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Serve, Learn, and Connect Through the SAIS Accreditation Process

It goes without saying that time is a precious commodity for independent school leaders. When we do get involved beyond our respective schools, we want to make the most of what little “spare” time we have. Serving on an SAIS […]

Dodging Potholes: An Open Letter to New Heads of School

By Carolyn Chandler, Strategic School Partners Dear Friends, It’s August, and you are more than ready to take the reins of your new school. The board’s transition committee has done a great job of helping you settle in; you’ve met […]

News – From SAIS Trustee Brett Jacobsen – August 2023

Throughout this year you will see the voices of many SAIS board members in this spot as the organization transitions to new leadership. Our August news comes from Brett Jacobsen, chief executive officer at The Mount Vernon School in Sandy […]

Interim Heads

This collection offers resources and research on the unique position of interim head of school. A New Look at Succession Planning: Ensuring the Success of Your New Head of School Connor AssociatesRegardless of how it’s done, the Strategic Pause ensures […]

Navigating Ambiguous Threats to Your School

For decades, schools have been leveraging the concept of “if you see something, say something” to prevent the escalation of threats and violence. But ambiguous threats — red flag behavior, concerning conversations with students, vague references to violence, and other […]

Curriculum Symposium

The purpose of the Curriculum Symposium is to inspire and equip independent school educators and curriculum leaders with the tools and insights needed to create impactful learning experiences that drive student success and foster continuous learning. Participants will have the opportunity […]

Joyful Journeys: Cultivating Sustainable, Courageous, and Authentic Leadership

Join Renee Prillaman and Mike Hanas for a unique, year-long coaching experience that will help you: Be more authentic, better align your intentions and impact, and reclaim joy as you lead throughout the next school year Sustain more effectively the […]

Heads of School Roundtable

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Heads of School Roundtable

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