2026 Workshops

Sessions that empower families to choose.

2:15 PM
Session I

Completing the Admissions and Financial Aid Process

First Floor · B Level · B-109

Jewell Samuel, J.D., Founder/CEO of Edukeys, helps families navigate the independent school admissions process and shares advice and best practices on applying and seeking financial aid.

Jewell Samuel, J.D.
Founder & CEO, Edukeys

Independent School Testing 101

First Floor · B Level · Room TBD

A workshop on the SSAT, ISEE, and HSPT — explaining the differences between the tests and outlining test prep strategies.

Jennifer Claiborne
Testing & Test Prep

Closing the Gap: Money for Education

First Floor · B Level · B-107

Financial Professional Mark Baker provides financing models and tips to help families finance K–12 and post-secondary education, with money strategies to use right now.

Mark Baker
Financial Professional
3:15 PM
Session II

Five Tips for Finding the Right School for Your Child

First Floor · B Level · B-107

Dr. Rona Frederick, Author of 'Navigating School Selection 101: A Guide for African American Families,' shares tips for how to identify schools that are the right fit for your child.

Dr. Rona Frederick
Author, Navigating School Selection 101

The Psychology of Independent School Admissions

Third Floor · 110 · Executive Conference Room

Psychologist Dr. Linda McGhee provides insight and lessons on admissions and academic testing, and discusses considerations relating to wellness and mental health in the admissions process.

Dr. Linda McGhee
Psychologist

A Better Chance MEET UP at the BSF & LSF School Fair

Third Floor · 113 · Ballroom B

A Better Chance (ABC) is a national leader in K–12 independent school access. ABC's Haydee L. Sun-Acosta and Margaret Stolte present an information session about ABC's programs and application process.

Haydee L. Sun-Acosta & Margaret Stolte
A Better Chance
4:15 PM
Session III

Financial Aid at Independent Schools

Second Floor · A-01 (Student Organization Suite)

Frankie Brown of Sidwell Friends School and Kevin Mills of Serving Our Children discuss financial aid.

Frankie Brown & Kevin Mills
Sidwell Friends School · Serving Our Children

AI Awareness Workshop

First Floor · B Level · B-107

Carolyn Solaru, Founder and CEO of The Resourceologist, presents a workshop on using AI as a second brain to support and advance learning and educational opportunities.

Carolyn Solaru
Founder & CEO, The Resourceologist