Getting Started With NAIS Resources
Get ready for the school year, whether you’re new to a role, new to a school, or just looking to start on the right note.
Resource Guides
Governance and Leadership
Bring more to the boardroom and cultivate a strong partnership between the board of trustees and head of school.
Enrollment and Admission
Keep your finger on the pulse of the latest demographic trends and admission best practices to maintain strong enrollment.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Ensure your school is a welcoming place for all as you develop and grow your diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.
Financial Sustainability
Help your school sustain long-term success so you’ll have alumni returning to visit their alma mater for years to come.
Recruiting, Hiring, and Retention
Decipher the roles your school needs, follow best practices for the hiring process, and work to nurture employee growth.
Strategy and Innovation
The education landscape is constantly changing. Be prepared so you can focus on the emerging opportunities in front of you.
Team Development
Manage your team strategically, and provide the necessary time, training, support, and professional development for your staff.
Teaching and Learning
Foster an environment that helps all students thrive, whether you’re thinking about space, curriculum, or a sense of belonging.
Crisis Management
There is no greater test of leadership than when a crisis hits. Should the unthinkable happen, know you are not alone.
Advancement and Fundraising
A successful school takes the generosity of donors, with guidance from the head and advancement team, to keep things running.