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; […]

Do you have a Head of School Evaluation and Support Committees? Hear from the Philadelphia School’s Board Chair and Head of School about how their Committee was formed 4 years ago, how it functions and how it has been successful in providing valuable support to the Head of School by the board. Presented by: Zachary […]

If you are a new board chair in the '22 - '23 year, join us for our New Chair Chats that will be facilitated conversations with experienced board chairs. Connect with other first year board chairs, discuss challenges you might be facing, and find support and guidance. We look forward to chatting with you! *Note […]

The pandemic not only exacerbated some long-term trends that were affecting independent schools, but also created new ones. Falling birthrates, changes in enrollment by grade levels, worker/teacher shortages, and head turnover are some of the challenges that our industry faces. In addition, the first half of 2022 characterized by economic signs of strengths mixed with […]

In order for boards to govern effectively, they must be knowledgeable about the landscape in which independent schools operate - including the educational landscape. Many independent schools are engaging in conversations about the future of education, including the question of how best to prepare students for a complex, interconnected, and often volatile world. Researchers 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 '22 - '23 year.  Please join us for this brief annual […]

At the request of one of our ISCA members, this Chair Chat is being organized to engage in conversation around how schools are handling microagression towards BIPOC faculty/staff especially from parents. What has been the experience at your school? How can Boards work with Administration in creating a safe and inclusive work environment - from […]

  Do you have a new Head of School that started this year? Join us for this facilitated conversation to discuss how transition is going for you, your Head, your board and your school community. Establishing support, good communication, trust and clear expectations are the important first steps of a new partnership with your HOS. […]