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Boundaries for Educators in a Kid’s World

Join this interactive webinar as we explore the crucial topic of boundaries for educators in a children’s world. We will discuss these six topics explaining why establishing clear boundaries is essential: Our unique work environment PreK-12 student statistics about our […]

News – From SAIS President Debra Wilson – May 2023

Happy May, Friends! It is hard to believe, but this is my last president’s letter for this newsletter. Next year you will see the voices of many SAIS board members in this spot as the organization transitions to new leadership. […]

Curriculum Review: Mission-Aligned Process & Planning

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: grounded in their school’s mission and vision designed based on an understanding of how change happens […]

Learning to Depolarize

Join this webinar to gain the inspiration to lead colleagues through a rich discussion of education in an era of political polarization. This webinar will appeal especially to those who are considering using the book, Learning to Depolarize, as a shared text […]

AI in Independent Schools

A four-session virtual workshop series presented by ATLIS Learn from experts in the field about the latest trends, tools, risks, and strategies for using AI in education. Over the course of four sessions, you will gain practical insights into how […]

Feedback as Furthering: The Three C’s

Tired of acronyms, alliteration, and other attempts at attention-catching organizing principles like “The Three C’s?” Thanks for the feedback. We’re not aware of a single best approach to providing—much less making good use of—feedback; in fact, we’re convinced that what […]

Engaging Challenging Parents

This article is based on a workshop presented by Stephenson and Kronsberg at the 2023 NAIS Annual Conference. Originally created by Stephenson in 2009, the goal of the workshop is to widen the lens of the conflict situation and ultimately […]

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 […]

The High Strategic Value of an Interim Head: A Conversation with Ralph Wales

Choosing an interim head of school doesn’t have to be a backup plan—it can be the most strategic option for a school in transition. Conventional wisdom suggests that when a head of school leaves their post, a new one must […]

2022 SAIS Annual Conference Recap: Learning and Networking in Nashville

The 2022 SAIS Annual Conference brought together more than 320 school leaders from across the region. Held at the Franklin Marriott just outside of Nashville, attendees spent three days networking and learning from each other and experts in the field. […]