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Excellence in Talent Management & Development

In November 2023, ISG
won the Silver Award
for Excellence in Talent
Management and Devel-
opment presented by the
Society of Human Resource
Management - Middle East
and North Africa (SHRM-MENA).
ISG competed with 67 organiza-
tions from private and public sec-
tors across the Middle East and GCC regions.
The STAR (Sustainable and Transformational Recog-
nition) Award honors organizations that exhibit inno-
vative and exemplary practices in staff professional
growth, learning and development and skills advance-
ment. This globally-recognized award is a testament to
the exceptional work and dedication of all ISG educa-
Uzma Ahmed, ISG's Professional Development
tors across the district who pursue professional growth
Facilitator, second from left, accepted the award
opportunities and teacher leadership roles.
on behalf of ISG.

New Teacher ISG Learns Book Clubs

Induction Each year, ISG offers book clubs for staff focused on enhancing student

learning outcomes through collaboration and open-minded discussion.
In April 2024, ISG introduced an Led by volunteer facilitators from ISG, these clubs invite participants from
induction program to support across the district to engage in meaningful conversations. In Spring 2024,
new teachers across the district. 10 book clubs were offered, with 64 staff members taking part.
In addition to several initiatives
Below are the 2024 book club offerings.
at the district and school levels
that support new teachers, the
induction program was added
with a focus on teaching and
learning in the classroom.

The induction course is com-
pleted by new teachers prior to
arrival and provides them with
an overview of ISG’s mission,
guiding principles, staff hand-
books, processes, resources
and tools that prepare them for
the start of the school year.

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