IIC 2012 Spring Programs - Accepting Applications

The IIC currently accepts Applications for its 2012 Spring programs of :

• Introduction to Robotics (An innovative university-level course for high-school students offered and taught by the faculty of Athens Institute of Technology - AIT.  Please enroll by January 20,2012 .)

• SAT Prep Academy for Juniors & Sophomores 

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• Experiencing U.S. College Life April 5-14 2012

The IIC continues its successful After School Arts Academy Programs for Elementary and Middle School students.  We are now accepting applications for the Spring 2012 programs.

• Arts Academy Programs for Elementary School Students 

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• Arts Academy Programs for Middle School Students

CRITICAL FRIENDS GROUPS, June 17-21, 2012

Discover the power of Critical Friends Groups for your school, department, or group and become a certified trained coach / facilitator in this five-day institute -- and enjoy the beauties of Athens!

A Critical Friends Group is a form of a professional learning community made up of educators who share a commitment to professional growth, collaboration, and improvement of student learning.  "In 1994, the Annenberg Institute for School Reform designed a different approach to professional development, one that would be focused on the practitioner and on defining what would improve student learning."

Since 2000, Critical Friends Groups Trainings have been coordinated by the National School Reform Faculty (NSRF) at the Harmony Education Center in Bloomington, Indiana. The Director of NSRF, Michelle Mattoon, will be conducting the training on our campus.

View details and the e-application here.

Enrollment Deadline is March 15, 2012.

Partnership for Student Success Initiative

The ACS Athens IIC Learning Enhancement Program is proud to present a new initiative established to address parents’ and educators’ collective interest in the well-­‐being and development of our students. Parents and professionals are cordially invited to join “Partnership for Student Success,” a series of workshops, presentations and forums that will provide them the opportunity to share and learn strategies to empower student learners. Sessions will be scheduled monthly and will include a presentation on a topic related to promoting students’ academic, emotional and social well being followed by a discussion of the topic.

The first session, scheduled for November 16th, 2011, will address the issue of students’ study and work habits. Participants will first watch a video presentation and then have a chance to discuss concerns, raise questions and share successful strategies for improving organization and study habits and maximizing learning potential.

The second session will take place on December 8th, 2011 and will touch upon the topic of adolescence and helping our teenagers cope with academic challenges. Attendees will view a presentation about the developmental and academic challenges that may arise during the high school years and will then discuss their concerns and/or questions.

Follow up sessions will be determined according to parent interests. The attached brochure gives you detailed information about the upcoming sessions. Thanks to the ACS Athens PTO for their support of this program.

See more information about the program.

You may also Contact

Ms. Chris Perakis
Director, IIC Learning Enhancement Programs
ph. 210-­6393-­200, ext. 335.

AMERICAN FESTIVAL 2012

AMERICAN FESTIVAL 2012

A year-long series of exhibitions, performances, talks, and discussions at the Arts Center at ACS Athens

In support of the Arts Center at ACS mission to promote Greek - American cultural exchange, and to celebrate the American roots of ACS Athens, the Institute for Innovation and Creativity at ACS Athens and the Arts Center at ACS seek to  

host a series of programs throughout the year that showcase a wide array of American artists, performers and art forms; thinkers and their ideas and inventions; and cultural traditions.

To find more about the series and how you can contribute, see here..

Playing With Words: Writing Workshop

Playing With Words is a newly offered Writing Workshop, starting on November 30th.  The workshop is organized by the IIC (Institute of Innovation and Creativity) and is part of its Adult Education Program.

The instructor, Ms. Amalia Melis, is a published author and an experienced organizer of literary workshops. 

"Join us to play with words to create stories you have always wanted to tell. Together we will cover different elements of Fiction: Setting, Character, Point of View, Dialogue, Plot, etc. This workshop is designed to motivate the writer in all of us, and its focus will be to help each of us discover our own writing voice and style... "

Enrollment Deadline : November 23th, 2011

Cost : €180

Read more about the workshop here.