REGIONAL EVENTS

Educational Leadership in the Era of Climate Change

From long-term campus planning to daily mission delivery, the complexities of climate change are increasingly impacting schools and education in both visible and subtle ways. Join The Heads Network and the Global Education Benchmark Group (GEBG) to discuss with fellow school leaders a series of case studies developed by Dr. Clare Sisisky during a two-year study she led with The Klingenstein Center at Teachers College, Columbia University involving over 35 independent schools. The case studies highlight insights from the study including how student anxiety, teacher motivation, and climate change are connected and highly relevant for our schools. They tackle issues from facilities to board relations to investment policies. Explore these challenges of school leadership and strategize with fellow school leaders through facilitated discussion. Take back to your school a new competency-based framework for engaging students as citizens in the era of climate change and a deeper understanding of how to envision your school as climate-ready.

This event is held in partnership with the Global Education Benchmark Group (GEBG) and is associated with the Global Summit on Climate Education organized by the GEBG in partnership with The Klingenstein Center and hosted at Drew School in San Francisco on February 7th and 8th.

February 6, 2025
12:00-4:00 p.m.
The International School of San Francisco

Women in Leadership Workshop

Join other current and aspiring leaders as we delve into the business of independent schools. Topics to be addressed include: finance, fundraising, and board management. More information and registration details to come!

This event is held in partnership with ADVIS, which serves roughly 130 independent school in eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware.

February 24, 2025
8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
The Hill School, Pottstown, PA

From Mystery to Mastery: Women Leaders Conquering Finance, Fundraising and Governance

March 7, 2025
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
The Madeira School, McLean, VA

Are you a graduate of THN's Women's Leadership Seminar and looking to continue your growth as a school leader? Then mark your calendars and plan to joins us for an exciting day of connecting, learning and leadership growth. We'll help elevate your leadership by exploring those sticky and "mysterious" issues of leading schools. You'll leave with new wisdom and confidence needed to continue advancing your career. The tentative agenda includes:

A deep dive on independent school finance
A session on creating your authentic voice and presence
Breakout opportunities focusing on governance and fundraising
Lots of collegiality, laughter and new friends!

Save the date and look for more details and registration information in January.

This event is held in partnership with the Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington (AISGW) in an effort to support graduates of THN's Women's Leadership Seminar and AISGW's Women's Leadership Initiative.