Announcements

Registration is open for Virtual LIs

Registration is open for Virtual LIs

LI modules fill quickly.

Register today.

New Dates Announced: Governance Upskilling Workshops & Fireside Chats

New Dates: Governance Upskilling & Fireside Chats

New sessions have been added to our Governance Upskilling Workshops and Fireside Chats series, designed to support independent school board members.

Workshops: Oct 8, Nov 25, Feb 11, Apr 22

Fireside Chats: Sept 17, Sept 23, Nov 4, Jan 28, May 5

Free for CAIS Member Schools. Fees apply for non-members.

See details and register

Foundations for School Leadership Program: Designing a Practice

Foundations for School Leadership Program: Designing a Practice

Starting the Journey – Knowing Oneself in Order to Lead

The CAIS Foundations for School Leadership Program is the essential starting point for emerging leaders in independent schools.

🗓️ Save the Dates: July 5–8, 2026
More details coming soon. Registration opens in the new year and fills quickly — early sign-up is strongly encouraged!

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Summer LI Modules – In-Person

Summer LI Modules – In-Person

Dates: July 5–9, 2026

Location: Halifax Grammar School

More details to be announced soon!

New Heads of School & Board Chair Orientation Programs

Transitioning into a CAIS Head or Chair role

Leadership learning does not end with the acceptance of leadership roles. Education trends are continuously emerging. Similarly, School contexts and priorities change as they evolve to meet the needs of their students in a changing world. Effective leaders need to continue reflecting, learning and building areas of knowledge and competency.

The program starts with a Mentor opportunity and the annual Heads & Chairs conference followed by a series of meetings that focus on the key issues faced by new Heads of School in their first year.

More information on the this Program will be posted when available.
 

For further information contact Rachael Brownell Swain, Manager of Professional Learning at rbswain@cais.ca