ISEEN Online is a vibrant community of educators and school administrators committed to revolutionizing the future of education.

It is a virtual meeting space during which folks grow and support one another and help one another thrive. ISEEN’s most powerful asset has always been the people - this is how we stay connected throughout the year and in between our in-person events.

Professional Affinity Groups | Identity Affinity Groups | Book Club
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Registration for the 2025-2026 programs opens soon!

Professional Affinity Groups - 2025-2026

Monthly Cohorts led by experienced facilitators to share learning and resources throughout the school year.


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 9, Nov 13, Dec 11, Jan 15, Feb 19, March 12, April 16, May 21	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	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 16, Nov 20, Dec 18, Jan 29, Feb 12, March 26, April 16, May 14


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	EXPERIENTIAL GLOBAL EDUCATION Designed for educators committed to enhancing student learning through and understanding of global issues both locally and internationally. Facilitator: Melanie Spransy Dates & Time: Tuesdays, 12:00 PM ET \| 9:00 AM PT Oct 15, Nov 12, Dec 3, Jan 14, Feb 18, March 4, April 22, May 13	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

Registration for the 2025-2026 programs opens soon!

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

Registration for the 2025-2026 programs opens soon!

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: Wednesdays, 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.