The Teaching Foundations program is designed to support the growth and success of all teachers—particularly those in their early years at independent schools—by focusing on foundational areas of classroom teaching.

This series is designed for 7th-12th grade humanities teachers, humanities department chairs, academic deans, and directors of 21st century learning. New teachers as well as mid-career and veteran teachers interested in reassessing their approach to teaching writing are welcome.

In this program, we will investigate strategies for engagement, creativity, critical thinking, and inclusivity. Come be a part of a (virtual) community of thoughtful math teachers and learners that will explore innovative ideas and captivating tasks to make math class matter to our students.

This five-part series will cover effective assessment and equitable grading practices. Participants will also have the chance to design a unit around essential learning goals.

This ongoing program offers a small, confidential and welcoming environment designed to foster connections, learning, support and dialogue between Administrative Assistants from California independent schools.

This working group was created to offer a unique Cross-Racial Professional Learning Community in which equity-focused educators can cultivate the knowledge, grounding, skills and interpersonal dexterity they need to transform personal, professional and institutional practice.

This six-part series serves to encourage local collaboration and provide tangible takeaways that affirm the experiences of People of Color (PoC) in independent schools and the broader community.

This four-part online program will be organized around educators deepening their daily personal practice and developing a project focused on offering mindfulness practice for students in school settings.

Over the course of three sessions, we will look at the principles, practices, and skills of mindful self-regulation. This experiential, interactive series will provide participants with specific strategies that they can use in both their professional and personal lives.

This year-long fellowship for experienced educators from throughout California supports the unique demands of independent school leaders—the only program of its kind in California!

Recognizing that independent school leadership comes in a variety of forms, from teacher leaders and deans to department chairs and division directors, this ongoing program will explore key topics that leaders face in their schools.

This ongoing program is an opportunity for educators committed to the work of diversity, equity and inclusion to develop an understanding of practices and strategies to navigate their school community and institutional structure. Participants will use the latest research and facilitated discussion to explore a range of topics relevant to their work as agents of change in independent schools.

This working group of LGBTQ+* professionals will provide a unique opportunity for educators to connect in a confidential, respectful, and relaxed atmosphere. The ultimate goal is to develop a network of LGBTQ+ educators which continues well beyond our five meetings.

The goal of the Department Chairs Program is to provide the opportunity for exploring the multilayered challenges of this unique position. Participants will learn new skills and processes and establish themselves as a strong “leadership learning community.”

Cross-Generational Women’s Leadership invites women in different seasons of their careers to come together to talk, reflect, share stories and laughter, build skills, and set goals.