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Lead with Impact: A Workshop for New Directors

July 6-8, 2026
New York, NY, USA

Designing Systems for Off-Campus Programs

July 9-10, 2026
New York, NY, USA

Leadership Academy on Intercultural Dialogue in collaboration with NAIS

July 15–16, 2026
Washington, DC, USA

Uncovering Histories: Lessons from Hiroshima and Nagasaki (Educator Program with Walk Japan)

July 14–22, 2026
Hiroshima, Nagasaki, & Kumamoto, Japan

Global Competence Certificate for Educators in Partnership with AFS

October 2026-January 2027
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