Learning with the Klingenstein Center

While known for our graduate and fellowship programs, the Klingenstein Center aims to provide timely and meaningful professional learning experiences to educators who are seeking to build their leadership capacities with shorter, timely workshops.

Be sure to also check our our FORGE program, designed to build your capacity for change leadership, and our online KlingChats, which provide independent school educators and opportunity to gather around specific topic, leadership challenge, or job role.

Building Capacity Series - Online for Summer 2025

Prepare for the 2025-2026 School Year with these dynamic online courses. Registration opens soon!

New workshops in the Building Capacity series will be posted soon. Stay Tuned!

Experienced Leaders Program - Fall 2025

You’ve made an amazing impact in a successful career. Imagine what comes next.

In October 2025, the Klingenstein Center for Independent and International Education at Teachers College, Columbia University will host its first-ever Experienced Leaders Program (ELP). This immersive program is designed to collaborate with you as you transition from a full-time career to finding your next-era purpose — with vibrancy, connectedness, reflection, creativity, motivation, and impact at its core.

ELP participants will engage over six months in a cohort of exceptional peers led by Teachers College, Columbia University faculty, and global experts in transformative learning and leadership. Located in dynamic New York City, this experience will provide the time, space, community, and wisdom to help you unearth your next North Star.

Join us for Teaching Futures, a leadership Summit designed to ignite bold thinking and co-generate new possibilities for recruiting, pereparing, and sustaining great teachers. This event is free, but seats are limited. Registration opens soon.
Jan 23, 2026 9:30 AM
9:30 am
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Jan 23, 2026 4:30 PM
4:30 pm
Smith Learning Center, Teachers College, Columbia University
Instructional Rounds is a dynamic professional-learning experience that connects teachers across schools and strengthens practice through observation, inquiry, and collaboration. Hosted by The Nueva School (March 23) and Oakwood School (March 24).
Mar 23, 2026 8:00 AM
8:00 am
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Mar 24, 2026 4:00 PM
4:00 pm
Bay Area, Caiforina