ISCA Events

How is the Transition of Your New HOS?

A Chair Chat for board chairs with a new HOS who started this year.If you have a new Head of School who started this year, please join your fellow Chairs as we discuss how the transition process is unfolding for both you and your new Head of School. We will discuss strategies that are working […]

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Emerging Areas of Risk Facing Independent Schools

ISCA Annual Governance Pre-Conference SessionIn preparation for ISCA’s Annual Governance Conference, "Navigating Tomorrow: Proactive Risk Management for Independent School Boards," this pre-conference session will help Board Chairs understand the current independent school climate and the risks that have emerged as a result of post-pandemic demographic and economic shifts, the socio-political climate, and more. Attending this […]

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Chair Chat for First Year Board Chairs

Breakout groups with Peer AdvisorsIf you are a new Board Chair this year, join your fellow new Chairs to discuss how your transition is going at this mid-point of the school year. What is working well and where do you need support? There will be breakout groups so you can meet with your ISCA Peer […]

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Building Effective Boards

How you choose and who you choose matters.Great governance and leadership is a talent challenge: building teams and boards that succeed depends on the careful composition and continuous development of the people within them.  Join us for this webinar with Greenwich Leadership Partners (GLP) who will share why developing your board deserves far more attention, […]

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Clarifying Board-Approved School Policies

ISCA WebinarIn this webinar, Board Chairs will gain clarity regarding which policies the board should approve, and which policies are operational and don’t require board approval. Independent school attorney Sara Schwartz will explore key Board policies such as Whistleblowing, Conflict of Interest and Non-Discrimination, while also highlighting the relationship among Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation and […]

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Chair Chat: The Pros and Cons of Term Limits

A facilitated conversation among board chairsThis Chair Chat follows an ISCA Online Forum discussion regarding board bylaws related to term limits for board members and officers. In this Chair Chat, we invite Board Chairs to share their views and experiences around the pros and cons of term limits and explore how boards can function at […]

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Facilitating Important Conversations

ISCA skill building workshop for Board ChairsThis interactive skill building workshop aims to support board chairs in developing essential skills for navigating difficult conversations, building consensus and making effective decisions. This 2- hour workshop includes a 10 minute break.Workshop details:Clear structures and frameworks for navigating challenging conversationsFacilitation techniques specifically tailored for board chairsPractical skill-building exercises […]

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Designing Sustainable Faculty Compensation

Designing and Implementing a Sustainable Mission-Driven Faculty Compensation SystemFaculty compensation is in sharp focus as the world of work evolves in dramatic ways post-pandemic. How can schools attract and retain quality teachers with record numbers of teachers leaving the profession and colleges reporting declines in education majors?This session will explore how the board can partner […]

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New Chair at the Table

New Chair at the Table prepares Chair Elects who will be taking on the Board Chair role in 2025.  Please visit our website page for details on this program for incoming board chairs. https://iscachairs.org/new-chair-at-the-table/

The State of Governance in Independent Schools

A webinar based on the NAIS 2023 - 2024 reportEffective governance is critical to the success of independent schools, but what does strong board leadership look like in today’s evolving landscape? Join NAIS researcher Amada Torres as she shares highlights from the NAIS 2023 - 2024 State of Independent School Governance report. This webinar will […]

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