SEMINARS & WEBINARS

THE PEDAGOGY OF PLAY
Learn the research behind the value of play
AUDIENCE:  Pre-K and Lower School Teachers/Administrators

 April 3, 3:30-5:00pm, April 18, 4:00-5:00pm, May 2, 4:00-5:00pm • Virtual 


RECIPE FOR RESILIENCE:
HOW MAINE COAST SEMESTER REDEFINES RIGOR AND EMPOWERS AGENTS OF CHANGE
A free informational webinar to learn about an exciting program for your Juniors and Seniors
AUDIENCE: Upper School Administrators and Teachers
 April 5, 11:00-11:30am • Virtual • No charge for PAIS member schools


GOVERNANCE SUMMIT
AUDIENCE: Heads of School, Board Chairs, Board Members
 April 19 • 9:00am-2:30pm • In-Person • Pittsburgh Golf Club


CYBERSECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT: A SCHOOL LEADER'S BURDEN
Key factors and tactics necessary to reduce the risk of cyber threats and how to manage them when they occur
AUDIENCE: Heads of School, Board Chairs, Associate Heads of School, Business, Finance,  and Ed Tech Leaders
 April 23, 11:00-11:30am • Virtual
A PAIS Sponsor Resource Spotlight!


YOUNG, MALE, AND ADRIFT
Supporting our boys
AUDIENCE: All Teachers, Administrators, and Parents of Boys, Counselors, Learning Specialists
 April 24, 3:30-4:45pm • Virtual


EMBRACING THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION AS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH
Foster the curiosity to explore political polarization and communication across lines of disagreement in our school communities
AUDIENCE: Middle and Upper School Faculty and Administrators
 April 25, 9:00am-2:30pm • In-Person • Sanford School, Hockessin, DE


COMPENSATION SYMPOSIUM
AUDIENCE: Heads of School, Associate Heads of School, CFOs, HR Leaders, Board Chairs, Board Members
 April 29 • In-Person • The Inn at Villanova Conference Center • Villanova, PA


A PAIS BOOK TALK: BLACK HISTORY IN THE PHILADELPHIA LANDSCAPE
With Author, Amy Cohen
AUDIENCE: Open to Educators, Middle School, Upper School and College Students and Parents
 May 7, 5:00-6:30pm • In-Person • The Shipley School, Bryn Mawr, PA


USING ChatGPT FOR EDUCATORS
Learn how to craft lesson plans, design assessments, and give students feedback with AI!
Audience: Teachers of All Students, Academic Leaders
 3 Virtual Sessions
Crafting AI-Enhanced Lesson Plans with ChatGPT • May 8, 3:30-4:45pm
Designing Innovative Assessments with ChatGPT • May 15, 3:30-4:45pm
Providing Personalized Feedback with ChatGPT • May 22, 3:30-4:45pm


PLAYING FOR CHARACTER
How play in the classroom furthers moral development
AUDIENCE: Middle School & Upper School Teachers & Administrators
 May 9, 3:45-5:00pm • Virtual 


DARE TO LEAD
Certification for Leadership Teams

A Transformative Program for Your Leadership Team
Audience: Middle and Upper School Faculty and Administrators
 24 hours of training over the course of the 2024-25 school year •  In-Person and Virtual
In-Person: June 25 & June 26, 9:00am-3:00pm • The Westtown School, West Chester, PA 19382
Virtual Sessions August-December