Timely Learning for the Work Ahead
Throughout the 2026–2027 school year, NAIS webinars help members explore emerging issues, strengthen their practice, and navigate the opportunities and challenges shaping their schools.
Designed for a range of independent school roles and interests, these member-exclusive webinars bring together experienced practitioners, subject-matter experts, current research, and practical guidance you can use in your work.
Explore the series and check the NAIS calendar for updated information about dates, speakers, session descriptions, and registration links.
Heads Forum
Designed exclusively for heads of school and facilitated by NAIS President Debra Wilson, Heads Forum sessions explore mergers, advancement, faculty compensation and benefits, caring for a grieving community, and the experience of starting at a new school.
Trustee Series
This series explores the knowledge and practices trustees need to govern strategically—from understanding emerging trends and strengthening communication with the head of school to approaching head evaluation and compensation with clarity and purpose.
Artificial Intelligence Series
Designed for heads and senior leaders, this six-part series moves beyond individual tools to examine how schools can approach AI with intention. Sessions explore mission-aligned adoption, policy and skill-building, strategic planning and board reporting, complex decision-making, and the implications of AI for authority, accountability, teaching, and learning. Gain practical frameworks, discussion protocols, and governance tools to help your school move forward with clarity and confidence.
Global Series
This series explores global education, experiential learning, international student recruitment and admission, student support and retention, international fundraising, and issues relevant to international schools in the United States and abroad.
Workforce Series
Join the NAIS research team to examine the workforce trends affecting independent schools, including hiring, retention, benefits, and faculty well-being. Sessions will highlight industry-wide findings as well as important differences by school type, size, and region.
Executive Assistant and Support Staff Series
Designed for independent school assistants at every stage of their careers, this series offers practical learning tailored to the breadth and complexity of their roles. Sessions address leadership, crisis communication, event planning, governance, and AI to help you serve as an informed and effective partner within your school community while connecting with peers who understand the work you do.
More Learning Is on the Way
Additional webinar series in development for 2026–2027:
Legal and legislative issues
Financial sustainability
School culture and climate
Advancement
Check back throughout the year as NAIS adds new series, sessions, speakers, and registration opportunities.
An Exclusive NAIS Member Benefit
NAIS webinars connect members with timely information, trusted expertise, and learning tailored to the needs of independent schools. Registration details and webinar recordings will be available to NAIS members as each session is announced.
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