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Overview
The Klingenstein Heads of Schools Program gathers 20 Heads from around the world for two weeks of intensive study and reflection among professional peers. Starting in late January, (January 26 - February 6 in 2009) these Visiting Fellows examine educational issues and policies, drawing on an extensive reading list and a variety of prominent speakers. Additionally, seminars and colloquia address current issues confronting independent school educators, with preparatory readings assigned in advance of the program.
Fellows also focus on one important issue concerning their home schools with time allotted for relevant readings and group discussion on those topics. Recent areas of focus have been: how to shape a school's ethos, merit compensation, cultural relativism and institutional integrity, how to evaluate heads and boards, mentoring programs, unifying the K-12 curriculum, revitalizing professional development, learning disabilities programs, academic achievement and the arts, ability grouping, strategic planning, marketing strategies, 21st century curricula, and multiculturalism.
The fellowship includes full tuition and hotel accommodations. Heads of independent schools that have a nondiscriminatory admissions policy are eligible to apply.
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Summer Institute
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