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Blueprint Sprint | ORLANDO | Mar. 16-17

Blueprint Sprint | ORLANDO | Mar. 16-17 Event Details The Fine Print

Blueprint Sprint | CHARLESTON | Apr. 20-21

Blueprint Sprint | CHARLESTON | Apr. 20-21 Event Details The Fine Print

2026 Independent School Brand Summit – Speaker Info

Speaker Details Registration & Hotel Event Details Exhibitors The Fine Print We can’t wait to see you in Chattanooga!

2026 TransformEd – Speaker Info

Speaker Details Registration & Hotel Event Details Exhibitors The Fine Print We can’t wait to see you in Chattanooga!

2026 Academic Support & Student Well-Being Conference – Speaker Info

Speaker Details Registration & Hotel Event Details Exhibitors The Fine Print We can’t wait to see you in Chattanooga!

2026 Designing Inclusion – Speaker Info

Speaker Details Registration & Hotel Event Details Exhibitors The Fine Print We can’t wait to see you in Chattanooga!

BOARD BULLETIN: Recalibrating Strategic Direction: Keeping Vision and Action Aligned

By Dr. Brett Jacobsen, SAIS President In today’s dynamic educational landscape, independent schools cannot afford to let strategy gather dust on a shelf. A board’s ability to set, monitor, and adapt strategic direction determines whether the school’s mission evolves with […]

BOARD BULLETIN: Leading Through Relationships: The Power of Community Engagement

By Dr. Brett Jacobsen, SAIS President In every independent school I visit, one truth consistently stands out: schools thrive not just because of great programs or facilities, but because of the strength of their community. Trustees, as stewards and ambassadors, […]

BOARD BULLETIN: Strengthening the Board-Head Partnership

By Dr. Brett Jacobsen, SAIS President One of the most important factors in a school’s long-term success is the strength of the partnership between the board of trustees and the head of school. When this relationship is grounded in trust, […]

BOARD BULLETIN: Introducing the Governance Health Index

By Dr. Brett Jacobsen, SAIS President Across the independent school landscape, governance challenges are growing more complex. From rising stakeholder expectations to increased financial and strategic pressures, boards and heads are being called to lead with sharper alignment, deeper trust, […]