Kristel Solomon 
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Exploring the Possibilities: Lead, Learn, & Innovate

As an educational consultant, I commit to working with individual schools and programs as they embark on their journey towards greater inclusion.  We will work collaboratively to a clear plan with targeted outcomes so that all stakeholders are working in partnership towards the same goal on their pathway to success.

About Me

Background and Education

     

Kristel Solomon is an International Educational Consultant and former Director of Student Support Services in Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia. Over the past 20 years, her dedication and passion in the field of education have led her to work with a wide range of schools and organizations that ensure children have access to a high-quality education so that they may find their individual pathways to excellence.  Most recently Kristel has served as the Interim School Director of a Special Needs School in the US Virgin Islands. Prior to working with international schools, she taught and mentored students for several years within the high incidence, and “at-risk” population.   

Education and Experience

 Kristel is a graduate of Temple University with degrees in Elementary and Special Education and a Masters Degree in Educational Psychology. She also holds a graduate certificate in Mind, Brain and Teaching from Johns Hopkins University.

Professional Affiliations

Her personal commitment to leading has allowed her to work closely with the Next Frontier Inclusion (NFI) as a workshop facilitator and student services reviewer. Kristel also leads senior leadership training with International Schools Partnership (ISP) and serves as the Director of Leadership Advocacy with the International School Leaders of Educational Support (ISLES). Kristel supports the work of  The Special Education and Inclusion Association (SENIA) and has contributed to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Guidelines for Inclusive Education.

Professional Development for new and experienced educators

Professional development courses are developed in collaboration with each school and organization to allow for an individualized approach that caters to the needs of your teachers. 

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international Schools services (ISS) Diverse Professional Development Consultants

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ISLES Collaborative

ISLES Connect

ISLES Professional Learning: The Together Leader Book Discussion

ISLES Connect

Connect with other K-12 Directors of Student Support as we share resources and practices to promote high quality student support in international schools. In this Connect, we will be exploring the UDL resource, Supercharge to promote engaging and effective adult learning.

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ISLES Professional Learning: The Together Leader Book Discussion

ISLES Connect

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ISLES Professional Learning: The Together Leader Book Discussion

ISLES Professional Learning: The Together Leader Book Discussion

ISLES Professional Learning: The Together Leader Book Discussion

Open to all ISLES Community members! Ever feel like there is too much to manage? Not sure how the day to day fits into the bigger picture of your goals in student support? Join us for this book club!

New Course Opportunity: april 2023

Essential Points to differentiate assessments for learning:

  • Differentiation begins at the planning for the learning stage


● Using quantitative and qualitative data to understand the neurodiversity that exists in every classroom

● The objective for an assessment must match the task

● Proactively and responsively designing the learning and assessment experience for

the varied levels of interest, readiness and preferred modes of learning.

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Six Interactive Virtual Webinars for K-12 Classroom Educator

Session 1

Session 1

Session 1

Learner Objectives

Knowing yourself as a learner and what values, experiences and filters impact your work. 

Developing a greater self awareness of how you currently design learning and assessment experiences for students.

Being more aware of personal learning bias and intentional planning can support students across the spectrum of learner variability. 

Session 2

Session 1

Session 1

Learner Objectives

Knowing that in order to plan for quality assessments, it  requires having a clear understanding of the learning diversity that exists in every classroom.

Using the learning variability in your classroom to develop high quality and differentiated assessments.

Being more confident and informed in designing for learning for all students.

Session 3

Session 1

Session 3

Learner Objectives

Engaging with the Principles of Universal Design for Learning supports the experience for all students.

Having a greater understanding of the roles within teaching and learning through the Principles of Universal Design for Learning.

Being flexible in allowing varied forms of action and expression supports increased motivation and performance for students.

Session 4

Session 4

Session 3

Learner Objectives

Exploring the principles and practices of effective differentiation support designing for high quality assessments.

Practicing and applying designing tiered learning experiences for assessment.

Increasing efficacy in designing differentiated assessments.

Session 5

Session 4

Session 5

Learner Objectives

Exploring levels of questioning and mediating student thinking engage various stages of the learning process.

Engaging with low, medium and high levels of questioning to support accessing where a student is in the learning process.

Increasing confidence as a teacher that you can work with students as participants in their learning.

Session 6

Session 4

Session 5

Learner Objectives

Attending to learning variability when designing assessments for learning enhances the quality of future learning opportunities.

Synthesizing and applying the principles for the cycle assessing and planning for learning.

Increasing confidence in planning and responding to the student variance in learning.

WORKING TOGETHER FOR DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

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Title:  Intersections: Working Together for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Description:

As educators, we have the opportunity and the responsibility to promote both cultural and structural shifts that benefit all learners within our classrooms and wider community. In this highly interactive course, participants will inquire into the role of both student and teacher identity, and explore how a deeper understanding and practical applications within a DEI framework supports equitable outcomes for all learners. 

  • We will consider the intersections of our educational, cultural, and ideological influences not only as members of each of our schools but as members of the wider global community. 
  • We will explore concrete strategies for promoting more inclusive approaches and practices.  

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Building a Culture of Diversity and Inclusion

WHATS NEW?!

Today on the podcast, I had the great opportunity to speak with Kristel Solomon Saleem who is a passionate inclusion leader and will be one of our presenters at the upcoming SENIA virtual conference. 

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