Academic Leaders do their best work when they can connect with colleagues across schools to share goals, challenges, and successes.
This popular member benefit, which is included with schools' membership, offers 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.
Each cohort conversation focuses on growing in a competency-based approach to the challenges of academic leadership.Every meeting has a topic and a shared resource (shared via our members-only portal) to discuss that is suggested or selected by participants during a prior meeting. Topics are tied to the issues central to participants’ roles and to the cycle of the school year. Often, after the initial conversation, the members pivot to respond to a problem of practice brought by a member seeking inputs from the group.
To ensure an open and free-flowing conversation, cohort sessions will not be recorded or shared. Each cohort group is led by a facilitator and gathers for several stand-alone 50-minute live video meetings. |
We are excited to share two new Cohorts for our members this winter!
These special Cohorts are designed as a series (rather than as individual stand-alone meetings) with an expert facilitator who will be with the group for all four meetings. We ask that those joining commit to participate in all four sessions, understanding that work and life situations are fluid.
Schools collect vast amounts of data but few use that data to improve operations and better deliver their school’s mission. This Cohort will help get you grow your confidence when it comes to data-informed decision-making.
Who is it for?
Session 1: Institutional Research's Role
Tuesday, January 23 at 1pm ET
Session 2: Building Blocks of Institutional Research
Tuesday, February 13 at 1pm ET
Session 3: I Have Results
Tuesday, March 5, 1pm ET
Session 4: Where Do I Go From Here
Tuesday, March 26, 1pm ET
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This Cohort is designed to connect and support curriculum and pedagogy specialists in schools, empowering you to make a positive impact on your students' learning experiences.
Who is it for?
Session 1: Teaching & Learning Leadership
Wednesday, January 17, 1pm ET
Session 2: Curriculum & Pedagogy Innovation
Wednesday, February 14, 1pm ET
Session 3: Inclusive Practices
Wednesday, March 13, 1pm ET
Session 4: Feedback
Wednesday. April 17, 1pm ET
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Department & Team Leadership
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This cohort is for those who lead a department or a team on campus. Participants will meet as a whole group for the first part of each meeting, then move into breakout groups for specific roles and department discussion.
- Cohort Dates (All Wednesdays): September 27, October 4, October 25, November 8, December 6, January 31, February 21, March 20, April 10
- All meetups will occur from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. ET
- Participation in the Cohort series is an Association benefit and is included with your school's membership
Single-Division Leadership
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This cohort is for those who have a leadership role in a single division. Participants will meet as a whole group for the first part of each meeting, then move into breakout groups for specific roles and divisional discussion.
- Cohort Dates (All Wednesdays): September 27, October 4, October 25, November 8, November 29, January 31, March 20
- All meetings will occur from 12:00noon - 1:00 p.m. ET
- Participation in the Cohort series is an Association benefit and is included with your school's membership
Assistant Head Leadership
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This cohort is for those charged with leading in the organization, leadership and development of the school.
- Cohort Dates (All Thursdays): October 5, November 2, December 7, January 11, February 8, March 7, April 4
- All meetings will occur from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET
- Participation in the Cohort series is an Association benefit and is included with your school's membership
Leadership for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Justice
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This cohort is for those working towards a more inclusive curriculum and pedagogy.
- Cohort Dates (All Thursdays): February 15, March 14, and April 11
- All meetings will occur from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET
- Participation in the Cohort series is an Association benefit and is included with your school's membership
“It was valuable hearing about specific examples of challenges and success, we were able to relate and offer suggestions.” |