Events

Join your fellow ISCA members for an open forum conversation on issues you want to discuss, seek input on, and share experiences about. Roundtable discussions will be held on the first Monday of the month from 4:00 - 5:00 pm ET, February through June.  Sessions will be facilitated but not recorded. Dates for the Roundtable […]

Your term as Board Chair is coming to an end, and it is time to name your successor. You may or may not know how you became Chair, but you do know that you want this leadership transition to be seamless and supported by both the Head and the Board. What are the governance issues? […]

There is no shortage of sources of uncertainty in the world. Unfortunately, many organizations find the overwhelming amount of uncertainty debilitating. It completely stymies their efforts to make decisions and move their organizations forward. By understanding uncertainty and the different types of ambiguity we face, boards can take action sooner or at least make plans […]

Get ready to dive deep into the topic of endowment addressing the real and complicated issues board’s grapple with related to endowment. Regardless of whether you currently have an endowment or are considering starting one, this webinar will offer useful guidance. Should your school have an endowment? How do you know if building on a […]

As Board Chairs and Trustees, one of your most important and often least understood responsibilities is the feedback to and evaluation of your sole employee, the Head of School. We will explore the “why and how” of timely feedback and thoughtful head evaluation, and outline key considerations in designing a dynamic process that supports healthy […]

As you prepare to assume your new leadership role as Board Chair at the end of this year, hear about how ISCA will prepare and support you during your first year as board chair. You will get information about our New Chair at the Table training, our Peer Advisor Program and New Chair Chats for […]

The success of any school’s DEI plan requires the thoughtful and purposeful engagement of the Board of Trustees who are uniquely positioned to advance DEI efforts. Determining the best use of the board’s organizational structure can be an important factor in the successful execution of the school's DEI initiatives. This presentation will examine the critical […]

Training for incoming board chairs!  If you are becoming a new board chair for the '22 - 23 school year, this training is for you to help you get off to a great start.  For program details and agenda, click on the link below.

The Head of School Database (HSDB) launched in the fall of 2021 to help independent school leaders, including board members, better understand the trends related to head of school placement, service, and tenure. The HSDB also provides resources and insights into a process that many schools only go through every 5-7 years, those related to […]

Join your fellow Chairs in a conversation about Risk Management committees. We invite Chairs who have Risk Management Committees to share their experiences with us as well as those Chairs who are seeking to form a committee and have questions. We will be addressing: Risk Management Committee charters; issues that are covered by this committee; […]