The Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) serves more than 240 member schools, offering accreditation services, professional development, and opportunities for networking in thirteen states. Our mission is to lead independent schools in providing exemplary education.

Workshop Webinar Conference

ISACS Annual Conference

November 13–14, 2025 · Indianapolis, IN

Two-day conference gathering educators and leaders across independent schools.

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Exploring the Misinformation Landscape

November 18, 2025 · Webinar

with Tracee Stanford, News Literacy Project

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Fix Your Meetings!

December 1, 2, 3, 4 2025 · Webinar

with Claire Bolger, the Meeting Medic

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Educating Emotionally Resilient, Socially Skilled Students

December 5, 2025 · Workshop · Chicago

with Phyllis Fagell, Author & School Counselor

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Deans & Department Chairs: Coaching Skills to Lead Through Influence

December 8, 2025 · Workshop · Chicago

with Michelle Bostian, Executive Coach

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Technology, AI & Learning: A Dangerous Triumvirate

December 10, 2025 · Webinar

with Jared Cooney Horvath, Neuroscientist, Educator, Author

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Material Play: Clay & Dough

January 14, 2026 · Webinar

with Louisa Penfold, Harvard University

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Freedom of Expression, Academic Inquiry & Inclusive & Productive Discourse

January 16, 2026 · Workshop · Chicago

with Leila Brammer, University of Chicago

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Beating the Winter Blues: Perspectives from Positive Psychology

February 10, 2026 · Webinar

with Tim Bono, Washington University in St. Louis

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Beyond the Basics: More Strategies to Build Executive Function Skills

March 6, 2026 · Workshop · Chicago

with Sarah Ward, Cognitive Connections

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Reimagining Teacher Evaluation

March 9, 2026 · Workshop · Chicago

with Lori Cohen, Consultant & Elizabeth Denevi, Lewis and Clark

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Emerging in Your Leadership with Emotional Intelligence: Strengths & Styles

April 17, 2026 · Workshop · Chicago

with Carrie Grimes, Vanderbilt University

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