About Our Programs
Weekly Chair Posts
Our executive director, Bethany Di Napoli, compiles an email every week on critical, timely issues, helping school leadership navigate challenges efficiently and effectively so they can get back to building the future.
Recent examples include:
- What’s in your Board manual?
- Managing the Board’s parking lot conversations.
- An ounce of prevention. Legal steps every board should take before crisis happens.
- Aligning your Board structure to support future sustainability.
Webinars
We host several free webinars throughout the year that our members can attend live or watch after the fact. Membership includes access to our ever-growing library of past events, such as:
- The Road Ahead: Key Trends Impacting Private Schools
- Protecting Student Privacy and Cybersecurity Threats
- Understanding Best Practices for Data Security at Your School
- Measuring the Health of School Culture: The Power of Engagement
- Leveraging The Board’s Collective Network to Ensure Fiscal and Reputational Sustainability
- What Innovative Boards Should Be Considering in Today’s Independent School Landscape
Annual Governance Conference
Our Annual Governance Conference brings board chairs, trustees, and heads of school together with leading experts to discuss some of the hottest topics for ensuring independent school growth and success. This 4 hour virtual program is a deep dive on a timely and relevant governance topic.
2025: Navigating Tomorrow: Proactive Risk Management for Independent School Boards
2026: Designing the Path Forward: The Board’s Role in Leading with Strategy
Online Discussion Forum
While we’re always bringing in outside content, one of our greatest assets as an organization is our focused network of board leaders. Our members represent thousands of hours of experience as governance leaders in the field, not to mention their own networks of industry and expert contacts, and they’re always ready to answer questions, think through issues, and offer proven resources.
One of our members had this to say about our ISCA network: “Can I just say how helpful this group is to me as a new Chair? Not just on this issue, but on other things as well.” – Peter Flom, Chair, The Lang School of New York
For more important information, download the Online Forum Instructions and Policies and check out the FAQ page.
New Chair at the Table
A training program for rising Board Chairs to help them get off to a successful start in their new leadership role.
New Chair/Head of School Partnership Series
We bring new Board Chairs with their Head of School together for this virtual series that helps new Chairs and their Heads establish a strong foundation to their new partnership. Focusing on the key components to a successful partnership, new Chairs and Heads will explore how they will navigate their partnership with trust and support.
Peer Advisor Program
ISCA members can connect with an ISCA Peer Advisor to discuss a particular challenge or seek guidance on their leadership role.
Board Chair Peer Groups
ISCA members can join any of our four Board Chair peer groups for more focused conversations with peers who are in similar situations: 1st year Board Chairs, Chairs with a new head of school, Chairs of small schools, and Chairs of boarding schools. Facilitated discussions offer support and guidance.