Religiously Affiliated Girls’ Schools
Headways™ 2024-2025 Cohort Offering
Cohort Region: Global
Open To: All members of ICGS schools working in leadership roles at Religiously Affiliated Girls’ Schools
Facilitator: Jen Landis, Head of School, Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child (US)
Discussion Topics
October 8, 2024 3:00 p.m. NYC/8:00 p.m. London/October 9, 2024 6:00 a.m. Melbourne via Zoom
The Diversity and Distinctiveness of Religiously Affiliated and Faith-based Schools
Similarities/differences among religiously affiliated/faith-based schools (e.g., diocesan oversight, relationships with orders, governance, curriculum and ceremonies/rites, etc.); faith-based elements of school life; school ethos; etc.
November 19, 2024 3:00 p.m. NYC/8:00 p.m. London/November 20, 2024 7:00 a.m. Melbourne via Zoom
Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Gender identity; anti-racism; political diversity; promoting civil discourse; role of school leadership (e.g., head, board, etc.); etc.
January 21, 2025 3:00 p.m. NYC/8:00 p.m. London/January 22, 2025 7:00 a.m. Melbourne via Zoom
Promoting Meaningful Interfaith Dialogue & Exploration
Developing a broad faith-based curriculum; required theology courses/elements of study; approaching interfaith dialogue through peace studies; etc.
February 18, 2025 3:00 p.m. NYC/8:00 p.m. London/February 19, 2025 7:00 a.m. Melbourne via Zoom
Health, Wellness, and Spirituality
Considering religion through the lens of spirituality; connections between mental health and spirituality; addressing anxiety/mental health issues in the context of mission; student retreats and other elements of faith life; working with parents; etc.
April 15, 2025 3:00 p.m. NYC/8:00 p.m. London/April 16, 2025 5:00 a.m. Melbourne via Zoom
Telling Your Story
Making the case for your school; areas of focus with prospective/current families (all-girls vs. religiously affiliated/faith-based vs. academic rigor); regional differences; shifting demographics; etc.
