Professional Learning 2025-2026
VAIS recognizes the need for the learner’s voice and choice to inform their professional learning. As such, VAIS strives to share the most up-to-date information and to cover relevant trends in educational practice through an ongoing series of conferences and workshops. While designed with our VAIS constituencies in mind, many of our programs are open to educators throughout the Commonwealth and mid-Atlantic region. Click on the program title for additional information.
In-Person Programs
| PROGRAM | DATE | LOCATION |
| Teaching & Learning Institute | Aug. 5-6, 2025 | Steward School (Richmond, VA) |
| BTAM Training 1.0 | Sep. 25, 2025 | St. Michael’s Episcopal School (Richmond, VA) |
| Annual Conference | Nov. 3, 2025 | Collegiate School (Richmond, VA) |
| Heads of School Conference | Feb. 8-10, 2026 | Williamsburg Lodge (Williamsburg, VA) |
| Safe & Healthy Schools | Feb. 12, 2026 | University of Richmond (Richmond, VA) |
| Business Officers Institute | May 6, 2026 | Virginia Museum of History & Culture (Richmond, VA) |
| Advancement Institute | May 6, 2026 | Virginia Museum of History & Culture (Richmond, VA) |
Online Programs
VAIS Professional Learning is not restricted to in-person events. We use virtual programming to connect our constituencies across the Commonwealth and provide member schools with access to the most up-to-date thinking in the independent school milieu. Please note: Some programs require pre-registration.
We also host monthly virtual meetings for specific VAIS constituencies such as Heads of School, Business Officers, Division Directors, and School Nurses. Please consult the monthly EDGE newsletter for additional details.
| PROGRAM | DATE | TOPICS |
| Strategic Risk in the AI Era | August 7, 2025 | Protecting Students from Deepfake Abuse |
| Technology Week | Oct. 20-24, 2025 | Strategic Planning in the Age of AI |
| Heads & Trustees Week | Jan. 12-16, 2026 | Building Stronger Schools Through Connection |
| Momentum MeetUPs | Aug. 21, 2025 Oct. 2, 2025 Feb. 5, 2026 May 7, 2026 | Student Anxiety Learning Differences Auxiliary Programs Student Life / Leadership |
| Communities of Practice | (ongoing) | New Heads Collaborative Instructional Leaders |
