Synchronous Learning Opportunities

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.

2nd Thursday of each month at 11am ET

New for 25-26! This cohort is for those serving as Dean of Students or in similar roles focused on student life and well-being. Conversations will explore how to cultivate healthy school communities, support students’ social and emotional development, and navigate challenging situations with empathy and fairness.

3rd Wednesday of each month at 11am ET

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. 

3rd Tuesday of each month at 11am ET

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. ​

2nd Tuesday of each month at 11am ET

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. 

3rd Thursday of each month at 11am ET

To best meet the needs of department chairs, we’ve reimagined our department chair cohort as a year-long series of workshops.

Each workshop explores a key component of leading a department, providing department chairs with the tools, strategies, and peer support to lead with clarity and confidence.

Each workshop is 90 minutes and will run from 12:00pm to 1:30pm ET.

Discover how structured observation practices can provide meaningful evidence of teaching, strengthen teams, and create a culture where every teacher feels seen.

October 8 at 12noon ET

Learn how to turn meetings into engines of momentum by setting clear goals, engaging every voice, and ensuring follow-up using research-informed frameworks.

November 10 at 12noon ET

Sharpen your skills for handling conflict and misalignment with clarity and empathy, transforming tough conversations into opportunities for growth.

December 4 at 12noon ET

Understand the distinctions between these roles and practice strategies for stepping into each one effectively to support colleagues and your department.

January 22 at 12noon ET

Move past stereotypes to understand what truly drives colleagues, building trust, psychological safety, and a culture where everyone feels supported.

February 18 at 12noon ET

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

3rd Thursday at 2pm ET