ATLIS — Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools

Vibe Coding for Tech Leaders: Working Session (ATLIS Member Exclusive)

AI can now write working software from a plain-language description — no engineering background required. It's called "vibe coding," and it's quietly changing what a small tech team can build in-house.

Details

Dates
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Format
Location
Virtual
Duration
1–2 hours
Event type

This event is from ATLIS — confirm details there before registering.

Who it's for

Subjects

Topics

What We'll Cover

  • What "vibe coding" actually means, and why it's becoming a leadership skill
  • Watch a real tool get built in real time, prompt by prompt
  • Build your own tool from a task on your plate this week
  • We'll discuss the risks associated with vibe coding, and some ways to mitigate that at your school
  • Show what you built, take home resources for your own team

Who Should Attend

Technology directors, technology department staff, and academic or operational leaders at independent K–12 schools — no coding experience necessary. This session is built for a mixed-technical room. Attend as a team if you can!

What You'll Need

A laptop, a free Claude.ai account (no credit card required), and one real task from your job you'd like to hand off to AI.

Descriptions on this page are excerpted from ATLIS's own published materials.