“I had many take-away thoughts that I immediately implemented into the preschool when I returned.”
— Biennial 2018 Attendee
Friday, November 6
PLEASE NOTE: WORKSHOPS AND SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Exhibits
HOURS: 9AM–11am, 5:30PM–7pM EST AND ALL BREAKS
Explore the exhibit hall and meet our sponsors and exhibitors. Drop by the virtual booths and say “Hi!” You can also browse exhibits and schedule a meeting at any time during the conference.
Morning Coffee
10AM EST
Before our main program begins, join colleagues from around the country for some coffee and conversation.
Morning Meditation
10:30 AM EST
We’ll get the day off to a positive and affirming start with a brief meditation led by one of our chaplains.
Plenary Session
11:00 AM EST
The second of our three keynote speakers may cover topics such as gender, the economy, sexuality, political theology, virtue ethics, and interfaith dialogue.
Scott Bader-Saye
Professor of Christian Ethics and Moral Theology
Seminary of the Southwest
Speaker Information
1 HOUR BREAK
12:00 – 1:00 pM EST
Optional: Affinity Group Gatherings
12:00 PM EST
Connect with your colleagues from other schools by attending an affinity group over lunch, or whatever meal works in your time zone. Meet with fellow Heads of School, Chaplains & Teachers of Religion, Early Childhood Directors, Diversity Practitioners, Rectors, Faculty, Administrators, or Trustees & Vestry Members.
This event is included with the cost of conference, but must be selected during the registration process.
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Workshops Block C
Featured Speakers: See Below
1:00 PM EST
Choose from one of several workshops to attend from Workshop Block C, or join one of our featured speakers.
Caroline Blackwell
Vice President for Equity and Justice
National Association of Independent Schools
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This event sponsored by
Dan Heischman
Executive Director
National Association of Episcopal Schools
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30 MINUTE BREAK
2:00 – 2:30 pM EST
Workshops Block D
Featured Speakers: See Below
2:30 PM EST
Choose from one of several workshops to attend from Workshop Block D, or hear from our featured speakers, who will address issues of political division in the lead-up to and wake of the 2020 general election.
Kristen Farrington
Assistant Chaplain
St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School
David Jackson (Kahu Kawika)
Rector & Head of School
All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Kapaʻa, HI
SPEAKER INFORMATION
30 MINUTE BREAK
3:30 – 4:00 pM EST
Plenary Session
4:00 PM EST
Our final keynote speaker is author of more than 140 scientific publications and 6 books. She frequently gives talks and seminars on teaching and working with today’s young generation based on a dataset of 11 million young people.
Closing Worship
5:00 PM EST
We will close out the conference with a short worship service that will immediately follow the preceding plenary session.
