As an academic administrator, culture starts with you, and you set the tone for your teachers. A predictable and supportive environment is essential for faculty to have the capacity to embrace inevitable changes with fortitude and enthusiasm. ISM Consultants help you take your leadership to the next level and enhance your school's culture.

See below for examples of sessions our Consultants have presented on related to this topic.

Terry Moore, BCP-E
ISM Senior Executive Consultant and Editor-in-Chief of Ideas & Perspectives

Faculty Compensation: Beginning to Manage the Teacher Shortage
In this workshop, you will learn about the developing teacher shortage and how to help your school prepare for a tight labor market. We’ll explore what faculty are looking for in teaching jobs and ISM’s latest recommendations for creating a compensation strategy based on teacher expectations.

Maggie Renken, Ph.D.
ISM Consultant 

Reimagining Learning Experiences: Crafting Human-Centered Curriculum and Activities that Propel AI-Literate StudentsFor academic leaders navigating the transformative potential of AI, this session is not just another talk about AI — it’s a deep dive into AI literacy grounded in learning science. We’ll explore a methodologically distinct, research-informed approach to integrating AI literacy that focuses on deep learning, critical thinking, and preparing students with skills and mindsets for the future, all while supporting the school's core mission and fostering community buy-in. 

Bryan Smyth, Ph.D.
ISM Senior Consultant and Director of Research

The State of Student Well-Being in 2023: Research Findings and Recommendations
In this presentation, Dr. Bryan Smyth—ISM Senior Consultant and Director of Research—will introduce a comprehensive profile of student well-being, convey ISM’s research findings regarding the well-being of private school students, and offer important recommendations for schools for the future.