ISCA Events
This program is designed for new board chairs with their Head of School to establish a strong foundation to their new partnership. Please see our program page for details about our New Chair/HOS Partnership Series This program will take place June 19 & 20 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm ET via Zoom.
ISCA WebinarThe number of women serving in the role of head of school has increased dramatically over the past decade, from 36% to 45% (NAIS). In this session,we wil discuss key components of the Boards' role in creating a culture that supports and thrives under female leadership. Drawing on the collective experience of three current […]
Learn how to use NAIS DASL to generate reportsAll ISCA members will now have access to NAIS' DASL (Data and Analysis for School Leadership) as a new ISCA member benefit. You will be able create custom reports using customized comparison groups to assess how your school is doing compared to other schools in the areas […]
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.
If you are a new Board Chair or Chair Elect, please join us for this program designed specifically to help new board chairs have a successful start to their leadership role. From organizing the work of the board, to establishing a healthy board culture, managing trustees and partnering with your HOS, this program provides invaluable […]
ISCA Webinar 9.11.25 AI is transforming how schools operate—and how boards govern. In this session, Dr. Ashley Cross, CAE, Senior Director of Education and Content, will provide a concise overview of the current AI landscape in schools, including real-world applications from independent schools. We’ll discuss risks and explore how boards can incorporate AI into strategic […]
Focus: The Chair as a strategic planner, shaping meetings that prioritize what matters most. Key Topics: • Building agendas that reflect strategic priorities and board responsibilities • Allocating time effectively across discussion, decision, and information items • Using a mission lens to prioritize agenda content • Incorporating committee work into the board’s thinking and flow […]
The Board Chair is a facilitator of dialogue who keeps discussions focused, participatory, and respectful. With the guiding principle of being in service to the school, this session will illustrate how this shows up during board meetings with the Board Chair as a facilitator. This workshop will cover opening and closing meetings with clarity and […]
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 ’25 – ’26 year. Please join us for this brief […]
In today’s unpredictable financial landscape, independent school Boards must elevate their approach to fiscal oversight and long-term financial planning. This session will help Boards strengthen their financial leadership by exploring key practices such as: Designing effective financial dashboards and modeling tools Identifying and implementing essential financial policies Partnering effectively with the CFO and business office […]