In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, the significance of data in driving effective decision-making and enhancing student outcomes cannot be overstated. If you’re an educator passionate about leveraging data to transform your school, the Data in Schools Conference is an event you cannot afford to miss. Here’s why you should mark your calendar and secure your spot at this groundbreaking conference.

A Unique Gathering of Like-Minded Educators

The Data in Schools Conference is more than just a traditional conference—it’s a vibrant community of educators from around the globe, coming together to share insights, challenges, and successes related to data usage in schools. Originating from the need to connect professionals who use data to make informed decisions, the conference has quickly gained momentum, attracting participants from diverse educational backgrounds and geographies.

A Global Networking Opportunity

The inaugural conference, held at Singapore American School, saw an overwhelming response, with educators from 16 countries and 30 organizations coming together to delve into data-driven education. The event created a family reunion-like atmosphere, fostering meaningful relationships and collaborations. Following this success, the second conference at the International School of Amsterdam further cemented the event’s reputation, drawing 62 participants from 31 schools and 19 countries.

Attendees have consistently praised the conference for its unique blend of structured sessions and informal networking opportunities. The ability to connect with peers facing similar challenges and exploring similar solutions has been a highlight for many. Participants have left the conference feeling inspired, supported, and part of a broader, data-savvy educational community.

Insightful Keynotes and Hands-On Learning

Keynote speakers at the conference have delivered powerful messages that resonate deeply with attendees. Deputy Superintendent Jennifer Sparrow’s inspirational address on the “why” behind data-driven education set a compelling tone. Additionally, Matthew Savage, renowned for his work with the Mona Lisa Effect, shared real stories about students and data that resonated with all educators. His insights highlighted data’s profound impact on understanding and supporting individual students, reinforcing his strong support for Data in Schools.

In addition to keynote speeches, the conference features a variety of sessions designed to cater to different learning preferences. Short school showcase sessions, panel discussions, and unconference breakout sessions allow participants to delve into specific topics of interest. The case study component, involving real data from a real school, offers a practical, hands-on approach to understanding data workflows and applications.

Positive Feedback and Future Enhancements

The overwhelmingly positive feedback from past participants speaks volumes about the conference’s impact. A significant majority expressed interest in returning and recommending the event to colleagues. The call for more hands-on workshops and sessions targeting senior leadership is being addressed in future editions, ensuring the conference continues evolving and meeting its diverse audience’s needs.

Upcoming Conferences: Mark Your Calendars

The excitement continues with upcoming conferences already scheduled in various locations:

• American Embassy School, Delhi: February 29th and March 1st, 2024
• German European School Singapore: October 10th and 11th, 2024
• Frankfurt International School: March 27th and 28th, 2025
• University of Melbourne (Tentative): June 26th and 27th, 2025

These events promise to build on the success of previous conferences, offering even more opportunities for networking, learning, and collaboration.

Join Us and Transform Your School

Whether you’re a teacher, director, coach, or head of school, if you work in an educational setting or an organization related to international schools, this conference is designed for you. Apart from a modest “save my seat” fee, there’s no cost to attend, which goes towards evening social events. With sponsors like Intellischool, Consilience Learning, Lightspeed Systems, AppsEdu, Faria, and GL Learning on board, the conference offers a wealth of resources and insights, particularly for Google for Education schools.

Don’t miss this chance to be part of a dynamic and transformative event. Visit datainschools.org for more information and to register for the next conference. Join us in harnessing the power of data to create better educational environments and outcomes for students worldwide.

This article was submitted by guest author and ISC member Chris Smith, Co-Founder of Data in Schools.