How should boards approach the issue of tuition reimbursements, partial refunds, discounted tuition in the context of the school's value proposition, and uncertainty of fall enrollment? How do you assess potential long term impacts of short term tuition policy decisions?  Once decisions are made, how should a communication strategy be crafted?  What is the board’s […]

ISCA Chair Chats are facilitated conversations with ISCA board chairs to share information and find support in our peer network. This DEI Chair Chat is the first in a series that begins with a discussion on the foundational responsibilities for boards to engage in DEI work and the guiding principles to create a structure to […]

After more than 15 years of committed work and progress on DEI issues, The Gordon School’s current Head of School and Board Chair will discuss lessons learned in navigating these complex and nuanced conversations and offer suggestions for Board Chairs who are facilitating these discussions. They will review the progress they have made, the pivotal […]

Are you a first year Board Chair or Chair Elect?  This special training created by experienced independent school board chairs especially for you will help you get off to a great start in your new leadership role.  We have identified the unique responsibilities, skills and relationships that independent school board chairs have and included them […]

Dr. David Rubin, Director of the PolicyLab of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, will discuss the health and safety considerations of reopening and staying open for in-person learning. Dr. Rubin will review the PolicyLab's reopening guidance issued on 8/6/20, and will be available to answer your questions and address your health and safety concerns.  If you […]

Co-Presenters, Ronald Wanglin and Michael Blacher will address liability insurance issues related to school reopenings, waivers, and the landscape looking forward relative to insurance and risk management. Ron Wanglin is Chairman of the Board of the risk management and insurance firm, Bolton & Company Michael Blacher is a Partner at the law firm, Liebert, Cassidy […]

Now that the new school year has kicked off either either virtually, in-person or as a hybrid model, we want to check in to see how you are doing. How is reopening going? What issues are coming up for you as Chair or for your board. We will use this time to check-in, share experiences, […]

Learn the unique roles and responsibilities of the Board Chair leading up to and during a Capital Campaign. Understand the characteristics of capital campaign fundraising and how to prepare your board for their required engagement. How will you assess if your school is truly ready to embark on this path towards a successful outcome?  Herb […]

Save-The-Date!! Mark your calendars to join us for ISCA's Fall Governance Conference!  We will miss seeing you in person this year, but we look forward to connecting with you through our virtual conference!  Instead of the full day program we had scheduled for October 23rd, we will be offering the same great, interactive program over […]

The pandemic of 2020 has tested the stamina and creativity of school leadership and revealed the culture and functionality of the board and board/head partnership. On reflection, what has this crisis illuminated about education, governance, and leadership? How might Board leaders and Heads of School reflect upon and examine the new challenges and opportunities facing […]