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Heads of School Virtual Roundtable Recording – February 16, 2022

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Sample Charts for Salary Information, Years of Service, and Employee Headcount

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DASL Comparison Template

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DASL Comparative Data Benchmark Schools

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SAIS Motivation and Engagement Snapshot

The Motivation and Engagement Snapshot focuses specifically on the three core psychological needs connected to internal motivation; autonomy, belonging, and competence. The survey is designed to be a snapshot, offering a quick look at these three core needs. The survey […]

SAIS Net Promoter Score

The SAIS School Community Feedback Survey is designed to be used every two to three years. During the intervening years, the school may want to do a quick check in with stakeholders to gauge the current school climate. The NPS […]

SAIS School Community Feedback Survey

The SAIS School Community Feedback Survey is undergoing an update and platform transition during the summer of 2025. The new version of this survey will be available in September.  The SAIS School Community Feedback Survey is designed to help schools […]

FastStats: From Total Compensation to Unsung Benefits

Wednesday, February 12, 2020By Jeff Mitchell, Head of School, Currey Ingram Academy, Brentwood, TN Introduction As a companion to the comprehensive 2019 SAIS Human Resources Survey Report, this FastStats highlights base salary and total compensation trends for NAIS and SAIS schools, some underlying factors that influence the setting of […]

FastStats: Determining Faculty Salaries in NAIS and SAIS Schools

Wednesday, February 5, 2019By Jeff Mitchell, Head of School, Currey Ingram Academy, Brentwood, TN For the 25 years I have served in independent schools, there has been a healthy conversation about the philosophy underpinning the determination of faculty salaries. Among […]

Perception of Independent School Value

In November 2006, a study was commissioned by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) to assess the current opinions and perceptions of independent schools. This study, conducted by Shugoll Research, had the objectives of assessing attitudes toward quality objectives; […]