Annual Conference 2024
November 4, St. Christopher’s School, Richmond
Empower excellence like never before. At the Annual Conference, we will delve into the essence of what makes independent education extraordinary. Topics to reshape your approach to teaching and leadership will include:
- Emotional Climate
- Learning Spaces
- Instructional Design
- Arts and Technology Integration
- Equitable Assessment Strategies
- Working and Leading in Community
ANNUAL CONFERENCE KEYNOTE: Dr. Pooja K. Agarwal, Cognitive Scientist, Educator, & Author, Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning
Pooja K. Agarwal, Ph.D. is a cognitive scientist, conducting research on how students learn since 2005. She is the author of the book Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning and an Associate Professor of Psychology at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, teaching psychological science to exceptional undergraduate musicians. Dr. Agarwal is also the Founder of RetrievalPractice.org, a source of research-based teaching strategies for more than 20,000 teachers around the world. Dr. Agarwal’s research has been published in leading peer-reviewed academic journals; featured in The New York Times, NPR, Scientific American, and Education Week; recognized by the National Science Foundation; and highlighted in numerous books, podcasts, and videos. Dr. Agarwal received her Ph.D. from Washington University in St. Louis. Her love of learning formed at the outset of her career as a 4th and 5th grade teacher in St. Louis, Missouri.
REGISTRATION:
| Who? | Administrative Fee: |
| VAIS Members | $195 |
| Non – VAIS Members | $390 |
Registration/refund deadline: October 18
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VAIS has a room block at the nearby Hampton Inn. Please use this link to reserve a room.
We’re sorry, but registration is now full. Please email Laura Godwin to be added to the waitlist.
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