Counseling
As educators, we firmly believe that our fundamental responsibilities include working to prepare all students to enter the growing complexity of our global society, and providing them opportunities to grow and succeed. A Comprehensive School Counseling program is an integral and vital part of engaging, inspiring, empowering all students at the International School of Azerbaijan (TISA) to meet challenges and develop as lifelong learners. School Counselors provide direct and indirect services to students, families, and school staff for developing strategies and assisting students in developing self respect, awareness of others, and positive learning attitudes. We work to address students’ academic, career/university and social/emotional development needs by designing, implementing, evaluating and enhancing a comprehensive school counseling program that promotes and enhances student success.
Each student matures and develops at individual pace, moving from dependence to an independent contributing member of society. The TISA counseling program, in coordination with classroom teachers, families and all TISA staff and stakeholders, works to create a guided, planned and sequential learning process that will support all TISA students to develop the skills necessary to become successful competent adults. This may include classroom lessons like the TAO program at the Secondary Level, group sessions, like friendship groups at the elementary for new students, and/or one on one sessions to work on individual issues or concerns. We strive to make our counseling support be proactive, help students build mindfulness and a growth mindset, and support each student’s personal/social, academic, and career development. Through activities, lessons, and sessions we encourage students to discover their interests and abilities and work to develop skills to identify and take on personal challenges. We work to enhance students’ productivity, dependability, choice and decision-making, conflict resolution, and other skills and competencies that will strengthen their ability to responsibly and positively engage the world as global citizens.
Learning Support
The Learning Support Department provides on-going support for students who have gone through a referral and identification process. Support is offered for challenges related to all aspects of learning and students with exceptional abilities in different subjects. Learning Support specialists advise teachers regarding the needs of students and coordinate communication between administrators, teachers, students and parents. We offer in-class support using the inclusion model and pull-out support. Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) are shared and reviewed with students, teachers and parents twice a year.
Intervention is designed to:
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meet individual learning needs and styles
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ensure full access to the curriculum
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develop the student’s ability to be an independent learner
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remove barriers to learning
The Learning Support Department affirms the right of all our students to develop to their maximum potential in a warm and caring educational environment.
Health Office
A doctor employed by International SOS medical clinic works full time at TISA. Her office is in the corridor between TISA 1 and 2. It is open from 8.10am to 4pm.
If a student becomes unwell during the school day, the teacher sends them to the doctor. She then cares for the student and returns them to class when well, or arranges for the student to be collected by the parents if they are unfit for school. The doctor informs the homeroom teacher if a student is sent home. Many members of staff are also qualified in First Aid.
Should you have any health-related questions, feel free to contact us by phone at: (012) 404 12 01 (ext. 128)
CEESA Safeguarding and Child Protection Statement
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Safeguarding and Child Protection is a priority for every CEESA School.
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CEESA commits to supporting school environments that safeguard children through both prevention and intervention.
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CEESA works in cooperation with international agencies to ensure standards associated with best practices are regularly reviewed, revised, and applied in all operations, activities, and events.
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CEESA leaders honor and uphold child protection guidelines and procedures, in partnership with all stakeholders in their respective school communities.
All CEESA schools will:
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Actively uphold the CEESA Safeguarding and Child Protection Statement
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Implement School based Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies and Procedures that includes regular onsite training
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Employ Safe Recruitment Practices consistent with Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies
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Educate students and adults on Safeguarding and Child Protection
TISA Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy