Advancement Academy: Start the school year off strong! This transformative opportunity provides leaders in Admission, Development, Fundraising, Marketing & Communications, and School Heads to come together over the summer to collaborate on advancement initiatives and strategies.
Summer Institute: Whether you’re new to independent schools, hoping to excel in a recent promotion, or looking to master a specific skill, explore the latest research, leading methodology, and best practices in our Summer Institute workshops.
Virtual Workshops: Dig into the “nuts and bolts” around your day-to-day operations from the comfort of campus. Our Virtual Workshops, offered at various times throughout the school year, address questions and deliver solutions you can implement right away for immediate impact in your role.
Webinars: Bite-sized professional development for all positions on a wide variety of topics and led by industry experts. Our webinars are offered throughout the school year.
Heads Retreat: Designed for Heads of School, this retreat-style event provides time to refocus, reflect, and discuss emerging trends alongside peers who understand the critical and unique role of headship.
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13th Annual Advancement Academy
Date(s): 7/22/2024 — 7/26/2024 ● Location: Boston, MA ● Status: Open ● Credits: 40 IACP
The ISM Annual Advancement Academy brings together leaders in the areas of admission, alumni relations, development, enrollment, fundraising, and marketing communications—along with School Heads—to collaborate on advancement initiatives and strategies. Attendees leave with a customized action plan to implement right away.
$4,830.00
General & Silver
$4,350.00 Gold
$4,105.00 3+ Person
Rethinking Student Assessment: Collecting Authentic Evidence of Learning
Date(s): 10/3/2024 — 10/4/2024 ● Status: Open
Explore new methodologies for collecting evidence of meaningful, authentic student learning and comprehension.
Are your students involved in hands-on work that keeps them actively engaged? Do they produce work and perform tasks that they believe are purposeful?
It’s time to think about your school’s approach to assessment—that is, how you measure evidence of learning and achievement. Join us in an exploration of common student measurements, like multiple-choice tests, timed writings, worksheets, and other basic skills tests as we rethink how to collect authentic indications of student learning.
$645.00
General & Silver
$580.00 Gold
For Teachers: How to Succeed When You’re New to Teaching in Independent Schools
Date(s): 10/10/2024 — 10/11/2024 ● Status: Open
Explore foundational strategies to help you launch into your new role in an independent school, regardless of how long you’ve been teaching.
Independent schools are unlike any other educational setting. Teachers—attend this workshop to gain the tools you need to be successful from day one. Develop a foundational understanding of how independent schools work, how your school’s mission influences your role as a teacher, and how to flourish from the first day in your new school community.
$645.00
General & Silver
$580.00 Gold