2025 Conference Schedule
The 2025 National Small Schools Conference, hosted on the campus of The Crefeld School, has been thoughtfully designed as a total experience for attendees. All meals are included in your registration and are the perfect time to meet and connect with new and old colleagues and friends. The hospitality tent is open throughout the conference in between meals for you to grab a drink or snack, or meet up with a fellow attendee.
Coaches Corner with Brooke Carroll, Trina Gary, and Lukie Wells
This year we are delighted to offer free, 30 minute coaching sessions throughout the conference courtesy of Brooke Carroll, Trina Gary, and Lukie Wells, three experienced leadership coaches and former Heads of School. These educator-focused coaches are trained to listen, ask powerful questions, and create a space for reflection. Whether you have a school-based dilemma or have reached a personal or professional crossroads, take advantage of the opportunity to use a fully trained certified coach as a sounding board during your time at the conference. Attendees will have the opportunity to schedule a coaching session in the weeks before the conference.
Click HERE to schedule your coaching session. (for NSSC attendees only)
* Schedule subject to change
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25
11:30 - Check-in Open, Refreshments available
1:00 - Conference Opening, Welcome & Introduction of Keynote Speaker
1:10 - Opening Keynote - Jen Cort,
Kids Today: What Students Want You to Know About Technology, Trust, and Being Understood Theater
2:30 - Session 1 Workshops
4:00 - Session 2 Workshops
5:30 - Drinks & Dinner Reception in Backyard
Drinks & Hors d’Oeuvres, 5:30pm
Dinner, 6:00pm
THURSDAY, JUNE 26
8:30 - Breakfast in Backyard
Arrive a little early to enjoy a catered breakfast under the hospitality tent.
10:00 - Featured Speaker - Dr. Liza Talusan, The Identity-Conscious Educator Theater
11:30 - Lunch in Backyard
Heads of School Lunch Meetup Room 109
1:30 - Featured Workshop - Dr. Liza Talusan, The Identity-Conscious Educator Location Theater
3:00 - Session 3 Workshops
6:00 - Dinner on the Avenue El Poquito, 8201 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia
Join us at a restaurant on Germantown Avenue, just a short walk from Chestnut Hill Hotel, for dinner. This is always a fun and memorable evening! (included in registration)
FRIDAY, JUNE 27
8:00 - Breakfast in Backyard
9:30 - Session 4 Workshops
11:00 - Closing Keynote - Justin Perillo, Navigating the Federal Landscape Theater
12:30 - Closing Address