Head of School Cohort

WHAT ARE PARTICIPANTS SAYING?

“Being a part of the SCL has helped me focus on the essentials of my role as a Head of School and fine-tune areas that need attention. Although I have the privilege of working with a great Board of Trustees, the counsel I've received being part of the cohort has helped make that relationship even better. I especially appreciate the practical steps and examples to implement as I am able.”

Amy Walker

Heritage Oak School, Tehachapi, CA

Meet Your Cohort Leader

Keith Nix has served as the Head of School at Veritas School in Richmond, Virginia since 2010. Mr. Nix is the Vice Chairman of the Board of the Association of Classical and Christian Schools (ACCS) and President of the Board of Academic Advisors for the Classic Learning Test (CLT), and was the prior Chairman of the Society for Classical Learning (SCL). Keith and his wife Kim have two grown sons, and a daughter in college. Keith enjoys tennis, golf, travel, and reading.

Keith Nix

Head of School,
Veritas School

Distinctives

Direct Access

Direct access to a seasoned mentor in between monthly virtual meetings when special needs/issues arise.

Intimate

Intimate group of 10 participants to ensure relational depth and connection with colleagues from across the country.

Resources

Access to a “tool box” via a shared folder of carefully curated collection of tools, resources and articles.

Social

Social gatherings with cohorts at SCL regional and national gatherings.

Purpose

This program is for anyone serving as a Head of School from new to seasoned veterans. The goal of this cohort is to understand and implement the basics and to root out bad habits while establishing the good.

Format

Twelve monthly virtual meetings, each 90 minutes in length, to include a brief presentation on a key topic and open discussion time for issues and challenges.
One to two hours of monthly homework in between meetings (readings, videos etc).

Cohort Syllabus

Introduction and Overview

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Governance and the HOS: Working Well With Your Board

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The HOS Role in the Financial Leadership of the School

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The HOS as the Lead Visionary

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Strategic Planning and Execution: Using the SP to Create Alignment and Get the Right Things Done

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Parent Education & Enculturation: Winning Hearts and Minds

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Your Team: Finding, Growing, and Keeping Talent

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Building a Classical School Culture

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TOTAL COST

$ 2,950 Regular Price

SCL Member Schools receive 10% discount
Monthly Payment Options Available

APPLY NOW

In order to keep the group sizes small, and maximize effectiveness, we will take applications on a first-come, first-served basis. This application has no obligation. Once you apply, we will personally reach out to you to answer any questions after reviewing your application. If you are approved, you will be informed of the specific start date for your cohort, asked to sign a commitment to the cohort, and given a link to submit payment. Some individuals will be waitlisted until there are enough applicants to form a new group. We will keep you updated as to your application status.