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.
Current and Upcoming Programs
Annual Global Educators Conference
April 9-11, 2026
Atlanta, GA
Global Perspectives, Cultures, and Issues in the PreK-4 Classroom PLC
Monthly; October 2025 – January 2026
Virtual
Insights from the NAIS and IGL Global Engagement Report and School Models Webinar
February 17, 2026
Virtual
Working with Parents: Emerging Risks and New Realities Meet-Up
January 21, 2026
Virtual
Teaching Global Competence through History and Current Events Meet-up
February 10, 2026
Virtual
Mental Health Trends: A Conversation for Global Directors
February 5, 2026
Virtual
Global/Local Connections: Global Learning Where We Are Meet-Up
February 24, 2026
Virtual
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.
Making the Most of International SOS Benefits in IGL’s Travel Assistance and Insurance Plan
December 10, 2025
Virtual
Climate Educators and Sustainability Leaders in Schools Monthly Meet-ups
January 26, 2026
Virtual
Lead with Impact: A Workshop for New Directors
July 6-8, 2026
New York, NY
Webinar on Emerging Research on the Climate Impact of Data Centers
September 16, 2025
Virtual
Designing for Impact: Competency-Based Curriculum for Global and Experiential Learning PLC
Monthly; October 2025 – January 2026
Virtual
IGL Custom Program
Ongoing
On-site and virtual
Risk Management Leadership and Administration for Travel Programs Microcourse
Ongoing Registration
Virtual, via Canvas LMS
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
Leading Sustainability Initiatives in Schools PLC
Monthly, October 2025 - February 2026
Virtual
Global Competence Certificate for Educators in Partnership with AFS
June 2026 - August 2026
Virtual; combination synchronous and asynchronous
