ISEEN Online Programming

ISEEN Online is a vibrant community of educators and school administrators committed to revolutionizing the future of education. It is a virtual meeting space during which folks grow and support one another and help one another thrive. ISEEN’s most powerful asset has always been the people - this is how we stay connected throughout the year and in between our in-person events.

Thank you for your interest; the 2025-2026 online programming has ended!
Please check back in early September for the 2026-2027 offerings. 

Affinity Group Pricing

Membership Price
Leadership Circle Members Free
Members $190/person
Non-members $250 for the academic year

Professional Affinity Groups 2025-2026

Monthly Cohorts led by experienced facilitators to share learning and resources throughout the school year. 

Leading School Change
Designed for Experiential Education directors and school leaders involved in shifting/leading culture change.

  • Facilitators: Derek Kanarek, & Elizabeth Pillsbury
  • Dates & Time: Thursdays, 6:30 PM ET | 3:30 PM PT
    • Oct 9, Nov 13, Dec 11, Jan 15, Feb 19, March 12, April 16, May 21

Environmental Leadership
Designed for teachers, administrators, and professionals working on sustainability in schools through curriculum or extracurricular programs. 

  • Facilitators: Olivia Tandon & Heidi Maloy
  • Dates & Time: Tuesdays, 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT
    • Oct 14, Nov 18, Dec 16, Jan 13, Feb 17, March 17, April 14, May 19
Community Engagement for Social Justice
Meetings include deep discussion and group coaching for professionals engaged in meaningful project work and volunteer opportunities for students and community partners. We are launching a research project this year in regards to the impact of student leadership, volunteerism, and action in the community on student wellbeing and skill development.
  • Facilitator: Sarah McLean
  • Dates & Time: Tuesdays, 12:30 PM ET | 9:30 AM PT
    • Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2, Jan 20, Feb 17, March 10, April 14, May 12

 

Transformational Teaching & Learning

Designed for classroom teachers and professionals engaged in curriculum design and implementation.

  • Facilitator: Gwyneth Connell
  • Note: Transformational Teaching & Learning PAG is on pause for the 2025-2026 year. 

Student Leadership
Designed for people who want to explore how to create opportunities for student leaders to learn and practice the skills of leadership.

  • Facilitators: Meg Anderson-Johnston & Jennifer Torry-Alexander
  • Dates & Time: Tuesdays, 6:30 PM ET | 3:30 PM PT
    • Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 9, Jan 13, Feb 10, March 24, April 21, May 12

Experiential Global Education
Designed for educators committed to enhancing student learning through and understanding of global issues, both locally and internationally.

  • Facilitator: Melanie Spransy
  • Dates & Time: Wednesdays, 12:00 PM ET | 9:00 AM PT
    • Oct 15, Nov 12, Dec 3, Jan 14, Feb 18, March 4, April 22, May 13
Outdoor Education
Designed for those professionals engaged in enhancing student learning through the use of outdoor and adventure programming. 
  • Facilitator: Mike Chapman
  • Dates & Time: Wednesdays, 2:20 PM ET | 11:20 AM PT
    • Oct 8, Nov 5, Dec 3, Jan 7, Feb 4, March 4, April 15

 Identity Affinity Groups 2025-2026

At ISEEN, we are committed to creating an equitable world, and that begins with ourselves and our organization. Identity Affinity Groups meet regularly as a place for people to connect, heal, learn, and build community.

BIPOC Experiential Educators
Designed for Experiential Education professionals who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to gather in community for support and idea sharing.

  • Facilitator: Ané Ebie-Mouton
  • Dates and Time: Tuesdays, 3:30 PM ET | 12:30 PM PT 
    • Oct 14, Nov 18, Dec 16, Jan 20, Feb 17, March 17, April 14, May 12

Experiential Education Research and Pedagogy Book Club - 2025-2026

Are you interested in exploring the praxis behind the practice of experiential education? Join us on Tuesday afternoons, bi-monthly, to discuss shared readings! Books and/or articles should be read in advance of our meeting.

  • Facilitator: Mary Barber
  • Dates and Time: Tuesdays, 12:00 PM ET | 9:00 AM PT
    • Oct 21, Dec 16, Feb 24, April 21

Experiential Education Research and Pedagogy Book Club Series
$15/session for Members; $20/session for Non-members

  • October: What does the research say? An exploration of academic papers pertaining to experiential education
  • December: John Dewey Experience and Education; attendees will discuss the contents of this text, covering ideas such as social learning, progressive education, and “freedom.”
  • February: Dr. Bettina Love’s Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Heal; we will explore “repair, reform, and transformation” in education
  • April: Resource share: bring your own book, article, etc., recommendation to share with colleagues! This is a great opportunity to assemble your summer reading list.

Workshops and Webinars

Thank you for your interest; the 2025-2026 online programming has ended!
Please check back in early September for the 2026-2027 offerings.