Field Guide for New & Aspiring Heads

Resources & Opportunities to Help Navigate the Transition to Headship

Join this online cohort for access to information you need now. We’ve curated a reference guide full of videos, articles, samples, and checklists to help you navigate the transition to headship.

Access topics and information at your pace, on your own time
Multiple opportunities to come together both virtually and in person
Shore up knowledge gaps
Get advice from experienced heads
Expand your network

Topics:

Governance & working with the board
Enrollment management
Finance & fundraising
Legal issues & risk management
Crisis planning
Equity & inclusion
Wellness

The self-paced reference guide is available from May 1, 2022 through April 30, 2023. Virtual gatherings via Zoom will be held at 4pm Eastern on:

July 28 – Legal & Risk Management
Sept 29 – Finance
Nov 17 – Working With the Board
Jan 19 – Q & A With Experienced Heads

ALSO: Oct 23-24 – SAIS Annual Conference in Nashville: in-person dinner on Sunday and reserved lunch table on Monday

Registration

SAIS members: $295
Non-members: $379

Bonus Discount

Participants will receive a 10% discount code for all SAIS events May 1, 2022, through April 30, 2023. The discount code will be included in the registration confirmation. Note: The discount must be applied at the time of registration and is not available as a refund.

What’s Included

The online reference guide includes:

20+ articles
10+ checklists, samples, and infographics
7 financial reporting templates
40 videos ranging from 6-minutes to 40 minutes
Video chapters/topics include:
- Getting to Know Your School
- Legal Concerns and Risk Management
- Finance, Budget, and the Business Office
- Development and Fundraising
- Admissions, Enrollment Forecasting, Financial Aid, and Tuition
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Marketing and BrandingGovernance and Board Relations
- Crisis Planning and Communication
- Health and Wellness for Students
- Health and Wellness for Leaders
- Working With Parents
- Head’s Evaluation
- Advice From Experienced Heads
- SAIS Membership and Accreditation Process