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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

Talking to Kids About Violence

Reassuring children that they are safe and making time to talk are just a few suggestions for helping students cope with violence in their local community and wider world. The following resources offer age appropriate suggestions for teachers and parents […]

ChatGPT: Understanding the tool and implications for our classrooms

ChatGPT. By now you’ve probably heard of this latest innovation of artificial intelligence and maybe even seen examples or played with it yourself. We’ve collected several resources to help schools understand the technology and its capabilities and drawbacks, as well […]

Reviewing Enrollment Contracts

Is it Time for a Quick Update or a Complete Overhaul? As we look toward the next semester, we’ve collected resources to guide your review of the student enrollment contract. An Enforceable, Flexible, Perpetual Enrollment Agreement? NAISDefining contractual terms, maintaining […]

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School Safety and Security

School safety plans and security assessments should be revisited at least annually to accommodate changes in faculty and staff, modifications to the physical campus, advancements in technology, and current risk assessment. SAIS accreditation standards require that schools show evidence of […]

Extensive List of Coronavirus / COVID-19 Resources

2021-2022 Resources   Expand 2021-22 resources Return to School Protocols * August 2021 Updated Vaccine and Mask Survey Results SAIS * July 2021 Vaccine and Mask Survey Results SAIS * Planning a Return to Off-Campus Programs Net Assets The CDC […]

Student Safety Resources

Meeting Standards: Child Safety and Protection SAIS accreditation standards 4 and 5 ask schools to show evidence that they have planned for the safety and protection of the children in their care. The following resources are provided to help schools […]