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

• 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

• IBSC Engaging Boys in Learning: Strategies and Techniques for Educators, an IBSC online program for educators in boys' schools featuring Michael Reichert, August 20, 2024

• IBSC Empowering Boys: Building Resilience in a Changing World, an IBSC online program featuring Andrew Reiner, September 5, 2024
• IBSC the Evolving Boy: Management Strategies for the Modern Classroom, an IBSC online program for educators in boys' schools featuring Mark Dowley, September 10, 2024

• IBSC AI Essentials for Teachers of Boys, an IBSC online program for teachers in boys' schools featuring Dina Foster and Dave Turnbull, September 17, 2024

• IBSC the Power of Belonging: Helping Younger Boys Thrive in a Diverse World, an IBSC online program featuring Katy Mthethwa and Craig Jooste, October 7, 2024

• IBSC Virtual Visit at Your School, an online program featuring Tom Batty, scheduled individually with your school

IBSC Online Classes

September 30 – October 25, 2024

• Boys and Belonging: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Positive Masculinity
• Single-Gender Education: A Course for Teachers New to Boys' Schools

February 3 – 21, 2025

• Mastering Middle Leadership in Boys’ Schools
• Mastery Practice in Teaching Boys

Mar 10 – 28, 2025

• Single Gender Education: A Course for Teachers New to Boys' Schools

Apr 28 – May 16, 2025

• Mastery Practice in Teaching Boys

Jun 2 – 20, 2025

• Teachers New to Boys’ Schools
• Mastering Middle Leadership in Boys’ Schools

IBSC Ideas Lab

• IBSC Ideas Lab About Boys and Reading, facilitated by Gabrielle Mace, St. Augustine’s College (Australia), starting September 12, 2024 (sold out)

• IBSC Ideas Lab About Boys and Technology, facilitated by Kendall Murphy, St. Mark's School of Texas (United States), starting September 24, 2024
• IBSC Ideas Lab for Directors of DEI in North American Boys’ Schools, facilitated by Caleb Collins, Belmont Hill School (United States), starting October 10, 2024

• IBSC Ideas Lab for Heads and Assistant Heads of Boys’ Elementary Schools in North America, facilitated by Margot Pearce, Fairfield Country Day School (United States), starting October 22, 2024

• IBSC Ideas Lab for Heads and Deputy Heads in Boys’ Middle Schools, facilitated by Jay Greytok, The Haverford School (United States), starting November 7, 2024