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2024 Administrative Leadership Institute

This workshop helps develop your leadership style and expand your management skills. Gain a new perspective on what it means to be a leader in an independent school with practical techniques and real-life solutions. Featuring Rob Evans and Michael Thompson. This enriching opportunity […]

Revealing 2023’s Biggest Trends With Students, Tech, & Social Media

Social media has one of the biggest influences on students’ well-being, and students’ attitudes and behaviors around technology are evolving as fast as digital devices themselves.  The Social Institute will share results from the world’s largest school survey about students, […]

Actioning Strategic Vision

What key considerations should independent school leaders bring to bear when implementing strategic plans?  How might all stakeholders be engaged in a process to achieve alignment?  How does performance management factor into holding senior leadership teams accountable, in terms of […]

Are Print Books Better for Learning Than Digital Texts?

The short answer: yes. The long answer: it depends upon your ultimate intention. Space: The Hidden Dimension Within the brain, the hippocampus is our gateway to memory. Essentially, all new information must pass through this neural structure in order to […]

Curriculum Review: Mission-Aligned Process & Planning (Fall 2023)

The fall 2023 program is now full. Registration for the winter 2024 offering is open here. This hands-on professional learning cohort is designed for program leaders who are beginning a curricular review journey and want to ensure the process is: […]

Learning to Depolarize: Helping Students & Teachers Reach Across Lines of Disagreement

Join this webinar to learn about causes and consequences of political polarization in our society, why schools must address the challenge head-on, bridge-building in the classroom, media literacy, and social emotional learning as tools for depolarization and partnering with parents […]

2023 Board/Head Workshop

Optimizing the Board/Head Partnership The challenges facing boards and heads are more complex than ever. A trusting board/head relationship creates powerful opportunities for the school to thrive and move forward when critical moments arise.  This workshop will discuss what heads […]

Talking to Kids About Violence

Reassuring children that they are safe and making time to talk are just a few suggestions for helping students cope with violence in their local community and wider world. The following resources offer age appropriate suggestions for teachers and parents […]

2023 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 […]

2023 Fundamentals Conference

The SAIS Fundamentals Conference is for those interested in learning more about the building blocks of independent schools. The curriculum is designed for school leaders who want to bolster their leadership skills and unpack the basics of how schools operate. […]