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Independent School Leadership Diploma Program
Learning the Landscape for Leading in CAIS Independent Schools
Independent Schools are complex organizations. School leaders need to have a breadth of knowledge and competency across all areas in order to provide support and oversight for the entire School.
For further information see CAIS Leadership Institute FAQ’s or contact Catherine McCauley, Director of Professional Learning, at cmccauley@cais.ca.
Module descriptions, facilitator names and registration information for the whole year will be shared soon to support year-long professional learning planning.
Program Dates
Upcoming Event (In-Person)
Spring (LI) Modules
Modules Offered: Crisis Communication, Indigenous Ways of Learning and Leading, Finance
Dates: March 31 - April 1, 2023
Location: Collingwood School, West Vancouver, BC
This program takes place just prior to the start of the National Leaders Conference!
Upcoming Event (Virtual)
Spring (LI) Modules
Modules Offered: Enrolment Management, Risk Management
Dates: April 18-20, 2023
Location: Virtual
Upcoming Event (In-Person)
Summer (LI) Modules
Modules Offered: Faculty and Staff Culture, Education Program Foundation, Pluralism, Finance
Dates: July 2-6, 2023
Location: Toronto, ON
More information will be posted when available.
Program Overview
Supporting the learning and development of independent school leaders is a strategic priority for CAIS that supports school improvement and innovation. Recent CAIS research indicates a growing need for motivated, diverse, and expert leadership. The Leadership Praxis, a framework of knowledge and competencies needed to be a successful independent school leader, reflects the Indicators of Effective Practice highlighted in the 2021 CAIS Accreditation Standards. The Praxis has guided the structure of the Leadership Institute, ensuring that it is intentional, comprehensive and organized to meet the needs of aspiring leaders.
- All modules have 10 hours of programming.
- Participants are invited to addresses by Heads of Schools being recognized for their leadership contributions.
- Informal network times are built into the synchronous schedule time.
- The modules are open to faculty and staff from CAIS and non-CAIS schools.
- Participants who complete 10 modules in the CAIS Diploma Program will earn the CAIS Diploma in Independent School Leadership. New participants should note that completion of the CAIS Foundations for School Leadership Program: Designing a Practice is also required.
- Typical capacity for modules is 20-25 participants and depends upon each module.
- For further information see CAIS Leadership Institute FAQ’s or contact Catherine McCauley, Director of Professional Learning, at cmccauley@cais.ca.