Events
A day to Connect, Collaborate…and Learn.
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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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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School Counselors MeetUP
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LevelUP MeetUP
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New Heads Collaborative MeetUP
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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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Business Officers MeetUP
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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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Academic Leaders MeetUP
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Technology Teams MeetUP
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School Counselors MeetUP
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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.
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.
