Talks and Presentations

Rick Ackerly offers a variety of popular talks for parent and school groups as well as professional associations. He has presented at the People of Color Conference, the California Association of Independent Schools, the Coalition of Essential Schools, the Symposium on Students with Learning Disabilities, the National Association of Episcopal Schools, The Progressive Education Network and the Pacific Rim Conference. He has also been an active participant in the annual “Call to Action” conference sponsored by the National Association of Independent Schools’ Office on Diversity and Multicultural Education.

For more information about talks and presentations please contact:
r ackerly at gmail dot com

FOR PARENTS

The Genius in Children
How to bring out the best in our children.

Content and Character
Redefining success: preparing your children for success in the 21st century.

Surviving the Rigors of Applying to College
How parents can help their high school student (and their family) to thrive (or at least survive) the challenging college application process.


FOR SCHOOL LEADERS

Content and Character
How can we help parents and teachers achieve a school’s most critical outcomes?  How can we insure that young people graduate with the disciplines that will build character and meet the challenges of college and beyond with grace and confidence?

The Uses of Diversity
How creating a culture of diversity creates a better learning community. What are the essential elements of a culture of diversity, and how can you build them into your school?  For school leaders: teachers, administrators, parents and trustees.

Measuring what Matters
The strategic planning process as a leadership tool. How to use strategic planning to insure that your school will fufill its mission for generations to come.