Heads of School

NAIS delivers national leadership and resources on matters that are most important to you as a head of school. From guidance on best practices to support with critical data, research, trends, and insights, we help you make well-informed decisions and lead your school effectively and confidently.

NAIS Principles of Good Practice for Heads

Upcoming Webinars
2025-2026 NAIS Heads' Forum Webinar Series
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Independent Ideas Blog
The State of Head Turnover
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Case Studies
Independent School Leadership Challenges and Opportunities: Case Studies
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Featured Resources

Research Reports

NAIS Research: 2025-2026 State of the Independent School Sector

Research Reports

NAIS Snapshot Surveys

Webinar Recordings

NAIS Webinar Recording: Standing Together: How Heads Use Structure and Communication to Strengthen the Board Partnership

Independent Ideas Blog

The State of Head Turnover

Magazine Articles

A Conversation: A Head and Board Chair Get Candid About Their Partnership

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Upcoming Events for You

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Jul 2026 11

Jul 11, 2026

NAIS Event

NAIS Institute for New Heads (INH)
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Aug 2026 26

Aug 26, 2026

NAIS Webinar

DASL Data Entry Advancement Workshop With NAIS and CASE
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Sep 2026 30

Sep 30, 2026

NAIS Webinar

DASL Data Entry Financial Aid Workshop With NAIS
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Oct 2026 07

Oct 07, 2026

NAIS Webinar

FAQs for 2026-2027 DASL Data Entry and Workshop With NAIS, NBOA, and CASE
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Our email newsletters work together to inform you of everything NAIS has to offer in easy-to-read, easy-to-reference formats. The Planner, delivered each Monday, lets you know what’s coming up at NAIS—events, webinars, important dates and deadlines, and new products and services. The Bulletin, delivered each Wednesday, brings you the latest content and resources to help you and your school succeed—what to read, watch, and listen to from NAIS.