Support for Supporters (Northern California)

The position of Administrative Assistant to the Head of School or Division Head (or a similar support role) is a unique, complicated, and demanding one, requiring a high degree of professionalism as well as a complex combination of exceptional interpersonal skills, technology know-how, and the ability to manage and track several projects and events simultaneously.

Along with didactic training from guest speakers and readings, you will have time to problem solve, share know-how and resources, request feedback or suggestions, and reassurance. Participants will leave each session with practical tips, tools and resources they can use immediately.

The focus for 2025-26 will be Garnering Your Strengths, with guest speakers who are well positioned to recognize the talent and unique qualities you bring to the position and how best to utilize those qualities. 

While the administrative support role requires maintaining a high level of confidentiality, those in it can feel isolated from others in the school. This program offers a confidential and welcoming environment designed to foster connections, learning, support, and dialogue with peers who share similar experiences and challenges, recognizing the continuously changing demands of our roles.

This year's ongoing program will be in person and consist of three 5-hour workshops. Whether you are new to the position or a veteran, a space for sharing ideas and support will be created.  In the first meeting the group will frame the year together, to tailor the year to the needs and interests of the current participants. Topics may include skills building, self-advocacy, delegation, boundary setting, tech resources and tools and self-care.

SCHEDULE

SESSION 1: November 6, 2025 | 9:30am - 2:30pm | Presidio, San Francisco (Location TBD)
SESSION 2: January 29, 2025 | 9:30am - 2:30pm | Presidio, San Francisco (Location TBD)

SESSION 3: April 23, 2026 | 9:30am - 2:30pm | Presidio, San Francisco (Location TBD)

AUDIENCE

This program is for executive assistants, administrative assistants, and anyone serving in a support role at a school.

By registering for this workshop, you will also be added to our mailing list to receive updates about future programs, resources, and events. You can unsubscribe at any time.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Life happens. We understand that there will be times when you cannot attend a workshop that you have registered and paid for.

Registration may be transferred to a different person up to 7 days before a session. However refunds will not be given, and a session missed for any reason will not be refunded.

Below we have outlined our cancellation and refund policy, which we have in place to ensure the most accurate numbers when we secure well in advance locations, catering, and facilitators. Thank you for understanding.

For our ongoing programs or one-day intensives, refunds are available (less a $50 processing fee) up to 22 days before the scheduled starting date. We are unable to provide refunds for cancellations made 21 days or less prior to the first day of a workshop. A missed session that is part of an ongoing program is non-refundable and non-transferrable. For our summer institutes refunds are available (less a $50 processing fee) up to 30 days before the scheduled starting date. We are unable to provide refunds for cancellations made 29 days or less prior to the first day of a summer institute.

Please contact us by email as soon as you know you cannot attend a workshop. This will allow us time to contact our waitlist and hopefully fill your spot.

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