2026 CAIS Summer Leadership Institute Diploma Program Registration Form

The LI Diploma program offers modules exploring essential elements of effective leadership across educational programs and school operations. Modules are 10 hours each, and participants may register for up to three modules during the scheduled sessions.

Registration Fees:

CAIS Member and Candidate Schools: $645 per module
Non-CAIS Schools: $770 per module

Fees include program materials and meals during module sessions, including two dinners. Travel and accommodations are not included.

Accommodations:

Optional accommodations are available at the Saint Mary’s University Loyola North residence for $95 per night. These accommodations are modest. Some participants may prefer to stay in nearby hotels or make their own arrangements.

Modules Schedule:

Important note: Participants must be present for the entire duration of a module to receive credit. Partial attendance is not permitted. Please plan travel and accommodations accordingly.

Session 1 July 5, 1:00 pm to July 6, 5:00 pm	Session 2 July 7, 8:00 am to July 8, 11:30 am	Session 3 July 8, 1:30 pm to July 9, 5:00 pm
Education Program Foundations Finance Neurodiversity in Independent Schools Pluralism I Risk Management Women and Leadership Building Your Voice: Effective Communication for School Leaders	Advancement Crisis Communications Education Program Foundations Human Resources Leading Pluralism: Strategy, Positionality and Action Risk Management Technology Leadership Women and Leadership	Advancement Crisis Communications Finance Human Resources Leading Pluralism: Strategy, Positionality and Action Neurodiversity in Independent Schools Pluralism I Technology Leadership

Module(s) Selection:

Is your school a CAIS member:*

Yes No

Module(s) Selection:
Please refer to the table above for dates and times.Modules can only be selected once.

Session 1 Modules:required

Session 2 Modules:required

Session 3 Modules:required

Session 1 Modules:required

Session 2 Modules:required

Session 3 Modules:required

Child Protection Workshop*

To earn the Leadership Diploma, CAIS requires completion of the CAIS Child Protection Workshop and evidence of a Child Protection Training Program. If you haven’t completed the CAIS Child Protection Workshop, are you planning to attend it at the Summer LI? This workshop is offered at no cost.

Yes No

Participant Information:

Will the modules you complete at the Summer LI qualify you for graduation?*

Yes No

First Name:required

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Last Name:required

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Job Title:required

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Schoolrequired

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Email:required

If registering through a CAIS School, please use your school email address!

School Phone:required

Please enter your extension if you have one.

Cellphone:

For day of event.

Privacy Details:*

Participant lists that include your name, job title, school, phone number and email address are often shared with other participants, guest speakers, sponsors and exhibitors. Do you allow your information to be shared in this manner:

Yes No

Please specify

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Rachael Brownell-Swain at rbswain@cais.ca

Emergency Contact Full Name:required

Emergency Contact Phone Number:required

Optional Accommodation:

Optional accommodations are available in Loyola North at Saint Mary’s University. Participants will be housed in shared, apartment-style suites with private bedrooms; layouts may vary.

Staying in residence is optional. Participants may choose to arrange their own hotel accommodations instead.

More information about Loyola North residence is available here:
👉 https://www.smu.ca/student-life/single-student-housing.html#d.en.433239

Accommodation*

Please include your accommodation preference.

Yes, I would like accommodation at the Saint Mary's residences for $95/night(including tax) No, I do not require accommodation or will make my own plans

Check in daterequired (mm/dd/yyyy)

Check out daterequired (mm/dd/yyyy)

Accommodation Acknowledgement*

I acknowledge that the residence accommodations are dormitory style and will follow the cancellation fee outlined below

Total Fees:

**** Note: A minimum of 10 registrants required per module. Please also read the cancellation policy below. ****

PAYMENT INFORMATION:
CAIS will invoice your school for the Leadership Institute fees. If you are paying independently, please reach out to accounting @cais.ca

Cancellation Policy:

CAIS reserves the right to cancel an event or program if there is insufficient enrolment. In the unlikely event this occurs, participants will be notified in advance and issued a full refund. CAIS is not responsible for any financial obligations incurred by participants because of travel cancellations. Weather-related refunds will not be granted.

In-Person Events Cancellation Policy:

CAIS incurs significant planning and financial commitments for in-person events. Therefore, please carefully review the following cancellation policy:

Cancellations: Refunds will be granted up to 30 days before the event start date, less a $150.00 processing fee. Cancellations made within 30 days of the event's start date or failure to attend will result in an invoice for 100% of the event fee. Cancellation requests must be sent directly.

Substitutions: To avoid cancellation charges or no-show fees, your school may choose to send a substitute in your place. This can be done up to 7 days before the event [see above note]

Third-Party Cancellation Costs: CAIS contracts with third parties (E.g., hotels, catering companies, transportation, etc.) to support in-person programming. These costs are negotiated and at times non-refundable. We attempt to accommodate changes in registrations and cancellations. However, cancellation of registration may still result in costs to the school if a third-party vendor charges CAIS. These costs are out of CAIS’s control and will be passed on to schools on a cost-recovery basis.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Rachael Brownell-Swain, Manager, Professional Learning Programs at rbswain@cais.ca.