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What Flourishing Looks Like When Schools Do It Well
A virtual workshop series for school leaders ready to move beyond good intentions and build a sustainable, research-informed approach to student well-being
Student well-being is now central to school leadership, but many schools struggle to move from aspiration to action. The Cultivating Flourishing series explores how schools can thoughtfully design environments, practices, and systems that support student growth over time.
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From Insight to Practice: the Cultivating Flourishing Series
This four-part series is designed to be either taken as a whole “workshop” or you can select individual components that match your specific interests.
Our first session is a COMPLIMENTARY webinar — open to all! The workshops that follow will be stand-alone sessions; Gold member discounts will apply.
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Free Webinar • Open to all
February 24, 2026 | 2:00–3:30 p.m. ET
Explore a research-based framework for aligning schoolwide efforts and strengthening student well-being.
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VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS
Each workshop is a stand-alone session with a registration fee (ISM Gold member discounts apply).
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February 26, 2026 | 2–3:30 p.m. ET
Examine how schedules, policies, and traditions shape student well-being, and identify practical ways to create a more student-centered experience.
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March 3, 2026 | 2–3:30 p.m. ET
Examine the cultural and structural factors that shape faculty well-being, and learn strategies to enhance both teaching and the student experience.
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March 5, 2026 | 2–3:30 p.m. ET
Design purposeful community-time and advisory structures that strengthen belonging, enhance school climate, and boost student well-being.
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Meet the Workshop Series Leader
Bryan Smyth, Ph.D.
ISM Senior Consultant and Director of Research
Dr. Bryan Smyth brings a powerful combination of research expertise and school leadership experience to his work with independent schools. Grounded in the belief that healthy school cultures fuel student growth, Bryan helps schools align strategy, structure, and well-being to support every member of the community.
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“Bryan has a remarkable ability to balance seriousness of purpose with an equally engaging sense of fun. His ability to infuse humor into what is clearly a deep knowledge of all things related to education, advisory, and child development makes him a real stand-out.”
— Bobby Asher, Director of Student Community Programming
Georgetown Day School, Washington, D.C.
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Ready to join?
View upcoming sessions above and register for the sessions that fit your role and schedule. |
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