In-Person Peer-to-Peer Learning Event.

Designing for
Learning Variability

Essential Question: How are schools adapting instruction for diverse learners without overwhelming teachers? What classroom strategies actually work in practice?

Hong Kong | February 20, 2027
Shanghai | March 6, 2027
Beijing | March 27, 2027

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Dates & Locations

Saturdays
Hong Kong, Feb 20 | Shanghai, Mar 6 | Beijing, Mar 27

Time

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Cost

Early Bird: CNY 630 (expires on Jan 20, 2027)
Free for ACAMIS Leading Inclusion Symposium attendees

This event is possible thanks to the host schools and the generous sponsorships of (sponsor name). Their support makes it possible for us to bring together educators and school administrators for an afternoon of shared learning and collaboration, at a reduced cost to you.

In today’s international schools, we see diverse student learning needs in every classroom, requiring teachers to adapt instruction in meaningful and sustainable ways. This series of Peer-to-Peer events, sponsored by (sponsor name), invites educators to explore practical strategies and approaches for designing instruction that supports a wide range of student needs, while avoiding teacher overwhelm. Through structured dialogue, active participation, and the sharing of practical strategies, participants will examine what is working in practice to design for learning variability across international school settings.

Over-Arching Goal

By the end of this event, participants will leave with an enhanced toolkit of strategies to strengthen inclusive teaching practices and try out in their own classrooms.

Outcomes

This is a highly collaborative, job-alike experience for teachers, curriculum leaders and learning support staff to come together:

Collaborative Strategy Exchange

Crowdsource concrete, field-tested tools and lesson adaptations. Walk away with a practical toolkit to support diverse learning profiles immediately, without teacher overwhelm.

Job-Alike Knowledge Sharing

Engage in structured, role-specific dialogue to unpack shared challenges and evaluate what successfully drives inclusive practices across different international schools.

Regional Professional Networking

Connect with forward-thinking educators and inclusion champions across your region, establishing an active network for ongoing collaboration and mutual support.

Connect and Learn with Your Peers

Hong Kong, Feb 20 | Shanghai, Mar 6 | Beijing, Mar 27*

*You’ll be asked to select your location in the registration form.

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Agenda

12:00PM - 12:15PM

Registrations (15 min)

Welcome & Framing (15 min)

12:15PM - 12:30PM

12:30PM - 1:00PM

Keynote (30 min)

1:10PM - 1:40PM

Presentations (30 min)

3:45PM - 4:15PM

Market Place (30 min)

Breakout Room Discussions (2.5 hr)

1:45PM - 3:15PM

Refreshments Break (30 min)

3:15PM - 3:45PM

Panel and Closing Remarks (45 min)

4:15PM - 5:00PM

Facilitator

Jana van Zyl

Director of Safeguarding and Inclusion for YCYW Schools (China Mainland)

Jana van Zyl 万茹兰 is the Director of Safeguarding and Inclusion for YCYW Schools (China Mainland). She has extensive experience in, and a passion for training, and working with adults to support children in the areas of child protection, safeguarding, mental health, social/emotional development, character development, positive discipline, and special education needs.

Choose Your Location

While every event shares our core format and essential question, each location features localized content and speakers tailored specifically to the unique needs of educators in that region.