Board Leadership | September 2025 | Washington, DC

Monday, September 29, 2025 — Thursday, October 2, 2025
09/29/25 4:30 PM 10/02/25 12:00 PM America/New_York Board Leadership | September 2025 | Washington, DC Synopsis Healthy schools stem from healthy leadership – and that starts with the school board. Whether you are a church, independent, well-established, startup school, or homeschool, the Herzog Foundation Board Leadership Training Retreat is designed to improve the working relationship between the board and your leadership team.    After surveying hundreds of Christian schools, the Board Leadership Training Retreat surfaced as one of the most critical training opportunities in Christian education.   <ul><li>What are the proper lanes of engagement?   </li></ul> <ul><li>Where are potential gaps in communication?   </li></ul> <ul><li>How can we build a healthy leadership culture in our Christian school?   </li></ul> <ul><li>How can we reduce Head of School turnover? </li></ul> These questions and more will be answered by coaching, mentorship, networking, and connection.  Whether there is room for improvement or you have a great working relationship, this training retreat will provide you with an opportunity to build connections and inspire ideas to support your school’s vision for years to come.  Who’s It For? This training is designed relationally for the Head of School or Executive Director and their immediate supervisor, whether that be the board chair, church pastor, or church council member. We require the Head of School (or equivalent) and board chair (or equivalent) to attend together. We can extend additional seats per school for board members but suggest against bringing additional administrative team members. Schools will not be accepted into the event until both required members have submitted an application. Exceptions to this rule are given for pending leadership turnover or other outstanding challenges – if this applies to you, please describe in detail your current situation on your application. Schedule Day 1: 4:30pm-8pm | Hotel provided | Allow ample travel time to be ready for our 4:30pm start Day 2: 8am-6:15pm | Hotel provided Day 3: 8am-5:30pm | Hotel provided | Dinner on your own Day 4: 8am-12pm | Do not plan travel that would require you to depart early The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute 850 16th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20006 United States Board Leadership | September 2025 | Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com false MM/DD/YYYY

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute

850 16th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20006 United States

http://www.herzogfoundation.connect.space

Synopsis

Healthy schools stem from healthy leadership – and that starts with the school board. Whether you are a church, independent, well-established, startup school, or homeschool, the Herzog Foundation Board Leadership Training Retreat is designed to improve the working relationship between the board and your leadership team. 

 
After surveying hundreds of Christian schools, the Board Leadership Training Retreat surfaced as one of the most critical training opportunities in Christian education.  

What are the proper lanes of engagement?

Where are potential gaps in communication?

How can we build a healthy leadership culture in our Christian school?

How can we reduce Head of School turnover?

These questions and more will be answered by coaching, mentorship, networking, and connection. 

Whether there is room for improvement or you have a great working relationship, this training retreat will provide you with an opportunity to build connections and inspire ideas to support your school’s vision for years to come. 

Who’s It For?

This training is designed relationally for the Head of School or Executive Director and their immediate supervisor, whether that be the board chair, church pastor, or church council member. We require the Head of School (or equivalent) and board chair (or equivalent) to attend together. We can extend additional seats per school for board members but suggest against bringing additional administrative team members. Schools will not be accepted into the event until both required members have submitted an application.

Exceptions to this rule are given for pending leadership turnover or other outstanding challenges – if this applies to you, please describe in detail your current situation on your application.

Schedule

Day 1: 4:30pm-8pm | Hotel provided | Allow ample travel time to be ready for our 4:30pm start

Day 2: 8am-6:15pm | Hotel provided

Day 3: 8am-5:30pm | Hotel provided | Dinner on your own

Day 4: 8am-12pm | Do not plan travel that would require you to depart early

Event Contact: Herzog Foundation Institute
training@herzogfoundation.com

Board Leadership | September 2025 | Washington, DC

Monday, September 29, 2025, 4:30 PM — Thursday, October 2, 2025, 12:00 PM EDT

09/29/25 4:30 PM 10/02/25 12:00 PM America/New_York Board Leadership | September 2025 | Washington, DC Synopsis Healthy schools stem from healthy leadership – and that starts with the school board. Whether you are a church, independent, well-established, startup school, or homeschool, the Herzog Foundation Board Leadership Training Retreat is designed to improve the working relationship between the board and your leadership team.    After surveying hundreds of Christian schools, the Board Leadership Training Retreat surfaced as one of the most critical training opportunities in Christian education.   <ul><li>What are the proper lanes of engagement?   </li></ul> <ul><li>Where are potential gaps in communication?   </li></ul> <ul><li>How can we build a healthy leadership culture in our Christian school?   </li></ul> <ul><li>How can we reduce Head of School turnover? </li></ul> These questions and more will be answered by coaching, mentorship, networking, and connection.  Whether there is room for improvement or you have a great working relationship, this training retreat will provide you with an opportunity to build connections and inspire ideas to support your school’s vision for years to come.  Who’s It For? This training is designed relationally for the Head of School or Executive Director and their immediate supervisor, whether that be the board chair, church pastor, or church council member. We require the Head of School (or equivalent) and board chair (or equivalent) to attend together. We can extend additional seats per school for board members but suggest against bringing additional administrative team members. Schools will not be accepted into the event until both required members have submitted an application. Exceptions to this rule are given for pending leadership turnover or other outstanding challenges – if this applies to you, please describe in detail your current situation on your application. Schedule Day 1: 4:30pm-8pm | Hotel provided | Allow ample travel time to be ready for our 4:30pm start Day 2: 8am-6:15pm | Hotel provided Day 3: 8am-5:30pm | Hotel provided | Dinner on your own Day 4: 8am-12pm | Do not plan travel that would require you to depart early The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute 850 16th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20006 United States Board Leadership | September 2025 | Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com false MM/DD/YYYY

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Agenda Highlights:

All guests are required to attend the training in full including all sessions, activities, breaks, and group meals.

Breaks and snacks will be provided at various times during the session blocks. During group meals, food options will be available to accommodate select dietary restrictions, such as gluten-free and vegetarian. Please plan accordingly for other dietary restrictions or preferences.

Agenda is subject to change.

	09/29/25 4:00 PM 09/29/25 4:00 PM America/New_York Arrival Information & Hotel Check In View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/board-leadership-september-2025-washington-dc/agenda/2025-09-29#session_row_30991 <br/> Check in at Hotel Washington starts at 4:00PM. Early room check in may be available but is subject to hotel availability.<br> <br> Valet Parking will be available at your own expense.<br> <br> You'll be asked to put a CC on file for incidentals. If you don't charge anything the deposit will be back in your account within 14 days.<br> <br> The event begins at 4:30 PM. Please check in or leave your bags with the front desk to ensure on-time arrival to the event.<br> <br> Airport Suggest... Hotel Washington \| 515 15th NW Washington, D.C. 20004 Board Leadership \| September 2025 \| Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 4:00 PM Hotel Washington \| 515 15th NW Washington, D.C. 20004 Arrival Information & Hotel Check In Check in at Hotel Washington starts at 4:00PM. Early room check in may be available but is subject to hotel availability. Valet Parking will be available at your own expense. You'll be asked to put a CC on file for incidentals. If you don't charge anything the deposit will be back in your account within 14 days. The event begins at 4:30 PM. Please check in or leave your bags with the front desk to ensure on-time arrival to the event. Airport Suggestions: DCA-10 minutes Less Info
	09/29/25 4:15 PM 09/29/25 4:15 PM America/New_York Walk to Training View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/board-leadership-september-2025-washington-dc/agenda/2025-09-29#session_row_30992 <br/> Reagan Institute \| 850 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006 Board Leadership \| September 2025 \| Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 4:15 PM Reagan Institute \| 850 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006 Walk to Training
	09/29/25 4:30 PM 09/29/25 7:15 PM America/New_York Event Begins: Opening Sessions View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/board-leadership-september-2025-washington-dc/agenda/2025-09-29#session_row_30993 <br/> Registration<br> Welcome from HF<br> Meet your Coaches<br> What's your deep hope for our time together? <br> Time with school leaders<br> Christian School Leadership as a Higher Call Reagan Institute \| 850 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006 Board Leadership \| September 2025 \| Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 4:30 - 7:15 PM Reagan Institute \| 850 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006 Event Begins: Opening Sessions Registration Welcome from HF Meet your Coaches What's your deep hope for our time together? Time with school leaders Christian School Leadership as a Higher Call Less Info
	09/29/25 7:15 PM 09/29/25 8:00 PM America/New_York Connection: Dinner Together View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/board-leadership-september-2025-washington-dc/agenda/2025-09-29#session_row_30994 <br/> Connect with your peers over dinner! Reagan Institute \| 850 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006 Board Leadership \| September 2025 \| Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 7:15 - 8:00 PM Reagan Institute \| 850 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006 Connection: Dinner Together Connect with your peers over dinner! Less Info
	09/29/25 8:00 PM 09/29/25 8:10 PM America/New_York Walk to Hotel View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/board-leadership-september-2025-washington-dc/agenda/2025-09-29#session_row_30995 <br/> Hotel Washington \| 515 15th NW Washington, D.C. 20004 Board Leadership \| September 2025 \| Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 8:00 - 8:10 PM Hotel Washington \| 515 15th NW Washington, D.C. 20004 Walk to Hotel

	09/29/25 4:00 PM 09/29/25 4:00 PM America/New_York Arrival Information & Hotel Check In View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/board-leadership-september-2025-washington-dc/agenda/2025-09-29#session_row_30991 <br/> Check in at Hotel Washington starts at 4:00PM. Early room check in may be available but is subject to hotel availability.<br> <br> Valet Parking will be available at your own expense.<br> <br> You'll be asked to put a CC on file for incidentals. If you don't charge anything the deposit will be back in your account within 14 days.<br> <br> The event begins at 4:30 PM. Please check in or leave your bags with the front desk to ensure on-time arrival to the event.<br> <br> Airport Suggest... Hotel Washington \| 515 15th NW Washington, D.C. 20004 Board Leadership \| September 2025 \| Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 4:00 PM Hotel Washington \| 515 15th NW Washington, D.C. 20004 Arrival Information & Hotel Check In Check in at Hotel Washington starts at 4:00PM. Early room check in may be available but is subject to hotel availability. Valet Parking will be available at your own expense. You'll be asked to put a CC on file for incidentals. If you don't charge anything the deposit will be back in your account within 14 days. The event begins at 4:30 PM. Please check in or leave your bags with the front desk to ensure on-time arrival to the event. Airport Suggestions: DCA-10 minutes Less Info
	09/29/25 4:15 PM 09/29/25 4:15 PM America/New_York Walk to Training View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/board-leadership-september-2025-washington-dc/agenda/2025-09-29#session_row_30992 <br/> Reagan Institute \| 850 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006 Board Leadership \| September 2025 \| Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 4:15 PM Reagan Institute \| 850 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006 Walk to Training
	09/29/25 4:30 PM 09/29/25 7:15 PM America/New_York Event Begins: Opening Sessions View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/board-leadership-september-2025-washington-dc/agenda/2025-09-29#session_row_30993 <br/> Registration<br> Welcome from HF<br> Meet your Coaches<br> What's your deep hope for our time together? <br> Time with school leaders<br> Christian School Leadership as a Higher Call Reagan Institute \| 850 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006 Board Leadership \| September 2025 \| Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 4:30 - 7:15 PM Reagan Institute \| 850 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006 Event Begins: Opening Sessions Registration Welcome from HF Meet your Coaches What's your deep hope for our time together? Time with school leaders Christian School Leadership as a Higher Call Less Info
	09/29/25 7:15 PM 09/29/25 8:00 PM America/New_York Connection: Dinner Together View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/board-leadership-september-2025-washington-dc/agenda/2025-09-29#session_row_30994 <br/> Connect with your peers over dinner! Reagan Institute \| 850 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006 Board Leadership \| September 2025 \| Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 7:15 - 8:00 PM Reagan Institute \| 850 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006 Connection: Dinner Together Connect with your peers over dinner! Less Info
	09/29/25 8:00 PM 09/29/25 8:10 PM America/New_York Walk to Hotel View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/board-leadership-september-2025-washington-dc/agenda/2025-09-29#session_row_30995 <br/> Hotel Washington \| 515 15th NW Washington, D.C. 20004 Board Leadership \| September 2025 \| Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 8:00 - 8:10 PM Hotel Washington \| 515 15th NW Washington, D.C. 20004 Walk to Hotel