Professional Learning at Your Fingertips With SAIS Webinars

The 2025-2026 SAIS webinar schedule presents eight unique series focused on timely challenges. Through a combination of live webinars and on-demand recorded sessions, these series will cover a wide range of topics.

Live Webinar Series

Leadership
Teaching & Learning
Talent Development
Whole Health

On-Demand Webinar Series

Safety
Advancement
Brand & Communications
Strategic Sustainability

Leadership (Live)

Leadership Operating Model: Aligning Time, Energy, and Priorities for Impact

September 22, 2025
4:15 PM Eastern

Cultivating Growth Through Clear and Courageous Conversations

November 5, 2025
4:15 PM Eastern

High Potential: Developing High-Performing Leadership Teams

December 11, 2025
4:15 PM Eastern

Leading Through Change: Strategies for Moving People and Culture Forward

February 17, 2026
4:15 PM Eastern

Middle Matters: Essential Leadership Skills for Mid-Level Leaders
 

April 23, 2026
4:15 PM Eastern

SERIES DETAILS

The leadership series is hosted live by SAIS President Dr. Brett Jacobsen. Cost is free for SAIS members; $25 for non-members.

Teaching & Learning (Live)

Where’s the Teacher? Creating Learner-Centered Environments

September 4, 2025
12:00 PM Eastern

Curriculum Storytelling: From Mapping to Meaning
 

October 2, 2025
12:00 PM Eastern

Walking the Talk: Instructional Rounds and Learning Walks

December 4, 2025
12:00 PM Eastern

AI & Assistive Technology in the Classroom
 

January 8, 2026
12:00 PM Eastern

Rethinking Assessments: Differentiation That Works

March 19, 2026
12:00 PM Eastern

SERIES DETAILS

The teaching & learning series is hosted by SAIS Director of Professional Learning Elizabeth Maglio. Cost is free for SAIS members; $25 for non-members.

Talent Development (Live)

Feedback That Fuels Growth: Rethinking Evaluation to Support Retention

August 21, 2025
12:00 PM Eastern

Mind the Gap: Strengthening the Recruitment Pipeline
 

October 9, 2025
12:00 PM Eastern

Pay With Purpose: Building Compensation Models That Reflect Mission and Market

November 3, 2025
12:00 PM Eastern

Beyond Burnout: Creating Cultures of Connection and Care

January 15, 2026
12:00 PM Eastern

The First Years Matter: Research Insights on Early Career Educators

February 5, 2026
12:00 PM Eastern

SERIES DETAILS

The teaching & learning series is hosted by SAIS Director of Strategic Design & Innovation Ann Marsh Rutledge. Cost is free for SAIS members; $25 for non-members.

Whole Health (Live)

Beyond Crisis Mode: Building Resilient School Communities in the Age of Anxiety
 

August 26, 2025
10:00 AM Eastern

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The Wellness-Retention Connection: Creating Thriving Faculty Communities Through Early Care and Support

October 23, 2025
10:00 AM Eastern

Culture of Care: Fostering Inclusion and Connection Across Campus
 
 

January 22, 2026
10:00 AM Eastern

Building Proactive Systems for Student Well-Being
 

March 24, 2026
10:00 AM Eastern

Beyond the Counselor’s Office: Evaluating and Enhancing Mental Health Initiatives

May 7, 2026
10:00 AM Eastern

SERIES DETAILS

The teaching & learning series is hosted by SAIS Director of Professional Learning Elizabeth Maglio. Cost is free for SAIS members; $25 for non-members.

Safety (On-Demand)

From Firewall to Front Office: Building a Culture of Cyber Awareness

Release Date: August 11, 2025

Legal & Risk Management for Independent Schools
 

Release Date: November 10, 2025

Protecting the Most Vulnerable: Child Safety Protocols

Release Date: February 9, 2026

School Safety You Can Feel Good About
 

Release Date: April 13, 2026

Psychological Safety: Aligning Community and Institutional Needs

Release Date: May 11, 2026

SERIES DETAILS

The safety series is hosted by SAIS Director of Professional Learning Elizabeth Maglio. Cost is free for SAIS members; $25 for non-members. Registration opens on the webinar release date.

Advancement (On-Demand)

AI and the Future of Annual Fund Campaigns
 
 

Release Date: September 8, 2025

Reimagining Parent Engagement: What Motivates Today’s Families?

Release Date: November 10, 2025

Aligning Donor Interests With Institutional Priorities
 
 

Release Date: March 9, 2026

Building Your Endowment, Brick by Brick

Release Date: April 13, 2026

The Alumni Advantage: Turning Legacy Into Leverage

Release Date: May 11, 2026

SERIES DETAILS

The safety series is hosted by SAIS Director of Resources Sheri Burkeen. Cost is free for SAIS members; $25 for non-members. Registration opens on the webinar release date.

Brand & Communication (On-Demand)

Story-Driven Strategy: Crafting Narratives That Resonate and Reflect Your Brand

Release Date: August 11, 2025

Unlocking the Enrollment Funnel: Journey Mapping as a Strategic Tool
 

Release Date: September 8, 2025

From Message to Market: Aligning Brand, Audience, and Action
 

Release Date: December 8, 2025

Scroll-Worthy: Maximizing Your School’s Impact on Social Media

Release Date: March 9, 2026

Amplifying Voice, Vision, and Value
 

Release Date: May 11, 2026

SERIES DETAILS

The safety series is hosted by SAIS Director of Professional Learning Elizabeth Maglio. Cost is free for SAIS members; $25 for non-members. Registration opens on the webinar release date.

Strategic Sustainability (On-Demand)

Financial Sustainability Now: Building a Resilient and Mission-Aligned Model

Release Date: October 13, 2025

The Cost of Capacity: Right-Sizing Programs, Space, and Staffing
 

Release Date: December 8, 2025

Fixing the Future: Tackling Deferred Maintenance With Strategic Planning

Release Date: January 12, 2026

Beyond Tuition: Creative Strategies for Diversifying School Income

Release Date: February 9, 2026

Smarter Spaces: Leveraging Technology and Design for Operational Efficiency

Release Date: April 13, 2026

SERIES DETAILS

The safety series is hosted by SAIS Director of Strategic Design & Innovation Ann Marsh Rutledge. Cost is free for SAIS members; $25 for non-members. Registration opens on the webinar release date.