FLGS 2024 Agenda and Program Booklet

Agenda

The program booklet can be viewed from here.

Items marked with * are in conjunction with the Arrival Orientation for U.S. Fulbright Grantees.

MONDAY (January 22, 2024)

TIME:
14:55	Arrival to Helsinki Airport
	Joint Transportation to the Hotel Scandic Paasi
18:30	Welcome Dinner at the Restaurant Graniittilinna

TUESDAY (January 23, 2024)

TIME:
8:45	Bus Departs for the Viikki Teacher Training School of the University of Helsinki
9:15-11:20	Introduction to Teacher Education in Finland: Site Visit to the Viikki Teacher Training School of the University of Helsinki (K-12) Address: Kevätkatu 2, Helsinki Hosts: Ilkka Laasonen, Principal, Viikki Teacher Training School at the University of Helsinki Maija Heikkilä, English Teacher, Viikki Teacher Training School at the University of Helsinki; Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching 2016-17
11:30	Bus Departs for Hakaniemenranta 6 (Fulbright Finland Foundation Office)
12:00-12:45	Break and Lunch at Restaurant Lasiranta Visiting the Fulbright Finland Foundation office premises and joining the Fulbright Finland Arrival Orientation Seminar
12:45-13:50	Welcome and Introductions of Grantees and the Foundation Team *
13:50-14:00	Tauko - Break
14:00-15:00	Fulbrighters and the Fulbright program in Finland: What Everyone Needs to Know * Terhi Mölsä, Chief Executive Officer, Fulbright Finland Foundation
15:00-15:10	Tauko - Break
15:10-16:10	Bus to Hotel Korpilampi
16:10-16:20	Arrival to Hotel Korpilampi; snacks and beverages available
16:20-17:30	Opportunity to Discuss Top Educational Practices and Challenges With Finnish Fulbright School Leader Alumni Discussion Leaders: Anne-Marie Rapo, Principal, Espoo International School; Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools Travel Grant 2019-20 Marianna Sydänmaanlakka, Principal, Tikkurila Upper Secondary School; Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching 2012-13 Eeva Lumiaro, Head of School, Friisilä School; Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools Travel Grant 2020-23 Arita Norrbäck, Principal, Maininki School; Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools Travel Grant 2020-23
17:30-19:00	Sauna and Swimming in the Korpilampi Pond
18:45	Buffet Dinner
19:45	Bus Back to Helsinki

WEDNESDAY (January 24, 2024)

TIME:
9:00	Departure for Stadin Ammattiopisto
9:30	Introduction to Vocational Education in Finland: Site Visit to Stadin Ammattiopisto, Helsinki Vocational College Address: Prinsessantie 2, Helsinki Hosts: Ami Toikka, Coordinator, International Affairs team Cecilia Therman, International Affairs Specialist
11:30	Koululounas - School Lunch
12:30	Break & Transition to Hakaniemi
13:00	Helsinki City Tour by Bus * Tour Guide: Maria del Carmen Hänninen
15:00	Arrival at the University of Helsinki
15:15-16:15	Panel Discussion: Finnish Education System (K-12): National, Municipal and School Level * Venue: Tekla Hultin Hall Panelists: Teijo Koljonen, Senior Advisor (Education), the Finnish National Agency for Education Harri Rinta-aho, Deputy Mayor for Growth and Learning, City of Espoo Ilkka Laasonen, Principal, University of Helsinki Viikki Teacher Training School, Secondary School
16:15-16:30	Tauko - Break
16:30-18:00	Special networking reception in honor of the Spring 2024 U.S. Fulbright Scholars and Educators and the 75th Anniversary of the Fulbright Finland Foundation * Venue: Christina, Pacius & Wexionius, University of Helsinki Main Building Host: Kaarle Hämeri, Chancellor, University of Helsinki; Member, Fulbright Finland Foundation Board of Directors
	Dinner on your own.

THURSDAY (January 25, 2024)

TIME:
8:30	Transportation to Espoo Schools
9:00/9:30-13:30	Exploration of General Upper Secondary Schools in Espoo Opportunity to visit upper secondary schools and discuss good practices, challenges and current topics in education with local school leaders, students and staff. Possible speaking engagements for students if requested by school leaders/teachers.
	Schools: Espoonlahti High School Host: Markus Kytölä, Vice Principal Fulbright LGS Participants: Amy Anderton, Director of World Languages, Dallas Independent School District Rebecca Bacon, Principal, Springdale Elementary School Andrew Guyon, Assistant Principal, Horace H. Furnace High School Susan Outlaw, Executive Director, Metro Deaf School Etelä-Tapiola High School Host: Anni Virnes, Principal Fulbright LGS Participants: Sarah Cummins, Head of School, Redwood Cooperative School Christopher King, Assistant Principal, West Bronx Academy for the Future Emilie Knisley, Principal, Blue Mountain Union School Jose Rodriguez, Administrative Coordinator, Los Angeles Unified School District Haukilahti High School Host: Tarja Männikkö, Vice Principal Fulbright LGS Participants: Brian McCarthy, Assistant Principal, Howell High School Kelly Thompson, Director of Curriculum, Literacy, Assessment and EL, D.C. Everest Area School District Moses Williams, Principal, Mt. Herman Exceptional Student Center Khaliyah Williams-Rodriguez, Executive Director, Elementary Programs, North Clackamas School District Leppävaara High School Host: Ismo-Olav Kjäldman, Principal Fulbright LGS Participants: Matthew Baker, Principal, Sabin Dual Language Magnet School Donald Rucker, Principal, Kipp Vision Academy Tanya Smith, Principal, Duplin Early College High School Jessica Waters, Executive Director (Superintendent), Nowell Academy
13:30	Departures from schools
14:00	Arrival at Espoo City Education Services Unit Address: Karaportti 1, Espoo
14:15-15:45	Facilitated Reflection Time about Observations and Good Practices Shared During School Visits What were some of the takeaways today for Finnish and U.S. school leaders? What has surprised you during school visits in Finland so far? Facilitator: Tapio Erma, Director of the Upper Secondary Education and Youth Service, City of Espoo
16:00	Bus back to the hotel Dinner on your own.

FRIDAY (January 26, 2024)

TIME:
8:15	Transportation leaves for Espoo
9:00/15-11:45	Exploration of Primary or Comprehensive Schools in Espoo Opportunity to visit primary or comprehensive schools and discuss good practices, challenges and current topics in education with local school leaders, students and staff. Possible speaking engagements for students if requested by school leaders/teachers.
	Schools: Espoo International School Host: Anne-Marie Rapo, Principal, 2018-19 Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools Travel Grant Alumna Fulbright LGS Participants: Andrew Guyon, Assistant Principal, Horace H. Furnace High School Christopher King, Assistant Principal, West Bronx Academy for the Future Brian McCarthy, Assistant Principal, Howell High School Tanya Smith, Principal, Duplin Early College High School Friisilä School Host: Eeva Lumiaro, Principal, 2020-22 Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools Travel Grant Alumna Fulbright LGS Participants: Rebecca Bacon, Principal, Springdale Elementary School Matthew Baker, Principal, Sabin Dual Language Magnet School Jose Rodriguez, Administrative Coordinator, Los Angeles Unified School District Emilie Knisley, Principal, Blue Mountain Union School Kuitinmäen Koulu Comprehensive School Host: Anu Aarnio, Class Teacher; Fulbright Distinguished Award in Teaching 2022-23 Fulbright LGS Participants: Amy Anderton, Director of World Languages, Dallas Independent School District Sarah Cummins, Head of School, Redwood Cooperative School Susan Outlaw, Executive Director, Metro Deaf Schoo Kelly Thompson, Director of Curriculum, Literacy, Assessment and EL, D.C. Everest Area School District Mainingin Koulu Comprehensive School Host: Arita Norrbäck, Principal, 2020-22 Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools Travel Grant Alumna Fulbright LGS Participants: Donald Rucker, Principal, Kipp Vision Academy Jessica Waters, Executive Director (Superintendent), Nowell Academy Moses Williams, Principal, Mt. Herman Exceptional Student Center Khaliyah Williams-Rodriguez, Executive Director, Elementary Programs, North Clackamas School District
11:45	Transition to Educa; Lunch at the Helsinki Convention Center
12:30-17:40	Visit to Educa Fair Educa – Finland’s leading event for the education and training sector that offers international education and training professionals a current and high-quality program that addresses global learning issues and introduces the Finnish educational system. The Educa fair is organized in cooperation with the Trade Union of Education in Finland (OAJ), the Finnish National Agency for Education, the Ministry of Education and Culture and Messukeskus convention centre. The Fulbright Finland Foundation has registered you to the event using the email address you have provided. Please hold on to the registration confirmation message that you will receive, as you will need it in Finland. We will also print the Educa passes for everyone beforehand. Lunch tickets will be provided for both Educa days. See the full program and session descriptions on the Educa website! Program for the Equity Stage on Friday below:
14:00-14:30	How Does AI Change Teachers Working Life Jaakko Salo, Manager of educational policy, OAJ Raija Hämäläinen, Professor, University of Jyväskylä
14:35-15:20	Transforming the Teaching Profession Mr. Carlos Vargas, Chief of Section for Teacher Development, Head of the Secretariat for the International Taskforce on Teachers for Education 2030, UNESCO Professor Jari Lavonen, Department of Education, University of Helsinki, Chair of the National Teacher Education Forum Professor Veronica McKay, University of South Africa Irmeli Maunonen-Eskelinen (Lic. Ed.) Principal Lecturer, JAMK University of Applied Sciences Mr. Juha Hautanen, Head of Department R&D, Professional Teacher Education, JAMK University of Applied Sciences
15:25-16:05	Rethinking the Role of Education for the Future Christine Choi, Secretary for Education, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Mikaela Nylander, State secretary, Ministry of Education and Culture, Finland Eeva K. Kallio, Associate adjunct professor, University of Jyväskylä Antti Saari, Associate Professor, Tampere University Jouni Kangasniemi, Senior ministerial adviser, Ministry of Education and Culture Michael Stevenson, Senior Consultant, OECD
16:10-16:55	Why Finland Is in the Top of Teacher Education? Samuel E. Abrams, Colombia University NYC Anu Warinowski, Head of Faculty Development, Faculty of Education, University of Turku Tapio Lahtero, Ph.D. Title of Docent, Administrative Principal Päivi Lyhykäinen, Special Advisor, Trade Union of Education, OAJ
17:00-17:40	The Attractiveness of Teacher Education and Profession Howard Stevenson, Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, University of Nottingham Hannu L.T. Heikkinen, Professor of Education, University of Jyväskylä Petra Pulli, 6th year student, Educational Psychology, class teacher, University of Helsinki Christer Holmlund, Secretary General, Nordiska Lärarorganisationers Samråd, NLS
	Free evening; Dinner on your own.

SATURDAY (January 27, 2024)

TIME:
10:00-17:00	Day at the Educa Fair – Finland’s Leading Event for the Education and Training Sector Program for the Equity Stage on Saturday below:
10:30-11:10	Holistic Climate Change Education Anita Varsa, Senior Adviser, Finnish National Agency for Education, EDUFI Kati Anttalainen, Ministry of Education and Culture Essi Aarnio-Linnanvuori, University of Tampere
11:15-11:45	Building Competencies for Green Transition Matti Isokallio, Director of Educational Federation, Sataedu Mervi Jansson, CEO, Omnia Education Partnerships, OEP
11:50-12:30	Does the PISA Test Still Meet Its’ Purpose? Jaakko Salo, Manager of educational policy, Trade Union of Education, OAJ Juhani Rautopuro, University of Jyväskylä Research professor, PhD
12:35-12:55	Defending Teachers’ Rights Globally, Building up the Sustainable Future Organisation Manager Jenni Arnkil & Special Advisor Katja Järvinen from The Trade Union of Education in Finland
13:00-13:55	Keynote: Education and Wellbeing for the Future Katariina Salmela-Aro PhD, Academy professor, Professor of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Helsinki, Finland.
13:50-14:30	Students and Teachers’ Well -Being and Mental Health After a Pandemic Olli Oosi, Senior Partner, Owal Group
14:35-15:15	Exploring Digital Learning Solutions for Developing Context Saara Paavilainen, Senior Adviser, FinCEED
15:20-16:05	How Schools Support Immigrant and Refugee Students – Inspiration from Transatlantic Collaboration Dr. Susan Outlaw, Executive Director, Metro Deaf School, St. Paul, Minnesota; 2023-24 Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools Fellow Dr. Jose Rodriguez, Administrative Coordinator, Los Angeles Unified School District, California; 2023-24 Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools Fellow Dr. Khaliyah Williams-Rodriguez, Executive Director, Elementary Programs, North Clackamas School District, Milwaukie, Oregon; 2023-24 Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools Fellow Dr. Tuija Niemi, Vice Principal/Basic Education; Turku Teacher Training School and Turku International School; 2023 Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools Travel Grantee Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools program fellows in the audience, be prepared to ask questions!
16:00	Bus to the hotel
17:30	Networking Dinner with Finnish FLGS Travel Grant Program Alumni Venue: Restaurant Meripaviljonki

SUNDAY (January 28, 2024)

TIME:
10:00	Bus departs from Hakaniemi to Nuuksio National Park and Haltia Nature Center
11:00	Introduction to the Nature School Concept in Practice at the Nuuksio National Park Environmental and sustainability education in Finland raises students’ awareness of ecosystems, and climate change, while promoting hope, personal relationships with nature, and the role of active citizenship in sustainable development. Jenni Sipola, Classroom Teacher, Lehtikuusi School, Vantaa; Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program Alumna
12:15-13:15	Lunch at Restaurant Haltia Nature on a plate lunch consists of a nutrious salad buffet, a variety of warm main dishes, soup and our tasty bread selection with a sweet dessert selection and a cup of organic coffee or tea. The ingredients used are fresh, tasty and prepared with professionalism. Dietary restrictions are taken notice of, and there is always vegan and gluten-free options available.
13:30-14:30	Private Tour of the Haltia Nature Center In Haltia’s main exhibition you will experience Finnish nature in a memorable way. The compelling guided tour adds fresh insights into the Finnish nature and its natural phenomena. The Finnish nature and culture have adapt to the Northern circumstances and seasons. The nature offers us both challenges and various well-being effects – moving in the nature produces health for the mind and body. How does our interaction work with the nature?
14:45	Departure from Nuuksio to Hakaniemi
	Free evening; Dinner on your own.

MONDAY (January 29, 2024)

Check out of the hotel before departing for the day's activities.

TIME:
	Check out from the hotel
9:00	Bus to Turku
11:30	Arrival to Turku
11:45	Lunch Venue: Restaurant Kellariravintola, Petrelius-cabinet Discussion on Grantee-Alumni Continuum during lunch
13:00-14:30	Guided Tour of Turku Tour Guide: Jouni Elomaa
14:45-16:00	Education Services in the City of Turku Venue: Turku City Hall, Aurakatu 2 Host: Helena Mikkola, Manager of International Affairs, City of Turku
16:00-18:10	Free time; time to explore the City of Turku and a chance to check in at the hotel
18:30	Dinner at Restaurant Blanko Address: Aurakatu 1

TUESDAY (January 30, 2024)

TIME:
9:10	Departures for Schools
	How Do Finnish School Administrators Really Spend Their Days? Experience a Day Job-Shadowing Finnish School Administrators Meet students and teachers Exchange good practices, discuss challenges, and explore current themes in school leadership If schools are interested, U.S. school leaders can be asked to present on a topic relevant for Finnish students/educators
	Schools: Vähä-Heikkilä School Host: Jutta Maunula-Aaltonen, Principal Fulbright LGS Participants: Rebecca Bacon Matthew Baker Andrew Guyon Susan Outlaw Nummenpakka School, Aurajoki Unit Host: Jukka Laine, Principal Fulbright LGS Participants: Amy Anderton Sarah Cummins Christopher King Kelly Thompson Syvälahti School Host: Marko Koski, Principal Fulbright LGS Participants: Emilie Knisley Donald Rucker Moses Williams Khaliyah Williams-Rodriguez Cathedral School Host: Marianne Pärnänen, Principal Fulbright LGS Participants: Brian McCarthy Jose Rodriguez Tanya Smith Jessica Waters
14:00	Departures for the University of Turku
14:30-15:00	Tervetulokahvit - Welcome Coffee
15:00-16:30	Dialogue: Reflecting on Current Educational Leadership Practices and Themes in Finland and the U.S. Vesa Valkila, Rector, Teacher Training School, Turku Anu Warinowski, Head of Faculty Development, Faculty of Education, University of Turku Participants include school administrators from Turku, as well as students and faculty members from the University of Turku.
16:45-17:45	Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools Award Ceremony Venue: University of Turku, Educarium, Assistantinkatu 5 Terhi Mölsä, Chief Executive Officer, Fulbright Finland Foundation
18:00	Transportation to the hotel
18:30	Dinner at Restaurant Sergio's

WEDNESDAY (January 31, 2024)

Check out of the hotel before departing for the day's activities.

TIME:
	Check-out from the hotel and store luggage; Transition to Turku Castle
11:00-12:00	Private Tour of the Turku Castle: Everyday Life and Festivities at Turku Castle The tour will go through the medieval part of the Castle. During the guided tour you will hear about everyday life, celebrations, war and love within the Castle walls.
12:00-13:00	Lunch at Turku Castle
	Free time
16:00-17:00	Debriefing Discussion Venue: Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel meeting room
17:00-19:00	Farewell Dinner Venue: Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel, Restaurant Grill it!
19:15	Bus to the Turku Harbor
20:50	Departure to Stockholm, Sweden, via Viking Line overnight ferry

THURSDAY (February 1, 2024)

TIME:
7:00	Bus to the airport in Stockholm and departures from the Arlanda Airport to the U.S.

The Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools Program (FLGS) is funded by the U.S. Department of State, and administered by IREX in the United States and by the Fulbright Finland Foundation in Finland.