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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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.

	10/01/25 7:55 AM 10/01/25 7:55 AM America/New_York Walk to Training View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/board-leadership-september-2025-washington-dc/agenda/2025-10-01#session_row_31002 <br/> Be in the lobby by 7:50 AM Reagan Institute \| 850 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006 Board Leadership \| September 2025 \| Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 7:55 AM Reagan Institute \| 850 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006 Walk to Training Be in the lobby by 7:50 AM Less Info
	10/01/25 8:15 AM 10/01/25 12:00 PM America/New_York Morning Sessions View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/board-leadership-september-2025-washington-dc/agenda/2025-10-01#session_row_31003 <br/> Coffee and breakfast<br> Recruitment, Onboarding, and Evaluations<br> Running Effective Meetings<br> Q&A<br> Small Group Conversations<br> Strategic Planning and Donor Development Reagan Institute \| 850 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006 Board Leadership \| September 2025 \| Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 8:15 AM - 12:00 PM Reagan Institute \| 850 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006 Morning Sessions Coffee and breakfast Recruitment, Onboarding, and Evaluations Running Effective Meetings Q&A Small Group Conversations Strategic Planning and Donor Development Less Info
	10/01/25 12:00 PM 10/01/25 12:45 PM America/New_York Connection: Lunch Together View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/board-leadership-september-2025-washington-dc/agenda/2025-10-01#session_row_31004 <br/> Connect with your peers over lunch! Reagan Institute \| 850 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006 Board Leadership \| September 2025 \| Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 12:00 - 12:45 PM Reagan Institute \| 850 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006 Connection: Lunch Together Connect with your peers over lunch! Less Info
	10/01/25 12:45 PM 10/01/25 5:30 PM America/New_York Afternoon Sessions View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/board-leadership-september-2025-washington-dc/agenda/2025-10-01#session_row_31005 <br/> Meet HF<br> The Relationship between the Board and the HOS<br> 1 on 1 Coaching and Self Leadership Reagan Institute \| 850 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006 Board Leadership \| September 2025 \| Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 12:45 - 5:30 PM Reagan Institute \| 850 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006 Afternoon Sessions Meet HF The Relationship between the Board and the HOS 1 on 1 Coaching and Self Leadership Less Info
	10/01/25 5:00 PM 10/01/25 6:00 PM America/New_York Connection: Dinner on Your Own View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/board-leadership-september-2025-washington-dc/agenda/2025-10-01#session_row_31007 <br/> Well done today. Dinner this evening is on your own. Connect with your peers over dinner or stay in! Board Leadership \| September 2025 \| Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 5:00 - 6:00 PM Connection: Dinner on Your Own Well done today. Dinner this evening is on your own. Connect with your peers over dinner or stay in! Less Info
	10/01/25 5:30 PM 10/01/25 5:45 PM America/New_York Walk to Hotel View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/board-leadership-september-2025-washington-dc/agenda/2025-10-01#session_row_31006 <br/> Hotel Washington \| 515 15th NW Washington, D.C. 20004 Board Leadership \| September 2025 \| Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 5:30 - 5:45 PM Hotel Washington \| 515 15th NW Washington, D.C. 20004 Walk to Hotel

	10/01/25 7:55 AM 10/01/25 7:55 AM America/New_York Walk to Training View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/board-leadership-september-2025-washington-dc/agenda/2025-10-01#session_row_31002 <br/> Be in the lobby by 7:50 AM Reagan Institute \| 850 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006 Board Leadership \| September 2025 \| Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 7:55 AM Reagan Institute \| 850 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006 Walk to Training Be in the lobby by 7:50 AM Less Info
	10/01/25 8:15 AM 10/01/25 12:00 PM America/New_York Morning Sessions View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/board-leadership-september-2025-washington-dc/agenda/2025-10-01#session_row_31003 <br/> Coffee and breakfast<br> Recruitment, Onboarding, and Evaluations<br> Running Effective Meetings<br> Q&A<br> Small Group Conversations<br> Strategic Planning and Donor Development Reagan Institute \| 850 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006 Board Leadership \| September 2025 \| Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 8:15 AM - 12:00 PM Reagan Institute \| 850 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006 Morning Sessions Coffee and breakfast Recruitment, Onboarding, and Evaluations Running Effective Meetings Q&A Small Group Conversations Strategic Planning and Donor Development Less Info
	10/01/25 12:00 PM 10/01/25 12:45 PM America/New_York Connection: Lunch Together View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/board-leadership-september-2025-washington-dc/agenda/2025-10-01#session_row_31004 <br/> Connect with your peers over lunch! Reagan Institute \| 850 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006 Board Leadership \| September 2025 \| Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 12:00 - 12:45 PM Reagan Institute \| 850 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006 Connection: Lunch Together Connect with your peers over lunch! Less Info
	10/01/25 12:45 PM 10/01/25 5:30 PM America/New_York Afternoon Sessions View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/board-leadership-september-2025-washington-dc/agenda/2025-10-01#session_row_31005 <br/> Meet HF<br> The Relationship between the Board and the HOS<br> 1 on 1 Coaching and Self Leadership Reagan Institute \| 850 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006 Board Leadership \| September 2025 \| Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 12:45 - 5:30 PM Reagan Institute \| 850 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006 Afternoon Sessions Meet HF The Relationship between the Board and the HOS 1 on 1 Coaching and Self Leadership Less Info
	10/01/25 5:00 PM 10/01/25 6:00 PM America/New_York Connection: Dinner on Your Own View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/board-leadership-september-2025-washington-dc/agenda/2025-10-01#session_row_31007 <br/> Well done today. Dinner this evening is on your own. Connect with your peers over dinner or stay in! Board Leadership \| September 2025 \| Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 5:00 - 6:00 PM Connection: Dinner on Your Own Well done today. Dinner this evening is on your own. Connect with your peers over dinner or stay in! Less Info
	10/01/25 5:30 PM 10/01/25 5:45 PM America/New_York Walk to Hotel View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/board-leadership-september-2025-washington-dc/agenda/2025-10-01#session_row_31006 <br/> Hotel Washington \| 515 15th NW Washington, D.C. 20004 Board Leadership \| September 2025 \| Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 5:30 - 5:45 PM Hotel Washington \| 515 15th NW Washington, D.C. 20004 Walk to Hotel