Upcoming Events

New to Independent Study?

You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. This practical webinar will explore the unique opportunities and challenges of Independent Study, with strategies for managing curriculum and grading, building meaningful relationships with students and families, and finding a sustainable balance in your work.

Whether you are brand-new to IS or still finding your footing, you’ll leave with useful ideas, greater confidence, and the reassurance that you don’t have to do everything at once.

CCIS invites all Independent Study administrators and teachers to a Back to School Webinar covering new Education Code requirements and best practices.

Join us and start your school year with a compliant and legal Independent Study program.

This webinar will remain available for several days so you can review it around your busy schedule. Please note that this is not a full compliance training.

Participants will be able to submit questions for follow-up responses from the CCIS Team.

FREE Webinar for CCIS

Kick off the school year with practical AI ideas created specifically for Independent Study administrators and teachers. This session is all about what works. We’ll share classroom examples, demonstrate tools that can save you time, and highlight lessons and activities you can use with students and staff right away.

You’ll leave with:

💡 Walk away with ready-to-use ideas, new tools, and the energy that comes from learning with and from other Independent Study educators.

Presenters

Sarah McFarland
Director of Educational Technology, Visions In Education
Author, Leading AI in Schools

Daniel O’Brien
Science Specialist, Oak Park Independent School

Transitioning into Independent Study requires more than learning a new platform; it calls for a shift from traditional classroom instruction to personalized coaching, relationship-building, and careful compliance management.

In this practical webinar, Dr. Stacey Perez guides new Independent Study teachers through the critical first 90 days, from mastering systems and establishing family partnerships to developing sustainable daily workflows.

Join the CCIS team and a lineup of engaging presenters for an action-packed conference focused on best practices in Independent Study. The event will feature compliance workshops and practical insights for both traditional Independent Study programs and Charter Schools.