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Fall Retreat

October 23-25, 2025

Covenant School of Dallas, Texas

Invest in Yourself and Your School.

A rich tradition for more than a decade, the Fall Retreat gathers the best minds in classical Christian education for both contemplation and practical leadership discussion.

Features: Deep, discussion-based time together in a small group setting.

Practical application of learning amidst peers eager to join the conversation with you.

An experience that can be tailored just for you and/or your team.

Quality time around the dinner table and often a fire, gleaning from leaders and friends (new and old) in the classical, Christian movement.

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The Fall Retreat features two strands of learning, geared toward both academic leaders and faculty and heads of school and administrators. For three days these two groups enjoy both time together and also focused time in their own groups.

Arete Group
The Arete group is a gathering of heads of school, academic leaders, and administrators who want to grow as leaders. Significant time is spent in small working groups and case study sessions with practical application of leadership best practices.

Alcuin Group
The Alcuin group is a gathering of faculty and academic leaders who enjoy deep discussions of the philosophy of classical Christian education.

As a member, you receive access to all of the most recent summer conference content, including 80+ workshops, plenary speakers, etc., plus access to the full library of past content.

Conference Sessions

Ensure increased visibility for your school by having it listed on the Find a School Map, connecting you with potential students and families seeking a classical Christian learning environment.

Map Feature

Unlock a wealth of exclusive resources, such as research studies and articles, providing valuable insights and knowledge for your school's continuous improvement.

Resources

Enable your school to easily post job openings and attract qualified candidates with the Career Center, simplifying the hiring process.

Career Center

Enjoy exclusive discounts on all SCL events and services, empowering you to access valuable resources and opportunities for your school's growth at a more affordable cost.

Exclusive Discounts

Get access to exclusive cohorts and workshops!

Cohorts and Workshops

SCL conducts school-wide surveys to provide relevant information to the classical Christian community as well as access to in-depth research with partner organizations like the Barna Group.

Research

A connected community of classical Christian thought leaders, including heads of school, board members, marketing and admissions directors, development and fundraising directors, academic deans, grammar and upper school heads, and teachers from all grade levels are here to support and encourage one another.

Community

Member-exclusive Coaching Call sessions. 15-20 online sessions each year from key-thought leaders on topics ranging from legal and operational issues to pedagogical and philosophical discussions. Think of it as a mini-conference each month!

Coaching Calls

Gain new insight, knowledge, and skills around best practices in a short, intensive format with workshops or a year-long mentorship experience with cohorts. Designed for administrators, teachers, parents, leaders, and department heads – anyone seeking to learn and grow in their role.

Conference & Workshops

Our network of seasoned professionals is available to navigate your questions and brainstorm solutions with you. Let us know how you want to direct your time and we will pair you with the senior leader that best suits your school’s unique needs.

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