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
- 2023 IBSC Annual Conference, July 5 – 8, Westlake Boys High School, Auckland, New Zealand
- IBSC Teaching the Elementary School Boy Conference, October 22 - 24, 2023, Presbyterian Day School (United States)
- 2024 IBSC Annual Conference, July 1 – 4, Harrow School, Harrow on the Hill, United Kingdom
All are welcome at these events, so consider attending a conference outside your region.
IBSC Online Events
IBSC Online Programs
- 2022-23 Headways for Heads of School at All-Boys and All-Girls Schools, online series starting October 20, 2022
- IBSC Teachers New to Boys' Schools Collaboration, an online networking program starting February 21, 2023
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IBSC Belonging in Boys' Schools Series:
IBSC Understanding the Intersection of Race and Gender in Boys' Schools, an IBSC Online Program with Lovelyn Nwadeyi, March 28 and 30, 2023 -
IBSC Research in Boys' Schools Series:
Boys and Technology: An IBSC Action Research Showcase, an Online Program Featuring IBSC Action Researchers, April 17 - 23, 2023 -
IBSC Getting High School Boys to Read, an IBSC Online Program for Teachers in Boys' High Schools, co-hosted by The Southport School (Australia), April 25 and May 2, 2023
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IBSC Belonging in Boys' Schools Series:
IBSC Bridging the Gap: Creating Inclusive Spaces for Boys with Barriers to Learning, an IBSC Online Program with Alison Scott, May 3 and 10, 2023 -
IBSC Belonging in Boys' Schools Series:
IBSC Foundations of Gender-Inclusive Schools: From Perspective to Practice, an IBSC Online Program with Carla Peña, September 19 and 20, 2023
IBSC Ideas Lab
- IBSC Ideas Lab: Professional Conversations for School Librarians in Boys' Schools, starting March 27, 2023 (sold out)
- IBSC Ideas Lab: Professional Conversations for Admissions and Communications Professionals in Boys’ Schools in North America, starting April 24, 2023
- IBSC Ideas Lab: Professional Conversations for Directors of Professional Development in Boys' Schools, starting May 4, 2023 (sold out)
IBSC Online Classes
April 3 – May 7, 2023
June 5 – July 2, 2023
IBSC On-Demand
IBSC On-Demand Classes
- Research in Boys' Schools online class
- Boys and Reading online class
- Boys and Stories online class