Explore. Empower. Engage.
Adventure awaits! Soar to new heights with 35+ summer workshops from ISM.
Whether you’re new to independent schools, hoping to excel in a recent promotion, or looking to master an advanced skill, explore the latest research and leading methods at ISM’s Summer Institute!
You asked, we delivered. For the first time ever, choose from a variety of online workshops and in-person events in beautiful, Old City Philadelphia, PA. (Hurry—space is limited and in-person workshops will sell out!)
No matter the format, join us this summer and reach for the stars! Experience the best hands-on, action-driven professional development—guaranteed to empower you and help you deliver your mission with excellence.
This was my first ISM workshop and I am so very grateful I invested the time. As a new administrator, this stretched me and taught me how to think more like an admin."
Nicoletta Grundtisch, Dean of Student and Family Support
Gateway Academy, TX
Explore
a specific topic through hands-on, in-depth learning
Forget high-level overviews—it’s time for action. Gain expertise about a specific aspect of private school leadership or learn the nuts and bolts of your position. Leave feeling empowered, engaged, and ready for new challenges!
Engage
with a trusted school leader for guidance
Our workshops are led by ISM Consultants—experts, each with extensive experience leading in private schools—or our adjunct faculty—many of whom work in schools today. Get personalized support from the team you know and trust.
Empower
your team to reach its goals with a customized action plan
Achieve your goals faster and with confidence through a tailored, one-of-a-kind ISM road map for mission success. Create your plan for success at Summer Institute and implement positive changes immediately. No guesswork here.
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Become an ISM Member School
ISM members save on workshop tuition! Gold members save 20% on workshops and Platinum members save 30%.
Send Your Team With 2+ Person Pricing
If two or more team members from your school want to attend the same workshop, they can enjoy 2+ Person Pricing. Simply choose to add your team during checkout.
New for 2022: In-person & Online Offerings
Welcome back to in-person learning! After two years of virtual learning, you can choose the Summer Institute workshop that’s best for you—in-person and online learning options are both available.
Those new in their roles often benefit most from in-person learning where you can build a network to lean on throughout your career. Workshops that are interaction-intensive will also take place in Philadelphia.
Advanced, topic-driven courses are offered online to maximize your time and efficiency, while still ensuring your can excel in your career. See which type of learning is right for you!
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| I am looking for research-backed strategies to guide my school decisions. | ❤ | ❤ |
| I want to learn from ISM Consultants and adjunct teaching faculty, all of whom are private education experts. | ❤ | ❤ |
| I want to create a custom action plan that I can immediately put into practice. | ❤ | ❤ |
| I want a multi-day, fully immersive experience, where I focus on nothing else but the learning at hand. | ❤ | |
| I want extra time with leaders to gain knowledge and expertise, maximizing my learning experience. | ❤ | |
| I want ample time to network and work through specific challenges at my school with my workshop leader, other ISM Consultants, and peers. | ❤ | |
| I want the opportunity to explore Philadelphia, including visiting the Liberty Bell, the National Constitution Center, and more. | ❤ | |
| I want to cover the “nuts and bolts” of a specific topic while being efficient with my time. | ❤ | |
| I want to learn from my home or office for a few hours each day, while tending to my other responsibilities. | ❤ | |
| I want to get the most out of the professional development budget at my new or small independent school. | ❤ |
Stellar Learning for Exceptional School Leaders
With a record-breaking 250+ new member schools and 700+ attendees at last year’s Summer Institute, school leaders from all over the world are benefiting from ISM’s research and guidance. Isn’t it time you joined us?
99%
of 2019 Summer Institute survey respondents felt their workshop met or exceeded expectations.
97%
would recommend Summer Institute to a colleague or friend.
99%
of survey respondents felt their workshop was worth the price!
See All Workshops
Balance Your Roles as Upper School Dean of Students
Date(s): 7/11/2022 — 7/15/2022 ● Location: Philadelphia, PA ● Status: Wait-listed
Manage every aspect of your ever-growing role as an upper school Dean of Students. Fulfill your responsibilities with confidence, keeping students first in everything you do.
$3,640.00
Platinum Members
$4,160.00 Gold $5,200.00 General & Silver
$3,120.00 Second Person
Directing the Athletic and PE Programs
Date(s): 7/11/2022 — 7/14/2022 ● Location: Philadelphia, PA ● Status: Open
Learn the ins and outs of the Athletic Director role so you can effectively promote and maintain your school’s athletic program.
$2,716.00
Platinum Members
$3,104.00 Gold $3,880.00 General & Silver
$2,328.00 Second Person
Leading the Effective Lower School
Date(s): 7/11/2022 — 7/15/2022 ● Location: Philadelphia, PA ● Status: Confirmed
Turn your lower school division into an exceptional environment that provides a stable, student-centered learning community through ISM’s research-based strategies.
$3,640.00
Platinum Members
$4,160.00 Gold $5,200.00 General & Silver
$3,120.00 Second Person
Transformative Academic Leadership
Date(s): 7/11/2022 — 7/15/2022 ● Location: Philadelphia, PA ● Status: Open
Explore how to foster a healthy, growth-focused faculty culture that ultimately puts students at the center of your school.
$3,640.00
Platinum Members
$4,160.00 Gold $5,200.00 General & Silver
$3,120.00 Second Person
The New Development Director
Date(s): 7/11/2022 — 7/15/2022 ● Location: Philadelphia, PA ● Status: Open ● Credits: 30 IACP
Learn strategies and tactics to excel in your new position as Development Director.
$3,640.00
Platinum Members
$4,160.00 Gold $5,200.00 General & Silver
$3,120.00 Second Person
Leading the Effective Middle School
Date(s): 7/11/2022 — 7/15/2022 ● Location: Philadelphia, PA ● Status: Confirmed
Explore how you can support your school’s mission and culture, engage the faculty and staff, and enrich the student experience.
$3,640.00
Platinum Members
$4,160.00 Gold $5,200.00 General & Silver
$3,120.00 Second Person
Leading the Effective Upper School
Date(s): 7/11/2022 — 7/15/2022 ● Location: Philadelphia, PA ● Status: Confirmed
Explore your personal leadership style while analyzing and reflecting on strategies for evaluating faculty, navigating school change, promoting a healthy school culture, and designing an up-to-date schedule.
$3,640.00
Platinum Members
$4,160.00 Gold $5,200.00 General & Silver
$3,120.00 Second Person
Chairing Your Department: The First Five Years
Date(s): 7/11/2022 — 7/15/2022 ● Location: Philadelphia, PA ● Status: Confirmed
Learn how to bolster your leadership capabilities, sharpen your communications skills, manage your team with confidence, and support your school’s long-term goals.
$3,640.00
Platinum Members
$4,160.00 Gold $5,200.00 General & Silver
$3,120.00 Second Person
Design a Thriving Support Program for Students With Learning Differences
Date(s): 7/11/2022 — 7/12/2022 ● Location: Philadelphia, PA ● Status: Open
Join us to explore the tenets of successful learning support programs, from how you identify and support students to how you should partner with various stakeholders in your work. Whether you’re trying to launch a program or strengthen your current approach, discover how to best support all students and the faculty who work to teach them.
$1,813.00
Platinum Members
$2,072.00 Gold $2,590.00 General & Silver
$1,554.00 Second Person
Dollars and Sense for the New School Head
Date(s): 7/25/2022 — 7/27/2022 ● Status: Confirmed
Whether you’re a brand-new Head or one who wants a refresher on fiscal management, discover how to develop a financial success framework to ensure school success. Rely on ISM’s tools and strategies to help you feel more confident in financial conversations and contribute positively to the long-term financial viability of your school.
$1,274.00
Platinum Members
$1,456.00 Gold $1,820.00 General & Silver
$1,092.00 Second Person
For Teachers: How to Succeed When You’re New to Independent Schools
Date(s): 7/25/2022 — 7/26/2022 ● Status: Open
Explore foundational strategies so you can succeed in your new role in an independent school, whether or not you’ve ever taught before.
$1,015.00
Platinum Members
$1,160.00 Gold $1,450.00 General & Silver
$870.00 Second Person
High-Performing Teams: Managing Up, Down, and Sideways
Date(s): 7/25/2022 — 7/28/2022 ● Status: Open
Discover how to become a strong leader and build successful, healthy administrative teams.
$1,526.00
Platinum Members
$1,744.00 Gold $2,180.00 General & Silver
$1,308.00 Second Person
Chairing Your Department: The First Five Years
Date(s): 7/25/2022 — 7/29/2022 ● Status: Wait-listed
Learn how to bolster your leadership capabilities, sharpen your communications skills, manage your team with confidence, and support your school’s long-term goals.
$1,771.00
Platinum Members
$2,024.00 Gold $2,530.00 General & Silver
$1,518.00 Second Person
Mastering Enrollment Management
Date(s): 8/1/2022 — 8/3/2022 ● Status: Open ● Credits: 30 IACP
Unveil the root causes for declining enrollment at your private-independent school. Join us and learn how to collect and use data to determine the nature of the decline—and to pinpoint specific strategies to address the contributing factors.
$1,274.00
Platinum Members
$1,456.00 Gold $1,820.00 General & Silver
$1,092.00 Second Person