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Summer Leadership Institute Modules

A week of focused, practical learning for emerging and experienced leaders in independent schools.

Participants may register for up to three stand-alone modules based on their role, interests, and leadership goals.

The CAIS Summer Leadership Institute will take place at Halifax Grammar School in Halifax, NS from July 5–9, 2026, with optional accommodations available at Saint Mary’s University residences.

Several modules are nearing capacity. Early registration is encouraged.

REGISTER HERE

Program Overview

Modules may be taken as part of the Independent School Leadership Diploma Program or independently as stand-alone professional learning. Participants do not need to be enrolled in the Diploma program to take part.

Participants may register for up to three modules during the week, with one module offered in each session block. Attendance in all sessions is required for module credit.

The Summer Leadership Institute is open to faculty and staff from both CAIS and non-CAIS schools.

Modules are priced at $645 for CAIS schools and $770 for non-CAIS schools. Fees include program costs, meals during sessions including two dinners, and materials. Travel and accommodations are not included.

Optional accommodations are available at Saint Mary’s University Loyola North residence for $95 per night. Participants must make their own travel arrangements.

If the module you would like to take is full, you may register for the waitlist.

Program Highlights

  • Welcome reception on Sunday, July 5.
  • Dinners provided on Monday, July 6 and Wednesday, July 8.

 

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 in Independent Schools: Current Approaches to Innovation and IT Strategy
  • Women and Leadership
  • Advancement
  • Crisis Communications
  • Finance
  • Human Resources
  • Leading Pluralism: Strategy, Positionality and Action
  • Neurodiversity in Independent Schools
  • Pluralism I
  • Technology Leadership in Independent Schools: Current Approaches to Innovation and IT Strategy

 

 

Modules Offered

Ready to Plan Your Week?

REGISTER HERE

For further information, see CAIS Leadership Institute FAQs or contact Rachael Brownell-Swain, Manager, Professional Learning Programs, at rbswain@cais.ca.

We are grateful to Halifax Grammar School for hosting the 2026 Summer Leadership Institute and look forward to welcoming colleagues from across the CAIS community to Halifax this summer.