Professional Development Opportunities
Our programs not only help you discover new solutions to your tactical and strategic problems but also ensure you're growing as a leader. Ready to connect to the most dynamic and engaging community of enrollment leaders anywhere?
Enhance your skill set.
More than 3,700 admission professionals attend our in-person training, events, and conferences each year. Whether you're just starting out in admission, are a newly appointed or aspiring director, or are a veteran enrollment manager, we have a professional development program to support you.
2026 Spring Seminars
2026 Spring Seminar Dates and Locations
- April 22: Westminster School | Atlanta, GA
- April 23: Villa Duchesne | St. Louis, MO
- May 4: Sidwell Friends School | Washington, D.C.
- May 8: The Bay School | San Francisco, VA
- May 13: Pine Crest School | Boca Raton, FL
- May 15: The Packer Collegiate Institute | Brooklyn, NY
- May 15: Northwest School | Seattle, WA
- May 20: Viewpoint School | Los Angeles, CA
- May 22: Havergal College | Toronto, ON
- June 10: Latin School of Chicago | Chicago, IL
- June 11: Eton College | Windsor, U.K.
Save the Date for Enroll26! September 22–26
The enrollment conference you know and love is on the horizon, wrapped in a bundle of sunny, San Diego joy! There's just one thing: We've changed the name.
2026 Student Recruitment Fairs & Agent Speed-Dating Events
Trusted by leading boarding schools, EMA's recruitment series is intentionally designed for boarding schools committed to driving sustainable enrolment growth through smart strategy and trusted partnerships.
From Prompt to Pipeline: Transforming Enrollment with AI
Join Brendan Schneider in this four-part master class series for the strategic insight and practical tools to lead confidently in an AI-driven enrollment and marketing landscape. Class starts April 13, and meets weekly for one hour (2–3 p.m. ET) with optional office hours on Fridays.
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September
22
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26
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Save the Date for Enroll26!
The enrollment conference you know and love is on the horizon, wrapped in a bundle of sunny, San Diego joy! There's just one thing: We've changed the name.
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Save the Date for Enroll26!
The enrollment conference you know and love is on the horizon, wrapped in a bundle of sunny, San Diego joy! There's just one thing: We've changed the name.
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April
16
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12:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Marketing Symposium 2026
Join fellow enrollment and marketing leaders for a dynamic marketing symposium designed specifically for independent schools navigating today’s competitive landscape. We will explore how data, AI, and emerging technologies are transforming the way schools attract, engage, and enroll mission-aligned families. You’ll gain practical strategies for leveraging predictive analytics and AI-powered content tools to sharpen your outreach and maximize ROI. But it doesn’t stop there. We’ll also tackle one of the most critical drivers of enrollment success - your Board of Trustees. If you’re ready to move beyond intuition, harness the power of data, and build a culture where enrollment is everyone’s responsibility, this symposium is for you.
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Marketing Symposium 2026
Join fellow enrollment and marketing leaders for a dynamic marketing symposium designed specifically for independent schools navigating today’s competitive landscape. We will explore how data, AI, and emerging technologies are transforming the way schools attract, engage, and enroll mission-aligned families. You’ll gain practical strategies for leveraging predictive analytics and AI-powered content tools to sharpen your outreach and maximize ROI. But it doesn’t stop there. We’ll also tackle one of the most critical drivers of enrollment success - your Board of Trustees. If you’re ready to move beyond intuition, harness the power of data, and build a culture where enrollment is everyone’s responsibility, this symposium is for you.
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April
16
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4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Enrollment Professionals of Color (EPoC) Affinity Space
Hosted by EMA’s Enrollment Professionals of Color Committee (EPoC), this space has been created for Enrollment Professionals of Color. Join us if you can speak from the I perspective.
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Enrollment Professionals of Color (EPoC) Affinity Space
Hosted by EMA’s Enrollment Professionals of Color Committee (EPoC), this space has been created for Enrollment Professionals of Color. Join us if you can speak from the I perspective.
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April
20
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2–3 p.m. ET
From Prompt to Pipeline: Transforming Enrollment with AI
Join Brendan Schneider in this four-part master class series will give you the strategic insight and practical tools to lead confidently in an AI-driven enrollment and marketing landscape. You’ll learn how to use AI to sharpen recruitment efforts, personalize outreach at scale, streamline workflows, and make faster, data-backed decisions. By the end, you’ll have a clear, actionable roadmap for integrating AI into your daily work - helping you lead with greater efficiency, innovation, and impact.
event
From Prompt to Pipeline: Transforming Enrollment with AI
Join Brendan Schneider in this four-part master class series will give you the strategic insight and practical tools to lead confidently in an AI-driven enrollment and marketing landscape. You’ll learn how to use AI to sharpen recruitment efforts, personalize outreach at scale, streamline workflows, and make faster, data-backed decisions. By the end, you’ll have a clear, actionable roadmap for integrating AI into your daily work - helping you lead with greater efficiency, innovation, and impact.
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