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
- IBSC UK-Europe Regional Conference, February 22, 2023, Harrow School, Harrow on the Hill, United Kingdom
- IBSC Southern Africa Conference, March 8 – 10, 2023, Grey High School, Gqeberha, South Africa
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IBSC Behind the Curtain: Rewards and Challenges of Headship, a Conference for School Leaders and Aspiring Heads, March 26 – 27, The Boys’ Latin School of Maryland (United States)
- 2023 IBSC Annual Conference, July 5 - 8, Westlake Boys High School, Auckland, New Zealand
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 Wellness and Well-Being in Boys' Schools, an IBSC Online Program with Andrew Fuller, February 8 and 15, 2023
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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 Gender Diversity and Inclusion in Boys' Schools, An IBSC Online Program with Katie Koestner, Ethan Levine, Nyk Robertson, and Antuan Raimone, February 28 and March 7, 2023 -
IBSC Getting Boys to Read, an IBSC Online Program for Teachers in Boys' Secondary Schools, co-hosted by The Southport School (Australia), April 26 and May 3, 2023
IBSC Ideas Lab
- IBSC Ideas Lab: Professional Conversations for Women in Boys' Schools, starting February 2, 2023 (sold out)
Online Classes
February 6 – March 5, 2023
- Responsible Sexual Citizenship in Today’s World: The Challenges Facing Boys
- Single-Gender Education: A Course for Teachers New to Boys’ Schools
April 3 – May 7, 2023
- Boys and Belonging: Creating Inclusive and Affirming Schools for Boys
- Mastery Practice in Teaching Boys
June 5 – July 2, 2023
- Responsible Sexual Citizenship in Today’s World: The Challenges Facing Boys
- Single-Gender Education: A Course for Teachers New to Boys’ Schools
IBSC On-Demand
IBSC On-Demand Classes
- Research in Boys' Schools online class
- Boys and Reading online class
- Boys and Stories online class