Summer Conference
Our flagship national gathering for learning, worship, and fellowship.
Gather with leaders building schools that thrive
Step away from the daily demands of leadership and into a community shaped by wisdom, worship, practical learning, and shared purpose.
Explore upcoming eventsWhy we gather
Leading a classical Christian school is meaningful work, but it was never meant to be done alone. SCL gatherings create room to learn, worship, connect, and return to your school encouraged.
Gatherings for every season of leadership
Each format is designed around the same purpose: forming wise leaders and strengthening enduring schools.
Regional Events
Smaller gatherings that strengthen local relationships and shared practice.
Symposia
Focused leadership conversations with practical, actionable insight.
Online Learning
Seminars, workshops, and cohorts that support leaders throughout the year.
Upcoming events
Find the gathering that meets your school’s next need.
February 4–March 20, 2027
SCL Symposia 2027
Houston, TX · Atlanta, GA · Newberg, OR
Three regional gatherings for classical Christian school leaders in early 2027.
February 5–6, 2027
BIDVVM Conference
Covenant Classical School · Fort Worth, TX
A two-day spoken Latin and Greek conference, with seven gently immersive workshop sessions for Latin or Greek teachers, students, and enthusiasts.
June 24–25, 2027
Summer Conference 2027
Gaylord Texan Resort · Grapevine, TX
A Christian Vision for Human Flourishing. Our flagship summer conference explores the theme of human flourishing and its cross-section with classical Christian education.
Upcoming webinars
Join SCL online for practical conversations designed to strengthen classical Christian schools and their leaders.
November 19, 202612:00–1:00 PM CST
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What you can expect at an SCL event
Every gathering cultivates meaningful relationships, thoughtful leadership, and faithful institutional growth.
Thoughtful formation
Content rooted in the classical Christian tradition and oriented toward wisdom and virtue.
Practical wisdom
Ideas, tools, and strategies that strengthen schools and support leaders in their daily work.
Hospitable community
A culture of encouragement, generosity, and meaningful connection.
Shared leadership
Opportunities to learn from experienced practitioners and trusted peers.
Long-term vision
Conversations that look beyond immediate challenges toward sustainable flourishing.
Encouragement
Space to step back, reflect, and remember that you do not have to do this work alone.
Why leaders return year after year
“As a Head of School, attending the symposium with my board president was a big encouragement. It was helpful for us to be immersed in conversations and sessions that reinforced the distinctives of our school’s classical mission.”