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First-Time Heads of School Roundtable

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Starting a New Independent School

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SAIS Booklets

VISIONOctober 2016As part of a future-minded thought process, many schools have crafted a vision statement to accompany their mission statement. This booklet looks at three aspects of school life that are impacted by a school’s vision: campus, people, and programs.  BALANCEOctober 2015 […]

Annual Conference | History

2024 Sheraton Charlotte – Charlotte, NCOct 20-22Attendees: 337Photos 2023 Crowne Plaza Ravinia – Atlanta, GAOct 22-24Attendees: 360ProgramPhotos + Exhibitor/Sponsor Photos 2022 Franklin Marriott Cool Springs – Franklin, TNOct 23-25Attendees: 322ProgramPhotos + Exhibitor/Sponsor Photos 2021 Crowne Plaza Ravinia – Atlanta, GAOct […]

Independent School Graduate Programs

George Mason University – Education Leadership, Independent School Leadership Concentration (M.Ed.) The M.Ed. in education leadership with a concentration in independent school leadership is a 30-credit hour program offered entirely online. The independent school leadership concentration is a non-licensure path […]

2021 Annual Conference

An informative, innovative, and comprehensive opportunity for independent school leaders to gather and discover proven strategies and emerging trends. Examine critical issues alongside colleagues from across the region. Attend sessions that fill in gaps in your experience, converse with leaders from […]

SAIS Distinguished Service Award

Established 2012 in Memory of Dale Regan. Click here for a searchable directory of recipients. This award is given by the SAIS Board of Trustees to a head of school or senior administrator in recognition of a long and distinguished […]

2020-21 Head of School Appointments

The following schools welcomed new heads to their campuses for the 2020-21 school year. Congratulations to these colleagues on their appointments! If your school has experienced a leadership change, please let SAIS know by submitting the Head of School / Substantive […]

2025 Board of Trustees Nominations

Call for Nominations The SAIS Board of Trustees is responsible for the supervision, control, and direction of the association. The nominations process takes place each spring. View the current board of trustees. The call for nominations will close on June 14, […]

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