August 11 - 15, 2025
This year's Summer Institute will bring educators together in person with leading thinkers about current practices and the future of education. The five-day institute includes workshops delivered or facilitated by returning guest, Greg Kulowiec, the Stanley H. King Counseling Institute, and more. See the speakers listed below, watch the video to enjoy last year's institute in action, and be sure to register now. The cost is $200, and if you choose to stay on campus, dorm accommodations are $30 a night.
Summer Institute Tracks
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning and Understanding Generative AI | Building Custom AI Solutions for Your Classroom or Workspace | Google Suite Training | ||
| Basics of Building Thinking Classrooms | Advanced Building Thinking Classrooms | |||
| Unlocking Teaching Potential | Unlocking Teaching Potential | |||
| Leading from the Middle (geared toward grade deans, department heads, dorm deans, etc.) | Leading from the Middle (geared toward grade deans, department heads, dorm deans, etc.) | |||
| Deep Listening Skills – Further Student Growth | Deep Listening Skills – Further Student Growth | Deep Listening Skills – Further Student Growth | ||
| Coaching Clinics | Coaching Clinics | Coaching Clinics | ||
| Science of Learning Keynote: Embracing Innovation to Help Every Learner Find Success in Their Own Way with George Couros | ||||
Workshops
![George Couros]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738008226/mercersburgedu/hwx12frdalwlmy3w798d/couros.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738008226/mercersburgedu/hwx12frdalwlmy3w798d/couros.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738008226/mercersburgedu/hwx12frdalwlmy3w798d/couros.png","width":603}])
This is a one-day workshop (Friday only).
![Paula Chu and Roland Davis]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738008043/mercersburgedu/pc7vffu8jhzql7t90urh/stanley.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738008043/mercersburgedu/pc7vffu8jhzql7t90urh/stanley.png","width":400}])
This workshop will be offered as a two-day training (M/T or W/TH) as well as a one-day training on Friday.
![April Strom]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738007498/mercersburgedu/jwnmcos22ioym0sawkvu/april-strom.jpg","width":200}])
This four-day workshop, taking place Monday through Thursday, is geared toward math and science classrooms.
![Greg Kulowiec]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1685986127/mercersburgedu/mgrc1vqbp6xx3zpl8mpa/kulowiec.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1685986127/mercersburgedu/mgrc1vqbp6xx3zpl8mpa/kulowiec.jpg","width":345}])
The Kulowiec Group will provide five days of professional learning for Mercersburg Academy faculty.
![Steve Barkley]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738008521/mercersburgedu/gkzfsgxsyywxtq2vaiyc/steve-barkely.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738008521/mercersburgedu/gkzfsgxsyywxtq2vaiyc/steve-barkely.png","width":400}])
This is a two-day workshop, taking place Wednesday and Thursday.
This is a two-day workshop, taking place Monday and Tuesday.
![Coaching Skills Workshop]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741015212/mercersburgedu/do68z3x0rsmxag7ka5pb/Eric-Brucker.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741015212/mercersburgedu/do68z3x0rsmxag7ka5pb/Eric-Brucker.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741015212/mercersburgedu/do68z3x0rsmxag7ka5pb/Eric-Brucker.jpg","width":800}])
This is a five-day workshop (Monday through Friday).
Discounted Room Rate
We have negotiated a discounted rate of $110 per night + tax at the Mercersburg Inn. Please call the Inn directly and indicate that you are participating in the Summer Institute at Mercersburg Academy to receive the discounted rate.
Dorm Rooms
In addition, lodging in one of our dorm rooms on campus is available for $30/night. This includes a private room with a shared hallway bathroom and basic linens.