Jonathan T. Glass Institute for Future Leaders
March 4–6, 2026 in Alexandria, VA
Explore what it means to lead an Episcopal school in today’s complex landscape. This program offers educators space to reflect, learn, and connect while gaining insight into leadership, Episcopal identity, and discernment for the next steps in their vocation.
Submit a Workshop Proposal for Biennial Conference 2026
Do you have ideas to share? NAES invites you to submit a one-hour workshop proposal. Proposals are due by January 16, 2026.
NAES Biennial Conference 2026
November 18–20, 2026 • Los Angeles, CA
Call for Papers: Episcopal Identity Summit 2027
Focusing on the four pillars of Episcopal identity, NAES invites educators, scholars, theologians, and practitioners to submit papers exploring the diverse dimensions of Episcopal identity within our schools.
Deadline: January 16, 2026
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About Episcopal Schools, 2nd Ed.
This two-sided, full-color pamphlet and poster explains what it means to be an Episcopal school and highlights the four pillars of Episcopal identity. Perfect for use in the admissions office or in faculty and staff orientations.
Featured Items
This double-sided, full-color pamphlet and/or poster from NAES explains the meaning of being an Episcopal school and carefully highlights four pillars of Episcopal identity.
The NAES Online Community is the best way for members to connect and collaborate. Get started with the Online Community today by creating a profile or signing in to your NAES account.
Check out the NAES Career Center to browse open positions in Episcopal schools around the country. Members can use the career center to reach thousands of prospective employees.
This mentoring program provides a unique opportunity for new Episcopal school chaplains to work one-on-one with an experienced mentor, both in-person and via video chat.
Timely, sometimes tough, questions and insights from NAES and Episcopal school leaders on leadership, governance, Episcopal identity, community life, and other issues. Read more below.
NAES membership helps schools dive deeper into what it means to be Episcopal. Membership also provides access to a resource library, specific to Episcopal schools.
What’s New
NAES Biennial Conference 2026 will now take place in Los Angeles, California at the JW Marriott L.A. LIVE. Workshop proposals now accepted!
Up to two $20,000 scholarships will be awarded to Episcopal high school seniors graduating in 2026 and matriculating at an Episcopal college.
NAES is pleased to announce the launch of a new “Wisdom Circle,” exploring how Episcopal churches and preschools can support parents in early faith formation.
NAES is pleased to welcome Bill Bennington, Spencer Taintor, and the Rt. Rev. Ruth Woodliff-Stanley to the NAES Governing Board. Each will now begin a three-year term, running from 2025 until 2028.
NAES is pleased to announce the publication of a pivotal new study, exploring the experiences of Heads of Color in independent schools.
The NAES Governing Board has set membership dues for the 2025–2026 school year. Membership dues are determined by net tuition revenue from the year prior.
NAES is pleased to announce the completion of a new survey and dashboarding tool to help member schools assess culture and climate.
NAES is pleased to announce that Claire Leheny will be joining the NAES staff as Interim Engagement Manager.
This article was originally published in the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles Commission on Schools newsletter.
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Weekly Meditation
A weekly email message from the Rev. David A. Madison, our executive director, to NAES member heads, rectors, and chaplains.
The Commons: Our Blog
Timely, sometimes tough, questions and insights from NAES and Episcopal school leaders on leadership, governance, Episcopal identity, community life, and other issues.
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Who We Are
The National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) is an independent, 501(c)(3), voluntary membership organization that supports, serves, and advocates for the vital work and ministry of approximately 800 Episcopal schools, early childhood education programs, and school establishment efforts throughout The Episcopal Church.
Chartered in 1965, with historic roots dating to the 1930s, NAES is the only pre-collegiate educational association that is both national in scope and Episcopal in character.
NAES advances Episcopal education and strengthens Episcopal schools through essential services, resources, conferences, and networking opportunities on Episcopal school identity, leadership, and governance, and on the spiritual and professional development of school leaders.