Community 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.
Read MoreMaintaining Meaningful Connections with Your K-5 Students Online (CATDC Online)
Now more than ever, we want to feel connected to our students. But how do you do that with distance learning, especially with those in the earlier grades? Join us to learn the benefits of and practical strategies for making meaningful connections in an online environment.
Read MoreSEL for Educators in Uncertain Times (CATDC Online)
In this interactive online session, 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 MoreSEL for Educators in Uncertain Times (Online)
In this interactive online session, 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 Challenge (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.
Read MoreSEL for Educators in Uncertain Times (Online)
In this interactive online session, 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 MoreTeaching Foundations: Southern California (CATDC Online)
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 MoreMastering Group Facilitation: Southern California (CATDC Online)
This 3-day Summer Institute is transformative for anyone who leads groups of colleagues or students, especially teachers, administrators, and department chairs. Participants will gain new tools, tactics, and a personalized work plan containing strategies to improve their facilitation techniques.
Read MoreWomen + Leadership (LA)
Since 2012, the CATDC has hosted its annual Women + Leadership Conference in Southern California to inspire women to grow and develop as leaders in their personal and professional lives.
Read MoreGetting Better with AGE: Appreciation, Growth, and Evaluation Cycles
In this one-day intensive workshop, participants will explore the roles appreciation, growth, and evaluation play at their school sites, investigate the strengths and opportunities of these three topics, and revise/re-envision an AGE cycle that promotes meaningful professional learning and growth.
Read MoreSupport for Supporters: The Business of Relationship Management
In this one-day workshop participants will learn communication skills that build and maintain trust, how to approach difficult conversations/situations, and investigate how human idiosyncrasies impact relationship dynamics.
Read MoreUp for Debate! Building Debate Routines in STEM Classrooms
In this interactive day, you will experience ways to incorporate debate into everyday math and science lessons, from warm up routines to classroom activities to summative assessments.
Read MorePublic Speaking and Leadership Presence for Independent School Women
This one-day, intensive workshop explores research-based components of effective public speaking to help women deepen their communication and leadership skills. Participants will explore the role of public speaking in their leadership growth and identify their own unique style.
Read MoreNavigating Those Tricky Conversations
This workshop is for teachers and administrators who want to strengthen their skills when working with other adults by planning strategically for challenging conversations in advance to better assess for nuance and outcome.
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