Nurturing Mental Well-Being in Episcopal School Communities (Webinar)

In Episcopal schools, we all share responsibility for the spiritual care and emotional well-being of our students. This workshop will equip school leaders, educators, and staff with practical tools to recognize signs of student distress, support resilience, and foster a culture of belonging. Together, we will explore how emotional, physical, academic, and social indicators can signal deeper challenges and how to respond with compassion and effectiveness.

Deep Dive: State of the Chaplaincy (Webinar)

The chaplaincy plays a vital role in Episcopal schools, and a clear understanding of this role is essential for chaplains to thrive. Drawing on insights from the 2024 NAES Chaplaincy Survey Report, this webinar will explore key aspects of chaplaincy and the impactful work of chaplains. Designed for heads of school, administrators, rectors, bishops, and chaplains, this session will provide valuable perspectives to support and strengthen chaplaincy in Episcopal schools.

Chaplains and Heads of School—Navigating Tensions in the Chaplaincy (Webinar)

Living into your school’s Episcopal identity is a critical strategic topic for heads of school. It’s hard work! Success in implementing the board’s vision for a school’s Episcopal identity depends on a highly effective partnership between the head of school and the chaplain. Join us to hear from three pairs of heads of school and chaplains about how they navigate tensions in the chaplaincy and cultivate collaboration in this important work.

Fundamentals of Teaching for New Chaplains 2024 (Webinar)

Discover how to create a powerful learning environment for your students. This webinar explores key educational philosophies and approaches to how students learn that inform instructional practices. Participants will also learn practical strategies for aligning their beliefs with classroom practice and gain insights into effective course planning to maximize student success.

Chaplains and Heads of School—Building Effective Partnerships (Webinar)

Living into your school’s Episcopal identity is a critical strategic topic for heads of school. It’s hard work! Success in implementing the board’s vision for a school’s Episcopal identity is most often dependent on a highly effective partnership between the head of school and the chaplain. Join us to hear from two successful partnerships and how they cultivate collaboration in this important work.

Building a Children’s Chapel—Being Present (Webinar)

Our presence and the way that we are present are central to creating an effective and deeply meaningful chapel for young children. In this webinar, we will explore how we can do this. From choosing the stories to the ways we tell them; from choosing songs to the way we sing them; from thinking about visual support to the children creating art; all these we will consider so that we can bring our best to these special times together.

Fundamentals of Teaching for Chaplains (Webinar)

This webinar is designed for new chaplains who will be teaching courses in their new roles in school. Learn more about key components of teaching including planning and preparation, classroom environment, and instruction (learning objectives, assessments, and instructional activities) as well as resources for religious studies curricula.

Collaboration Between Chaplains and Heads of School (Webinar)

Living into your school’s Episcopal identity is a critical strategic topic for heads of school. It’s hard work! Success in implementing the board’s vision for a school’s Episcopal identity is most often dependent on a highly-effective partnership between the head of school and the chaplain. Join us to hear from two successful partnerships and how they cultivate collaboration in this important work.