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Independent School Graduate Programs

George Mason University – Education Leadership, Independent School Leadership Concentration (M.Ed.) The M.Ed. in education leadership with a concentration in independent school leadership is a 30-credit hour program offered entirely online. The independent school leadership concentration is a non-licensure path […]

2021 Annual Conference

An informative, innovative, and comprehensive opportunity for independent school leaders to gather and discover proven strategies and emerging trends. Examine critical issues alongside colleagues from across the region. Attend sessions that fill in gaps in your experience, converse with leaders from […]

SAIS Distinguished Service Award

Established 2012 in Memory of Dale Regan. Click here for a searchable directory of recipients. Since 2012, this award has been given by the SAIS Board of Trustees in recognition of a distinguished career in independent education, as well as […]

A Virtual Care Package for Teachers

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SAIS Motivation and Engagement Survey for Faculty and Students

The Faculty Motivation and Engagement Survey gathers direct feedback from educators about workplace culture, well-being, and the factors that shape their professional experience at your school. This comprehensive assessment explores what drives motivation, engagement, and purpose in the workplace and […]

SAIS Net Promoter Score Survey

Purpose: This survey measures satisfaction and loyalty among our school community by asking: “How likely are you to recommend our school to others?” The verbiage of the question varies slightly between parents, staff, and students. Parents: How likely would you […]

Election Communications from 2020

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Resources for Recruitment and Retention

Accreditation Standards

Standard 1 Mission The school commits to a mission that leads to continuous improvement for teaching and learning. An SAIS accredited school’s mission guides decision-making, allocation of resources, and the building of community. Standard 2 Governance and Leadership The school […]

Recruitment and Hiring Webinar Recordings

Attracting, Hiring, and Supporting Faculty of Color Sonja Taylor, Charlotte Latin School Best Practices for Background and Reference Checks Amber Stockham, NBOA Centering Equity in Recruitment, Hiring, and Retention Lawrence Alexander, Carney Sandoe Effective Virtual Demo Lessons & Interviews Alexandra […]