FAQ
Q. How do I register for APEX?
If you are a Great Hearts employee, we encourage you to speak to your headmaster or direct supervisor about your professional development plans. If you're new to APEX, we recommend you review the career pathways document to determine which courses are right for you. Then locate current offerings by browsing descriptions of our courses. To reserve your spot in the course, use the enrollment link in the catalogue (or add yourself to the waitlist if the link is not yet available).
Q. I'm a new administrator. Can I enroll in APEX courses?
Yes! Our courses are geared toward newly-appointed and veteran leaders. If you have any questions about whether a course is right for you, contact us by filling out the form here.
Q. I am not a Great Hearts employee. Should I register for APEX?
The APEX program welcomes all external classical education partners! While we do draw for some of our materials from the Great Hearts network, our courses present scenarios that any classical school may encounter. APEX is designed to offer professional development to any school whose mission and curriculum are based on a character-formation or virtue-centered model.
If you are a district leader that is interested in enrolling a group into our courses, please contact us to discuss all available options.
Q. Is there a particular order in which I should proceed through the APEX courses?
There is no particular sequence through which you should proceed through courses; the only exception is that Personal Leadership I must be taken before Personal Leadership II. We recommend reviewing the career pathways page and enrolling in courses that are of interest to you in your career development.
Q. My schedule is tight. When are the synchronous sessions scheduled, and how long do they last?
The requirements for synchronous sessions vary by course and are listed on the course registration page. Typically, there are two-to-four seminars per course and sessions last from 60-90 minutes.
Q. I am a teacher. Is APEX right for me?
Yes! The APEX program offers courses intended to develop teacher-leaders so they may continue to serve their campuses well. Visit the career pathways page for more information on specific courses that apply to teacher-leaders.
Q. I have registered for APEX. What are the next steps?
Once you have registered for a course, add the course run dates and live session meetings to your calendar. Then purchase the required course texts. A "Welcome" email will be sent out to all students two weeks prior to the start of the course.
N.B., If you have not received communications about your course by one week prior to its start date, please contact PD@greatheartsamerica.org.