Events Calendar

In this webinar, explore why the concept and drivers of enrollment management are so critical for both head and boards, as well as how important it is to have the right staff and strategy.

Thrive 2025 is the premier professional development and networking event for administrators, trustees, and teachers at independent schools.

Attend this webinar to explore skills and dispositions required to deepen the understanding of roles and responsibilities to one another and the school community, rooted in best practices for boards and board chairs. Unpack the leadership dispositions needed to navigate complexity—from practicing radical candor and communicating with clarity across perspectives to serving as a confidant, sounding board, and critical friend to each other.

To provide a forum for connection, NAIS is offering online meetups for Executive Assistants and Support Staff. These free, hour-long get-togethers offer an opportunity to connect in small groups and discuss topics of your choice as you get to know others who do what you do.

At this free, one-hour meetup, you can choose the discussion group that meets your needs: Breakout Group 1 on global citizenship curriculum, or Breakout Group 2 on international trips and risk management.

This two-day Institute for Social & Emotional Learning workshop offers K-12 educators, administrators, and counselors a comprehensive model of proactive and responsive approaches for peace building and conflict resolution. Conflict is a normal and expected part of social dynamics and may stem from differing ideas, perspectives, or values, power imbalances, or limited resources. You will learn effective ways to teach and implement restorative practices tools at this workshop.

When crisis strikes, trustees are usually among the first members of a school community whom parents, administrators and the press will contact. Come to this session to learn about best practices and key actions the board should take to be prepared.

Communities are quick to fall prey to polarization, whether it’s over a diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) strategy, position on the war in Israel and Gaza, a new report card, or even a new vendor for the cafeteria. Attend this webinar to explore various approaches to take the steam out of polarization, lead relationally, and translate values into practice in the complex environments of school.

Themed "Connections: Illuminating Pathways, Eliminating Roadblocks," this conference will provide opportunities to network with independent school educators, choose from a slate of dynamic and actionable sessions, and stay up-to-date on industry trends.

Reimagine your recruitment, retention and staffing structure for a more financially sustainable future. This three-day virtual workshop is for school teams to explore innovative staffing models and analyze compensation structures. There are also optional pre- and post-workshop sessions on March 20 and June 5.