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The Head of School Interview: Navigating Key Questions

The head of school search process has been described as a delicate dance, with both prospective candidates and boards or search committees putting their best foot forward in hopes of making a strong match. The search committee comes to the […]

Introducing the New SAIS Member Compass

New year, new toys! In an effort to serve members better, SAIS recently completed a database upgrade and we are excited to introduce a new member compass as part of the SAIS website. You will need to reset your password to access the […]

Purpose, Power, and Protection: Make Sure Your Employment Agreements Include the 3 P’s

Purpose, power, and protection – if those words don’t come to mind when you’re thinking about your current employment agreements, then it’s time to take another look. Before you get to the spring employment renewal and hiring season, now is […]

Get Ready for the SAIS Annual Conference

As the 2023 SAIS Annual Conference approaches, we encourage you to make the most out of your experience. Conferences are not just gatherings of like-minded individuals; they are platforms for learning, networking, and personal growth. If you are not able […]

SAIS Headlines eNewsletter Article Submission Guidelines

SAIS welcomes articles and story ideas from member schools and those in the wider independent school world. We are interested in those that focus on independent school leadership, best practices, and innovative approaches to teaching, learning, and leading in our […]

DASL Data Collection

The What, Why, and How of DASL What is DASL? DASL (Data and Analysis for School Leadership) is an online tool provided by NAIS to collect data from independent schools in the areas of admission, enrollment, advancement, salaries, and others. […]

Serve, Learn, and Connect Through the SAIS Accreditation Process

It goes without saying that time is a precious commodity for independent school leaders. When we do get involved beyond our respective schools, we want to make the most of what little “spare” time we have. Serving on an SAIS […]

Governance Workshop Facilitators

Disclaimer: SAIS does not endorse or sponsor the individuals, companies, or products within this directory. The inclusion of such references is solely for informational purposes and does not imply any affiliation, approval, or recommendation by the association. Anne-Marie Balzano – […]

Saving/Exporting Google Contacts or Outlook Contacts

When changing employers, it’s often handy to save (export) a copy of contacts that you have accumulated during your time at a current employer. If you export a copy of your contacts, it’s usually possible to import those into your […]

Justify Your Attendance

Craft the perfect proposal to attend an SAIS professional development opportunity using these key points. Reasons to Attend Expand your skills and address challenges with session content. Keep up with current events. Learn the latest developments and concerns facing schools […]