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Asking questions is the foundation of education, and it’s safe to say, if you’ve made it to this page you are an avid learner. Please see our FAQ’s below, and if you don’t see an answer to your pressing question, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We love answering questions. Why else would we be here?
Access to Resources: Membership provides schools exclusive access to various resources that can enhance the educational experience. This could include new student orientation ideas, student activities, and other educational tools that might not be easily available elsewhere.
Networking Opportunities: Membership provides schools with networking opportunities, allowing them to connect with other educational institutions, share best practices, and collaborate on projects. This networking can foster a sense of community and provide a platform for exchanging ideas.
Updates on Industry Trends: Being a member keeps schools informed about the latest trends and developments in the education sector. This ensures that they stay current with innovations and are better positioned to adapt to changes in the educational landscape.
School Administrators: Access to resources, vendor discounts, and networking opportunities can help administrators make informed decisions, manage budgets efficiently, and stay connected with the broader educational community.
Educators: Professional development opportunities, access to teaching resources, and networking can enhance teachers’ effectiveness in the classroom, ultimately benefiting the students.
Students: The ultimate beneficiaries are the students, as the resources, professional development, and enhanced networking provided through the membership contribute to an enriched and well-rounded educational experience.
You can choose to pay month to month, or annually. Keep in mind that with an annual membership, you save 20% on the cost.
Yes it does! You can cancel your membership and still access all of the awesome resources until the membership period expires.
The conference is intended for student life professionals in the K-12 space. All are welcome: day schools, boarding schools, etc.
Yes, it is possible just to attend the New Deans’ portion. The New Deans is for anyone who has served in a student life role for three years or less.
For the past six years, the conference has been held on Nobles & Greenough’s campus in Dedham, MA. This year, it will be held for the first time at the New England Innovation Academy in Marlborough, MA.
The general session (Regular Deans) lasts roughly 2.5-3 days. The New Deans session is a one day event preceding the general session.
Not at this time, but stay tuned!
Yes, we encourage teams to attend.
The Deans’ Roundtable will be producing at least one podcast a month and has plans to increase that number in the future.
The webinars will address “hot topics” indicated by our members. Mental health, social media, AI, restorative practices, and student leadership to name a few.
The DRT Office Hours are free, monthly Zoom sessions hosted by the Deans’ Roundtable. You can expect there to be a “Lunchtime Session” and an “After School Session” so you can find the time to join. These sessions are meant for K-12 Student Life Professionals to:
Check out our Eventbrite page to see upcoming Office Hours sessions.
The Deans’ Roundtable Community is hosted on the Networked platform (similar to creating a Page on Facebook). Go to the DRT Community profile on Networked and choose from one of the 4 plans (small school/big school & monthly/yearly). Once you have completed the registration process, you’re in! It’s that easy.
Now that you’re signed up we ask that all new members introduce themselves in the “Introduce Yourself” space, found in the Community section of the vertical menu on the left side of the screen.
After that, the world is your oyster:
The Discussion Rooms are the backbone, the meat, the lifeblood of the DRT Community. These spaces are where questions get answered, where connections are made, and where solitude comes to wither away.
We hope that the discussion rooms are where Student Life Professionals can get the support they so deserve, from people who truly understand and care about their struggles and successes.
If you see something, say something.
The DRT Community is a safe space and has zero tolerance for bullying, belittling, and hate speech. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us:
You should never be made to feel unwelcome in this community.
We’re so glad you asked. If you scroll to the “Help and Support” section on the vertical menu, you will see the “Request a Space” space where you can let us know your idea for the space you think would be a good fit for the community. If we think it’s a good idea, too, We’ll add it asap.
Please check out our community profile and scroll down to see our “Guidelines and Expectations” for all our community members.
Our resources live in the “Resources and Files” section on the vertical menu on the left side of the screen.
You will see that we have our resources separated into categories:
Members can add to any of the latter 4. The DRT Annual Conference space will be managed specifically by our team to provide information and resources about and from past and future conferences.
If you have a relevant and helpful resource that you think would be beneficial to the community here is how you would add said resource:
Part of the mission of the DRT Community is to share helpful resources to make the career journey of it’s members that much smoother. Thank you for your contribution to our resource hub!
If you see something, say something. The DRT Community strives to be a professional community that offers quality resources to its members and hopes that all will respect the community Guidelines and Expectations.
If you see something that feels “out of place”, contact us immediately so we can ensure that as few members are effected by it.
If you have any questions regarding the Community, the Networked platform, or you just need help, please do not hesitate to reach out to us:
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