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Academic Leaders Forum

ALF is a network of academic leaders whom I can lean upon when strategizing how to best advance teaching and learning at our school, as well as being equally supportive to others.

​​Adam Hellebuyck
Assistant Head of School for Teaching and Learning, University Liggett School, Michigan
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*ALF is for Academic Leaders from Independent Schools in US and Canada
OUR MISSION
ALF’s mission is to build a strong community of academic leaders from independent schools to collaborate, inspire, support, and learn from one another.

What sets ALF apart?

A free, inclusive community driven by voices that are responsible for advancing academic missions.

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For Curriculum Leaders

A space designed for leaders dedicated to advancing the school’s academic mission in US independent schools.

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Community-Driven

The topics and engagements evolve with the community’s voice and needs. ALF will always be by and for its members.

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Safe and Inclusive Space

ALF fosters a safe, supportive, and positive environment where every voice matters.

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Complimentary

Free membership—just pure, meaningful connection with fellow leaders.

Join in when you have a minute or dive deep

There’s something for everyone, all shaped by the community.

Share resources, ask questions, or get feedback from peers.
Listserv Forum
Share resources, ask questions, or get feedback from peers.
Dive into topics through our Connect - Learn - Extend series, featuring expert-led sessions, roundtables, and book chats.
Virtual sessions
Dive into topics through our Connect - Learn - Extend series, featuring expert-led sessions, roundtables, and book chats.
Get monthly insights from the world of teaching and learning.
Newsletter
Get monthly insights from the world of teaching and learning.
Collaborate, learn, and network with fellow members.
In-Person Meetups
Collaborate, learn, and network with fellow members.

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About the Academic Leaders Forum

The ALF is on a mission of building a strong community of academic leaders from independent schools in the US to collaborate, inspire, and support one another.

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FAQs

ALF is a community initiative and hence there is no membership fee. However, members will be expected to pay a nominal fee for initiatives that involve significant costs; for example the annual in-person meetup. Additionally, members will be expected to bear their own expenses for the annual in-person meetup.

ALF membership is for people in academic / curriculum leadership roles at US independent schools. Anyone responsible for advancing the academic mission of the school. They may have ownership of curriculum, instruction/innovation, and assessment practices. A few titles: Curriculum Coordinators, Heads of School for Academics, Academic Architects, Deans of Faculty, Department Chairs, Deans of Teaching and Learning, Subject-level directors, STEM Guides, Learning and Innovation, Instructional Coaches.

There’s no minimum or maximum time requirement to be a member of the group. The membership is not binding. You can participate as you go and even unsubscribe if you no longer find the community engagements meaningful.

You can sign up for free here.

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ALF membership is for people in academic / curriculum leadership roles from independent schools in US and Canada.