FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 10, 2012—Independent School Management (ISM) has introduced a two-tier membership for its Consortium, giving more private-independent school administrators access to the research, strategies, and professional development that the independent school management consulting firm offers.

Private-independent school administrators can now choose Gold Membership for the widest range of access to ISM services or Silver Membership for basic essential benefits.

Consortium Gold members receive a subscription to Ideas & Perspectives, ISM’s flagship advisory letter, that includes seven print copies and access to I&P Online. School administrators worldwide have relied on I&P for best practices, policies, and trends in private-independent schools for the past 37 years.

Members can now receive the just-launched Ideas & Perspectives ePub for iPad, accessible via SwiftScan™, ISM’s QR code scanner. Members can also read the ePub on their iPhones and on select Android™ tablets.

Online resources are also key benefits for Consortium Gold members. Members can access the extensive I&P electronic archives, as well as articles from ISM’s former publication To The Point, and ISM research studies covering such topics as faculty compensation, Board leadership, and re-enrollment.

This is an overview of Consortium Gold member benefits. A full list is available at isminc.com/consortium.

Free Gold Membership for Start-up Schools

Since ISM is committed to the viability and sustainability of private-independent schools, the firm is reaching out to newly formed schools with a free Gold membership for one year. A school that is preparing to enroll its first students qualifies to receive all of the benefits of a Gold member for maximum support at a critical time.

Consortium Silver

Consortium Silver members receive three print copies of Ideas & Perspectives, I&P ePub for iPad, and a Silver Savings Certificate, good for a one-time 20% savings on most ISM services and products.

Independent School Management, based in Wilmington, DE, is the leader in management consulting for private-independent schools, with thousands of clients worldwide. The firm is committed advancement and viability of private-independent schools by combining extensive research, proven management techniques, and personalized service.

For more information about the ISM Consortium, contact Sara Snowden, Consortium Manager, at 302-656-4944 or sara@isminc.com.

*For a detailed listing of Gold and Silver member benefits visit isminc.com/consortium.

ISM Consortium Gold Member Benefits

Ideas & Perspectives—seven print copies and unlimited access to I&P Online

I&P and To The Point Archives—From the most current issue through the past 10 years of searchable articles

Ideas & Perspectives for iPad—I&P ePub, also accessible on iPhone and select Android smart devices

Loyalty Rewards Program—earn credits for membership renewals, consulting services and professional development; spend accrued credits for the same.

Free Services

• 90 minutes free telephone consulting
• Free access to FAST®—Powered by ISM financial aid processing service
• Free ISM Collections and Pointing the Way publications for download
• Free set-up of a Section 125 Flexible Spending Account

Special Gold Member Pricing

• 15% savings on all ISM workshops
• 10% saving on all ISM consulting services
• 30% savings on ISM publications in the Bookstore
• 10% savings on Career Corner ads

Summer Institute Grants—the opportunity apply for full or partial grants to attend ISM Summer Institute

ISM Consortium Silver Member Benefits

Ideas & Perspectives—print copies 

Ideas & Perspectives for iPad—I&P ePub, also accessible on iPhone and select Android smart devices

Silver Savings Certificate—20% savings on a one-time purchase of most ISM services and products

For more information about the ISM Consortium, contact Sara Snowden, Consortium Manager, at 302-656-4944 or sara@isminc.com.