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VAIS 2026 Annual Conference | November 16
The Steward School, Richmond
The VAIS Annual Conference brings together hundreds of educators from independent schools across Virginia for a full day of learning, conversation, and connection.
Events
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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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Academic Leaders MeetUP
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School Counselors MeetUP
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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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Data Managers MeetUP
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New Heads Collaborative MeetUP
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Business Officers MeetUP
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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.
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.
