IIE Summit 2019: The Future of International Education

KDSL Global Founder Kevin Simpson will be attending the IIE Summit 2019 and serving as a Summit Voice.

The IIE Summit 2019: The Future of International Education will take place February 17-19, 2019 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Grand Central, New York City. The Summit will convene more than 500 leaders, influencers, and practitioners from education, government, business, philanthropy, and media for action-oriented discussion as we envision the next 50 years of international education, specifically centered around the primary themes: student mobility, access and equity, scholars and innovation, higher education in emergencies, and international partnerships.

Passionate about bringing new voices to the international #education conversation? Attend the #IIESummit2019 to join new and seasoned professionals as they envision the next 50 years of #intled: www.iie.org/summit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Education Networking Night in Dubai

Finnish Education Expo- Middle East

KDSL is serving as a partner for the first ever Finnish Education Expo- Middle East to be held on the eve of GESS Dubai 2019.

The focus will be on sharing real life learnings and discussing how Finnish solutions can work in a local UAE context.

Some of the topics to be covered:

• Gamification of learning – real life experiences from UAE (examples of Arabic language and math learning)
• Moral Education and Finnish Curriculum Transversal Competencies – can we use the same learning methods?
• Early childhood education

Join us for an afternoon of discovery and innovation on the 25th of February 2019 at the beautiful Raddisson Blu Waterfront, Dubai!

The event is targeted at school leaders and senior management. It is invitation only.

 

For more information please visit  http://finnisheducationexpo.com/.

KDSL Global interviews Literacy Leader Jacob Sule

KDSL Global recently had an opportunity to connect with literacy leader Jacob Sule. Jacob is the founder of iRead To Live Initiative, a non-profit organization that focuses on achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals of Quality Education in Nigeria. He was recently named one of 30 literacy leaders named to the International Literacy Association’s (ILA) 2019 30 Under 30 list.

 

 

Tell us about the iRead To Live Initiative, why it’s important, and some of the accomplishments of the non-profit. 

We are a team dedicated to serving the course of humanity by giving back to the society by promoting and enlightening the community on the importance of education, supplementing government efforts in achieving the Sustainable Development Goal of Quality Education in Nigeria, and inspiring students to imbibe a reading culture.

As a Non Governmental Organization, we are focusing on advocating for quality education and improved learning conditions in both government and private owned schools. This is in accordance of the Vision 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a team, we also share the same philosophy that education is a tool with which one can change the world for the best.

WHAT WE DO

We are currently working in Ifetedo community, Ife South Local Government, Osun State Nigeria with the management and teachers of public cchools, by volunteering to teach different topics and subjects in various schools, providing students with textbooks, exercise books, writing materials and other educational materials to aid the learning process.

In promoting and enlightening the community on the importance of Education, we adopted the Parent Teacher Association meeting strategies, where parents, teachers and notable stakeholders hold meetings often times to discuss and sensitize parents and guardians on the need to enroll their children and wards in school(s) rather than using them as laborers on their farmlands knowing fully that farming is predominant in the community.

OUR MISSION

Promoting and advocating for quality and equitable education for all, connecting rural areas by organising academic and extracurricular events.

OUR VISION

To supplement government efforts in achieving the sustainable development goals of quality education in Nigeria.

OUR FOCUS

We have a desire to reach out to the Nigerian and African child that deserves quality education and self-empowerment; as well as mental alacrity but with less or no capacity to attain the feat.

As young people who are tired of continued neglect of children in rural communities, we decided to ensure that every child, regardless of their backgrounds, in Nigeria must continue to have unhindered access to quality and equitable education. As a non-profit organization, we have consistently engaged government to ensure that it does not neglect its responsibility of providing quality education to all Nigerians.

Though as a relatively young organization, we have been able to accomplish the following:

1. Launch of iRead To Live Maiden Quiz Competition for Schools
2. Establishment of Reading Clubs in some schools
3. Purchase and donation of writing materials, textbooks and other educational materials
4. Donation of a wheelchair to a physically challenged Undergraduate Student
5. We hosted the Maiden Edcamp in Nigeria, 2018
6. Successfully hosted several oratory and literacy competitions in 2016-2018.

 

 

The International Literacy Association (ILA) named you one of the 30 under 30 for 2019. What does it mean to be a champion of literacy?

The ILA celebrates rising innovators, disruptors and visionaries in the literacy field. As a literacy champion you must have shown commitment and continued passion and be involved in innovative ideas and adventures towards strengthening of literacy in your immediate community. For me, having been named alongside 29 other leaders globally, I have been involved in grassroots literacy campaigns by engaging students in rural communities in Nigeria, creating reading clubs, hosted oratory and literacy competitions.

 

Last year you were the founder of Edcamp Nigeria as a way to empower and ignite teachers in the country. What are your major goals for 2019?

My overall goal for 2019 is to scale up advocacy for literacy, ensure improved access to quality education, and professional development for teachers in Nigeria by embracing 21st century teaching approaches.

Also, I will be working with some other educators globally and within Nigeria for possible collaboration and getting students, teachers, and communities to take more actions in the realization of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by offering solutions to societal challenges.

This is in furtherance to the proposed launch of a makerspace in Nigeria. The makerspace will be incorporated alongside anAdopt a School Program and built around the SDGs indicators and targets, so that teachers and students can be fully exposed to the SDGs targets.

The Adopt a School Program – I intend to adopt four schools through iRead To Live Initiative. We will deploy educational resources, train teachers, donate writing materials and take more actions on sanitation and hygiene.

 

 

To learn more about Jacob’s work visit:

https://ireadtolive.org
https://twitter.com/sulejacobs
https://twitter.com/iReadInitiative
https://ireadtolive.org/international-literary-association/

 

 

About Jacob Sule

Jacob is the founder of iRead To Live Initiative, a non-profit organization that focuses on achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals of Quality Education in Nigeria. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration and is nearing completion of his study of Law.

As a leader of Inspire Citizens in Africa, Jacob has consistently advocated for the delivery of SDG 4: Quality Education for every child, launching schools literacy clubs and campaigns, while supporting teacher training and professional learning opportunities in rural areas of Nigeria.

His goal remains empowering all students, teachers, and community members to become educated, impactful, and sustainable thinkers. Jacob is also a featured guest in the Inspire Citizens Activist in ResidenceProgram.

He joined the TEACHSDGs in 2018 as an Ambassador in Teaching the SDGs targets in Schools particularly in rural communities. His continued passion for education in Nigeria made him to host the Maiden Edcamp in Nigeria on December 15^th, 2018, a participant-driven session for educators in Osun state, Nigeria for professional development and empowerment.

Jacob’s several literacy advocacies, projects, and campaigns in 2018 earned him the Global recognition as a Literacy Champion alongside 29 other leaders globally.

 

 

Dr. Joseph Williams interviews Mr. Kevin Simpson, K-12 Educator and founder of KDSL Global!

 

KDSL Global is an education consulting company launched by Kevin Simpson in the USA and in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). KDSL Global has served 500+ schools and thousands of educators worldwide in 20 countries. Dr. Joseph Williams recently interview Kevin. View the interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=DkAgzSOV-0U

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On the MyK12Career Abroad Podcast, we interview K-12 educators around the world! These interviews are full of helpful tips and advice about working abroad as a teacher, counselor, or school administrator.

KDSL Global Education Branding Project

 

Are you interested in becoming an education consultant? Starting up a new education company? Scaling up your education business?

Then join KDSL Global during  10-16 February 2019 for the Education Branding Project. This week long online journey will provide you with daily tasks as you work towards your goal.

For more information email KDSLglobalinfo@gmail.com.

 

Testimonials from Education Entrepreneurs

“Thank you, Kevin, for being an invaluable resource! As you know, I am new to the world of education consulting and you are the ONLY resource I have found to answer my questions related to building the business. You not only provided timely responses to all of my questions, but also you have made me feel comfortable about asking those sensitive kinds of questions, like pricing, that I cannot answer on my own. You are a wealth of information, and I appreciate your willingness to share your expertise individually and through the upcoming workshop.”

“Kevin Simpson has a talent for a conveying in simple steps something daunting like starting a consult ing business. During the week-long gig Kevin guides you with practical information and motivation to keep you going to achieve your goals. It’s a great way to connect with others and start to build your ED network.”

“My work with Kevin Simpson through his ED Branding program has been an incredible resource for me as I establish my consulting business. Not only did I learn a lot during the initial sessions, Kevin’s continued support and referrals have been invaluable to me.”

KDSL Global chats with Legacy Pro Mentoring

KDSL Global recently had an opportunity to connect with Charlette Freeney and Pansy Walker, who are partners at Legacy Pro Mentoring, LLC. Below you will find out more about what they do, why mentoring matters, and what they see as the future of mentoring. To learn more about their company visit http://legacypromentoring.com.

1. What is Legacy Pro Mentoring?

Legacy Pro Mentoring, LLC (LPM) is an international educational consulting company specializing in mentoring and job coaching. LPM delivers its services over a dual platform, either onsite, face-to-face, or online to anyone with access to wifi, a computer, tablet, or Smartphone. We offer mentoring and job coaching services customized to the mentees’ needs derived from a needs analysis done at the beginning of the contract.

If the needs analysis involves designing a product to best support the mentees, LPM has the expertise in it’s veteran mentors who comprise decades of experience in all facets of education to create that support mechanism. Legacy Pro Mentoring, LLC desires to see all students achieve their potential in all aspects of learning.

 

2. Why does mentoring matter?

Mentoring matters, not only because of the knowledge and skills mentees can learn from mentors, but also because mentoring provides professional socialization and support to facilitate change. Mentoring allows mentees to have a more expansive view of their potential, greater access to resources, and mentoring is a powerful tool that works on a number of levels that not only help the mentee, but stretches the mentor as well. The benefits of mentoring for mentors are twofold; mentors add value to colleagues through the personal satisfaction of giving back, also they gain by being exposed to new ideas and new perspectives from mentees new to the classroom with fresh ideas from college.

 

3. What do you see as the future of mentoring?

The future of mentoring is multifaceted.

The future is online. Online mentoring is becoming the most preferred method because of the convenience and scope of services offered.

The future of mentoring means staying relevant by providing mentoring support to all employees. It will become a core metric of employees’ job structure.

The future of mentoring will involve networks built from retiring employees who want to stay involved and are invested in the health of the industry.

The future of mentoring will have a dynamic impact. Mentoring has a positively impact on the whole person.  and not just his career, that is a boom for all of society.

 

 

 

 

World Stars Education

KDSL Global Founder Kevin Simpson served as a Teacher Consultant with World Stars Education in Guangzhou, China on a five week project during November-December 2018.

About World Stars Education

The mission of World Stars Education is to become a 100% focused college preparation academic management company for international students. Our goal is to provide a clear education planning with academic, life, culture and social integration supporting system for every student who studies in the United States. We help every international student to adapt to a new life in the United States with an integrated, innovative and unique plan. We provide a comprehensive system includes best-fit school match, customized educational plan, academic monitoring and independent life education. We offer the smoothest and seamless integration of academic and life-supporting management in the United States. We expect every student from World Stars Education to become a well-rounded student and get accepted by the world-acclaimed universities/colleges.

 

 

Language Learning in Brazil with Julia Hedges

 

KDSL Global recently had a chance to connect with Julia Hedges (pictured above in the pink scarf) after she served for five weeks in five different cities in Brazil. This was part of a collaboration with the Department of Education in Recife, universities, schools, and learning centers.

 

Tell us about your role and the project you served on in Brazil.

I was an English Language Specialist for the Department of State. My role was to serve teachers (through teacher training) in an underserved region of Brazil. I trained English language teachers on best practices of content-based language instruction. I worked in four different states and five different cities in Northeastern Brazil.

 

What was your new learning from this project?

I was reminded of the importance of intercultural understanding and experiences. Since I’ve been back to the United States, I have made even more of an effort to incorporate my students’ life experiences and cultures into lessons in order to engage them, and in order to create a safe learning environment based on mutual respect and understanding.

 

To learn more about Hedges and her work in Brazil please visit https://elprograms.org/sample-projects/english-language-specialist-julia-hedges-collaborates-etas-share-american-english-website-resources-imperatiz-brazil/

 

About Julia Hedges

Julia received her Master of Education in TESOL from Concordia University in Portland, Oregon and a Bachelor’s degree in both English and Spanish from the University of Montana in Missoula, Montana. She has taught English as a Second/Foreign Language in both the United States and throughout the Middle East to adolescents and adults. Recently, she worked as an instructor for Intensive English Programs (IEPs) in Colorado and Texas. In the Middle East, she taught English as a Foreign Language (EFL) in a variety of contexts, and she successfully founded and managed an English language center that focused on test preparation, English for Specific Purposes (ESP), and teacher training. She has trained teachers, in six different countries, on best practices for delivering their English language programs using communicative methodology. In 2014, she presented “Back to Basics” at TESOL Arabia, which described her experiences working with Iraqi teachers. Currently, she serves on the Colorado TESOL Board as the Teacher Education/Action Research SIG co-chair. Julia’s professional interests include ways of making classrooms more student-driven, using Computer Assisted- Language Learning (CALL) to supplement lessons and engage learners, and materials development.

 

Meet our KDSL Global Intern – Dalal El Kurdi

Dalal El Kurdi was born in Lebanon but grew up in Bahrain in a household where education was a number one priority. In high school, she was the most hard-working student, but nevertheless, she found time to play on sports teams, hold a constant active role in student government, and participate and host MUN (Model United Nations) and YLC (Young Leaders Conference). She cares greatly about the environment and participated with a colleague in a national activity to promote recycling named “Recycling in School Life” organized by the Gulf Petro-Chemical Industries Company in Bahrain. Their idea was awarded first place. She also received a full scholarship from Microsoft Technology Associates after being tested and receiving a high score to take a course in MTA Windows Operating System Fundamentals program, MTA Networking Fundamentals program, and MTA Security Fundamentals program. Dalal’s fascination with technology began at a young age. She is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Computer Science at the American University of Sharjah. She has taken on several internships in the past couple of years to help apply educational knowledge to real-world situations and perfect her skills in professional settings. She applied to this internship keen to learn new things and broaden her horizon into the educational sector. She hopes to hone her research and writing skills and learn how she can blend what she learns as a KDSL Global Intern with her degree because she is passionate about the future of education with technology.