Events Calendar

Explore findings from research on model experiential learning and global education programs at NAIS member schools.

This Institute for Social & Emotional Learning event will allow you to explore ways to integrate nature into your content teaching—from PE to science to English—and engage with topics like climate change, cultural sensitivity to land, and the rights of nature.

At this free, one-hour meetup, you can choose the discussion group that meets your needs: Breakout Group 1 on international schools in the U.S.; Breakout Group 2 on international schools outside the U.S.; or Breakout Group 3 on independent schools outside of the U.S. in countries such as Canada, the U.K., and Australia.

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.

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.

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.

This two-day workshop provides the framework and tools to start the year on a strong foundation of SEL. Learn effective lesson sequences and simple and profound practices to support social and emotional Learning.

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.

This three-day event, in partnership with the Northwestern University Kellogg School Center for Nonprofit Management, is for independent school leaders. This year's theme is Recenter Your School's Purpose: Communication Meets Innovation.

How can schools, classrooms, and other educational spaces be best designed to support deep and lifelong learning? How can architects, educators, and designers create places for learning that incorporate the latest research and innovative practices from around the globe? This institute convenes teams in an interactive and intensive 3.5-day studio format in which participants learn from leading experts and apply lessons to their active projects.