Cohort Programs
The place for classical Christian school leaders to gather…
Launching in early 2021
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A new initiative with YOU and your school in mind…
About scl cohorts
- It’s always good to know you’re not alone! Connect with others who are in the same role as you at classical Christian schools around the country. Groups are limited to 8-10 members so you can build relationships, share ideas, and support each other in a small group environment.
- Cohort leaders are seasoned professionals in their field. Based on years of experience, they will share best practices and help members avoid common pitfalls in their roles and equip you with the resources you need to be successful.
- You don’t have to do your job alone and can get questions answered quickly! Cohort leaders will hold virtual “office hours” online twice a month to answer your specific questions between the regular group meetings.
Heads of School, Board Chairs,
Marketing & Admissions Directors,
Grammar School Heads,
Fundraising & Development Directors...
SCL is going to be running the cohorts program for heads with Keith, as well as launching up to five new cohort tracks for different school leadership areas, depending on interest.
The cohort program will run initially on a one year program with up to three years of unique content. (The heads cohorts are already well into a second year program). The long term plan is for this to be an ongoing multi-year offering with new resources added for those who want to continue.
Choose the cohort track ...
Head of
School
Led by Keith Nix
FULL
This program is for anyone serving as a Head of School from first year to seasoned veterans.
The goal of first year cohorts is to understand and implement the basics and to root out bad habits while establishing the good.
Key Topics:
- Board Governance
- Leadership
- Talent/Teams
- Finances
- Self Care
- School Culture
- Strategy
- Partnering with Parents
- Advancement
Board
Chair
Led by Leslie Moeller
FULL
This program is for anyone serving their first year as a board chair to seasoned veterans.
The goal of first year cohorts is to understand and implement the basics and to root out bad habits while establishing the good.
Key Topics:
- Importance of Board Chair
- Strategic Planning & Budgeting Cycle
- The importance of the Head; HOS Evaluation
- Perpetuating & Evaluating the Board
- Board Basic Commitments & Training
- Fundraising and Capital Campaigns
- Stability Markers
- Ensuring (and funding) the Mission
Marketing &
Admissions
Led by Amy Burgess
FULL
This program is for anyone serving as a school marketing and/or admissions leader in a classical Christian school.
The goal of first year is to understand and implement the basics and to root out bad habits while establishing the good.
Key Topics:
- Tours/Events
- Applications and Interviews
- Assessments
- Pipeline Tracking
- Onboarding/Welcome
- Communication/Automation
- Retention
- Admission Reporting (“Board Reports”)
- School Websites
Grammar School Head
Led by Jessica Gombert
FULL
This program is for anyone serving as a grammar school head or dean in a classical Christian school.
The goal of first year is to understand and implement the basics and to root out bad habits while establishing the good.
Key Topics:
- Role of the Grammar School Head
- The Heart of Grammar School
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Teacher Evaluation
- Communication
- Parent Education
- Purpose of Assessment
- Building Faculty and Grade Level Teams
Fundraising & Development
Led by Brad Layland
Open till March 1, 2021
This program is for anyone serving as a fundraising and/or development leader in a classical Christian school.
The goal of first year is to understand and implement the basics and to root out bad habits while establishing the good.
Key Topics:
- Key Principles of Fundraising
- Case Statement
- Recruiting Volunteers
- Board Engagement
- Segmenting Prospects
- Cultivation Strategy
- Leveraging Staff Members
- Annual vs. Capital Campaigns
Regular Price
$2,950
Head of School
Board chair
Fundraising & Development
25% Discount for launch year
SCL Member Schools will receive an additional 10% off
$1,917 annual / $159 per month
Regular Price
$2,200
Marketing & Admissions
Grammar School Head
25% Discount for launch year
SCL Member Schools will receive an additional 10% off
$1,430 annual / $119 per month
Multi Leader Cohort Pricing:
3 or more participants in multiple cohorts for an additional 5% off each registration.
5 or more is an additional 10% off each registration.
Note on Membership. The SCL will be rolling out a new institutional school membership plan, as well as an individual plan in January 2021. If you plan to be a member we will offer this discount now, before renewal time in January.
Pay Monthly – allows you to spread payments over two budget years.
Got questions? Contact us below.
Space is limited. Applications accepted on a first come, first served basis. Those not accepted will be placed on a waitlist.
