Hong Kong International Delegates to Visit Commack High School

Commack Schools Welcome the International Alliance for Invitational Education International conference delegates from Hong Kong will visit Commack High School on October 19, 2015. Commack High School is one of four Long Island schools that will share its positive climate initiative with visiting educators from around the globe.

The International Alliance for Invitational Education helps schools to become more intentionally optimistic, respectful, trust worthy and caring in the messages sent to all stakeholders. This in turn helps people to see themselves as able, valuable, and responsible, and motivates them to take charge of their learning and choose beneficial actions.  Commack High School is eligible to receive the Inviting School Award in 2016, chosen for its drive for increased academic success, attendance, effort, collaboration, positive behaviors, and morale.

The International Alliance for Invitational Education will host its 33rd Annual World Conference:  Beyond the Test:  Inviting School Success, at the Islandia Marriott Hotel from October 21-24, 2015.  School climate experts and educators from around the world will share their successful strategies for creating the optimal environment for teaching and learning.  Singer and songwriter Peter Yarrow, an inspiring advocate for positive school climate initiatives will kick off the conference opening celebration on October 21st at 5 PM.

Conference participants include visiting delegates from China, Australia, Mexico, Malta, Canada, and school leaders from 44 Award-winning schools in the US and Hong Kong. Invitational Education is now a key initiative in over 120 schools in HK and Mainland China, where the pressure to excel on national exams has been in place for centuries.

Implementation of new testing procedures, curriculum, and teacher evaluations systems has met with concern nationally. “A call for balance and an intentional focus on choice, motivation, and positive self-regard will ensure that all students and staff realize their full potential.”

Conference participants will enjoy performances by the Huntington High School Chamber Choir, the Commack High School Jazz Ensemble, and Hauppauge High School’s theater group “Stage the Change.”