
#NEASC2025
Conference
NEASC Leadership Conference
Monday, November 17 - Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Sheraton Boston Hotel, Boston, MA, USA
The NEASC Leadership Conference brings a global community of K-12 school leaders together in Boston for three days of deep collaborative learning through a dynamic exchange of insights and ideas. This year’s event will focus on change management, strength and wellness for leadership, navigating politics and power, and the future of learning.
Meeting the Moment
Effectively adapting to quickly evolving circumstances requires leaders to be fully present and engaged. To face each day with clarity and purpose, leaders must rely on physical, mental, and emotional strength and wellness. Join our community this November to equip yourselves with the connections and tools needed to meet each moment in your leadership journey.

Don't wait to reserve your spot. Early bird pricing is only available through September 12, 2025.
Member Registration:
Early bird - $550.00
After September 12 - $625.00
Non- Member Registration:
Early bird - $600.00
After September 12 - $675

Sheraton Boston Hotel
39 Dalton Street, Boston, MA
Tel: +1 617-236-2000
Discounted hotel room rates will be made available for the event. Reservations should be made no later than October 27th, 2025. Book your room by calling Marriott Reservations at 1-800-325-3535 or 617-236-2000 or
Reserve your hotel room online

We are looking for presenters — school leaders, aspiring leaders, and thought leaders — to share their insights and experience based on the conference theme, "Meeting the Moment".
View more details / submit your proposal
Proposals are due by May 31, 2025
Schedule
Schedule is subject to change. Details are updated regularly to reflect the latest information.

Monday, November 17
Workshops (including lunch)
9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
View descriptions and speakers below.
Welcome Reception
5:00 p.m.

- Keynotes
- Breakouts
- EdTalks
- Networking
Tuesday, November 18
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. - Reception
Wednesday, November 19
8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Amplify Your Leadership Using AI
Presenters:
- Carl Johnson, Associate Director for Accreditation and School Improvement, NEASC Commission on Public Schools
- Joseph Kotarski, Associate Director for Accreditation and School Improvement, NEASC Commission on International Education along with education leaders from NEASC schools
Join us for a hands-on workshop on how educational leaders can use AI to manage their daily and long-term responsibilities more efficiently. Participants will start with an overview of current AI systems before moving into practical applications. We will progress from basic tasks to more advanced uses like strategic planning, analysis, feedback, and complex projects.
The workshop will focus on developing strong prompting skills and thinking frameworks that will serve you well as AI tools continue to evolve. Throughout the day, you will work through authentic leadership scenarios, building skills that can help you reclaim time for what matters most, your school community. Participants will leave with practical frameworks, experience working with AI tools, resources for continued learning, and ideas for continued growth.
Who should participate: School leaders who are looking for practical ways to integrate AI tools into their professional practice. A comfort level with computers is necessary, but all levels of familiarity with AI are welcome. Participants are encouraged to have a paid subscription to Claude, ChatGPT, or Gemini to fully engage with this workshop.

NEASC Framework for Student Success
Presenters:
- Alyson Geary, Director for Accreditation and School Improvement, NEASC Commission on Public Schools
- Edie Traina, Director for Accreditation and School Improvement, NEASC Commission on Independent Schools
- Sharyn Skrtic, NEASC International Accreditation Leader
- Trillium Hibbeln, Director for Accreditation and School Improvement, NEASC Commission on International Education
Staff members from all three Commissions at NEASC (public, independent, and international) have been thinking deeply about what student success looks like and how we can support schools in preparing students for the future. The result of these discussions is the development of a NEASC Framework for Student Success. This framework includes aspects such as a school's mission, vision, and core values; the qualities they want to develop in their learners as expressed by a vision of a graduate; and the shared pedagogy or approaches to teaching to develop the desired qualities, leading to a shared understanding of what high-quality learning looks like that extends to the entire learning community.

Embracing and Managing Conflict
Presenters:
- Helen Morgan, Head of Leadership, Development and Learning - ECIS
Being able to manage and embrace conflict effectively is an essential part of middle leadership if teams and individuals are to maintain a shared sense of purpose and direction. As a middle leader, one of the greatest challenges in managing and embracing conflict is managing yourself and making sure that communication is clear and effective.
During this course, participants learn to identify conflict and what their roles and responsibilities are within such a situation. They develop strategies to manage emotions, manage change and learn how to separate the personal from the professional. On a practical level, participants learn how to have difficult conversations and practise different techniques in a safe and supportive environment.
By the end of the course, participants will have a practical toolkit of strategies and protocols to manage and embrace conflict successfully in a range of contexts.

NEASC Visitor Training: Introduction to NEASC, ACE Learning and Visitor Competencies
Presenters:
- Athena Gerochristodoulou, NEASC International Accreditation Leader
This workshop prepares participants to become NEASC approved accreditation visitors for visits using the ACE accreditation pathway and includes a comprehensive overview of the pathway in action. The ACE pathway (and the CLP protocol) are used by most international schools and increasingly by some U.S. based independent and public schools. Participants will develop an understanding of the philosophical foundations and logistical processes involved in all NEASC accreditation pathways. Aspiring visitors will be introduced to the NEASC visitor competencies which will guide development and growth of personal skills and attributes. A commitment to personal growth and a coaching mentality complements the knowledge and experience required to engage with NEASC visits and the NEASC family of schools.
Please note, NEASC also offers training for our accreditation pathways specifically geared toward U.S. based independent schools and U.S. based public schools. More information on those trainings can be found here.
Requirements - Before the in-person workshop:
- Review the training video, "NEASC Visitor Training: Introduction to NEASC and ACE Learning 2.0" and complete required follow-up work; participants will receive instructions and access to the recording after registration
- Complete asynchronous work
- Attend the full workshop
If you wish to be considered for a visit:
Completion of the Visitor Training Workshop will prompt the written component, which will assess potential visitors’ conceptual understanding and writing ability. This component must be submitted after the workshop with a resume or CV that includes any prior experience with accreditation processes. Please refer to the list of NEASC Accreditation Visitor Requirements.
Eligibility:
IMPORTANT - Before registering for a Visitor Training Workshop, please ensure that you meet the following requirements and preferred qualities:
- NEASC Accreditation Visitor Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of educational experience
- Mid- to senior-level leadership experience
- Strong understanding of modern approaches to learning and teaching
- Deep understanding of whole school operations
- Understanding of NEASC philosophy and accreditation processes
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and technical written English