WHO?
Educators of color who are pursuing leadership roles within an independent school setting, as well as current administrators of color looking to take the next step.

WHAT?
Building Opportunities for Leadership Development - BOLD - is an annual gathering of passionate educators of color who are looking to grow in their careers and make an impact on education through leadership of an independent school. Participants will explore:
The leadership landscape in independent schools
Different leadership styles and identify their own
How to maximize strengths of each individual on a team
What it means to be an educational pioneer
Best leadership practices in an academic environment
WHY?
Currently, only 4% of independent schools are led by an educator of color, but changes in the independent school landscape are creating unprecedented opportunities to change this statistic. That’s where BOLD comes in. The BOLD Summit is focused on equipping educators of color with the tools and confidence to become the BOLD leaders of the future. As a result of the summit experience, BOLD participants will have a clear understanding of their own unique leadership style and will have the knowledge and skills necessary to accelerate their careers in independent school leadership. A great value add will be the strong, growing, and supportive network of BOLD cohorts that participants will have access to for support and encouragement in their leadership journeys.

WHERE?
The Galloway School in Atlanta, GA

Since its founding in 1969, The Galloway School has been a consistent beacon for progress in Atlanta. When Galloway first opened its doors, it was the only independent school in Atlanta to welcome all students regardless of race, ethnicity, or nationality, and the school remains committed to progressive ideals today. Located in Atlanta’s Chastain Park, the Galloway campus offers a beautiful environment that’s both invigorating and inspiring.

Atlanta is the embodiment of Southern hospitality, sophistication and progress. An international city with the world’s busiest airport, Atlanta served as host to the world during the 1996 Olympics and continues to draw scholars and leaders from around the world.
It is the only city in the nation where you can view two Nobel Peace Prizes – one located in the King Center and the other in the Carter Center. Having served as the spiritual center of the Civil Rights Movement, Atlanta is home to much of the Movement’s history including sites like Auburn Avenue, Ebenezer Baptist Church, the King Center, Atlanta University Center and more.

Together, Galloway and the City of Atlanta offer a winning combination for inspirational professional learning experiences that are unlike any other in the country. Don't miss your opportunity to be BOLD.

WHEN?
July 17-July 20, 2017

COST?
Registration fee is $575.

BOLD FELLOWS
BOLD Fellowships are made possible thanks to generous funding from the Ware Foundation. Fellowships are made available to BOLD Summit applicants at any point in their leadership journey that are passionate about making an impact on the administrative landscape of schools. BOLD Fellows may be asked to commit to a two year presence at the BOLD Summit, serving the first year as a participant and serving as a class leader in the subsequent year.

BOLD Fellowships include:
Complimentary registration.
Participation in a longitudinal study that tracks and measures the success of our Fellows.
Opportunity to represent BOLD Summit at conferences\events as identified.
A key role in collecting information from classmates.
BOLD Financial Assistance
Interested candidates may apply for BOLD Financial Assistance. The stipend is specifically designed to help cover expenses associated with attending the Summit (except for registration). A limited number of stipends up to a maximum of $1000 are available. Approved applicants must pay for their expenses up front and will be reimbursed via check once the Summit is completed. All recipients must submit receipts and/or a mileage log for expenses.

HOW?
Application for BOLD 2017 is now available. Click here to apply.
» Due to a swell of recent interest, we are extending our application period until April 15. Applications that were received by the March 15 deadline are being processed and applicants will hear by March 30.



The BOLD summit was inspired by the Kingswood Oxford Leadership Institute for Educators of Color (KOLIEC), based at the Kingswood Oxford School, W Hartford, CT.
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