Advancing Cultural Intelligence & Global Education for Today’s Classroom
Free/Virtual
April 29, 2026 4:00–5:00 PM (MST)
Workshop Description
Led by Jason Hiruo, Chief Global Officer, Association of Educational Service Agencies (AESA)
In an increasingly interconnected world, global competence is no longer optional. It is foundational to effective teaching and future-ready learning. This AESA Global webinar serves as an entry point into a dynamic online professional learning platform designed for educators who seek to strengthen their cultural intelligence, global awareness, and cross-cultural leadership capacity.
Led by Jason Hiruo, Chief Global Officer of AESA, this session will explore how global education moves beyond travel and exchange, and becomes an embedded instructional mindset that enhances classroom practice, student engagement, and educator growth. Drawing on extensive experience in international relations, system-level partnerships, and diplomacy, Mr. Hiruo will outline practical, classroom-relevant strategies that educators can immediately apply.
Learn more about Global AESA: https://www.aesa.us/aesa-global/
Workshop Objectives:
Who Should Attend:
This webinar is designed for classroom teachers, instructional leaders, and educational professionals who are ready to expand their professional lens, enhancing both their students’ global readiness and their own personal and professional growth.
Workshop Format
Questions? Email Jessica Johnson at [email protected]
Register: https://forms.gle/4GdTx5UFBc94JXaRA
Free/Virtual
April 29, 2026 4:00–5:00 PM (MST)
Workshop Description
Led by Jason Hiruo, Chief Global Officer, Association of Educational Service Agencies (AESA)
In an increasingly interconnected world, global competence is no longer optional. It is foundational to effective teaching and future-ready learning. This AESA Global webinar serves as an entry point into a dynamic online professional learning platform designed for educators who seek to strengthen their cultural intelligence, global awareness, and cross-cultural leadership capacity.
Led by Jason Hiruo, Chief Global Officer of AESA, this session will explore how global education moves beyond travel and exchange, and becomes an embedded instructional mindset that enhances classroom practice, student engagement, and educator growth. Drawing on extensive experience in international relations, system-level partnerships, and diplomacy, Mr. Hiruo will outline practical, classroom-relevant strategies that educators can immediately apply.
Learn more about Global AESA: https://www.aesa.us/aesa-global/
Workshop Objectives:
- Develop a foundational understanding of Cultural Intelligence (CQ) and its direct impact on classroom climate, communication, and instructional design
- Explore how global competencies support critical thinking, empathy, adaptability, and collaboration in students
- Learn how international partnerships and exchanges can translate into meaningful curriculum integration, not just isolated experiences
- Examine scalable practices that align global engagement with district priorities, equity frameworks, and student-centered outcomes
- Discover pathways for continued professional learning through AESA Global’s field-based learning opportunities and online projects.
Who Should Attend:
This webinar is designed for classroom teachers, instructional leaders, and educational professionals who are ready to expand their professional lens, enhancing both their students’ global readiness and their own personal and professional growth.
Workshop Format
- Date: April 29, 2026
- Time: 4:00–5:00 PM (MST)
- Delivery: Virtual (1-hour session)
- OPI Renewal Units: 1
- Recording: Available after the workshop
- Materials: Digital presentation from ASA Global following the seminar.
Questions? Email Jessica Johnson at [email protected]
Register: https://forms.gle/4GdTx5UFBc94JXaRA