Noshaba Afzal (1)
Co-founder and Chief Executive Trainings Officer
Be GLAD
BeGLAD

Bio

Noshaba has over 25 years of experience in education as a teacher, counselor, trainer, and consultant for grades PreK-12. Fluent in multiple languages, she deeply understands the challenges of acquiring English as a second language. She has provided professional development to over 20,000 educators, including teachers, administrators, and officials both nationally and internationally.

Noshaba has presented for the U.S. National Reading Panel, County Offices of Education, top universities, CABE, and the U.S. Department of Education. She has also conducted research with Stanford University, UOP, and SJSU. For 17 years, she directed curriculum and instruction at a non-profit school serving predominantly immigrant children. Additionally, she has volunteered as the Educational Coordinator for the GiveLight Foundation, specializing in language acquisition for orphans worldwide.

Sessions

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This workshop, delivered by Be GLAD in partnership with Spacetoon Education, will highlight a Research-Based AND Field-Tested instructional system that increases critical skills, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking. This innovative system has been used extensively to transform districts within the famed Silicon Valley of California and across the US for over 20 years, producing creative problem-solvers of the future. With recent developments in technology, this award-winning instructional system is now moving to empower educators throughout the Middle East and Africa. In this workshop, you’ll learn 5 fundamental instructional strategies from the most effective system and the process to gain mastery of key indicators of success to achieve academic excellence

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Talks

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This workshop, delivered by Be GLAD in partnership with Spacetoon Education, will highlight a Research-Based AND Field-Tested instructional system that increases critical skills, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking. This innovative system has been used extensively to transform districts within the famed Silicon Valley of California and across the US for over 20 years, producing creative problem-solvers of the future. With recent developments in technology, this award-winning instructional system is now moving to empower educators throughout the Middle East and Africa. In this workshop, you’ll learn 5 fundamental instructional strategies from the most effective system and the process to gain mastery of key indicators of success to achieve academic excellence

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Innovative programs that promote equity, access, and quality in education and the creative strategies they use to navigate funding challenges and achieve impactful results. This session is packed with thought-provoking discussions and practical takeaways, offering a glimpse into how non-profits are transforming education to shape a brighter future for teaching and learning.

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This session brings together content creators who excel in delivering knowledge through storytelling, by weaving complex ideas into engaging narratives.

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This discussion focuses on the pivotal role of vocational training in addressing the skills gap and equipping the workforce with the necessary competencies to thrive in today's dynamic job market and how it is enhancing employability and entrepreneurship. We will share insights on effective vocational training models, collaborations between educational institutions and industries, and strategies for preparing individuals for success in the evolving workforce.

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Points of Discussions:

Art Residencies as Catalysts for Artistic Growth (skill development, focus and immersion, feedback and critique)

Residencies and Professional Development (networking opportunities, exhibitions and visibility)

Art Residencies as Spaces for Reflection and Conceptual Development (time for reflection, development for new ideas)

Residencies and Education (integration with art education, mentorship and guidance)

Challenges and opportunities (funding, support, residency models)