Professional Development
and Upcoming Events
IBSC hosts global and regional conferences and online events that highlight best practices in educating boys. Plus, we offer both on-demand and scheduled online classes. IBSC Ideas Lab and Headways programs let members engage virtually to discuss topics focused on boys and boys’ schools. Read a detailed description of our robust suite of offerings that connect global colleagues around relevant themes (coming soon!).
Check back often for the latest on IBSC professional development programs.
IBSC In-Person Events
- 2025 IBSC Southern Africa Conference, March 5 – 7, St. Alban’s College, Pretoria, South Africa
- IBSC-NYSAIS Educating Boys Conference, April 1, 2025, The Browning School, New York, New York, United States
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IBSC Australasian Regional Conference, May 19 – 21, 2025, Hale School, Perth, Australia
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2025 IBSC Annual Conference, June 22 – 25, Belmont Hill School, Belmont, Massachusetts, United States
All are welcome at these events, so consider attending a conference outside your region.
IBSC Online Events
IBSC Online Programs
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IBSC Insights: Exploring Boys' Schools in Today's World, An IBSC online program featuring Tom Batty, February 12, 2025
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IBSC Hot Topics in Boys’ Schools, an IBSC online panel conversation, February 24, 2025
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IBSC Virtual Visit at Your School, an online program featuring Tom Batty, scheduled individually with your school
IBSC Online Classes
February 3 – 21, 2025
- Mastering Middle Leadership in Boys’ Schools
- Mastery Practice in Teaching Boys
- New! The Resilient Boy: Skills for Success in School
March 10 – 28, 2025
April 28 – May 16, 2025
- Mastery Practice in Teaching Boys
June 2 – 20, 2025
- Teachers New to Boys’ Schools
- Mastering Middle Leadership in Boys’ Schools
IBSC Ideas Lab
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IBSC Ideas Lab for Heads and Assistant Heads in Boys’ Elementary Schools in North America, facilitated by Margot Pearce, Fairfield Country Day School (United States), starting January 28, 2025
- IBSC Ideas Lab About Boys and the Arts, facilitated by Jacob Bennett, St. John's Preparatory School (United States), starting January 30, 2025
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IBSC Ideas Lab for Directors of Professional Development in Boys’ Schools in North America, facilitated by Nicole McCabe, George Jackson Academy (United States), starting February 19, 2025
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IBSC Ideas Lab for Directors of Professional Development in Boys’ Schools in South Africa, Australasia, the United Kingdom, and Europe, facilitated by Katy McLachlan, St. Stithians Boys’ College (South Africa), starting February 20, 2025
- IBSC Ideas Lab for Assistant and Deputy Heads in Boys’ Schools, facilitated by Becky O’Gram, Westlake Boys High School (New Zealand), starting March 24, 2025
- IBSC Ideas Lab for Middle Leaders in Boys’ Schools, facilitated by Luke Rawle, Toowoomba Grammar School (Australia), starting May 6, 2025