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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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 Trustee 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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Business and Advancement Institute
Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA, United StatesFor AdministratorsFor Heads of Schools
Our popular MeetUPs, available only to VAIS members, are virtual events that bring together colleagues in similar roles from independent schools across Virginia for informal, focused conversations throughout the school year. Find upcoming MeetUP dates, save them to your calendar, and if you are a VAIS member you will receive login information closer to the event date. MeetUPs are offered for Academic Leaders, Business Officers, College Counselors, Data Managers, School Counselors, and Technology Teams.