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Professional DevelopmentApply Now for the Fellowship for Aspiring HeadsSubmit by January 20
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Professional DevelopmentNAIS Strategy Lab Workshop: Bridging the Governance GapRegister by February 18
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Heads of School
Resources for HeadsExplore resources, events, and more to help you lead and manage your school with confidence and proficiency. From Principles of Good Practice that help you achieve your goals to thought leadership keeping you up-to-date on the latest developments and trends across the independent school community, you’ll find what you need in this central hub for heads.
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Administrators
Resources for School AdministratorsExplore resources, events, and more to help you lead your departments and grow professionally. You'll find thought leadership, best practices, advisories, guidelines, tips, webinar recordings, and more to help you develop and implement effective strategies and practices at your school. Find what you need in this central hub for administrators.
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Trustees
Resources for TrusteesExplore resources, events, and more to help you lead and govern your school successfully in a changing education landscape. From Principles of Good Practice to big-picture insights on trends in the independent school community, you’ll find what you need to build, develop, and maintain an effective board and strengthen the head-board partnership.
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Parents
Resources for ParentsExplore resources to help you learn about independent schools and the value of an independent school education for your child. Discover why children of all ages, needs, and abilities thrive in independent schools, and find a community that best fits your family.
Upcoming Events
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Jan 2026 15Jan 15, 2026NAIS EventNew View EDU LIVE with Jennifer Wallace: Mattering: The Next Big Idea Transforming School CommunitiesRegister Now
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Jan 2026 20Jan 20, 2026NAIS WebinarNAIS Legal Webinar Series: Navigating Contracts with Confidence: Key Provisions and Pitfalls for Independent SchoolsRegister Now
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Jan 2026 21Jan 21, 2026NAIS WebinarNAIS Mid-Level Leadership Webinar Series: Why Lean into Coaching and Feedback as a Leader? Part 2: Building a Culture of Growth and TrustRegister Now
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