Committee work is the engine of the board and where trustees are most engaged in their board work. Board Chairs can create the right conditions for committee chairs to effectively lead their committees and create paths for leadership development. In this session, you will learn how to create the right conditions to support successful committee […]

First-time Heads of School present different challenges and opportunities as they approach their work with the Board and other school constituencies. In this webinar, you will learn how to best approach onboarding and supporting the first-time Head of School to ensure success and help them flourish in their new role. From Board to budget to […]

The arrival of a new Head triggers an inevitable range of emotions and expectations in every school community. Although much of the focus is on the new Head’s actions as they enter a school community, the transition to new leadership is ultimately the Board’s responsibility. This webinar will provide an overview of the Board’s responsibility […]

As you prepare to welcome new members to your board, a well-designed onboarding process will help ensure they become engaged and skilled trustees who will make meaningful contributions in the years to come. Anne Marie Balzano will share research based recommendations for orienting and supporting new trustees during the first year. Presented by: Anne Marie […]

Join AISAP Executive Director, Janice Crampton, for an interactive session focused on the understanding of admission and enrollment as a practice and a strategy towards mission promises and financial thrive-ability. Goals of this session include: Develop an understanding of the six key influences that drive enrollment management. Highlight the areas needing Board support and guidance […]

RESCHEDULED FOR FALL 2021! NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED! Every governing body should be prepared to appoint an interim leader, whether it is part of a long-term succession plan or as a risk-management strategy. This webinar will start with the decision to appoint a short-term leader: When does it make the most sense and what […]

If you are a new board chair in 2021, this training is for you!  We will help you prepare for a successful tenure as Board Chair!  See program details on our website.  This training is free for members and $425 for non-members. Program dates are July 14, 21 and 28, 2021.

In this lively and interactive session, experienced education and employment lawyer Sara Schwartz will facilitate a a conversation for independent school board chairs about this year's top legal issues. Kathryn Francis, Immediate Past Chair of The Hockaday School, will join Sara to offer a practical, experienced Board Chair perspective. Sara and Kathryn will discuss how […]

ISCA Chair Chats are designed to have board chairs connect with each other through facilitated conversation and are less formal than ISCA webinars. As we are preparing for 'back to school,' this Chair Chat will allow members to share what governance related challenges they may be facing as we start a new school year with […]

A strong culture and a clearly articulated approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential, in both the short and long-term, if schools hope to achieve ambitious fundraising goals. As schools seek to advance their mission, a focus on DEI is not only the right thing to do, it is critical in motivating prospective […]