Managing a private-independent school can be complicated. Maybe you’re having trouble with recruitment and retention issues, or maybe you’re worried about your financial reserves.

Has your Board of Trustees developed a strategic plan that positions your school to endure and excel during current or future economic challenges?

Ideas & Perspectives covers the critical topics private-independent schools encounter, with in-depth articles such as:

• Managing Faculty Performance in 21st Century Schools
• 21st Century Faculty Evaluation Model
• The Fair Labor Standards Act: Getting Overtime Right
• New Research: The ISM Student Experience Study, 2010-2011
• The Student Experience Study Results and Retention
• The ISM Advancement Model
• The Division Head's Role as Liaison Between the Head and Faculty
• Review Your Employee Handbook: Protect Your School and Promote Your Culture
• Your Head Support and Evaluation Committee: A Checklist
• A Financial Contingency Plan for Your Worst-Case Scenario

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• an Ideas & Perspectives binder to store the issues for future reference
• ISM Collections 1-5

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