Build your governance leadership skillsCase study Chair Chats offer board chairs an opportunity to dig into a situation that reflects the challenges of chair-ship. In a guided discussion with experienced board chairs, you will identify the key governance issues in the case and explore what steps you, as board chair, might take to make the […]
For Board Chairs of schools with less than 250 studentsPlease join this Chair Chat to discuss the unique challenges facing board chairs of small independent schools (<250 students). In today's competitive environment, small schools are hit with pressures around falling enrollment numbers and philanthropic support that may threaten thier financial sustainability. In addition, trustees of […]
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 […]
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 […]