NEASC Visitor Training: Introduction to NEASC, ACE Learning and Visitor Competencies (in-person) - September 12, 2024

Training for Visiting Teams | International Education

This workshop prepares participants to become NEASC approved accreditation visitors for international schools and includes a comprehensive overview of the NEASC protocols in action. 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.

Leadership transition: Independent Schools

It is our pleasure to announce the appointment of Edie Traina as our incoming Director for the Commission on Independent Schools.

Following a rigorous and comprehensive search, the search committee unanimously selected Ms. Traina, Assistant Head of School for Faculty and Academics at The Taft School, as the leader to serve the needs of our diverse group of independent schools. She will join the NEASC team this August.

Learning from Crisis: How we can deepen our understanding of student challenges (webinar) - April 23, 2024

Professional Learning | Independent Schools

All schools have faced a variety of challenges, crises and emergencies over the years. Each of these situations provides us with an opportunity to learn, grow, and address those events, perhaps, in a different way.  Decoding student challenges, identifying repetitive patterns, and putting aside "myths" about student behavior can help educators understand what can be learned from a crisis or challenging student behaviors.

Building Relationships with Diverse Students: Supporting Students of Color (webinar) - April 16, 2024

Professional Learning | NEASC Forum

Join educators and equity practitioners Vilenti Tulloch and Dr. Timothy Allen as they introduce multiple concepts and strategies that are essential to educators as they form relationships with students of color.  An introduction to unconscious bias, providing tough love, being a warm demander, practicing deep listening, and creating a third space will be discussed. Participants will develop both self-awareness and the ability to form deep connections with students from different cultural contexts.

NEASC Visitor Training: Introduction to NEASC, ACE Learning, and Visitor Competencies (in-person) - May 10 and 11, 2024

Training for Visiting Teams | International Education

This workshop prepares participants to become NEASC approved accreditation visitors for international schools and includes a comprehensive overview of the NEASC protocols in action. 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.