IBSC Ideas Lab
Professional Conversations for Boys' Educators
IBSC Ideas Lab invites members to connect virtually using the free online tool Zoom for three one-hour sessions to discuss topics focused on boys and boys’ schools.
Designed as an interactive exchange among colleagues, IBSC Ideas Lab engages dedicated educators who learn and grow together. Prior to each session, participants receive theme-focused materials such as brief videos, readings, or podcasts. These resources are designed to stimulate thinking and establish a foundation for the upcoming discussion. Together we surface fresh ideas and build mutual support structures and enduring professional friendships.
Available exclusively to IBSC member schools, first-time participants who can commit to joining all three sessions get preference in registration to support the success of each small group. No more than two participants from one school may register for an IBSC Ideas Lab.
Engage in an upcoming IBSC Ideas Lab:
- 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
Join the conversation!