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.
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Demystifying AI for Private-Independent School Marketing
Date(s): 12/18/2024 ● Time: 3:00pm ET ● Status: Open
Make AI your trusted marketing ally, saving time and improving results while maintaining the authenticity and connection that sets your school apart.
$0.00
For all members & General
Five Things Heads Need to Know About Retiring Well
Date(s): 1/15/2025 ● Time: 12:00pm ET ● Status: Open
Hear from retired independent school heads about recognizing the right time to retire, navigating the transition with grace, and embracing fulfilling opportunities beyond headship.
$0.00
For all members & General
Navigating AI Media: Policies, Education, and Protection for K-12 Schools
Date(s): 1/22/2025 ● Time: 3:00pm ET ● Status: Open
Tackle AI-driven media challenges, from deepfakes to ethical dilemmas, with expert insights and actionable strategies.
$161.00
General
$0.00 For all members
Building a Culture of Giving and Getting Involved
Date(s): 1/23/2025 ● Time: 3:00pm ET ● Status: Open
Learn how to shape your school community’s “culture of giving and engagement” to drive meaningful progress in your fundraising and volunteer efforts.
$161.00
General
$0.00 For all members
Creating a Roadmap for Auxiliary Program Success
Date(s): 1/29/2025 ● Time: 3:00pm ET ● Status: Open
Enhance and streamline your auxiliary programs to align with your school’s mission and boost auxiliary revenue streams.
$161.00
General
$0.00 For all members
Strategic Planning: A Research-Based Approach
Date(s): 2/11/2025 — 2/13/2025 ● Status: Open
Strategic planning helps reset a school’s direction and brings about meaningful institutional growth. School leaders — and those who aspire to be — should understand the important elements required to create an effective strategic plan.
Explore ISM’s proven, research-based system for constructing a strategic plan and supporting a strategic financial plan that supports your school’s goals, with the flexibility to adapt to subsequent yearly changes. Discuss effective Board structure, explore your school’s marketplace stance, and learn how to quantify your school's perceived value. Feel confident that your strategic plan sets your school on the path to success.
$1,665.00
General & Silver
$1,500.00 Gold
$1,300.00 3+ Person
How to Implement Transformative Faculty Growth and Evaluation
Date(s): 3/6/2025 — 3/7/2025 ● Status: Open
Learn to foster a culture in which faculty thrive and feel secure enough to take the risks necessary for true professional growth.
$1,387.00
General & Silver
$1,240.00 Gold
$1,110.00 3+ Person
Student-Centered Scheduling Design
Date(s): 3/17/2025 — 3/21/2025 ● Status: Open
Examine the latest research in scheduling and classroom instruction to guarantee that your schedule maximizes student learning.
$2,960.00
General & Silver
$2,660.00 Gold
$2,360.00 3+ Person
The Essential Partnership Between the Admission and Business Offices
Date(s): 4/23/2025 ● Time: 3:00pm ET ● Status: Open
Discover ways the admission and business offices can collaborate strategically to secure a school’s long-term success and achieve its mission.
$161.00
General
$0.00 For all members
Rethinking Student Assessment: Collecting Authentic Evidence of Learning
Date(s): 5/1/2025 — 5/2/2025 ● Status: Open
Explore new methodologies for collecting evidence of meaningful, authentic student learning and comprehension.
$1,110.00
General & Silver
$990.00 Gold
$885.00 3+ Person