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The Institute for Classical Schools

Welcome to ICS! The ICS exists to advance classical Christian education by connecting and equipping leaders.  We invite you to join the conversation towards renewing classical Christian education in the United States and abroad.

By actively engaging national experts and leaders, we provide experienced leadership to direct the following major program initiatives:

Arete Retreat for Classical Headmasters

Gathering, connecting, and training current and future Board and staff leaders through mentoring, small group coaching, retreats and conferences.  Visit our Retreats page to learn more.

Alcuin Retreat for Classical Educators

A gathering of experienced classical educators meeting to address challenges of curriculum and pedagogy and connect educational philosophy to concrete practice in the classroom. Visit our Alcuin Retreat page to learn more.

ClassicalHeadmaster.com

A comprehensive on-line resource center for all aspects of leading a classical Christian school, and access and engagement with experienced leaders utilizing current technologies.  Visit the Classical Headmaster page to learn more.

ClassicalEducator.com

A comprehensive on-line resource center for all aspects of teaching at a classical Christian school, and access and engagement with experienced leaders utilizing current technologies.  Visit the Classical Educator page to investigate the site.

Lyceum on Math and Science

This June the ICS will be hosting the second annual Lyceum on Math and Science.  Join leading math and science educators from around the nation as we seek to improve the way math and science are taught in classical schools.  Visit our Lyceum page to learn more.