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Strategic Planning in a Time of Flux

There are many possible paths ahead. Leadership + Design’s white paper, “Strategy In A Time Of Flux,” was just updated for 2022 and designed to help schools stay strategically nimble in an era of rapid change. Five principles for strategic […]

December 2021 Enrollment Snapshot

SAIS collected enrollment information from member schools to identify current regional trends in admissions. Responses from 123 schools across 11 states and Mexico are included in the following information with the majority of responses coming from GA, NC, and TN […]

Heads of School Virtual Roundtable Recording – December 8, 2021

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Webinar Recording – Research-Based Activities to Promote Student Flourishing in Schools

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News – From SAIS President Debra Wilson – December 2021

Happy December, Friends! This Thanksgiving found me with my extended family in New York, where my youngest sister lives. From Korean BBQ to bagels to Broadway everything felt decidedly normal-ish, welcome, and loud. That was our big holiday gathering this […]

FastStats: Financial Health Trends

By Jeff Mitchell, Head of School, Currey Ingram Academy, Brentwood, TN Introduction It is always a good time to take stock of your financial picture. The forces of the pandemic have expedited and accentuated the need to do so. As […]

Developing Financial Policies

All heads of school need to understand and facilitate the development of sound financial policies for the school. Paul Ibsen, retired independent school CFO, shares his suggestions for getting the important procedures in writing and developing a trusting relationship between […]

Webinar Recording – Responding to Student Abuse Concerns

Schools have rigorous student abuse prevention protocols, but sometimes concerns do come up. This recorded session addressed navigating tricky situations including: What are the standard steps to take? How have these standards changed over time? Do you really need to […]

Conflict of Interest Policy Sample

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2022 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. […]