Biennial Conference

The biennial 2021 conference platform is officially open

 

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Jonathan will review recent trends in the faculty, staff, and leadership hiring and retention space. He’ll share what’s changed, what’s staying the same, and what schools and job seekers need to know about the upcoming hiring season.

 

Learn how to reframe retirement savings and why it’s never too early or too late to start saving.

 

Come and meet The Rev. David A. Madison, D.Min., Executive Director-Elect of the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES). During this informal session, Fr. David will highlight resources and upcoming events that will equip you to serve Episcopal schools with success. Drop by and visit!

 

Through ISM's work with hundreds of educators since March 2020, it's become clear that certain teaching practices and themes of study must continue into the future. Led by an experienced Episcopal school educator, this session will focus on what teachers learned about connecting and engaging with students, teaching and assessment practice, and on building relationships with students, in support of enhancing Episcopal identity.

 

Episcopal schools today are experiencing many leadership changes and disruptions. Hear about trends and issues that are impacting head of school and administrative leadership searches. Participants will gain a better understanding of the demands, requirements, and schedules of the evolving search process.

 

Join Rev. Dr. Mark Francisco Bozzuti-Jones as he speaks about his new book, Absalom Jones: America’s First Black Priest, and shares how schools can remember the life and service of Absalom Jones in celebration of Black History Month.

 

The Power of "Rethinking" in Schools -Rethinking school amidst massive disruption means that solutions that solved old problems aren’t going to address new problems. School leaders need to learn to be nimble enough to adapt midstream and emerge on the other side with the right level of self awareness and mindset in order to meet the needs of our constituents. Building on the research of top-rated Wharton professor and renowned organizational psychologist Adam Grant, come explore how school leaders might “rethink” their assumptions and practices in the midst of significant social, ideological, technological, economic and structural disruption. As we continue to adjust to the “next normal,” Rob and Garhett will facilitate a conversation around how school leaders can foster a sense of open curiosity and humility within their communities. We will explore how daily practices can create cultures of learning and exploration that embrace new ideas and perspectives to keep our schools moving forward in a sea of constant change. Presenters: Rob Devlin, Head of School, St. George Episcopal School, San Antonio, TX & Garhett Wager, Head of School, St. Mark's Episcopal School, Houston, TX

 

Planned Possibilities: Fostering Creativity and Curiosity through  Meaningful, Integrated, and Connected Curriculum - Join Rachel as she shares early childhood classroom tips, stories, and photographs of engaging play possibilities. Leave with integrated ideas for creating sensational centers and dynamic group times that support the interests and stretch the abilities of thoughtful young learners. Presenter: Rachel Daigre, Director of Learning Innovations, Knock Knock Children’s Museum, Baton Rouge, LA