WHAT ARE SEN CIRCLES?
SEN teachers are the backbone of inclusive international schools. The International SEN Consultation Circles were created to support learning support teachers in their work to provide quality education for neurodiverse children around the world.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT DURING A SESSION?
Meeting online for 90 minutes, groups of 5-8 international learning support teachers will meet with Linden's neurodiversity specialists. They will facilitate confidential discussions designed to highlight the rich knowledge and diverse perspectives of school learning specialists around the world.
Each session will feature the following:
- Celebrate: Sharing wins of the week
- Discuss: 1-3 educators present a case or a challenge
- Support: Participants share insights, unique strategies, practices and resources
- Close: Facilitator summarizes and wraps up the session and sends a list of resources based on topics addressed and wisdom shared
This is your chance to grow professionally while sharing your own expertise in supporting diverse learnings in multicultural and multilingual settings.
INTERESTED IN JOINING AN SEN CIRCLE?
We have several groups open in different time zones around the world. You can select a group that works best for you:
SEN GROUP SCHEDULE & TIMELINE FOR 2023/24
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GROUP 1: Tuesdays at 6:30 AM GMT+0
DATES: Oct 24, Nov 14, Dec 5, Jan 16, Feb 6, Feb 27, March 19, April 9
GROUP 2, Wednesdays at 7:00 AM GMT+0
DATES: Oct 11, Nov 1, Nov 22, Dec 13, Jan 10, Jan 31, Feb 21, Mar 13
GROUP 3, Thursdays at 8:00 AM GMT+0
DATES: Nov 2, Nov 23, Dec 14, Jan 4, Jan 25, Feb 15, Mar 7, Mar 28
International SEN Consultation Circles (8 Online Sessions)
FAQs
WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE AND TIMELINE?
Small groups of SEN teachers meet online monthly for structured, supportive sessions. Groups will meet eight times starting in the Fall. Each session will last for 90 minutes.HOW BIG IS THE GROUP?
SEN Circles are composed of five to eight international school SEN teachers per group, who will remain together as a supportive cohort for the eight sessions.WHO ARE THE FACILITATORS?
SEN facilitators are highly experienced international educators and school psychologists with extensive expertise in working with diverse children in international schools. Facilitators ensure that dynamic, strengths-focused conversations leave everyone feeling seen, supported, and energized at the end of each session.HOW MUCH DOES THIS COST?
From October/November 2023 to March/April 2024 (eight sessions), the total fee is 430 EUR (including 19% VAT). There are no make-up sessions or refunds for missed sessions.ARE THERE GROUP DISCOUNTS?
We are pleased to offer group discounts of 10% for two or more educators from the same school. Simply use the voucher code SENGROUP at checkout.DO YOU OFFER FINANCIAL AID?
Please write to us personally at info(at)linden-education.com.ARE THESE MEETINGS CONFIDENTIAL?
We are committed to protecting the confidentiality of all students. Participants will be required to sign confidentiality agreements before joining a group. We do this to create a safe space for participants to openly discuss their challenges in a supportive and confidential environment.HOW CAN I REGISTER?
Simply register via the booking link. If you encounter any difficulties, please contact info(at)linden-education.comMEET THE SEN FACILITATORS
ELYSA CHRISTY
Elysa holds a MEd in Educational Psychology from the University of Calgary, an MA in Education from UC Berkeley, and a BA in Psychology from Cornell University. Elysa has worked as a school and educational psychologist at Vienna International School in Austria and Ruamrudee International School in Thailand, and as an educator at International School Bangkok in Thailand, the International School of Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, and Taipei American School in Taiwan. As a school psychologist, she focuses on providing culturally and linguistically sensitive psychoeducational assessments for globally mobile children. She has supported children and youth with developmental delays, executive functioning weaknesses, Specific Learning Disorders, ADHD and ASD. I am particularly interested in research on best practice in the provision of assessments and supports for culturally and linguistically diverse children. Elysa is currently based in Australia.
Read more about Elysa here
DENISE GRANAI
Denise holds a B.A. in Psycho-pedagogy from Hyperion University of Bucharest, an M.A. in Special Education from the UK, and an Educational Specialist/School Psychologist degree from the USA. With over 20 years of experience, Denise has worked extensively with children in both school and clinical settings. She began her career as a School Psychologist, providing support to children with emotional challenges in an Orphanage in Romania. After relocating to the USA, she continued her work with children, firmly believing in the significant impact of social and emotional well-being on academic development. In addition to conducting psychological evaluations, she also offers individual counseling sessions, focusing on topics such as emotional self-regulation, executive functioning skills, academic achievement, and grief issues. She has worked with students and families in crisis, providing support and guidance during difficult times. Denise has also specialized in Grief & Trauma counseling for children, adolescents, and families, dedicating significant time to further her knowledge in this field since the start of the pandemic in 2020.Read more about Denise here