Gain the clarity, skills, and confidence to lead a mission-driven, student-centered upper school culture that supports adolescent growth and well-being.
Step confidently into your multifaceted role as an upper school dean of students, one that demands advocacy, accountability, and a steady commitment to student growth. This workshop helps you navigate the complex intersection of student support, discipline, and culture-building so you can lead with clarity, compassion, and mission-driven purpose. Explore research-informed practices, strengthen your leadership approach, and return to campus equipped to foster a community where students feel seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.
This Summer Institute workshop is for:
- Upper School Deans of Students
Maximize your professional development dollars! Register by May 4, 2026, to take advantage of Early Bird pricing.
You will learn how to:
- Design meaningful and inclusive student life programs that cultivate leadership, engagement, and personal growth.
- Partner with students and families as they navigate the challenges of adolescence, including mental health concerns, substance use, bullying, harassment, and digital citizenship.
- Build a mission-aligned culture plan that supports healthy student development and strengthens school community norms.
- Reflect on and refine your leadership style while empowering faculty and student leaders to share in the work.
- Lead with authenticity and purpose, keeping student well-being and flourishing at the center of every decision.
Curious if this session is right for you? Ask us!
July 13–17, 2026
Marriott Downtown City Creek Salt Lake City, UT
The organization and flow of the workshop with meals, work time, breaks, etc. was well done. The topics/sessions Sabrina chose were on point and relevant to my daily work life and the issues I encounter. I will bring back to my school a wide variety of ideas and suggestions from this conference."
Jenifer Pence, Upper School Dean of Students
Wichita Collegiate School, KS