Cohort Programs
January 2021 Options
- Join an existing HOS cohort January to June 2021, with option to continue (space limited)
- Join a Pilot - Board Chair cohort January to June 2021(space limited for pilot)
- Join a Pilot - Marketing/ Admissions cohort January to June 2021 (space limited for pilot)
Other cohorts being considered as a pilot, based on interest:
- Advancement
- Grammar School Dean
- Upper School Dean
- Academic Dean
About scl cohorts
Starting in 2021, the SCL is launching a new network of cohort solutions for classical Christian school leaders.
Several years ago, Keith Nix, Head of School at Veritas in Richmond made a simple offer. “l’ll put together helpful resources and then lead a Zoom call once a month to discuss.” He obviously hit a felt need as today there are over 70 heads in this program!
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.
Good news…we have a few spaces left for this year’s class that runs until summer 2021!
The cohort program will run on the school year cycle (August to June) on a one year program with a second year option for current heads. The long term plan is for this to be an ongoing multi-year offering with new resources added for those who want to continue.
Deadline to sign up for 2020 is December 10th
What Members are Saying...
Cohort Scope & Format
- Monthly virtual meetings for an 1 - 1.5 hour (board cohorts meet every other month with 2 hour sessions)
- Each cohort group of 8-10 individuals per group ensures relational depth and connection with a group facilitator and will work together through materials.
- Pre-assigned materials available for each cohort program on an online platform -Access to a mentor and group facilitator in between virtual meetings when special needs/ issues arise
- One to two hours of monthly homework in between meetings (readings, videos etc)
- Access to a “tool box” via a shared folder of carefully curated collection of tools, resources and articles
- Social gatherings with cohorts at SCL regional and national gatherings
- More to come...
Heads of School
Led by Keith Nix
This program is for anyone serving as a Head of School from first year to seasoned veterans.
Key Topics:
- Board Governance
- Leadership
- Talent/Teams
- Finances
- Self Care
- School Culture
- Strategy
- Partnering with Parents
- Advancement
Currently the Heads track has both a track for those in their first year, as well as a second year option.
Interested in the Heads of School Cohort?
Board Chairs
Led by Leslie Moeller
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
Interested in the Board Chair Cohort?
Marketing & Admissions
Led by Amy Burgess
This program is for anyone serving as a school marketing and/or admissions leader in classical Christian schools.
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
Interested in the Marketing & Admissions Cohort?
More info is coming this fall. If you have any interest, please fill out the form below:
What is the cost?
Each cohort program will be $200 per month with the existing Head of School and new pilot cohorts discounted to $100 per month. Scholarships are available as we do not want cost to limit anyone from participating.
Please email Marissa with any questions.