International School of Denver

At the Football camp, the students were thrilled at the unique opportunity to spend a week learning from exceptional college players like Adrian Jackson. This experience not only enhanced their football skills but also gave them valuable life lessons. Today A'Jon Vivens shares his experience as ISDenver Football camp lead teacher. "Football is the most popular sport in America and is becoming even more popular as social media continues to grow. I feel that it is essential for the campers who choose ISDenver this summer to learn proper fundamentals, the importance of playing as a team, and, most importantly, how fun football can be! I played football throughout high school and five years in college at Colorado State University. Many students know me already, so I knew they would gravitate to others who also played at higher levels. That is when I decided to invite my friend Adrian Jackson, who I played with at Mullen High School, who was an Under Armour All-American, played football, and graduated from the University of Oregon, to be a coach. We were also joined by my Colorado State teammate Jaylen Thomas, who played with me for four years. He then graduated and played a year at Kent State University, where he earned his master's as well. It was important for the kids to see and learn about what it takes to make it to that level and for us to talk to them about the importance of competing, working hard, and good sportsmanship. We want to be able to inspire them to go after their dream, whatever it may be, and show them that they can reach the goals they set." Well said A'Jon!

“Quiero ser un buen profesor.” He terminado mi quinto año como docente y sigo pidiendo el mismo deseo que el primer día: “quiero ser un buen profesor”. Hace tiempo comprendí que ser un buen profesor es un camino en el que siempre se anda, pero nunca se alcanza la meta. Justo en el momento en el que crees que has llegado a la cima, aparece un nuevo reto que afrontar, un nuevo libro del que aprender, o un nuevo compañero al que admirar. Al fin y al cabo, tiene sentido, ya que si nos esforzamos en hacer que nuestros alumnos aprendan a aprender, es porque creemos que siempre hay algo más por aprender. Tan solo hace falta querer hacerlo. “I want to be a good teacher.” I have just finished my fifth year as an educator, and I still wish for the same thing I did on my first day: “I want to be a good teacher.” I understood long ago that being a good teacher is a journey you are constantly walking, but you never reach the destination. When you think you've reached the summit, a new challenge to face appears a new approach for the classroom, or a new colleague to admire. After all, it makes sense; if we strive to make our students life-long learners, it is because we believe there is always something more to learn. You just need to want to do it. Our 3rd-grade Spanish teacher, Javier San José, was accepted to the summer Institute at the Klingenstein Center, Teachers College, Columbia University, a very selective, prestigious, and challenging program organized by Teachers College, Columbia University. You can read his complete article describing his experience on our website - https://lnkd.in/gzzefuGq

We are waiting for you at the Bastille Day celebration organized by RMFACC | French American Chamber of Commerce - Rocky Mountain Chapter this weekend!

In our fast-paced world, technology is ingrained in every facet of society, and education stands as no exception. As educators, it's imperative to embrace these technological leaps and wield them adeptly to enrich the teaching and learning journey. However, traditional modes of professional development for EdTech often miss the mark, delivering isolated, marathon-length sessions devoid of context and relevance to the classroom. A new paper, authored by ISDenver Education Technology Specialist Steven Lamb, explores an approach that brings meaningful training right into the heart of the classroom called educational technology integration. https://lnkd.in/gAZ4g-W3

Research is debunking the previously held approaches to immersion education and giving way to methodologies that should be shaping the way that we as language school educators think and teach. International School of Denver Head of School, Bob Carignan, underscores new research that has helped inform our Admissions policy as well as pedagogy at the International School of Denver. The student outcomes and data of the approach are compelling. Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/g7upgZNf

ISDenver Faculty & Staff log 71K minutes in a recent fitness challenge. Just another reason we love living in the Rocky Mountains! https://lnkd.in/gCYB2sJz

Did you know that the International School of Denver started as a French school? In 1977, almost half a century ago, ISDenver put down deep roots within the Denver French community. While today they've added both Chinese and Spanish programs, they are so proud of their legacy as a French school. When you join the French program at the International School of Denver, you are not only joining the longest-lasting in the Rocky Mountains but also the gold standard of education with the International Baccalaureate framework and program fully accredited by the French Ministry of National Education. #frenchlanguage #french #immersion #internationaleducation #denver #internationalbaccalaureate #sponsor #beaujolais