Events
Featured Event
2026 Annual Conference
The Steward School Richmond, VA
Join educators and leaders from across the Commonwealth for our biggest event of the year. Experience a day of connection, collaboration, and inspiration designed to elevate your school community.
Events
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Teaching & Learning Institute
St. Christopher’s School 711 St. Christopher’s Road, Richmond, VA, United StatesFor EducatorsFor Heads of SchoolsJumpstart your school year with two days of connection, collaboration, and inspiration. Whether you are stepping into your first classroom or refreshing a seasoned toolkit, TLI provides the strategies and peer network you need to thrive. Ideal for both new and experienced independent school educators.
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Fall Momentum MeetUP
Virtual via ZoomOur Fall Momentum MeetUP will feature Dr. Jaqueline Johnson Wilson, who will discuss supporting students with learning differences. Registration is required.
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Both/And: Shared Learning vs. Personalized Learning?
For AdministratorsFor EducatorsFor Heads of SchoolsShared Learning vs. Personalized Learning? Featuring Tasha Arnold, Alpha School and Brent Kaneft, Wilson Hall.
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Technology Week
Virtual via ZoomFor AdministratorsFor EducatorsFor Heads of SchoolsFeaturing daily doses of learning throughout the week, including an engaging Keynote, practical sessions for you and your team, and fast-paced concurrent sessions with industry experts.
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Business Officers MeetUP
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Both/And: Handwritten vs. Talk-to-Text?
For AdministratorsFor EducatorsFor Heads of SchoolsHandwritten vs. Talk-to-Text? Featuring Jilly Darefsky, The Siena School and Youki Terada, Edutopia.
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Both/And: Parent Relationships — School as Expert or School as Partner?
For AdministratorsFor EducatorsFor Heads of SchoolsParent Relationships — School as Expert or School as Partner? Featuring Debbie Roffman, The Park School of Baltimore and Michelle Odell, Loudoun Country Day School.
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All Heads of School MeetUP
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Both/And: Classroom Discussion — Structured Protocol or Organic Conversation?
For AdministratorsFor EducatorsFor Heads of SchoolsClassroom Discussion — Structured Protocol or Organic Conversation? Featuring Liza Garonzik, R.E.A.L. Discussion and Colleen Kyle, The Rivers School.
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Both/And: Innovation vs. Protection?
For AdministratorsFor EducatorsFor Heads of SchoolsInnovation vs. Protection? Featuring Tye Campbell, TLIS, AIMS and Thanasi Letras, Bryn Mawr School.
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2026 Annual Conference
The Steward School 11600 Gayton Rd, Richmond, VA, United StatesFor Heads of SchoolsFor AdministratorsFor EducatorsJoin educators and leaders from across the Commonwealth for our biggest event of the year. Experience a day of connection, collaboration, and inspiration designed to elevate your school community.
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College Counselors MeetUP
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Both/And: Fluency vs. Conceptual Mathematics?
For AdministratorsFor EducatorsFor Heads of SchoolsFluency vs. Conceptual Mathematics? Featuring Dr. Jennifer Bay-Williams, University of Louisville and Dr. Jo Boaler, Stanford University.
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Both/And: Belonging vs. Resilience — Finding the Balance
For AdministratorsFor EducatorsFor Heads of SchoolsBelonging vs. Resilience — Finding the Balance Featuring Dr. Pascal Losambe, Columbus Academy and Alan Brown, Learning to Thrive.
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Both/And: Cell Phones at School — Protecting Focus vs. Practicing Self-Control?
For AdministratorsFor EducatorsFor Heads of SchoolsCell Phones at School — Protecting Focus vs. Practicing Self-Control? Featuring Russell Shaw, Georgetown Day School and Lindy Hockenbary, LindyHoc.
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Heads & Trustees Week
Virtual via ZoomFor AdministratorsFor Heads of SchoolsTailored specifically for Heads of School and Trustees to explore essential mindsets and skillsets that help educators become stronger collaborators and contributors.
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Both/And: Changing What We Assess vs. How We Assess?
For AdministratorsFor EducatorsFor Heads of SchoolsChanging What We Assess vs. How We Assess? Featuring David Green, St. Anselm's Abbey School and Rachel Lugo, FutureRise Edu.
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Both/And: Engagement vs. Endurance — Should Learning Always Feel Engaging?
For AdministratorsFor EducatorsFor Heads of SchoolsEngagement vs. Endurance — Should Learning Always Feel Engaging? Featuring Sarah Dugan, Teach Learn Thrive and Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, Neuroscientist and Author.
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Heads of School Conference
Williamsburg Lodge 310 S England St, Williamsburg, VA, United StatesFor Heads of SchoolsJoin top leaders from Virginia's independent schools for our premier Heads of School Conference in Williamsburg, Va.
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Safe & Healthy Schools Conference
University of Richmond 442 Westhampton Way, Richmond, VA, United StatesFor AdministratorsFor Heads of SchoolsThis in-person event is designed for those responsible for keeping everyone safe and healthy at your school.
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New Heads Collaborative MeetUP
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MeetUPs provide VAIS Members with opportunities to engage across our membership. The synchronous virtual events afford time for the sharing of resources and collegial conversations hosted by association staff.
MeetUPs are offered for Academic Leaders, Business Officers, College Counselors, Data Managers, Department Chairs, School Counselors, and Technology Teams and are available only to VAIS member and candidate schools. Save the dates and watch EDGEnotes for the zoom links.
In addition to monthly or quarterly meetups, VAIS hosts four Momentum MeetUPs each year for the full community.