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  • About IBSC

    Who We Are

    The IBSC connects dedicated educators worldwide to discover the best learning practices for boys. Members join a coalition of professionals who are committed to advancing schools and the learning experience for boys.
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    Striving to advance boys’ education, the IBSC shares global knowledge, trends, and research aimed at unlocking the potential of every boy.
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    Professional Development
    (Conferences & Events)

    The IBSC offers programs, conferences, and ground-breaking research studies that encourage a shared passion and expertise for educating boys in colleagues around the world.
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    • 2025 IBSC Annual Conference
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      • 2023 AC Archive (New Zealand)
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          • Block 4 IBSC Action Research
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      • 2022 AC Archive (Dallas)
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      • 2021 AC Archive (Virtual)
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        • June 9 Schedule
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        • June 15 Schedule
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        • June 17 Schedule
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        • June 23 Schedule
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        • Sponsor the Conference
      • 2020 AC Archive (Virtual)
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      • 2019 AC Archive (Montreal)
        • Highlights
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          • Minna Shulman
          • Izzy Tamale
          • Graphic Recordings
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          • Wednesday
          • Thursday
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        • Workshops
          • Block 1
          • Block 2 IBSC Action Research
          • Block 3
          • Block 4
          • Block 5
          • Terms and Conditions
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        • Sponsor the Conference
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      • 2018 AC Archive (Gold Coast)
        • Speakers
          • Sunday
          • Monday
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          • Wednesday
        • Workshops
          • Block 1
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          • Block 3
          • Junior Years Workshops
          • Block 4
          • Block 5
          • Block 6
          • Tips for Workshop Presenters
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        • Pre-Conference Adventures
        • Sponsors
        • Exhibitors
      • 2017 AC Archive (Baltimore)
        • Workshops
          • Block 1, Monday 10:45 AM
          • Block 2, Tuesday 10:15 AM
          • Block 3 , Tuesday 11:30 AM
          • Block 4, Tuesday 3:30 PM Action Research
          • Block 5, Wednesday 9:30 AM
        • Schedule
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          • Sunday
          • Monday
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        • 2017 IBSC Student Forum
        • Sponsors
        • Exhibitors
        • Hawley-Jarvis Award
      • 2016 AC Archive (Vancouver)
        • Speakers & Topics
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        • Exhibitors
      • 2015 AC Archive (Cape Town)
      • 2014 AC Archive (Nashville)
        • IBSC Student Forum 2014
        • ANNOUNCEMENTS
      • 2013 AC Archive (Richmond)
      • 2012 AC Archive (Melbourne)
        • workshops Resources
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      • 2011 AC Archive (London)
        • 2011 workshops Resources
        • 2011 Speaker Resources
      • 2010 AC Archive (Philadelphia)
      • 2009 AC Archive (Hawkes Bay)
        • 2009 Workshop Resources
      • 2008 AC Archive (Toronto)
        • 2008 Workshop Resources
      • 2007 AC Archive (Boston)
      • IBSC Igniting the Potential of Boys: A Relational Approach, AUG '23
      • IBSC Boys and Healthy Relationships, NOV '22
      • Building Learning Relationships
      • IBSC Understanding the Intersection of Race and Gender in Boys’ Schools, MAR '23
      • IBSC Southern Africa Conference, MAR '22
        • Registration
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        • Hotel and Travel
      • IBSC Behind the Curtain, FEB '21
      • IBSC-CIRCLE Character Education Conferences 2020
        • United Kingdom January 2020
          • Registration
          • Schedule
          • Hotel
      • IBSC Africa Regional Conference, MAR '20
        • Speakers
      • IBSC Culture of a Boys' School Conference, JAN '20
        • Registration
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        • Speakers
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      • IBSC Reaching, Teaching, and Succeeding with Boys of Color, NOV'19
        • Registration
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        • Speakers
        • Hotel and Travel
      • IBSC Shaping Boys of the Next Generation, NOV'19
        • Registration
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        • Speakers
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      • IBSC Teachers New to Boys’ Schools, OCT'19
        • Registration
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        • Speakers
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      • IBSC Challenging Boys Conference, OCT'19
        • Registration
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        • Speakers
        • Getting There
        • Accommodation Options
      • IBSC Teachers New to Boys' Schools, APR'19
        • Registration
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        • Speakers
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      • Educating Good Men for the 21st Century, APR'19
      • IBSC School Health and Well-Being Summit, APR'19
        • Registration
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        • Speakers
      • IBSC Southern African Conference, MAR'19
      • IBSC Teachers New to Boys' Schools Conference and Aspiring Master Teachers Conference, FEB '19
        • Registration
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        • Speakers
      • IBSC Teachers New to Boys' Schools Conference, OCT'18
        • Schedule
      • IBSC School Well-Being Conference, AUG'18
        • Registration
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      • Mental Wealth: Well-Being to Nurture Personal Achievement, MAY'18
        • Registration
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      • IBSC Admissions and Marketing Conference, MAY'18
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        • Speakers
        • Keynote Topics
      • IBSC Relational Learning with Boys Conference, APR'18
      • Rewriting the Narrative: Guiding Boys in an Age of Extremes, FEB'18
        • Registration
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        • Speakers
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      • 2018 IBSC-Africa Regional Conference, MAR'18
      • Conducting and Embedding Research in Boys' Schools, MAR'18
        • Registration
        • Schedule
      • IBSC-NYSAIS Educating Boys Conference, FEB'18
        • Schedule
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      • Boys in the College Counseling Process and Beyond, FEB'18
        • Registration
        • Schedule
      • IBSC-Europe Day Program, NOV'17
        • Speakers
        • Program Schedule
      • Bucking the Trend, SEP'17
        • Registration and Hotel
        • Schedule
        • Speakers
        • Workshops
        • Workshop Presenters
      • Boys and the Arts, MAY'17
        • Registration
        • Schedule
        • Speakers
        • Conference Hotel
      • Women Educators in Boys' Schools, APR'17
      • Health and Wellbeing Summit, APR'17
        • Registration
        • Schedule
        • Speakers
      • Teachers New to Boys' Schools, APR'17
        • Registration and Accommodations
        • Schedule
        • Speakers
      • Schoolboys and Leadership, MAR'17
      • The Family-School Relationship, MAR'17
        • Registration
        • Schedule
        • Speakers
      • The Self-Motivated Boy, FEB'17
        • Registration
        • Schedule
        • Speakers
        • Presentation and Workshop
      • Character Education Conference, JAN'17
        • Registration
        • Program
        • Speakers
        • Schedule
      • Teachers New to Boys’ Schools, OCT'16
        • Program Agenda
        • Registration
      • Conference on Coordinate Education, OCT'16
        • Registration
      • Helping Boys Cope, SEP'16
        • Registration
        • Speakers
        • Program Schedule
      • Academic Care Conference, SEP'16
        • Registration
        • Program Schedule
        • Speakers
      • ABSNZ: Senior Leadership in Boys' School, SEP'16
      • Creative & Performing Arts Conference, JUL'16
        • Program of Events
        • Speakers
        • Registration
      • Boys' Art Symposium, JUN'16
      • 2016 Student Forum, JUN'16
      • Circles of Relection, MAR'16
      • Building Blocks for Boys, MAR'16
      • IBSC-NYSAIS: Educating Boys, FEB'16
      • Aspiring Master Teacher Workshop, JAN'16
        • Schedule
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      • Teachers New to Boys' Schools, OCT'15
      • So. Cal. Regional, OCT'15
      • St. Christopher's Events, OCT'15
      • IBSC-UK: Building Resilience, SEP '15
      • Leading & Learning, APR '15
        • Welcome
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      • Boys as Makers, APR '15
        • Schedule of Events
        • Registration
          • Online Registration
        • Hotel Booking
      • Daring to be Different, MAR '15
        • Programme Schedule
        • Registration
          • Online Registration
      • College Counselors, FEB '15
        • Schedule of Events
        • Registration
          • Online Registration
        • Hotel Booking
      • Master & Young Teachers, JAN '15
        • Program Schedule
        • Registration
          • Online Registration
        • Hotel Booking
        • Save The Date
      • Why We Play, APR'14
      • Sharpening the Case for Boys' Schools, MAY'13
        • Welcome
      • Australia-New Zealand Regional, APR'13
      • South African National Conference, MAR'13
      • Raising Horizons, FEB'13
      • Redefining Masculinity, APR'12
      • Teaching Boys, JUN'11
      • College Counseling, FEB'11
      • Boys at Risk, OCT'09
      • Building Cultures of Integrity, NOV'08
      • Conference on Boys and Music, MAR'08
      • Leonard Sax in the UK, JAN'08
    • Calendar
  • Teaching & Learning

    Sharing Our Experience

    The IBSC connects dedicated educators and promotes the sharing of ideas to improve teaching methods and augment the professional development of teachers.
    • IBSC Action Research
      • IBSC Action Research Reports
      • 2026-27 IBSC Action Research
        • Who Should Apply?
        • Application Process
        • Apply Now
        • Mentors
        • Requirements
        • Program Timeline
      • 2025-26: Foundations for Learning: Facilitating Boys’ Executive Function and Self-Regulation in the Classroom
        • Application Process
        • Who Should Apply?
        • Requirements
        • Mentors
        • Program Timeline
      • IBSC Action Research Leadership
      • 2024-25 Boys and Belonging: Facilitating Inclusivity, Diversity, and Connectedness
      • 2023-24 Balanced Boys: Promoting Healthy Masculinity Beyond the Classroom
      • IBSC Action Research Posters
    • IBSC Exploring Boys' Education Podcast
      • Season 6
        • Episode 9
        • Episode 8
        • Episode 7
        • Episode 6
        • Episode 5
        • Episode 4
        • Episode 3
        • Episode 2
        • Episode 1
      • Season 5
        • Episode 8
        • Episode 7
        • Episode 6
        • Episode 5
        • Episode 4
        • Episode 3
        • Episode 2
        • Episode 1
      • Season 4
        • Episode 10
        • Episode 9
        • Episode 8
        • Episode 7
        • Episode 6
        • Episode 5
        • Episode 4
        • Episode 3
        • Episode 2
        • Episode 1
      • Season 3
        • Episode 11
        • Episode 10
        • Episode 9
        • Episode 8
        • Episode 7
        • Episode 6
        • Episode 5
        • Episode 4
        • Episode 3
        • Episode 2
        • Episode 1
      • Season 2
        • Episode 15
        • Episode 14
        • Episode 13
        • Episode 12
        • Episode 11
        • Episode 10
        • Episode 9
        • Episode 8
        • Episode 7
        • Episode 6
        • Episode 5
        • Episode 4
        • Episode 3
        • Episode 2
        • Episode 1
      • Season 1
        • Episode 15
        • Episode 14
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        • Episode 12
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        • Episode 9
        • Episode 8
        • Episode 7
        • Episode 6
        • Episode 5
        • Episode 4
        • Episode 3
        • Episode 2
        • Episode 1
        • Pilot Episode
    • IBSC Global Research
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    • IBSC Action Research
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        • 2024-25 Boys and Belonging: Facilitating Inclusivity, Diversity, and Connectedness
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          • Top Reports
        • 2022-23 Helping Boys Cultivate Healthy Masculinity
          • Top Reports
        • 2020-22 Boys and Technology
        • 2019-20 Boy Voice and Choice
          • Top 10 Reports
        • 2018-19 Boys and Stories
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        • 2017-18 Adaptability
        • 2016-17 Collaboration
        • 2015-16 Global Citizens
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        • 2013-14 Character Education
        • 2012-13 Creative Digital Technologies
        • 2011-12 Pedagogical Approaches
        • 2010-11 Languages, Libraries, Leadership
          • Languages Reports
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        • 2009-10 Boys & Writing
        • 2008-09 Journeys into Masculinity
        • 2007-08 Relationships
        • 2006-07 Digital Literacy
        • 2005-06 Boys and Reading
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  • IBSC Action Research
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    • 2026-27 IBSC Action Research
      • Who Should Apply?
      • Application Process
      • Apply Now
      • Mentors
      • Requirements
      • Program Timeline
    • 2025-26: Foundations for Learning: Facilitating Boys’ Executive Function and Self-Regulation in the Classroom
    • IBSC Action Research Leadership
    • 2024-25 Boys and Belonging: Facilitating Inclusivity, Diversity, and Connectedness
    • 2023-24 Balanced Boys: Promoting Healthy Masculinity Beyond the Classroom
    • IBSC Action Research Posters
  • IBSC Exploring Boys' Education Podcast
  • IBSC Global Research
  • Books for Boys' Educators

Apply Now

Applications open September 1, 2025. Check back soon for more details.

Questions

Contact Amy Ahart, IBSC Chief Operating Officer, at ahart@theibsc.org with any questions about the application process.

Contact Di Laycock, IBSC Action Research Coordinator, at di.laycock@gmail.com with questions about the research topic or the IBSC Action Research process.

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