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Webinar Recording – Navigating Difficult Conversations

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Pulse Survey: Counseling Professionals

To gain a deeper understanding of the unique challenges independent school counselors face, prevalent student concerns, effective approaches, and current needs, SAIS conducted a pulse survey among member school counselors. Survey Highlights Demographic Snapshot We received feedback from 174 school […]

Embracing Continuous Enrollment: Overcoming Challenges and Maximizing Benefits

In the landscape of independent school management, the decision to transition from annual re-enrollment to continuous enrollment represents a pivotal shift with wide-ranging implications. Oak Hall School’s journey serves as a beacon of inspiration, illuminating the challenges associated with the […]

Supporting Student Well-Being

Curated research and resources for supporting students. Student Stress and Anxiety Social Emotional Learning Students and Social Media For School Counselors Wellness for School Leaders and Educators Additional Mental Health Resources

School Stories: A Journey of Transformation at Carolina Day School

Cultivating a Championship Culture in Independent Schools: Insights from Ubuntu  Independent schools, in an increasingly competitive educational landscape, face the challenge of fostering not only academic excellence but also creating an environment that nurtures collaboration, resilience, and continuous improvement. This […]

News – From SAIS Trustee Jackie Westerfield – April 2024

Throughout this year, you will see the voices of many SAIS board members in this spot as the organization transitions to new leadership. Our April news comes from Jackie Westerfield, head of Grandview Preparatory School and past SAIS board chair, […]

Adding Up

From preschool to upper school, three schools share their experience with adding a grade level(s) to their school. Research and PlanningIn all three schools, community feedback was an integral part to the decision making process. Survey data, small group conversations, […]

News – From Former SAIS Trustee Jeff Mitchell – March 2024

Throughout this year, you will see the voices of many SAIS board members in this spot as the organization transitions to new leadership. Continuing the conversation from our February newsletter featuring Autumn Graves, head of St. Anne’s-Belfield School in Charlottesville, […]

Effective Faculty Orientation and Mentoring

Meera Shah, Trey Education, and Peter Gow, Advanced Independent Curriculum, share tips for hiring, early support of teachers, and follow through with suggestions on new faculty orientation and ongoing, yearlong support. Developing effective strategies and processes to ensure that each […]

The Head of School Interview: Navigating Key Questions

The head of school search process has been described as a delicate dance, with both prospective candidates and boards or search committees putting their best foot forward in hopes of making a strong match. The search committee comes to the […]