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The Pandemic’s Disruption: The Changing Labor Market
Volume 47 Issue 7 ● September 1, 2022
Early in the pandemic, the ISM consulting team asked a critical question: Will the pandemic be an event to simply endure, or will it forever change the marketplace for private schools? It is now clear the pandemic is a disruptor, and school leaders, executives, and Trustees must be prepared for significant changes.
READ MOREBuilding Trust Between Division Heads and Teachers
Volume 47 Issue 6 ● June 1, 2022
As a Division Head, you understand trust is a critical component of effective working relationships. In fact, trusting relationships in schools have been shown to increase faculty cooperation, enhance school climate, and improve student outcomes. It is critical to explore which behaviors promote the creation of trust.
READ MORENet Promoter Score Surveys: Is My School’s Score ’Good’?
Volume 47 Issue 6 ● May 1, 2022
ISM has helped thousands of schools conduct surveys to understand what parents, students, and teachers think about their schools. Your parents’ and students’ satisfaction also has a significant influence on whether families decide to enroll year-to-year. One solution for monitoring consumer satisfaction across industries is the Net Promoter Score Survey (NPS®).
READ MOREEnrollment Forecasting for the Coming School Year
Volume 47 Issue 7 ● September 1, 2022
You, as Business Manager of your PK–12 school, are in the initial stages of putting together the first draft of your operating budget for the coming year. With an accurate enrollment projection, you can recommend with more confidence the figures for listed (published) tuition and for overall tuition assistance. Consider the following approach.
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The State of the 2022–23 Private School Market
The Newest ISM Recommendations for Head Support and Evaluation
The Enrollment and Financial Trends You Should Know Now
Why the Five Stages of Strategic Academic Planning Are Critical to Success
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Leading Admission & Development Campaigns From the Marketing Communications Seat
Date(s): 10/9/2024 ● Time: 3:00pm ET ● Status: Open
Learn how a fully aligned advancement team can best position a school for maximum ROI.
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Improving Your Coaching Skills to Foster Staff Growth
Date(s): 10/17/2024 ● Time: 3:00pm ET ● Status: Open
Discover how to create a staff culture of professional growth and futurist thinking through coaching.
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Winning Development Operations Through Effective Management
Date(s): 10/23/2024 ● Time: 3:00pm ET ● Status: Open
Explore why a well-managed development operation is critical for the success of your fundraising efforts.
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Before You Make the 2025-26 Tuition Decision
Date(s): 10/30/2024 ● Time: 3:00pm ET ● Status: Open
Gain key insights and practical tools for setting tuition and effectively communicating changes to your community.
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What to Do When a Crisis Goes Social
Date(s): 11/6/2024 ● Time: 3:00pm ET ● Status: Open
Learn how to manage your school's reputation online and navigate the complexities of responding to crises as they unfold.
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The Relationship Between Faculty Culture and Student Experience: 7 Years of Data
Date(s): 11/7/2024 ● Time: 3:00pm ET ● Status: Open
Learn the surprising findings about the changing dynamics of faculty culture and the student experience during COVID and after the “return to normal.”
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Determining Your School’s Wealth Profile
Date(s): 11/13/2024 ● Time: 3:00pm ET ● Status: Open
Learn wealth screening strategies to identify potential donors and determine how much they can give.
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Soft, Flat, or Declining Enrollment? Use This Framework to Find Out Why
Date(s): 11/20/2024 ● Time: 3:00pm ET ● Status: Open
Discover how to unveil the root causes for declining or flatlining enrollment at your school.
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Reframing Self-Care as a Professional Responsibility
Date(s): 12/4/2024 ● Time: 3:00pm ET ● Status: Open
Learn why prioritizing physical and mental health is key to leadership success.
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How to Successfully, Consistently, and Productively Engage With Donors
Date(s): 12/11/2024 ● Time: 3:00pm ET ● Status: Open
Discover how the ISM Donor Cycle serves as a guide to build productive relationships with your donors and prospects.
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