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Governance Resources

SAIS provides several resources for board guidance, training, self assessment, and head evaluation. Guidance SAIS schools should bear in mind that good governance is a part of accreditation. The relevant standards and indicators can be found here and the governance […]

The Head’s Transition

Leadership Transition: Board of Trustees

In developing this guiding document, SAIS consulted with heads and other key school leaders who have recently experienced a leadership transition. They were asked to review existing items and contribute additional items from their transition experience. This will be an […]

News – From SAIS President Debra Wilson – May 2022

Hello Friends! Welcome to May. This month seems to get longer every year, but after writing about the challenges of May in our last HeadLines, I want to focus on what is amazing about this time of year. For me, […]

Diversity Learning Resources and Research

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Developing a Diversity Statement

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Webinar Resource – Is the Role of Head of School Sustainable or Does It Feel Like a Graveyard?

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Events & Resources for Trustees

2022 Board/Head Workshop

Building the Head/Board Partnership for Strategic Moments The challenges facing boards and heads are becoming ever more complex. Every decision regarding strategy can feel (and sometimes is) existential. That said, a healthy board/head relationship creates powerful opportunities not only to […]

2022 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.  With three keynotes and two dozen breakouts, you’ll be able to find […]