Live programming is an Association benefit. All Academic Leaders at your school can participate at no cost. Members, log into the Portal to register and view past recordings! |
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Monthly Meetup for Leaders
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Generative AI: Policies & Practices
Join us for the return of our popular and dynamic monthly meetup series on Generative AI to discuss emerging issues and trends. The group will alternate between discussions on policies and practical applications. Connect with peers and insightful practitioners to stay caught up in the evolving landscape of Generative AI. Specific topics for each meetup will be announced in our newsletter.
Details:
- Frequency: Monthly, 3rd Thursday of each month at 2pm ET, September through May.
- October meeting will be on Wednesday, October 16 at 2 pm ET.
- Duration: 60 minutes per session
- Sign up once for the whole series or join along the way
Special Webinar Series for Fall 2024 on Community Polarization
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Community Polarization and the Impact of Geopolitical Events on Campus
Join us for a timely series on navigating community polarization as an Academic Leader, featuring Megan Mann. Megan is an attorney, independent school specialist, and the former General Counsel and Vice President of Legal Education & Support at NAIS. This series will cover the responsibilities of Academic Leaders during a polarized election time, offering case studies, policy checklists, and practical strategies to foster better and productive discourse in schools. Each session will include real-world examples and suggestions for academic leaders at all levels and will have ample time for discussion and questions. |
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Navigating Polarization: Responsibilities of Academic Leaders
Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 1:00pm ET |
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Megan Mann will discuss the crucial responsibilities of Academic Leaders during times of heightened polarization, due to geopolitical events, such as the U.S. presidential election. Learn through case studies, discussion, and policy examples how to maintain a balanced and inclusive school environment, focused on learning and respectful discourse.
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Examining Policies for Discourse, Speech, and Activism
Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 1:00pm ET |
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Explore best practices for developing and implementing school policies on discourse, activism, and other areas impacted by national and international events, such as an election. Megan Mann will provide a legal, practical perspective on maintaining a healthy and inclusive dialogue within your school community.
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Preparing for and Handling School Challenges in Polarized Times
Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 1:00pm ET |
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Discover practical strategies to prepare for potential challenges during polarized times. Megan Mann will offer insights on creating a supportive learning environment and handling adult difficulties and even misbehavior effectively.
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Post-Election Reflection and Future Strategies
Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 1:00pm ET |
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Join us after the election for a reflective session on the outcomes and lessons learned. Megan Mann will guide a discussion on future strategies for Academic Leaders to continue fostering belonging and constructive discourse in their schools.
Monthly Webinars for Leaders
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Storyboarding Your Curriculum: Crafting Compelling Learning Journeys
Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 2:00pm ET |
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Are you seeking ways to turn unwieldy (or perhaps non-existent) curriculum maps into a useful campus tool for communicating the essentials of your school's academic program both internally and externally? Two of our members sought the same for their schools. Join Shahana Sarkar (Head Royce School, CA) and Lana Shea (St. Stephens and St. Agnes School. VA) as they explore the ideas behind Curriculum Storyboarding with Allison Zmuda. Allison is the co-author of Streamlining the Curriculum: Using the Storyboard Approach to Frame Compelling Learning Journeys. In this webinar, she'll offer Shahana and Lana (and you!) new insights on how to build, utilize, and inspire with storyboards that can help foster a more aligned curriculum and illuminate your school's engaging learning journey.
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Student Mental Health: Cell Phone Policies Status Update
Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 12:00pm ET |
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Explore the impact of new cell phone policies on student mental health in independent schools. Join us in October to hear how new or changed policies have been implemented and what's working in three of our member schools. Gain insights from schools that have implemented new policies and their initial thoughts about the effects on student well-being. Bring and share your best practices for creating a healthier school environment during a discussion after the panel presentation.
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Getting Hiring Started Sooner
Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 12:00pm ET |
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Academic Leaders know that hiring a great staff starts earlier and ends later than it ever has -- its now almost year-long work. 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.
Past Live Programming
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What’s the strategic role of a department chair in your school? And how might this role change as you consider the future of your work? Thomas Mueller and Elise London joined Senior Director Sarah Hanawald to talk about how they are reconceptualizing the roles of Department Chairs in their schools. Competencies Centered in this Webinar:
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What does it mean to take on a curriculum audit for a division, a department, or maybe even a whole school? Corinne Dedini has led curriculum audits from a variety of perspectives and she shared her insights on how Academic Leaders can engage in this work in a mission-aligned way that serves their school’s community. Competencies Centered in this Webinar:
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Sarah Hanawald, Senior Director at One Schoolhouse, welcomed Tom Rochon, Ph.D., President of ERB. Tom shared insights drawn from the series of learning assessments administered during the school years just before and during the school years disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Competencies Centered in this Webinar:
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Jason Kim-Seda, Ed.D., author of Retaining BIPOC Educators Starts with Belonging, joins Sarah to discuss his research on how schools sometimes fail to support faculty of color. He shared strategies that the schools he researched implemented–strategies that can help academic leaders create more inclusive and welcoming environments for all faculty. Competencies Centered in this Webinar:
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