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Saturday November 7, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm PST
This session is designed to engage educators in reflective, collaborative learning around the concept of student agency. Participants will begin by exploring a series of real-world case scenarios that highlight different manifestations and challenges of student agency in school contexts. Working in small groups, educators will analyze and discuss the scenarios, sharing perspectives, questioning assumptions, and identifying common themes related to student voice, choice, ownership, and responsibility. Following these discussions, facilitators will introduce key concepts, research-based frameworks, and practical definitions of student agency. This content will help participants connect their initial reflections to a shared conceptual understanding and language.To conclude the session, educators will apply their learning by developing their own proposal or action plan that promotes student agency within their classroom, grade level, or school context. The session will intentionally move from experience → theory → application, ensuring participants leave with both clarity and concrete next steps.
Speakers
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Samuel Gama

Dean of Student and College Counselor - Upper Grades, Avenues The World School - São Paulo
Samuel Gama is a High School Dean and College & Career Counselor at Avenues São Paulo, working at the intersection of student development, educational leadership, and future pathways. With a background in Business Administration, Education, and ongoing graduate studies in Educational Psychology... Read More →
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Brenda Velázquez

Dean of Students and College Counselor - Upper Grades, Avenues The World School - São Paulo
Brenda Velázquez Escobar is a Dean of Student Life and International School & College Counselor at Avenues São Paulo, working at the intersection of student wellbeing, identity development, and future pathways. With a multilingual and internationally informed background, she brings a relational and culturally res... Read More →
Saturday November 7, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm PST
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