Professional Learning

The Institute for Global Learning strives to provide substantial professional growth opportunities for faculty and administrators, at member schools and beyond. Our professional learning opportunities include leadership development, global curriculum and content for classroom educators, global competency based curriculum and program design, and risk management workshops.

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Current and Upcoming Programs

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Climate Education
Global Learning and Curriculum Development
Risk Management and Experiential Program Leadership
Summer Professional Learning

Designing Systems for Off-Campus Programs

July 9-10, 2026
New York, NY

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

July 2026
Japan

Leadership Academy on Intercultural Dialogue in collaboration with NAIS

July 15-16 2026
Washington, D.C.

Lead with Impact: A Workshop for New Directors

July 6-8, 2026
New York, NY

Risk Management Leadership and Administration for Travel Programs Microcourse

Ongoing Registration
Virtual, via Canvas LMS

IGL Custom Program

Ongoing
On-site and virtual

Overnight Travel Program Risk-Management for Faculty Leaders Microcourse

Ongoing Registration
Virtual, via Canvas LMS

Supporting Student Mental Health on Overnight Travel Programs Microcourse

Ongoing Registration
Virtual, via Canvas LMS

Global Competence Certificate for Educators in Partnership with AFS

June 2026 - August 2026; fall dates coming soon!
Virtual; combination synchronous and asynchronous

Global Education Benchmark Group (GEBG) is now the Institute for Global Learning, advancing our mission to connect educators and empower students worldwide through research, collaboration, and meaningful learning experiences.