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: 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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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 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
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.