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Mastering Meetings

Meetings that Honor Educators’ Time School leaders invest countless hours in meetings each year, and improving these essential gatherings can dramatically impact school effectiveness. Through intentional meeting design and modern tools, we can transform meetings from time drains into catalysts […]

Scenario Planning

The What, Why, and How of Scenario Planning Scenario planning is a strategic tool that helps schools navigate uncertainty and prepare for potential future challenges. By exploring various scenarios and their potential outcomes, schools can identify risks and opportunities and […]

Exploring Endowments

Endowments by the Numbers Endowments typically rely heavily on large, single contributions. These large contributions have lasting impacts, allowing schools to fund financial aid, faculty positions, and facility improvements. The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) and NAIS […]

TIME MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTIVITY

Leaders in SAIS schools have indicated “balancing daily demands with strategy” as a top challenge they are navigating in their school communities. Wearing many hats, one facet of this dilemma is to reimagine the management of time and incorporate some […]

DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE TEAMS

All schools are comprised of various teams. Senior leadership is a team; the teachers in each grade level or division are a team; the admissions staff is a team, just as the fine arts department is a team. Many team […]

Summer 2024 Book List

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Supporting Student Well-Being

Curated research and resources for supporting students. Student Stress and Anxiety Social Emotional Learning Students and Social Media For School Counselors Wellness for School Leaders and Educators Additional Mental Health Resources

Supporting and Retaining Your Top Talent

Before we move into peak hiring season, take a moment to review employment agreements for returning faculty members. Review and compare compensation and benefits. Is there more you could be doing to retain the teachers already in place? Are you […]

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Resources for Identifying and Supporting Executive Function Skills in the Classroom

“Being able to focus, hold, and work with information in mind, filter distractions, and switch gears is like having an air traffic control system at a busy airport to manage the arrivals and departures of dozens of planes on multiple […]