Online Courses
Focused Learning, Designed for Academic Leaders
Courses are asynchronous and take 4–5 hours to complete; build the skills and competencies you need, on your schedule.
Each course is focused on a single topic, and draws on curated research in the field as well as academic expertise.
As always, the design of each course includes opportunities for reflection and interaction, empowering you to boost your skills with a group of peers interested in the same issues.
August
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Leading Curricular and Pedagogical Change
Our adaptable framework helps Academic Leaders plan for curricular and pedagogical change and manage a sustainable and supportive implementation process.
August 3 - August 7
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Rethinking the School Schedule: Designing for What Matters Most
Daily school schedules must balance evolving needs across programs and constituents, making change both necessary and complex. In this course, participants will learn how to design a thoughtful, effective process for developing and implementing a schedule that aligns with their school’s curricular goals.
August 3 - August 7
October
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What to Ask (and What Not to Ask): Student Feedback in Academics
Academic Leaders will learn how to generate actionable, reliable insights from academic surveys. This session covers designing effective instruments, writing clear, neutral questions, and avoiding common pitfalls that compromise data quality. Participants will explore practical examples and leave with strategies they can apply immediately.
October 5 - October 9
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AI You Can Use: Practical Applications for Academic Leaders
Discover how AI can act as your personal chief of staff. We will explore practical ways to automate your routine office work and give you more headspace for strategic thinking and supporting your faculty.
October 12 - October 16
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Leading Your Team/Department in Understanding Generative AI
Learn to guide your team in exploring Generative AI and considering the implications for teaching and learning in alignment with school mission and values.
October 12 - October 16
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Assessing Your Assessments in the Age of AI
This course prepares academic leaders to guide faculty conversations about assessment in the age of Generative AI. Participants will identify misalignments, examine what assessments truly measure, and leave with practical tools to lead conversations that drive meaningful, actionable improvements.
October 19 - October 23
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Leading from the Middle: What to Expect (and Where to Start)
Moving from the classroom to a leadership role is a big shift. Gain the practical tools and confidence you need to manage your former peers, lead effective meetings, and set a clear tone for your team.
October 19 - October 23
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Tough Talks: Challenging Conversations with Direct Reports
This course helps independent school leaders strengthen their supervisory skills by engaging in the kinds of conversations that are tempting to avoid, yet essential for professional growth, accountability, and team cohesion.
October 26 - October 30
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Making Custom-Built Bots to Align Curriculum to Mission
Learn to use custom GPTs for mission-driven curriculum design and adaptation. This course covers creating custom GPTs, evaluating GenAI-generated content, and tailoring it to your school’s unique program.
October 26 - October 30
November
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Rethinking the School Schedule: Designing for What Matters Most
Daily school schedules must balance evolving needs across programs and constituents, making change both necessary and complex. In this course, participants will learn how to design a thoughtful, effective process for developing and implementing a schedule that aligns with their school’s curricular goals.
November 2 - November 6