The Common Core Boot Camp, organized by Copperstone Education, is a one-day professional development event taking place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the American University in Dubai. Designed for educators and school leaders across the Middle East and Africa, the event is designed with a two-strand format to ensure the entire school community is empowered:

  • Educators Strand: Provides teachers, teaching assistants, and learning support staff with practical, classroom-ready tools and strategies.

  • School Leadership Strand: Supports principals, superintendents, and department heads with leadership strategies to drive school-wide success.

All sessions are led by world-class facilitators and delivered through interactive, hands-on workshops with globally-accredited content that can be immediately applied in school settings. 

Program
Saturday, April 18
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Morning refreshments Networking with educators and school leaders Meet the sponsors and exhibitors
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Educator Breakout Sessions School Leadership Session
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Collaborative Problem Solving Activity Shark Tank Pitch Experience
12:20 PM - 1:00 PM
12:20 PM - 1:00 PM
Networking lunch Sponsor and exhibitor engagement
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Educator Breakout Sessions School Leadership Sessions
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Awards Ceremony Closing Remarks Event Dismissal
Speakers and Facilitators
Workshop Title: Neurodiversity 101
Workshop Title: Essential Counseling Skills for Today’s Saudi Schools
Educator Strand: Mastering Common Core
Workshop Title: Hitting the Bullseye: Targets & Success Criteria
Leadership Strand: Culture, Inclusion and Community Engagement
Workshop Title: Demonstrating Progress in Lessons - What Inspector?
Leadership Strand: Strategic Improvement and School Growth
Leadership Strand: Instructional Leadership and Teacher Development
Session One
Workshop Title: Leading Change
Leadership Strand: Instructional Leadership and Teacher Development
Workshop Title: We Can All Lead Together
Educator Stream: Engaging Language Learners
Workshop Title: Enhancing ELL Students Through Inquiry and Concept
Leadership Strand: Strategic Improvement and School Growth
Workshop Title: Why Change?
Leadership Strand: Culture, Inclusion and Community Engagement
Workshop Title: Reigniting School Culture & Teacher Engagement

Joy Buckner

Workshop Title: Neurodiversity 101

Kevin Dupont

Workshop Title: Essential Counseling Skills for Today’s Saudi Schools

Vanessa Gay-Rice

Workshop Title: Hitting the Bullseye: Targets & Success Criteria

Dr. Catherine O'Farrell

Workshop Title: Demonstrating Progress in Lessons - What Inspector?

Michael Norton

Workshop Title: Leading Change

Crystal Goodwin

Workshop Title: We Can All Lead Together

Eli Ghazel

Workshop Title: Enhancing ELL Students Through Inquiry and Concept

Dr. Michael Bartlett

Workshop Title: Why Change?

Dane Satchell

Workshop Title: Reigniting School Culture & Teacher Engagement

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Exhibitors
Growmore Education empowers educators through innovative training and professional development programs designed to enhance teaching quality, inspire growth, and improve learning outcomes across schools globally.
MarsSys delivers innovative IT and AI-driven solutions that empower schools and businesses. It provides scalable infrastructure, digital transformation tools, and expert support for future-ready environments.
Qubits transforms K–12 computer science education with AI-powered, customizable curricula. It provides interactive coding tools, real-time analytics, and teacher support to make learning engaging and accessible
EduEnhance supports educators and students with innovative, technology-driven learning solutions. Through tailored programs and resources, it fosters engagement, strengthens skills, and promotes academic excellence.
upGrad is a global edtech leader offering industry-relevant online degrees and certifications. It partners with top universities to deliver flexible learning, expert mentorship, and strong career outcomes.

Growmore Education

Growmore Education empowers educators through innovative training and professional development programs designed to enhance teaching quality, inspire growth, and improve learning outcomes across schools globally.

Marssys

MarsSys delivers innovative IT and AI-driven solutions that empower schools and businesses. It provides scalable infrastructure, digital transformation tools, and expert support for future-ready environments.

Qubits Learning

Qubits transforms K–12 computer science education with AI-powered, customizable curricula. It provides interactive coding tools, real-time analytics, and teacher support to make learning engaging and accessible

EduEnhance

EduEnhance supports educators and students with innovative, technology-driven learning solutions. Through tailored programs and resources, it fosters engagement, strengthens skills, and promotes academic excellence.

upGrad

upGrad is a global edtech leader offering industry-relevant online degrees and certifications. It partners with top universities to deliver flexible learning, expert mentorship, and strong career outcomes.

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Sponsors
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LOCATION
American University in Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Rd - Al Sufouh - Dubai Media City, Dubai
Location: American University in Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Rd - Al Sufouh - Dubai Media City, Dubai