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Learn and explore best practices in boys' education from experienced teachers and administrators. Designed for teachers in their first two years of work at a boys' school, this conference provides teachers in all grade levels and disciplines the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions with peers, delve into topical issues including relational teaching, social development, and student advising, and visit classes at Roxbury Latin and other Boston area schools to observe many of the theoretical concepts in action.

IBSC is hiring a new Director of Member Engagement. Find the full job description below, and consider joining our global team. Contact IBSC COO Amy Ahart at ahart@theibsc.org with any questions.

The widely anticipated video version of the popular IBSC brochure "Why a School for Boys?" made its international debut at the IBSC Annual Conference hosted by The Southport School (Australia) in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.

Connect and collaborate with other teachers to explore best practice and research in boys' classrooms in this online course created specifically for teachers newly hired at boys' schools.

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.

The winner of the IBSC Action Research Award for 2018 is Nick Little from The Scots College in Sydney, Australia. Nick receives this award for the completion of a highly innovative action research project of the highest standard, and for his valuable contribution to the IBSC action research community.

Nick's research, working within the topic of 'Adaptability in a Changing World,' focussed on exploring effective teaching strategies for Next Generation Learning Spaces, and, in particular, how Task-Based Learning might help Grade 9 boys better adapt to learning effectively in these spaces. Through this action, the boys were able to identify tasks that worked well in NGLS spaces and link their learning to those tasks. They demonstrated increased engagement in their learning and an awareness of the need for increased focus and responsibility, to adapt to the increased independence given them in those spaces.

Join fellow boys' school educators to explore how to promote an environment of well-being and peak performance — both for yourself and your school community.

Shore School (Australia) partnered with Dr. Greg Wells to establish a program that creates a culture of health, well-being, and peak performance at the school. Discover how Shore School focused on educating all its staff in 2017, followed by presenting Wells' model for well-being to parents and students of the school in 2018.

Plus, hear from Dr. Michael Carr-Gregg, well known as one of Australia's highest profile psychologists. Learn how Carr-Gregg has spent recent years working with schools around the country to assist teachers and parents to build student and staff well-being.

Join us for this one-day event to delve into current well-being issues and research, as together we uncover best practice about what really works for students and teachers. Click here for more information.

Join Us for the 25th IBSC Annual Conference!

On behalf of the IBSC, we extend a very warm Queensland welcome to you and your family to join us at The Southport School, Gold Coast, Australia, to attend the 2018 IBSC Annual Conference, July 8 – 11.