Events Calendar

This professional development opportunity is designed for those who offer academic support in an independent school. Classroom teachers, learning specialists, and directors of academic support are all invited to learn together about the latest research, curriculum, instructional strategies, and best practices for supporting all learners in an independent school.

Relieve pressure on your tuition by rethinking your philanthropic support opportunities. This three-day workshop is designed for school teams to explore innovative giving strategies and campaigns.

 A professional development opportunity for athletic directors from across the region. Learn alongside colleagues as you discuss leadership, communications, and best practices unique to the culture of an independent school athletic department. Take advantage of this focused workshop to discover solutions to current issues and stay informed on the latest trends.

The SAIS Advancement Institute will guide you through the most effective strategies for cultivating major gifts, stewardship, planned giving, and more. Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned professional, this program will offer tailored instruction to help you develop strategies to help you achieve your fundraising goals.

The SAIS DEI Institute brings together those doing the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion at independent schools. Sessions will offer best practices and strategic discussions for both experienced practitioners and other educators supporting this work.

Join this free, one-hour meetup to discuss topics related to international student support, health and well-being, and teacher support. Individuals at NAIS member schools in roles that include international student program directors, counselors, student support staff, English language learning staff, admission directors that recruit internationally, and others working with international students are welcome to register and attend.

Artificial intelligence is changing both your world and your work as an executive assistant. Learn from tech guru Corinne Hoisington, who returns to this free webinar series to share her energy and expertise about the latest AI trends that matter to the administrative profession. 

Authenticity, belonging, connection, discovery, expertise, and support—all of these qualities and more are used when describing this meetup, now entering its fourth year. Join fellow heads of color, and hosts Ken Aldridge, head of Wilmington Friends School (DE), and NAIS’s Caroline G. Blackwell, to discuss vital issues in school life.

Reconnect and recharge with heads of school from independent schools around the country. The Heads’ Summit is an event for sitting heads of school only that will take place in St. Louis, MO, before the NAIS Annual Conference.

This introductory course is designed to teach educators about the core concepts and foundations of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), practical applications of UDL to lesson design, and how to support flexible, inclusive instruction.