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New and Emerging Leaders Institute
Friday, September 18, 2026
at 6:00 PM (CDT)
to Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 2:30 PM (CDT)
Event Details
Our eight-month cohort-based program is designed to develop personal, interpersonal, institutional, and market lenses for new and potential leaders among our membership. Comprised of interactive workshops and keynote sessions, virtual check-ins, choice experiential components, guided reflection, and networking, the program provides leadership training that immediately translates back to your school. Together we explore:
- Leadership Styles, Skills, and Competencies;
- Coaching, Communication, and Collaboration;
- Systems Thinking and Decision-Making;
- Intercultural Competence;
- Independent School Finance, Governance, and Stakeholder Engagement;
- Legal Issues in Independent Schools;
- And Current Challenges and Opportunities Specific to Independent Schools.
An intentionally small cohort, nominated by their Heads of School, meets together in person four times during the school year and twice virtually. Additionally, participants choose their own experiential learning path: a year-long mentorship with an established school leader from the TAIS network or a school visit series journeying across Tennessee.
“This program has provided the clarity, challenge, and insight I needed to confirm my desire to grow in Independent School leadership.”
— Gabrielle Capurso, Providence Christian Academy
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Applications for 2026-2027 are closed.