The Compass March 2018 Dear friends, Hopefully the year started off well for you and the resources below strengthen your work to serve boys. As a global group, we each face unique challenges in our regions, but we unite in our determination to equip boys with the tools to lead fulfilling lives. We continue to create more opportunities for engagement with each other using our new e-lists, online classes, social media, and professional events. We'd also love to hear the latest news from your school, so please add IBSC@theibsc.org to your school emails, newsletters, and other messaging.
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Transgender Conversations in Boys' Schools As we continue to examine the issues facing boys' schools regarding transgender persons, the IBSC Transgender Task Force has developed these guidelines to help schools consider how they can best support students who are in the process of questioning their identity or who have confirmed their gender identity. Nominate a Colleague for the
2018 IBSC Annual Conference Join more than 600 boys' educators, colleagues, and friends July 8-11, for the 2018 IBSC Annual Conference on the Gold Coast of Australia. The Southport School will host our delegates as together we explore the theme Our Boys, Their Future: Learning to Lead. Read about the dynamic speakers who will spark our imaginations during plenary sessions and featured workshops. Add Staff to Your School Profile in the IBSC Member Center Ensure your staff can register for IBSC events, participate in our new e-lists, and take advantage of all exclusive member benefits like IBSC Action Research, transgender resources, and global research initiatives. Add staff member contact details to your school profile in the IBSC Member Center to keep your entire school connected with IBSC. Then each faculty and staff member should create their own password for their username, which is their school email. Making Headlines Toxic masculinity in boys is fueling an epidemic of loneliness 9 ways to help boys form the close friendships they crave The Importance of Fostering Emotional Diversity in Boys Read more news stories impacting boys' education at our Education Headlines page. Upcoming Events Conducting and Embedding Research in Boys' Schools March 7, 2018 IBSC -Africa Regional Conference Balgowan, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Rewriting the Narrative: Guiding Boys in an Age of Extremes Richmond, Virginia, United States IBSC Relational Learning with Boys Conference San Diego, California, United States IBSC Admissions and Marketing Conference Nashville, Tennessee, United States Mental Wealth: Well-Being to Nurture Personal Achievement Elstree Hertfordshire, United Kingdom 2018 Pre-Conference Adventures Sydney & Kangaroo Valley, Australia 2018 IBSC Annual Conference Gold Coast, Australia Online Class The Self-Motivated Boy: Developing Future-Ready Leadership in the Classroom April 9 - May 4, 2018 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! Covenant Preparatory School St. Birinus School Ignatius Park College Saint Louis School King Edward VI Aston School Strake Jesuit College Preparatory King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys Xaloc Palma School Xaverian Brothers High School St. Augustine's College Member Story: St. Albans School of Public Service The St. Albans School of Public Service (United States) lasts only four weeks each summer, but students describe it as "life-changing." The unique program brings 35-40 rising high school seniors from all over the United States and the world to Washington, DC, where they undertake an in-depth exploration of government, politics, and public service. Students combine case-study method in the classroom with visits to places such as the White House (see students below). There's still time for your students to apply for this hands-on learning experience. Watch this introductory video for more details. 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. Take a Pre-Conference Adventure in Sydney! Before the 2018 IBSC Annual Conference on the Gold Coast, go on a Pre-Conference Adventure. The Scots College is delighted to host a special professional learning experience with a difference July 3-5. Join us in Sydney and the Kangaroo Valley to deepen your understanding of the transformative power of taking learning beyond the classroom and engaging boys in real-world experiences that form their character and prepare them to thrive in an uncertain future. International Boys' Schools Coalition United States IBSC@theibsc.org | www.theibsc.org
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