IBSC Professional Development Programs

IBSC hosts global and regional conferences and online events that highlight best practices in educating boys. Plus, we offer scheduled online classes and host IBSC Ideas Lab cohorts for conversations on a specific topic.

IBSC Annual Conference

The IBSC Annual Conference serves as the flagship of our growing professional development offerings. Each year it brings together more than 600 educators from around the world to champion boys' education, an important expression of our global mission and impact. This unique event stands out for its superior quality of speakers and sessions, creative program, warm hospitality of our host schools, and special opportunity to meet and share views with educators—like you—who remain steadfastly dedicated to equipping boys with the tools they need to survive and thrive in our rapidly changing world.

Format: A member school organizes and hosts this synchronous three-day global event under the auspices and direction of IBSC.

In-Person Regional Events

Member schools host these synchronous one-, two-, or three-day events in a specific IBSC region for boys’ school faculty in that region.

Format: Member schools organize and host these synchronous one-, two-, or three-day events under the auspices and direction of IBSC.

IBSC Online Programs

Focused on a topic of global interest, IBSC Online Programs feature an expert presentation followed a moderated Q&A session for attendees to engage with the presenter. 

Format: Online programs typically run for 60 minutes. Each program includes a short introduction, followed by a 40-minute presentation, then 15 minutes for Q&A, ending with a short conclusion. All attendees registered for the live session also gain access to the event recording and any associated resources for 21 days after the event. IBSC member schools interested in using sessions for whole-group professional development and group screenings can access recordings at a discounted rate.

IBSC Online Classes

Hosted on the IBSC Canvas platform, IBSC Online Classes accommodate up to 40 participants per class. We host six online class sessions per year with up to three classes running in each session.

Format: Classes run asynchronously, so you decide when you participate each week to fit your schedule best. During the three weeks the class runs, coursework and assignments for each unit open Monday morning for you to complete the approximately four hours of work by the following Sunday evening. While you can request a grace period, interaction proves more effective when the entire class works on the same topic. Connect and collaborate with colleagues in a variety of interactive media, including short videos and discussion boards.

IBSC Ideas Lab

IBSC Ideas Lab invites members to connect virtually using the free online tool Zoom for three scheduled one-hour sessions to discuss topics focused on boys and boys’ schools.

Format: This synchronous offering meets for three scheduled one-hour sessions over three weeks. Focusing on real-time engagement among participants and the facilitator, IBSC does not record the sessions.