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.
Summer Book Club
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The Art of Gathering
The Art of Gathering transforms how Academic Leaders design meaningful interactions, offering proven strategies to elevate routine meetings into purposeful experiences that drive authentic connection and institutional impact.
June 18 at 11am ET
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10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People
10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People equips Academic Leaders with research-backed techniques to transform student engagement by combining high expectations with empathetic support, leveraging adolescents' natural drive for social recognition to foster achievement and development.
June 25 at 11am ET
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The Good Fight
The Good Fight shows Academic Leaders how to transform institutional conflict from a liability into a strategic asset, providing practical tools to leverage disagreement for innovation while strengthening organizational relationships and outcomes.
July 9 at 11am ET
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Genesis: Artificial Intelligence, Hope, and the Human Spirit
Genesis: Artificial Intelligence, Hope, and the Human Spirit equips Academic Leaders with the essential framework to balance AI's transformative potential against its profound institutional challenges, providing indispensable guidance for navigating this technological revolution.
July 16 at 11am ET
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The Leap to Leader: How Ambitious Managers Make the Jump to Leadership
Are you aspiring to move into a leadership role within your school, or have you recently stepped into a new leadership position? Join One Schoolhouse President & CEO, Brad Rathgeber, and fellow independent school Academic Leaders in a collaborative, two-part series to explore The Leap to Leader by Adam Bryant.
July 15 & July 29 at 1pm ET
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Summer Reading Kickoff
Join us for the launch of our Summer Reading where we’ll introduce four engaging titles that dive into some of the most compelling timely and enduring issues for Academic Leaders.
May 21 at 2pm ET -
Summer Reading ICYMI Wrap Up
If you can't make it to your book's scheduled discussion (or want to talk more) join us for our comprehensive Wrap Up session covering all the books.
July 30 at 11am ET
Generative AI Workshop & Meetups
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Workshop: Generative AI Fundamentals for Academic Leaders
Join us for an engaging 90-minute Zoom hands-workshop designed to equip Academic Leaders with a foundational understanding of Generative AI. Whether you're brand-new to Generative AI or looking to deepen your initial understanding, this session will provide valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance your leadership capabilities. This session will NOT be recorded.
July 10 at 1pm ET -
Meetup: Generative AI Policies & Practices
Join our monthly meetup for discussions of how your peers are approaching Generative AI in terms of policies and practical application.
July 17 at 2pm ET -
Meetup: Generative AI Policies & Practices
Join our monthly meetup for discussions of how your peers are approaching Generative AI in terms of policies and practical application.
August 21 at 2pm ET
Peer Cohorts
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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.
25-26 Cohort Dates Coming Soon!
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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.
25-26 Cohort Dates Coming Soon!
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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.
25-26 Cohort Dates Coming Soon!
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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.
25-26 Cohort Dates Coming Soon!
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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.
25-26 Cohort Dates Coming Soon!