy, an online course led by psychiatrist and best-selling author Dr. Shimi Kang. Drawing on irrefutable science and unforgettable stories, Dr. Kang illuminates how to prepare boys to develop the key future-ready skills required for success in our rapidly changing, fast-paced, ultracompetitive, and highly connected modern world . Welcome New Members! Cranbrook Schools St. Ignatius College Papplewick School Saint John's High School Member Story: The Eagle Academy Foundation Mentoring Program Learn more about The Eagle Academy Foundation Mentoring Program in this video that aired on BET. The foundation develops and supports a network of all male, grades 6 through 12, college-preparatory schools in challenged, urban communities to educate and mentor young men into future leaders committed to excellence in character, scholastic achievement, and community service. Glimpse the many wonderful ways IBSC schools champion boys' education around the globe at our Member School Stories web page. We'd like to highlight your school, too. Please send a link to janicki@theibsc.org showcasing an innovative idea, program, or event that makes your school special. Links to videos, web pages, presentations, or other media welcome. Thank you. Exchange Teachers or Visit Another School The IBSC Teacher Exchange provides a forum for schools to connect and explore possible teacher exchanges with other IBSC member schools. Together schools work out timeframes, economic considerations, and other arrangements to fit the unique partnership. Exchange teachers from two schools, or opt for a visit ranging from a few days to several weeks. Discover firsthand best practices from boys' schools worldwide. International Boys' Schools Coalition United States IBSC@theibsc.org | www.theibsc.org
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