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ATLIS Leadership Institute (ALI) 2026-27 Cohort

Friday, July 24, 2026 to Monday, April 12, 2027

Event Details

The ATLIS Leadership Institute is an education and networking program designed to prepare and support technology leaders in independent schools as they grow into their positions and expand their influence.


From summer 2026 through spring 2027, the program consists of:

  • In-person, three-day kickoff event July 23-26
  • Monthly online meetings via Zoom
  • In-person graduation and exclusive ALI alumni event at the ATLIS Annual Conference
  • Past ATLIS Leadership Institute Research and Development Capstone Projects

Throughout the program, you will benefit from:

  • Collaboration with expert program administrators and subject matter experts including past ALI graduates
  • Team and individual challenges/assignments throughout the year
  • Experience from executing a research and development capstone project
  • Exclusive, ongoing benefits as an ALI Alumni
  • Monthly components of this program will include:
  • General business leadership
  • Surveying your school’s tech landscape
  • Forging administrative alliances
  • IT infrastructure & data culture
  • Innovating professional development for your team
  • Research & development projects

Program Fee
ATLIS Members: $1499

Nonmembers: $1995

This fee does not include hotel, travel, or ATLIS annual conference registration. Some food will be included, but some dining is on your own.

For any questions regarding the ATLIS Leadership Institute, please contact Dr Ashley Cross, Sr Director of Education and Content.


The program kicks off with an in-person program in Spokane, Washington, in July 2026, followed by monthly virtual sessions. The program concludes at the ATLIS 2027 Annual Conference in Spokane in the Spring of 2027. 

For More Information:

Dr. Ashley Cross, CAE
Dr. Ashley Cross, CAE
CAE, Ed.D Senior Director, Education and Content
The ATLIS Leadership Institute (ALI) 2026-27 Cohort is sponsored by: