Synchronous Learning Opportunities

Connect & Collaborate

Academic Leaders do their best work when they can connect with colleagues across schools to share goals, challenges, and successes.

Peer Cohorts, Weekly Webinars and Monthly Meetups, which are included with a school’s membership, offer Academic Leaders the chance to gather for informal conversations on topics they have in common with peers in similar roles in schools across the country.

Meetups & Webinars

  • Getting Hiring Started Sooner

    In this webinar, we'll talk through tactics and strategies that you can implement this hiring season in order to get the outcomes you want.

    December 10 at 12pm ET

  • Monthly Meetup on Generative AI

    Join our monthly meetup for discussions of how your peers are approaching Generative AI in terms of policies and practical application.

    Third Thursday of each month at 2pm ET

  • Powering Up Onboarding Webinar: The Impact of an LMS-Enhanced Program

    Learn how one school leader used a learning management system to revamp new faculty onboarding, fostering stronger integration and school culture.

    January 14 at 11am ET

  • Competency-Based Learning Webinar

    Explore the essentials of Competency-Based Education with Cindy Blackburn and gain practical steps to bring this impactful approach to your school.

    February 5 - time coming soon

  • Retaining Educators Webinar: Insights into Independent School Teacher Retention

    Discover Dr. Chuck Maddox's key insights on independent school teacher retention and gain actionable strategies to strengthen faculty loyalty and support.

    March 25 at 12pm ET

  • You've Mapped, Now What? Curriculum Audits Webinar

    Date and description coming soon!

Peer Cohorts

  • Assistant & Associate Head Leadership

    This cohort is for those who have the title Assistant or Associate Head of School. The conversations will center around leading​ the organization, leading leaders, and integrating your work with the other departments of the school, including academics, business, advancement, admissions, etc.

    Cohort Dates (All Thursdays): September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12, January 9, February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8

    ​All cohort meetings will occur from 1:00 - 2:00pm ET

  • Department Chair Leadership

    This cohort is for those who lead a department or a team on campus. Through topic-focused conversations, peer collaboration, and expert guidance, participants will enhance their leadership strategies, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities. This series fosters a supportive environment for leaders to innovate, inspire, and achieve departmental goals effectively.

    ​Cohort Dates (All Mondays): September 23, October 28, November 25, January 27, February 24, March 24, April 28

    ​All cohort meetups will occur from 3:30 - 4:30pm ET

  • Curriculum, Instruction & Pedagogy Leadership

    This cohort is for those who lead professional learning for faculty in curriculum or pedagogy beyond a single department or grade level. Participants in roles such as academic deans, instructional coaches, deans of faculty, or directors of teaching and learning. Participants are welcome if they lead in divisional, multi-divisional, whole school, or interdisciplinary ways. 

    Cohort Dates (All Thursdays): September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12, January 9, February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8

    ​All cohort meetings will occur from 11:00am - 12:00pm ET

  • Lower School Leadership

    This cohort is for lower school academic leaders: grade level leads, reading and math specialists, and other academic leaders in this division. The series offers a collaborative platform where academic leaders can engage in early education research and conversation focused on our youngest learners. You'll grow your leadership skills while learning and sharing best practices in an informal, professional environment. ​

    Cohort Dates (All Tuesdays): September 10, October 8, November 12, December 10, January 14 at 1pm ET, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 6

    ​All cohort meetings will occur from 11:00am - 12:00pm ET

  • Single-Division Leadership

    This cohort is for division leaders focused on leading their division or assisting the division leader while supporting faculty, families, and students. Engage in conversations with peers about integrating your daily work with the school's strategic priorities and collaborating with the broader leadership team. You'll grow your leadership skills while learning and sharing best practices in an informal, professional environment. 

    Cohort Dates (All Wednesdays): September 11, October 9, November 13, December 11, January 8​​, February 12, March 12, April 9, May 7

    ​All cohort meetings will occur from 1:00 - 2:00pm ET