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DEIx @ CMIS
Chiang Mai International School
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Starting the Journey: Building Belonging Together
Starting the Journey: Building Belonging Together
This conference is designed for educators and school leaders who are at the early stages of their DEIJ journey—those who want to begin this important work but aren’t sure where to start. Together, we’ll explore what it looks like for a small international school community to take its first steps toward building a more inclusive and equitable culture.
We don’t claim to have all the answers or a perfect model—this is about learning, reflecting, and growing together. Through shared stories, honest conversations, and practical examples, we’ll look at how schools can begin to embed diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in authentic and sustainable ways.
Whether you’re developing foundational understanding, seeking strategies for inclusive classrooms, or looking to foster a deeper sense of belonging across your school, this is a space to connect, learn, and take your next step forward—imperfectly but intentionally.
Registration Cost:
EARCOS Schools: 100 USD / person
Non-EARCOS Schools: 150 USD / person
Conference Strands
Conference Strands
Foundations of DEIJ – Establishing shared language, understanding, and frameworks for sustainable DEIJ growth.
Belonging & School Culture – Creating environments where every student, staff member, and family feels seen, valued, and connected.
Inclusive Teaching Practices – Designing instruction, curriculum, and assessment that honor and reflect diverse learners and identities.
Reflective Practice for Educators – Examining personal and professional beliefs, biases, and actions to strengthen equity-centered teaching.
Community & Partnership – Building authentic relationships across schools, families, and local or global communities to support lasting inclusion.
Registration
Registration
Deadline: January 16th, 2026
Workshop Proposal
Workshop Proposal
Deadline: January 4th, 2026 EOD
Workshop Guide
Workshop Guide
Deadline: January 4th, 2026 EOD
Conference Schedule
Conference Schedule
To be updated
Speakers and Sessions
Speakers and Sessions
To be updated
Chiang Mai Information
Chiang Mai Information
Travel, accommodations, logistics
Speakers & Schedule
Speakers & Schedule
To be confirmed in late December
Keynote Speaker: Margaret Park
Keynote Speaker: Margaret Park
Margaret Park is a school leader and an experienced facilitator of adult learning. Margaret has delivered workshops and keynote addresses at international education conferences and has served as an education equity consultant to international schools across the globe. She is currently a Middle School Deputy Principal at Singapore American School. With a strong commitment to leadership development, Margaret brings experience in designing and leading professional development, training leadership teams, mentoring, coaching, and creating innovative and inclusive learning environments. She is particularly interested in thinking about leadership through an equity and justice lens.
This could be you!
This could be you!
This could be you!
Tentative Schedule
Chiang Mai International School
Chiang Mai International School
13 Chetupon Rd. Chiang Mai, Thailand 50000
13 Chetupon Rd. Chiang Mai, Thailand 50000
Built on a tradition of providing educational excellence in a caring community, today we remain the school of choice for students from more than 30 different countries. While remaining true to our core values of the Christian faith, we welcome students from all faiths, cultures, nationalities, and backgrounds from the expanding international community in northern Thailand.
Built on a tradition of providing educational excellence in a caring community, today we remain the school of choice for students from more than 30 different countries. While remaining true to our core values of the Christian faith, we welcome students from all faiths, cultures, nationalities, and backgrounds from the expanding international community in northern Thailand.
At CMIS, we celebrate our ethnic and cultural diversity. Our students have historic and cultural connections to many different countries, speak multiple languages, and often hold more than one passport. We strive to maintain a culturally diverse student body, adding to the richness of the international educational experience.
At CMIS, we celebrate our ethnic and cultural diversity. Our students have historic and cultural connections to many different countries, speak multiple languages, and often hold more than one passport. We strive to maintain a culturally diverse student body, adding to the richness of the international educational experience.
Any questions or inquiries, please contact the organizers at deix@cmis.ac.th
Dr. Cherie Kinnersley / Kanako Suwa
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