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News – From SAIS President Debra Wilson – October 2022

Hello Friends! For those of you impacted by hurricane Ian, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. If there is anything we at SAIS can do to help, do not hesitate to reach out. The speed at […]

Essential Coaching Questions for New Leaders

“Imposter Syndrome” is a Great Sign Philosopher Oliver Burkeman writes: “Remember: the reason you can’t hear other people’s inner monologues of self-doubt isn’t that they don’t have them. It’s that you only have access to your own mind.” The experience […]

The Power of Process: Four Steps to Help Your School Make Stronger Strategic Decisions 

When consulting with heads, boards, and leadership teams at independent schools of all sizes, configurations, and geographic locations, we are often asked to advise on critical strategic questions that can have long-lasting implications. Should your school add a new section […]

Fundraising Trends – How Does Your School Compare?

Heads of school often have a plethora of comparative data at their fingertips to assist in analyzing their schools’ programs. From academics and admission to athletics, there is no lack of resources to provide benchmarking data. However, when it comes […]

Using Data Science to Enhance Your School’s Perceived Value and Financial Vitality

What matters most to your school families? And how are you doing in meeting their needs, relative to what they are paying? Exploring the answers to these questions is key to ensuring strong, steady enrollment. Indeed, schools that achieve high […]

Update: Nonprofit Status and Federal Financial Assistance

SAIS recently joined the National Association of Independent Schools, National Business Officers Association, the Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington, the Virginia Association of Independent Schools, the North Carolina Association of Independent Schools, and the Palmetto Association of Independent […]

2023 Chair Update

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Community & Belonging Survey of Students

The EE Ford Foundation is undertaking a project to understand the social-emotional well-being, sense of belonging, level of engagement, and degree of connectedness of independent high school students in the United States and Canada. The Foundation has reached out to association partners like SAIS to alert schools to […]

Communicating about Paycheck Protection Program Loans: Sample Letters

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Communicating about School Closure / Transition to Virtual Learning: Sample Letters

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