Events Calendar

In the third and final part of this webinar series, explore a new subcategory in the DASL Advancement category: Advancement Activity. This deep dive will help you measure the impact of fundraising efforts and activity for the year. We’ll review the types of gifts and pledges that are included in new funds committed, how to identify those gifts in your system, and how it is different than counting funds received.

The Mount Vernon Ventures Annual Conference brings together educators from around the country and throughout the world for a two-day fun-filled, transformative professional learning experience. 
 

The 2023 Business Office Team Intensive builds upon the success of prior years’ deep dives into key areas of independent schools. This program is designed for everyone in your school’s business office: Accounts Payable/Receivable, Student Billing, Benefits Administrators, Payroll Specialists, Controllers, and of course, Business Officers (and aspiring Business Officers).

This program provides collaboration opportunities and valuable sessions specifically designed for HR professionals in independent schools. Build your own skills and that of your team while you collaborate and share with your peers, leaving with valuable takeaways to assist you in the daily tasks that are critical to the success of your school.

This workshop featuring Rob Evans and Michael Thompson helps develop your leadership style and expand your management skills. Gain a new perspective on what it means to be a leader in an independent school with practical techniques and real-life solutions.

NAIS is partnering with Gender Spectrum, a national leader in creating gender sensitive and positively responsive environments for all children and teens, to present ISNI. This five-day institute (June 13-16 and June 23) is customized for the unique needs of independent schools, students, families, and communities, and serves as the gateway to Gender Spectrum’s national network and yearlong capacity-building program for gender-inclusive practice.

This virtual summer institute is designed to teach educators about the core concepts and foundations of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), practical applications of UDL to lesson design, and how to support flexible, inclusive instruction. Attendees will discuss how all learners can meet high expectations.

When a crisis strikes, action from the head of school and main office are critical. That means that assistants and support staff have vital roles to play, too. Get advice to help you deal with a variety of different crises as we discuss the various roles on a crisis response team.

This program provides practical resources, helpful tips, and networking opportunities for administrative assistants in an independent school, whether serving in a department, division, or the head’s office. 

This virtual workshop will support educators and school leaders in cultivating a positive culture of mentorship and digital wellness based on understanding the latest research on kids growing up in public. 

New to DASL Data Entry? Want a refresher about how it works and what you need to know? Interested in the timeline for the 2022–2023 school year? Join the DASL team for this webinar, which includes an introduction to DASL and the suggested sequence for the upcoming data entry season.

This two-day study group is a continuation of the APISA (Asian, Pacific Islander, South Asian) Study Group that began in June 2021 and continued through June 2022. This program is an opportunity to connect with other APISA educators in an affinity setting that will provide a safe and generative space to self-reflect, share stories, and learn from each other’s experiences.

Engage with other heads and spouses at this energizing and nurturing retreat led by Rob Evans and Michael Thompson, offering thoughtful, nuanced conversations on complex issues facing heads of school.

Kick off your summer with this interactive workshop on value, time, and project management. Over the course of four 60-minute sessions, you will learn and put into practice strategies for work efficiency. 

In this institute, one of Brooklyn Friends School's debut cohorts, attendees will come together to engage in a curriculum designed to explore, examine, and employ the complexities of what it means to be a white educator in independent school communities.

As we continue to navigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the social and political unrest in our communities and country, the need for connection, shared knowledge, and support is evident. To provide school leaders and staff with these collaborative opportunities, NAIS offers virtual meetups and webinars that address vital issues in school life, from legal advisories to global education, race, culture, and well-being.

The 2023-24 school year presents a litany of challenges for school leaders— including diversity and equity professionals and other educators—committed to inclusive excellence. DLI is an engaging, trusted community of practice that helps educators meet today’s challenges and transform them into opportunities for innovation and strategic change.

You’ll hear the latest from the independent and private school admission and enrollment community, participate in tactical training, and network with organizations and colleagues from around the world.

This three-day event will provide tools to make you a more effective leader of change, giving you new clarity and direction. With supportive colleagues, you’ll learn from expert faculty from the Northwestern University Kellogg School Center for Nonprofit Management.

Each institute brings together K-12 teachers, administrators and counselors from around the world for a four-day professional development program that builds on evidence based SEL practices and fosters collaboration, reflection, and renewal.