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CAIS + CATDC Responsive Leadership Workshop: Upholding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Independent Schools
Aug 04, 2025 10:00AM—Aug 06, 2025 12:00PM
Virtual
RegisterThis two-day virtual Summer Institute is designed for school leadership teams to meet the moment in upholding and sustaining DEI efforts. We will explore the legal landscape, assess institutional risks, and develop strategies that align with mission and values. Our purpose is to come together to reaffirm and strengthen our shared work fostering equity and inclusion.
View MoreLaunching the Year Artfully: How to Light a Spark and Create Community on Day One
Aug 05, 2025 9:00AM—12:00PM
Virtual
RegisterThe first days of a new school year are a critical time for creating classroom community and getting students excited to learn, connect, and share the story of who they are. Join Rebecca Bellingham and Veronica Scott for a virtual workshop on using artful practices to explore identity, foster belonging, and set the stage for a joyful year.
View MoreDepartment Chairs Institute
Aug 06, 2025 10:00AM—Aug 08, 2025 3:00PM
Virtual
RegisterThe Department Chairs Institute will guide participants in exploring the multilayered challenges of this unique position and in developing the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to become effective department leaders.
View MoreFoundations in Practice: Tools and Community for Assistant Teachers
Oct 14, 2025 8:30AM—Apr 21, 2026 10:00AM
Virtual
RegisterThis virtual ongoing program offers practical tools and strategies to enhance the work of assistant teachers in the classroom, with a focus on effective collaboration, student engagement, and responsive support. In addition to skill-building, the ongoing sessions will provide a space for assistant teachers to share experiences, ask questions, and build a strong sense of community with colleagues throughout the state.
View MoreTeaching Tools and Strategies for Arts Educators
Oct 15, 2025 3:30PM—Apr 29, 2026 5:00PM
Virtual
RegisterThis unique virtual program is designed for independent school visual, performing and music arts educators who are eager to expand their practice in middle and upper school contexts.
View MoreFinance & Sustainability in Independent Schools: A Practical Approach to Management and Innovation
Oct 22, 2025 2:30PM—Apr 22, 2026 5:30PM
Virtual
RegisterThis 5-session program will help educators develop practical financial and risk management skills necessary for leadership roles in K12 schools, both day schools and boarding schools. Moving beyond the theoretical and foundational principles of finance, we will ground our work together in the practical tools that educators and schools can use to understand trends, articulate current and potential economic challenges, and develop strategic and action-oriented approaches to sound financial management and financial sustainability.
View MoreLeading From The Middle: Managing Up, Down, and Across
Oct 29, 2025 10:00AM—Apr 29, 2026 12:00PM
Virtual
RegisterThis program is designed for leaders who want to navigate these complexities with greater confidence and clarity learning with and from a community of practitioners. Together, we’ll tackle the challenges that come with making tough decisions, leading effective meetings, supervising your peers, and giving feedback that builds rather than erodes trust.
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