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This conference offers collaboration and community for independent school professionals who oversee teaching fellows or who are creating fellows' programs at their schools. Share ideas and common experiences in the interest of bringing fresh, innovative thinking to our programs. The conference schedule includes featured speakers, special topic sessions, and a local guest artist.

Facilitated by expert workshop leaders in 4.5-hour sessions over three consecutive days, these highly interactive virtual workshops take place over Zoom and feature an additional three hours of asynchronous work in Canvas required to earn a completion certificate.

Educators from all grade levels are invited to a transformative, hands-on professional development experience grounded in constructivist theory, place-based learning, and transdisciplinary approaches. Choose from one of three immersive workshops—rooted in the idea that students learn best by doing, reflecting, and connecting their learning to the world around them. Each workshop fosters active, inquiry-based, and student-centered learning that aligns with constructivist theory—where knowledge is built through experiences and active engagement.

Join facilitator Dr. Jawaan Wallace, Director of Enrollment Management and Collegiate Partnerships at Marlborough School, to build your toolkit of effective, responsive, and nimble communication strategies.

This program is designed to offer the dedicated time, tools and strategies needed to move your social and emotional learning (SEL) program forward.

This interactive workshop will equip you with practical systems and proven strategies for managing projects, email, and digital workspaces while integrating generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools to streamline tasks.

DLI is a purposeful and evolving community of practice aimed at meeting today’s challenges and transforming them into avenues for strategic growth and innovation.

Are you new to independent schools or transitioning into a business office role? This program gives you the critical knowledge and tools you need to succeed. Learn the fundamentals of nonprofit accounting, budgeting, and financial planning, while gaining practical experience in school operations, HR, facilities management, and auxiliary services like after-school care and summer camps.

Human resources should be designed to help achieve the goals and business objectives of an organization, and a school is no exception. The independent school HR professional does this through excellent communications and use of efficient processes, while supporting a sustainable information security and privacy strategy. Understanding the fundamentals of human resources in an independent school will be the focus of this year’s intensive. This will add value, assist in making your school more competitive, and allow you to become a strategic partner.

This experiential two-day workshop is designed to upskill your practice and amplify your impact. Unpack the role of the advisor, tackle common challenges, and build a toolkit that promotes student belonging, connection, and success.