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LEADING SCHOOL CHANGE
Designed for Experiential Education directors and school leaders involved in shifting/leading culture change. Facilitators: Derek Kanarek, & Elizabeth Pillsbury Dates & Time: Thursdays, 6:30 PM ET | 3:30 PM PT
Oct 9, Nov 13, Dec 11, Jan 15, Feb 19, March 12, April 16, May 21 |
ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP
Designed for teachers, administrators and professionals working on sustainability in schools through curriculum or extracurricular programs. Facilitators: Olivia Tandon & Heidi Maloy
Dates & Time: Tuesdays, 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT
Oct 14, Nov 18, Dec 16, Jan 13, Feb 17, March 17, April 14, May 19
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE
Meetings include deep discussion and group coaching for professionals engaged in meaningful project work and volunteer opportunities for students and community partners. We are launching a research project this year in regards to the impact of student leadership, volunteerism, and action in the community on student wellbeing and skill development.
Facilitator: Sarah McLean
Dates & Time: Tuesdays, 12:30 PM ET | 9:30 AM PT
Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2, Jan 20, Feb 17, March 10, April 14, May 12
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TRANSFORMATIONAL TEACHING & LEARNING
Designed for classroom teachers and professionals engaged in curriculum design and implementation.
Facilitator: Gwyneth Connell
Dates & Time: Thursdays, 4:00 PM ET | 1:00 PM PT
Oct 23, Nov 20, Dec 18, Jan 29, Feb 12, March 26, April 16, May 14
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STUDENT LEADERSHIP
Designed for people who want to explore how to create opportunities for student leaders to learn and practice the skills of leadership. Facilitators: Meg Anderson-Johnston & Jennifer Torry-Alexander
Dates & Time: Tuesdays, 6:30 PM ET | 3:30 PM PT Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 9, Jan 13, Feb 10, March 24, April 21, May 12
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EXPERIENTIAL GLOBAL EDUCATION
Designed for educators committed to enhancing student learning through and understanding of global issues both locally and internationally. |
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Designed for those professionals engaged in enhancing student learning through the use of outdoor and adventure programming.
Facilitator: Mike Chapman
Dates & Time: Wednesdays, 2:20 PM ET | 11:20 AM PT
Oct 8, Nov 5, Dec 3, Jan 7, Feb 4, March 4, April 15
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Identity Affinity Groups - 2025-2026
At ISEEN, we are committed to creating an equitable world and that begins with ourselves and our organization. Identity Affinity Groups meet regularly as a place for people to connect, heal, learn, and build community.
BIPOC EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATORS
Designed for Experiential Education professionals who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to gather in community for support and idea sharing.
Facilitator: Ané Ebie-Mouton
Dates and Time: Tuesdays, 3:30 PM ET | 12:30 PM PT
Oct 14, Nov 18, Dec 16, Jan 20, Feb 17, March 17, April 14, May 12
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Experiential Education Research and Pedagogy Book Club - 2025-2026
Are you interested in exploring the praxis behind the practice of experiential education? Join us on Tuesday afternoons, bi-monthly, to discuss shared readings! Books and/or articles should be read in advance of our meeting.
Facilitator: Mary Barber
Dates and Time: Tuesdays, 12:00 PM ET | 9:00 AM PT
Oct 21, Dec 16, Feb 24, April 21
Experiential Education Research and Pedagogy Book Club Series – $15/session for Members; $20/sessions for non-members
- October - What does the research say? An exploration of academic papers pertaining to experiential education
- December - John Dewey Experience and Education; attendees will discuss the contents of this text, covering ideas such as social learning, progressive education, and “freedom.”
- February - Dr. Bettina Love’s Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Heal; we will explore “repair, reform, and transformation” in education
- April - Resource share; bring your own book, article, etc. recommendation to share with colleagues! This is a great opportunity to assemble your summer reading list.
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Affinity Group Pricing
| Membership | Price |
| Leadership Circle Members | Free |
| Members | $190/person |
| Non-members | $250 for the academic year |
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Workshops and Webinars
Student Travel in Uncertain times, a Panel Discussion
November 24, 2025 | 7:00 PM ET/4:00 PM PT | Registration: Free!
Join us the evening of November 24th, 2025 to hear from industry experts on how student travel has changed both inside and outside the United States given the ever-changing sociopolitical landscape as well as how we can adapt to these changes to continue traveling safely and smartly with students. We have asked an immigration lawyer, a risk management expert, and a student trip planning expert to join us for a Panel Discussion.
Please register for this event; attendance is FREE; bring your questions!
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Panelists
Dave Dennis is founder and Executive Director of Cornerstone Safety Group.
He has a risk management master’s degree from Norwich University, spent the past 30 years in domestic and international travel operations, and advised over 80 organizations in risk management and crisis response. Dave is also on the Gap Year Association's Board of Directors, co-chairs their Standards and Accreditation Committee, and is an active member of SYTA’s Health and Safety Committee.
Before starting Cornerstone, Dave was a guide, Operations Manager, and eventually held Vice President roles within the adult, study abroad, and student travel sectors. He's responded to thousands of incidents of all severity types and is often relied upon as an industry expert and mentor speaking at several conferences annually.
Ali Iberraken is the founder and CEO of Chapperone, a web platform and mobile app that helps schools simplify and streamline student travel. Before launching Chapperone, Ali spent over a decade as a teacher and administrator, leading tens of student trips across the U.S. and abroad. Those experiences—balancing safety, logistics, and meaningful learning—sparked her mission to build technology that removes the pain from coordinating youth travel while protecting educators and institutions from risk. A former Upper School Dean and physics teacher, Ali brings deep insight into the realities of K–12 education and the challenges teachers face on the ground.
Andrea Canona started her legal career as an Attorney Advisor at the Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, through the Attorney General’s Honors Program. In 2017 she co-founded Andrade Canona PLLC, a boutique immigration law firm in Miami, Florida, focused on family and business immigration, including extraordinary ability petitions, national interest waivers, investor visas, corporate transfers, etc. Andrea is a sought-after lecturer and is often invited to speak about immigration law to audiences in the United States and internationally. Andrea is passionate about finding creative legal solutions for her clients, and she enjoys researching complex issues in the law. She also dedicates her time to educating people about immigration law through videos, radio shows, lectures and articles. Andrea is actively involved with the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).