K-12 Organizer
Independent Schools Association of the Central States
Independent school professional learning
The Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) accredits and supports independent schools across the central United States with professional learning, including webinar, trustee and parent series.
www.isacs.org ↗Upcoming webinars
- Tue, November 17 · 4:00 PM EST
The Power of Invitation
Author and community-building practitioner Charles Vogl shares how intentional and crafted invitation powerfully shapes who and how we gather, and how thoughtful invitations support belonging, strengthen engagement and create the trust needed to face challenges.
- Thu, November 19 · 4:00 PM EST
Board's Role in Fundraising (ISACS Trustee Series)
Donna Harris, president of Minnehaha Academy, on the board's role in fundraising.
- Tue, December 1 · 7:30 PM EST
The Power of Beliefs (ISACS Parent Series)
Author Shawn Achor reveals the seven core beliefs that predict educational outcomes and well-being, with practical tools to help parents strengthen their children's resilience, happiness and long-term success.
- Thu, December 3 · 4:00 PM EST
AI & Assessment: Teaching and Learning when AI “Just Is”
Patrick R. Dempsey on why teaching with AI has nothing to do with AI, and what assessment looks like when AI is simply part of the learning environment.
- Thu, December 10 · 4:00 PM EST
Top of Mind Topics for Boards Today (ISACS Trustee Series)
Bernie Noe, co-founder of The Leader Network, on the topics at the top of board agendas today.
- Wed, January 13 · 7:30 PM EST
ISACS Parent Series: Catherine Price on Kids, Screens and Technology
Science journalist and bestselling author Catherine Price on transforming screen-time conflicts into conversations and helping children build healthier relationships with technology, including newer challenges such as AI and chatbots.
- Wed, January 20 · 4:00 PM EST
The Perils of Gambling: Helping Students Make Better Decisions Through Math, Data, and Psychology
Arty Smith on helping students understand gambling through math, data and psychology.
- Thu, January 21 · 4:00 PM EST
Mission & Market Alignment: National Trends Driving Parent Enrollment Decisions (ISACS Trustee Series)
Mike Flanagan, CEO of E3n, on national trends driving parent enrollment decisions.
- Tue, February 9 · 7:30 PM EST
Protecting Your Child in the Age of Deepfakes (ISACS Parent Series)
Evan Harris, an expert on AI risks in schools, on protecting children in the age of deepfakes.
- Thu, February 11 · 4:00 PM EST
Building a Board That Performs (ISACS Trustee Series)
Georgy Ann Peluchiwski and Stephanie Rogen of Greenwich Leadership Partners on building a high-performing board.
- Wed, February 17 · 4:00 PM EST
Promoting Civic Engagement Through Media Literacy
Mosheh Oinounou on building civic engagement through media literacy.
- Thu, March 18 · 5:00 PM EDT
Legal Trends & Governance Challenges for Independent School Trustees (ISACS Trustee Series)
Kristin Smith, partner at Fisher Phillips LLP, on legal trends and governance challenges for independent school trustees.
- Tue, April 6 · 4:00 PM EDT
Better Boundaries: Strategies for Building Safe & Sustainable Relationships with Students
Brooklyn Raney, author of One Trusted Adult, on strategies for building safe and sustainable relationships with students.
- Thu, April 8 · 7:30 PM EDT
ISACS Parent Series: Aliza Pressman
Developmental psychologist, author and podcaster Aliza Pressman leads this session of the 2026–2027 Parent Series.
- Tue, April 13 · 4:00 PM EDT
Thinking Ahead: Planning Meetings for the End of Year & Beyond
Claire Bolger on planning effective meetings for the end of the school year and beyond.
- Thu, April 29 · 4:00 PM EDT
Board's Role in Navigating Turbulent Times (ISACS Trustee Series)
Debra Wilson, president of NAIS, on the board's role in navigating turbulent times.
- Tue, May 4 · 7:30 PM EDT
The Power of One (ISACS Parent Series)
Author and podcaster John O'Leary leads this closing session of the 2026–2027 Parent Series.
- Thu, May 6 · 4:00 PM EDT
ISACS Trustee Series Session with Lynn Wendell
Lynn Wendell, independent school governance expert, leads this session of the 2026–2027 Trustee Series.
- Thu, May 13 · 4:00 PM EDT
Governing with Clarity, Strategy & Purpose (ISACS Trustee Series)
Mike Hanas of Furthering Leadership on governing with clarity, strategy and purpose.
Speakers
- AAliza PressmanDevelopmental Psychologist, Author and Podcaster
- AArty Smith
- BBernie NoeCo-founder
- BBrooklyn RaneyResearch-practitioner and author of One Trusted Adult
- CCatherine PriceAuthor and founder of Screen/Life Balance
- CCharles VoglAuthor and community-building practitioner
- CClaire Bolger
- DDebra WilsonPresident
- DDonna HarrisPresident
- EEvan HarrisExpert on AI Risks in Schools
- GGeorgy Ann PeluchiwskiPartner
- JJohn O'LearyAuthor and Podcaster
- KKristin SmithPartner and co-chair of the education industry group
- LLynn WendellIndependent School Governance Expert
- MMike FlanaganChief Executive Officer
- MMike Hanas
- MMosheh Oinounou
- PPatrick R. Dempsey
- SShawn AchorAuthor
- SStephanie RogenPrincipal and Founder
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