The Well Institute

Darryl J. Ford, Carney Sandoe’s Vice President of Education Leadership Services, has assembled a team of outstanding education leaders and coaches to shepherd the institute, with the goal of providing maintenance and sustenance for experienced school leaders to better serve their schools. The program will include expert coaching and support in the areas of racial literacy, crisis communication, team-building, and well-being.

*After the retreat is complete, participants in The Well will continue to benefit from the institute’s community through seasonal check-ins with guided support from expert coaches and practitioners.

The Crow’s Nest

Crow’s Nest seeks admission and enrollment professionals who want to challenge themselves to be a more effective and creative school leader. For 25 years, independent school admission leaders have returned to their campuses from Crow’s Nest with a fresh perspective, a clearer sense of their leadership capacity, and the critical insights necessary to develop long-term strategies to sustain school enrollment.

Now in its 25th year, the purpose of Crow’s Nest remains unchanged: to motivate and enable participants to embrace their role to inspire, collaborate, and lead by meeting challenges with intention, urgency and strength.

The Women’s* Institute

CS&A’s Women’s* Institute supports women and their allies in the education community by creating a trusted space for personal and professional advancement and mentorship. The Institute connects thought leaders and experts with attendees who are eager to learn and grow in their individual journeys. From inspiring stories to actionable tips and advice, the Women’s* Institute strengthens the advancement of women* in education.

The Gardner Carney Leadership Institute

The gcLi was born to address two essential needs. The world needs competent leaders as never before. And students, facing an unprecedented array of challenges and competition, need to be capable of leading others.

Through an array of top-tier professional development programs, the gcLi teaches teachers to take advantage of the opportunities every day when leadership can be taught. Built on compelling research in brain science, developmental psychology, social-emotional learning, group dynamics, leadership studies, and more, the gcLi helps K-12 teachers develop in their students the capacity, the desire, and the will to lead.