Advancement Academy: Start the school year off strong! This transformative opportunity provides leaders in Admission, Development, Fundraising, Marketing & Communications, and School Heads to come together over the summer to collaborate on advancement initiatives and strategies.
Summer Institute: Whether you’re new to independent schools, hoping to excel in a recent promotion, or looking to master a specific skill, explore the latest research, leading methodology, and best practices in our Summer Institute workshops.
Virtual Workshops: Dig into the “nuts and bolts” around your day-to-day operations from the comfort of campus. Our Virtual Workshops, offered at various times throughout the school year, address questions and deliver solutions you can implement right away for immediate impact in your role.
Webinars: Bite-sized professional development for all positions on a wide variety of topics and led by industry experts. Our webinars are offered throughout the school year.
Heads Retreat: Designed for Heads of School, this retreat-style event provides time to refocus, reflect, and discuss emerging trends alongside peers who understand the critical and unique role of headship.
See All Events
To see all other events by position/event type reset your search
Tuition Increases: Has the Market Reached Elasticity Yet?
Date(s): 2/25/2026 ● Time: 3:00pm ET ● Status: Open
Explore what ISM’s latest research reveals about tuition, enrollment risk, and pricing decisions schools can no longer avoid.
$161.00
General
$0.00 For all members
Five Things Heads Need to Know about Leading Advancement Efforts
Date(s): 3/4/2026 ● Time: 12:00pm ET ● Status: Open
Discover the high-leverage ways heads of school can lead advancement to advance mission and ensure long-term sustainability.
$0.00
For all members & General
Change Management Summit
Date(s): 3/29/2026 — 3/31/2026 ● Status: Open
Join a two-day, hands-on change management workshop grounded in the Kotter Model of Change, a proven framework for achieving sustainable, system-wide results.
$1,600.00
General & Silver
$1,400.00 Gold
$1,300.00 3+ Person
Early Bird
Creating a Roadmap for Auxiliary Program Success
Date(s): 7/13/2026 — 7/15/2026 ● Status: Open
Build an auxiliary program operation that is strategically designed, financially disciplined, mission-aligned, and scalable and sustainable.
$2,495.00
General & Silver
$2,220.00 Gold
$2,020.00 3+ Person
Early Bird
The Independent School Business Officer
Date(s): 7/13/2026 — 7/15/2026 ● Status: Open
Excel as a systems-minded business thinker, whether you’re new to the role, transitioning into independent schools, or looking to elevate your impact as an experienced professional.
$2,495.00
General & Silver
$2,220.00 Gold
$2,020.00 3+ Person
Early Bird
The Athletic Director’s Playbook for Stronger Teams & Stronger Schools
Date(s): 7/15/2026 — 7/17/2026 ● Status: Open
Acquire the tools to strengthen, manage, and elevate a mission-aligned athletic program that supports student well-being, ensures safety and inclusion, and strengthens the overall school community.
$2,495.00
General & Silver
$2,220.00 Gold
$2,020.00 3+ Person