Upcoming Professional Development

ALDS In-Person Events

Events are Open to Members and Non-Members

  • 2025 Events
    • Earl Oremus Independent School Symposium at IDA – Date TBD

  • 2026 Events
    • 2026 Leadership Retreat – July 20-22 at Currey Ingram Academy in Brentwood, Tennessee
    • Earl Oremus Independent School Symposium at IDA – Date TBD


Events and Training Hosted by ALDS Schools (Open to Public)

Virtual Events

  • September 9, 2025 - 12:00 (noon) - 1:00 PM EST
    • Psycho-Ed Evaluation 101 - Virtual Seminar by Trident Academy.  More information can be found here.
  • September 27, 2025 - 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Navigating Tomorrow: Embracing AI Across the Curriculum - Hybrid Event Hosted by The Summit School in Edgewater, Maryland.  More information can be found here.
  • January 28, 2026 - 6:30 - 8:30 PM
    • Motivation Strategies for Your Neurodiverse Learner  -Virtual Event Hosted by Marburn Academy in New Albany, Ohio.  More information can be found here.
  • May 2026 - 6:30 - 8:30 PM
    • Tracking AI and Digital Safety  - Virtual Event Hosted by Marburn Academy in New Albany, Ohio.  More information can be found here.

Virtual Training

  • Coming soon ....

In-Person Events

  • September 17 - 19, 2025 - 8:30 - 3:30 CT
    • WRS Advanced Strategies for MSL Group Instruction  - In Person Training Hosted by Churchill Center & School in Town & Country, Missouri.  More information can be found here.
  • September 27, 2025 - 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Navigating Tomorrow: Embracing AI Across the Curriculum - Hybrid Event Hosted by The Summit School in Edgewater, Maryland.  More information can be found here.
  • October 3, 2025 - 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Empowering Students Who Think & Learn Differently  - In Person Symposium Hosted by The New Community School in Richmond, Virginia.  Registration can be found here. Click here for sponsor opportunities.
  • October 9, 2025 - 6:30 - 8:30 PM
    • In Their Shoes: A Guided ADHD Simulation Experience  - In Person Event Hosted by Marburn Academy in New Albany, Ohio.  More information can be found here.
  • February 19, 2026 - 6:30 - 8:30 PM
    • Preparing Neurodiverse Students for College  - In Person Event Hosted by Marburn Academy in New Albany, Ohio.  More information can be found here.
  • April 8, 2026 - 6:30 - 8:30 PM
    • In Their Shoes: A Guided ADHD Simulation Experience  - In Person Event Hosted by Marburn Academy in New Albany, Ohio.  More information can be found here.