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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Academic Leaders MeetUP
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All Heads of School MeetUP
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New Heads Collaborative MeetUP
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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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Department Chairs MeetUP
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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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School Counselors MeetUP
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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.
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.