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ATLIS Leadership Institute (ALI) 2026-27 Cohort

Thursday, July 23, 2026 to Sunday, July 26, 2026

* Registration open until 7/24/26 at 12:00 AM (EDT)

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. 

The Davenport Grand, Autograph Collection for $225.00 USD per night Last Day to Book : Wednesday, July 01, 2026

Book your group rate for ATLIS ALI Kick-off Event

Airline Discounts

Southwest

Southwest Airlines is pleased to offer ATLIS ALI Kick-off attendees discounted fares. To utilize the discount, book via SWABIZ® using this link. Discount valid for travel 7/24/2026 to 7/26/2026.

United

To make flight reservations online please click on the discount code below:

ZSCJ467249

MileagePlus® members earn miles for their travel when using the United Meetings℠ discount code.

You may also call United Meetings Reservation Desk from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT, Monday–Friday (closed for major U.S. holidays) at (800) 426-1122 for booking assistance or visit united.com/meetingtravel and enter the code above.

Booking fees are waived for United Meetings reservations.

International customers may contact their local United® Reservation Desk.

For More Information:

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