From Vision to Reality 1.0: What It Takes to Implement Bold Changes in Independent Schools
July 14 - July 15
$550 – $620
This workshop is designed for educational leaders who believe that traditional educational models no longer suffice in preparing students for the complexities of the modern world and who genuinely want to make bold changes to their schools. School leaders who powerfully articulate a vision for a more progressive, student-centered, authentic, and engaging educational experience remain faced with tremendous obstacles standing in the way of the substantive and lasting changes needed to make that vision a reality. Thus, this workshop is designed to give school leaders insight into the on-the-ground challenges posed by bold and progressive school change.
In this workshop, we will examine challenges faced in implementing school change and learn how to get around, past, over, or through them. We’ll focus on change in the following three areas:
Flexible scheduling to accommodate more engaging learning experiences, prioritizing depth over breadth.
Interdisciplinary and project-based curriculum that is relevant to students and focuses on real-world issues.
Authentic assessment methods that emphasize mastery over memorization and growth over grades.
We’ll delve into challenges posed by each of the following constituencies: faculty, students, families, and alumni, while also acknowledging the important partnerships needed with your communications, admissions, and college offices.
You’ll hear from educational thought leaders, learn from the stories of those engaged in this transformative work, and hear from organizations that support schools in championing and implementing educational change. This workshop will also present an opportunity for coalition building that will provide valuable support networks for school leaders looking to pioneer educational innovation. Ultimately, you will be inspired and more prepared to do the hard work of making your school a dynamic hub of forward-thinking educational practices that will prepare students to live socially productive and fulfilling lives. Participants will leave the workshop with a multi-year “road map” for school change.
We encourage you to bring a team of leaders and teachers from your school so that you can work collaboratively on your road maps.
