Hybrid

Independent School Educators

Creating and Sustaining Healthy Spaces for Boys Working Group

Connect with fellow K-12 educators committed to creating healthy, sustainable systems of support for boys in their school communities. Through in-person collaboration, expert-led virtual sessions, and coaching, participants will develop a practical artifact designed to support meaningful change at their schools.
Oct 07, 2026 - Apr 28, 2027
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Harvard-Westlake Middle School
Independent School educator professional development

Women Rising: Cultivating Clarity, Courage, and Community

Born out of the powerful conversations and reflection at the CATDC Women + Leadership Conference, Women Rising creates an intentional space for women leaders to pause, reflect, and grow together. Beginning with a retreat grounded in nature and community, and continuing with a combination of in-person and virtual convening, participants will explore the inner work of leadership while strengthening the tools needed to lead schools, teams, and communities with confidence and authenticity.
Oct 13, 2026 - Apr 27, 2027
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Pacific Ridge School

Leadership Fellows Program

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!
Oct 23 - 25, 2026
6:00 pm - 12:00 pm
Upham Hotel in Santa Barbara
Independent School educator workshop

Instructional Rounds in Action

Instructional Rounds in Action is a dynamic professional-learning program that connects and empowers teachers across schools and strengthens teaching & learning practice through observation, inquiry, and collaboration.
Oct 26, 2026 - Nov 16, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Hybrid
Independent school educators collaborating at a CATDC workshop.

Partnering with Teachers: Connections & Strategies for Instructional Impact

This 5-session series focuses on the unique role and responsibilities of educators who support classroom teachers directly and indirectly from positions outside of senior administration. These professionals inside schools—curriculum coordinators, learning specialists, instructional coaches, assistant teacher program directors, and others—who inhabit the space between classroom teachers and administrators often work within this context and without the power to change the overarching systems.
Nov 03, 2026 - Mar 09, 2027
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Drew School
Emerging Leaders

Emerging Leaders (Southern California)

This program will provide new and aspiring leaders with tools and strategies to transition successfully into a leadership role. Throughout this program, participants will also have the opportunity to discuss the dynamics, challenges, and opportunities unique to their roles and schools. Participants will engage in focused conversations around navigating colleague dynamics, becoming a supervisor, prioritizing tasks, and engaging in effective communication strategies.
Nov 09, 2026 - Apr 26, 2027
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Polytechnic School
Administrators at a CATDC workshop

Coaching Connect: Strategies, Support, and Shared Wisdom 

This hybrid ongoing program offers a space for coaches and mentors to evolve their current skills and build community with coaching colleagues. Seasoned coaches will facilitate as you add to your toolkit, refine strategies you can apply immediately, and will differentiate experiences for novice and experienced coaches.
Jan 22, 2027 - Apr 23, 2027
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Harvard-Westlake Middle School
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