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Webinar Recording – Independent Schools on the Brink

This is a recording of the April 21, 2020, webinar, Independent Schools on the Brink: A Confidential Webinar for Schools Struggling to Survive the COVID-19 Pandemic, featuring Ari Betof, John Gulla, Jim Hulbert, Kristen Power and Debra Wilson. Numerous independent […]

Webinar Resources – Head/Board Partnership During the COVID-19 Crisis

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Small School Heads Virtual Roundtable Recording – April 13, 2020

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Webinar Recording – Partnership in a Crisis: Coordinating Roles of Heads and Boards

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Effective Board Governance Videos

Overview of Effective Boards This video provides an overview of how highly effective independent school boards operate and fit into the wider picture of independent schools. Viewers will take away a concrete understanding of the six fundamental characteristics of how […]

Tax Credits and Vouchers: Funding for Independent Schools

Historically independent schools have maintained their independence by not accepting government funding at any level. It is a commonly held belief that government funding is accompanied by government regulation. It is the “strings attached” that create problems for independent schools […]

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; […]

The Head of School Evaluation Process

In an independent school, one of the primary sets of responsibilities for the board of trustees is the hiring, nurturing, and evaluating of the head of school. The evaluation, when done correctly, enhances communication between the head and board around […]

Trusteeship: A Conversation with Hal Daughdrill and Steve Robinson – Intro & The New Trustee

The New Trustee Trusteeship Intro & The New Trustee (this video) Good Trusteeship Understanding the Role of Head and Board Common Conflicts with Boards and Heads Board Succession Planning

Trusteeship: A Conversation with Hal Daughdrill and Steve Robinson – Board Succession Planning

Good Trusteeship Trusteeship Intro & The New Trustee Good Trusteeship Understanding the Role of Head and Board Common Conflicts with Boards and Heads Board Succession Planning (this video)