In this two-session online workshop you will deepen your understanding of the neuroscience behind escalations and build skills to effectively de-escalate and prevent escalations for more successful relationship management.

In this two-hour workshop, participants will learn what co-creating classroom culture can look like in online spaces, discuss opportunities available with virtual learning (while being realistic about some of the challenges), practice with some tools for connection and co-creation of classroom culture, and design next steps to prepare for the school year.

This two-part workshop is for anyone involved in coaching and mentoring who wishes to leverage the online and hybrid environment to best equip teachers in their professional growth.

Four science teachers with expertise in physics, chemistry, biology, environmental sciences, and BlendEd teaching will lead participants in discussions about challenges and hopes with respect to teaching hands-on high school science remotely in the 2020-21 school year.

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.

This 4-day series is conducted as a white, antiracist affinity space so that we can develop a greater understanding of white racial identity and develop the skills and racial literacy that will guide the next generation towards greater racial justice.

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.

Even though the school year is just beginning, educators are already feeling great stress, with many in danger of burning out. This Community Conversation will offer a space to express concerns about faculty burnout, share resources, and learn new strategies for better self care during these trying times.

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 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.