Webinar In this session participants will learn a proven method to deepen the effectiveness and clarity of the Board-Head relationship. Drawing on best practices in organizational behavior, this session willdemonstrate how to build a clear supportive communication structure that manages the Head/Chair workflow, incorporating strong tactical execution and priority setting. This system, developed by Simon […]

New member orientation

If you are a new member with ISCA, please join us for this welcome and orientation meeting. ISCA's Executive Director, Bethany Di Napoli, will review member benefits and instruct you on how to acess programs and services. Begin enjoying your peer network by meeting your fellow board chairs.

Welcome to ISCA!Join ISCA Executive Director, Bethany Di Napoli, to learn how to access all your member benefits. From navigating the members page of the ISCA website to customizing email settings, you will learn how to make the most of ISCA resources to benefit you the most.

Tools for Board ChairsTrustees play a unique and crucially important role as both cheerleaders and authority figures in a school. As Chair, you are responsible for helping your Trustees be prepared to navigate conversations with community members on controversial topics ranging from curriculum change to "culture war" issues to political polarization. As we begin a […]

A successful model shared by The Park School in Baltimore, MDJoin us for this conversation with the Head of School and Committee Chair of the HOS Support Committee from The Park School of Baltimore, MD. Hear why this committee was established, how it is structured, and how it has benefitted the HOS, the board and […]

ISCA webinar 10.10.24As Board Chair, you and your HOS have regularly scheduled conversations. During those conversations, your HOS will likely disclose any challenging or concerning issues he/she may be dealing with at that time. As a thought partner and confidante to your HOS, those conversations often remain between the two of you, but how do […]

10.17.24In the 2023 NAIS Hot Topics report, heads of schools reported that of the challenges they currently face, “responding to conflict in and about independent school” was the second most relevant issue (following finding and retaining qualified staff). How can you and your Board support your HOS in responding to conflict within your school community? […]

ISCA Board of Directors meets with ISCA members The ISCA Board of Directors invites all ISCA members to join them for ISCA’s Annual Membership Meeting. You will hear from ISCA’s Executive Director, meet ISCA’s Board of Directors, learn about ISCA’s strategic initiatives, finances and formally elect our Board of Directors for the ’24 – ’25 […]

How to Ensure Your School's Future Through Exploring Joint Ventures, Partnerships and MergersThe increasingly competitive landscape for private-independent schools is widening the gap between schools that are thriving and those that are just surviving. At this challenging moment, boards need to be forward thinking and engage in serious strategic conversations that chart a path forward […]

A networking session for ChairsJoin your fellow Board Chairs to discuss current issues facing you and your board. Chairs will be divided into 3 breakout groups by general school type: K-8, K-12 and Day/Boarding. Each group will be faciltated by an experienced Chair(s) from ISCA's Board of Directors. This is a great opportunity to discuss […]