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Interim Heads

This collection offers resources and research on the unique position of interim head of school. A New Look at Succession Planning: Ensuring the Success of Your New Head of School Connor AssociatesRegardless of how it’s done, the Strategic Pause ensures […]

Onboarding Resources

Effective onboarding programs can make new employees and trustees feel welcomed, valued, and prepared for the new school year. These resources offer guidance, checklists, samples, recordings, and more to help schools design their onboarding programs. Board of Trustees Faculty School […]

Enrollment and Admissions Link Collection

Strategic Planning Trends to Watch On Campus Experience Other Marketing and Communication School Website

Development and Advancement Link Collection

Donors The Art of Major Gifts: Strategies to Find and Cultivate New Prospects Winkler Group Combat “Donor Fatigue” with These Tips to Revitalize Your Fundraising GG+A Four Ways to Enhance Stewardship for Your Donors ISM A Little Kindness Goes a […]

Mental Health Crisis Plans

All schools have crisis plans―what to do in case of fire, tornado, or an intruder. SAIS recently reached out to school counselors and nurses asking, “Does your school have written policies, plans, or procedures for a student in a mental […]

Summer Planning for the Next School Year

As we close out the school year and begin planning for the next, it is important to review and update key policies and plans. The information below offers guidance and resources for schools as they examine employee and student handbooks, […]

Mental Health Resources

School-Wide A ‘Fiercely Compassionate’ Approach to Student Mental Health The 74 Bringing a Dog to School Edutopia How to Mitigate the Youth Mental Health Crisis in Schools: Connection + Belonging Challenge Success National Guidelines for Child and Youth Behavioral Health […]

Evaluating the Head of School

Articles and Information Why a 360-style evaluation is not the best choice and the recommended process for head evaluation An overview of the process including a timeline and guidance for setting goals Results from the National Leadership Evaluation Study, major […]

Student Behavior and Discipline Policy Resources

An Employee Handbook Refresher Course for Independent Schools McLane Middleton Clarify Your School’s Handbook Policy About Reporting Student Discipline NAIS Creating Policies for Social Media Discipline NAIS First Circuit Decision Underscores Importance Of Effective Enrollment Agreements And Student Handbooks Schwartz […]

Academic Support For All: An MTSS Framework