Competency Works! Leading Competency-Based Learning Initiatives
Competency-based education is an approach to learning that ensures all learners develop explicitly defined, measurable, and transferable essential skills and dispositions by making continuous progress toward competency. In this 6-hour Summer Institute, participants will spend the morning hearing the story of one’s school’s process and learnings, with opportunities for engagement and connection. In the afternoon, individuals and school teams will work to chart a course for their own school’s journey.
Read MoreLearning from One Another: Cross-Generational Women’s Leadership
We invite female-identifying humans in different seasons of their careers to come together to talk, reflect, tell stories, build skills, set goals, break bread, and share laughter. Ideally, we’ll build a cohort representing different career phases and offering sustained support into the future.
Read MoreSupport for Supporters (Northern California)
This ongoing program offers a small, confidential and welcoming environment designed to foster connections, learning, support and dialogue between Administrative Assistants working at independent schools.
Read MoreTeaching Foundations
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 teaching.
Read MoreRestorative Practices: Repairing Harm, Promoting Healing
Given the current social and political landscape, this workshop will explore the intersection between restorative practices, identity, resiliency, and community healing in the face of racial trauma. During this two-session institute, participants will receive tools and resources, engage in small group discussion, and have the opportunity for individual reflection and application.
Read MoreTeaching Foundations
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.
Read MoreCommunity Conversation: Admissions (CATDC Online)
As we navigate admissions and enrollment management for our schools during these unpredictable times, how are we setting our intention to move forward? In this community conversation, we will consider this question as we unpack the collective strengths that arise and make space for the reflective wisdom and creativity of the participants.
Read MoreAdapting to a New Normal: Tips and Tools for Engaging and Supporting ALL Elementary Students with Online Learning (CATDC Online)
In this workshop, Dr. Sharon Saline, clinical psychologist and author, will help participants set up successful learning periods, structure the school day and incorporate differentiated instruction into their new online classroom.
Read MoreSkill Up! Zoom (CATDC Online)
In this interactive online session for CATDC Member Schools, we will review Zoom features and check in on how using Zoom is impacting teaching and learning.
Read MoreSEL for Educators in Uncertain Times (CATDC Online)
In this interactive online session for CATDC Member Schools, we will address some simple and specific strategies for remaining grounded in the presence of upheaval. There will be time set aside to address specific questions related to the challenges you are facing.
Read MoreLeading Through Change: Supporting and Empowering Your Community in Challenging Times (CATDC Online)
How can you be the best leader you can be when facing uncertainty and upheaval? Join us in this two-hour interactive workshop to build capacity, connect with colleagues and gain new perspectives and strategies. Explore what social science indicates are key approaches in supporting others and helping to move your organization through challenging times.
Read MoreCommunity Conversation: Redefining Student Life for Distance Learning (CATDC Online)
As we navigate maintaining school culture from a distance, how might we redefine our relationship to student life? What is at the core of the student life experience at your school? In this community conversation, we will consider these questions and make space for the collective wisdom and creativity of the participants.
Read MoreBecoming a Diversity Responsive School (CATDC Online)
Join us for this two-session series (April 21 and April 28) where we will apply theories of anti-bias education to the work we do everyday in our classrooms.
Read MoreCommunity Conversation: Social Impact in a Time of Social Isolation (CATDC Online)
With so much need, how do we respond in ways that are helpful rather than hurtful, particularly as a school? Join us for a community conversation to explore these challenges and lift up promising strategies to continue our collective work in this new paradigm.
Read MoreLeading Through Challenge (CATDC Online)
Join us in this online interactive workshop to build capacity, connect with colleagues and gain new perspectives and strategies. Explore what social science indicates are key approaches in supporting others and moving your organization through challenging times.
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