Academics and Student Success (formerly Instructional Design) | September 2025 | Nashville, TN

Monday, September 22, 2025 — Wednesday, September 24, 2025
09/22/25 4:00 PM 09/24/25 12:00 PM America/Chicago Academics and Student Success (formerly Instructional Design) | September 2025 | Nashville, TN Synopsis Academics and Student Success (formerly Instructional Design) Is your school's mission being lived out every day in each classroom? When our teachers align their instructional practices and classroom culture to our school's vision for our students, our mission comes alive! What is your school’s mission? What characteristics does your school aspire for your graduates to exhibit? How are these goals lived out in your curriculum, instructional practices, and assessment system? The Academics and Student Success Training will give your leadership team tools to improve the quality of your school’s instructional alignment to our academic and spiritual foundations. Assess, rethink, or build your academic programming and curriculum/instruction design by first re-affirming your WHY! Teaching is an art, a science, but mostly it's all about the HEART. How can we make spiritual and academic formation a reality for the students we got into education for in the first place? The first goal is to have each school carefully review and/or draft their mission statement as well as a portrait of graduate/student outcomes for their school. Then, we will explore the current brain and cognitive psychology research that leaders can use to draft a set of principles of learning. We look at the fundamental attributes we believe about students and learning through the lens of Scripture. These two tasks provide the necessary foundation for cultivating higher quality development of units of instruction, instructional practices, lesson plans, assessment practices, teacher development plans, and more. Who’s It For? We strongly encourage the Head of School to attend during the first time their team participates in this training. Additional roles suited for this training are the Dean/Principal, curriculum and instruction personnel, and/or lead teacher(s). Each school must send at least two members. Schedule Day 1: 4:00pm-8pm | Hotel provided | Allow ample travel time to be ready for our 4 PM start Day 2: 8am-5:30pm | Hotel provided | Dinner on your own Day 3: 8am-12pm | Do not plan travel that would require you to depart early HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center 400 Commerce Street, Nashville, TN 37219 United States Academics and Student Success (formerly Instructional Design) | September 2025 | Nashville, TN training@herzogfoundation.com false MM/DD/YYYY

HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center

400 Commerce Street
Nashville, TN 37219 United States

http://www.herzogfoundation.connect.space

Synopsis

Academics and Student Success (formerly Instructional Design)

Is your school's mission being lived out every day in each classroom? When our teachers align their instructional practices and classroom culture to our school's vision for our students, our mission comes alive! What is your school’s mission? What characteristics does your school aspire for your graduates to exhibit? How are these goals lived out in your curriculum, instructional practices, and assessment system? The Academics and Student Success Training will give your leadership team tools to improve the quality of your school’s instructional alignment to our academic and spiritual foundations.

Assess, rethink, or build your academic programming and curriculum/instruction design by first re-affirming your WHY! Teaching is an art, a science, but mostly it's all about the HEART. How can we make spiritual and academic formation a reality for the students we got into education for in the first place?

The first goal is to have each school carefully review and/or draft their mission statement as well as a portrait of graduate/student outcomes for their school. Then, we will explore the current brain and cognitive psychology research that leaders can use to draft a set of principles of learning. We look at the fundamental attributes we believe about students and learning through the lens of Scripture. These two tasks provide the necessary foundation for cultivating higher quality development of units of instruction, instructional practices, lesson plans, assessment practices, teacher development plans, and more.

Who’s It For?

We strongly encourage the Head of School to attend during the first time their team participates in this training. Additional roles suited for this training are the Dean/Principal, curriculum and instruction personnel, and/or lead teacher(s). Each school must send at least two members.

Schedule

Day 1: 4:00pm-8pm | Hotel provided | Allow ample travel time to be ready for our 4 PM start

Day 2: 8am-5:30pm | Hotel provided | Dinner on your own

Day 3: 8am-12pm | Do not plan travel that would require you to depart early

Event Contact: Herzog Foundation Institute
training@herzogfoundation.com

Academics and Student Success (formerly Instructional Design) | September 2025 | Nashville, TN

Monday, September 22, 2025, 4:00 PM — Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 12:00 PM CDT

09/22/25 4:00 PM 09/24/25 12:00 PM America/Chicago Academics and Student Success (formerly Instructional Design) | September 2025 | Nashville, TN Synopsis Academics and Student Success (formerly Instructional Design) Is your school's mission being lived out every day in each classroom? When our teachers align their instructional practices and classroom culture to our school's vision for our students, our mission comes alive! What is your school’s mission? What characteristics does your school aspire for your graduates to exhibit? How are these goals lived out in your curriculum, instructional practices, and assessment system? The Academics and Student Success Training will give your leadership team tools to improve the quality of your school’s instructional alignment to our academic and spiritual foundations. Assess, rethink, or build your academic programming and curriculum/instruction design by first re-affirming your WHY! Teaching is an art, a science, but mostly it's all about the HEART. How can we make spiritual and academic formation a reality for the students we got into education for in the first place? The first goal is to have each school carefully review and/or draft their mission statement as well as a portrait of graduate/student outcomes for their school. Then, we will explore the current brain and cognitive psychology research that leaders can use to draft a set of principles of learning. We look at the fundamental attributes we believe about students and learning through the lens of Scripture. These two tasks provide the necessary foundation for cultivating higher quality development of units of instruction, instructional practices, lesson plans, assessment practices, teacher development plans, and more. Who’s It For? We strongly encourage the Head of School to attend during the first time their team participates in this training. Additional roles suited for this training are the Dean/Principal, curriculum and instruction personnel, and/or lead teacher(s). Each school must send at least two members. Schedule Day 1: 4:00pm-8pm | Hotel provided | Allow ample travel time to be ready for our 4 PM start Day 2: 8am-5:30pm | Hotel provided | Dinner on your own Day 3: 8am-12pm | Do not plan travel that would require you to depart early HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center 400 Commerce Street, Nashville, TN 37219 United States Academics and Student Success (formerly Instructional Design) | September 2025 | Nashville, TN 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.

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	09/22/25 3:00 PM 09/22/25 3:00 PM America/Chicago Arrival Information & Hotel Check In View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/mission-driven-learning-september-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-09-22#session_row_29765 <br/> You will be notified which hotel you will be staying in.<br> <br> Check in at Noelle starts at 4:00pm.<br> <br> Parking will be available via valet at Noelle for $60 / night at your own expense. Or, please view other options <a href="https://nashvilledowntown.com/get-around/nashville-parking" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<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 be... Noelle \| 200 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219 Academics and Student Success (formerly Instructional Design) \| September 2025 \| Nashville, TN training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 3:00 PM Noelle \| 200 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219 Arrival Information & Hotel Check In You will be notified which hotel you will be staying in. Check in at Noelle starts at 4:00pm. Parking will be available via valet at Noelle for $60 / night at your own expense. Or, please view other options HERE. 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 4:00pm. Please check in or leave your bags with the front desk to ensure on-time arrival to the event. Please dress in business casual attire. Airport Suggestions: BNA - 8.6 miles Less Info
	09/22/25 3:50 PM 09/22/25 3:50 PM America/Chicago Walk to Training View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/mission-driven-learning-september-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-09-22#session_row_29766 <br/> Meet in the hotel lobby by 3:50pm to begin walking to the training venue. For those choosing to travel separately, please arrive to the venue by 4:00pm.<br> <ul><li>One of our team members will be in the lobby to walk you over.</li><li>The walk is quite manageable, but if you have any concerns about mobility or any disabilities we should be aware of, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Our team is happy to assist and ensure your comfort!</li></ul> <br> Please arrive in Nashville prepared a... HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Academics and Student Success (formerly Instructional Design) \| September 2025 \| Nashville, TN training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 3:50 PM HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Walk to Training Meet in the hotel lobby by 3:50pm to begin walking to the training venue. For those choosing to travel separately, please arrive to the venue by 4:00pm. One of our team members will be in the lobby to walk you over. The walk is quite manageable, but if you have any concerns about mobility or any disabilities we should be aware of, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Our team is happy to assist and ensure your comfort! Please arrive in Nashville prepared and ready to go. If needed, you can leave your belongings at the front desk to ensure you make it to Spark on time. Thanks! Less Info
	09/22/25 4:00 PM 09/22/25 6:45 PM America/Chicago Event Begins: Opening Sessions View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/mission-driven-learning-september-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-09-22#session_row_29767 <br/> Registration<br> Welcome from HF<br> Meet your Coaches<br> Setting the Stage for Alignement<br> Understanding our students and how they learn HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Academics and Student Success (formerly Instructional Design) \| September 2025 \| Nashville, TN training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 4:00 - 6:45 PM HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Event Begins: Opening Sessions Registration Welcome from HF Meet your Coaches Setting the Stage for Alignement Understanding our students and how they learn Less Info
	09/22/25 7:00 PM 09/22/25 7:45 PM America/Chicago Connection: Dinner Together View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/mission-driven-learning-september-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-09-22#session_row_29768 <br/> Connect with your peers over dinner! HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Academics and Student Success (formerly Instructional Design) \| September 2025 \| Nashville, TN training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 7:00 - 7:45 PM HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Connection: Dinner Together Connect with your peers over dinner! Less Info
	09/22/25 8:00 PM 09/22/25 8:00 PM America/Chicago Walk to Hotel View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/mission-driven-learning-september-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-09-22#session_row_29769 <br/> Noelle \| 200 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219 Academics and Student Success (formerly Instructional Design) \| September 2025 \| Nashville, TN training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 8:00 PM Noelle \| 200 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219 Walk to Hotel

	09/22/25 3:00 PM 09/22/25 3:00 PM America/Chicago Arrival Information & Hotel Check In View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/mission-driven-learning-september-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-09-22#session_row_29765 <br/> You will be notified which hotel you will be staying in.<br> <br> Check in at Noelle starts at 4:00pm.<br> <br> Parking will be available via valet at Noelle for $60 / night at your own expense. Or, please view other options <a href="https://nashvilledowntown.com/get-around/nashville-parking" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<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 be... Noelle \| 200 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219 Academics and Student Success (formerly Instructional Design) \| September 2025 \| Nashville, TN training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 3:00 PM Noelle \| 200 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219 Arrival Information & Hotel Check In You will be notified which hotel you will be staying in. Check in at Noelle starts at 4:00pm. Parking will be available via valet at Noelle for $60 / night at your own expense. Or, please view other options HERE. 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 4:00pm. Please check in or leave your bags with the front desk to ensure on-time arrival to the event. Please dress in business casual attire. Airport Suggestions: BNA - 8.6 miles Less Info
	09/22/25 3:50 PM 09/22/25 3:50 PM America/Chicago Walk to Training View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/mission-driven-learning-september-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-09-22#session_row_29766 <br/> Meet in the hotel lobby by 3:50pm to begin walking to the training venue. For those choosing to travel separately, please arrive to the venue by 4:00pm.<br> <ul><li>One of our team members will be in the lobby to walk you over.</li><li>The walk is quite manageable, but if you have any concerns about mobility or any disabilities we should be aware of, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Our team is happy to assist and ensure your comfort!</li></ul> <br> Please arrive in Nashville prepared a... HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Academics and Student Success (formerly Instructional Design) \| September 2025 \| Nashville, TN training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 3:50 PM HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Walk to Training Meet in the hotel lobby by 3:50pm to begin walking to the training venue. For those choosing to travel separately, please arrive to the venue by 4:00pm. One of our team members will be in the lobby to walk you over. The walk is quite manageable, but if you have any concerns about mobility or any disabilities we should be aware of, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Our team is happy to assist and ensure your comfort! Please arrive in Nashville prepared and ready to go. If needed, you can leave your belongings at the front desk to ensure you make it to Spark on time. Thanks! Less Info
	09/22/25 4:00 PM 09/22/25 6:45 PM America/Chicago Event Begins: Opening Sessions View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/mission-driven-learning-september-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-09-22#session_row_29767 <br/> Registration<br> Welcome from HF<br> Meet your Coaches<br> Setting the Stage for Alignement<br> Understanding our students and how they learn HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Academics and Student Success (formerly Instructional Design) \| September 2025 \| Nashville, TN training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 4:00 - 6:45 PM HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Event Begins: Opening Sessions Registration Welcome from HF Meet your Coaches Setting the Stage for Alignement Understanding our students and how they learn Less Info
	09/22/25 7:00 PM 09/22/25 7:45 PM America/Chicago Connection: Dinner Together View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/mission-driven-learning-september-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-09-22#session_row_29768 <br/> Connect with your peers over dinner! HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Academics and Student Success (formerly Instructional Design) \| September 2025 \| Nashville, TN training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 7:00 - 7:45 PM HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Connection: Dinner Together Connect with your peers over dinner! Less Info
	09/22/25 8:00 PM 09/22/25 8:00 PM America/Chicago Walk to Hotel View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/mission-driven-learning-september-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-09-22#session_row_29769 <br/> Noelle \| 200 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219 Academics and Student Success (formerly Instructional Design) \| September 2025 \| Nashville, TN training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 8:00 PM Noelle \| 200 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219 Walk to Hotel