From the SAIS President In this month's letter, SAIS President Debra Wilson explores key areas to focus on in the year ahead, including operations, program, wellness, and student experience.

Strategic Planning 101 Dr. Brent Betit, head of The Fletcher School, offers a simple framework for developing a strategic plan. He identifies the key elements of a strategic plan, highlights important details within the process, and offers tips to execute the plan successfully. Eight Predictions for Education in 2021 Michael Nachbar, executive director of Global Online Academy, shares his predictions for education in 2021. He describes the rising bar for online learning, COVID innovations, flexible learning opportunities, and more. Webinars - Jan 21: Legal Concerns in 2021: Employment Issues, Vaccines, & PPP - Jan 22: Community Engagement Day - Feb 2: How to Be Empathetic Without Burning Yourself Out - Feb 9: Through the Pandemic & Beyond: What Will Sustain Independent Schools?

Virtual Conferences - Jan 28-29: Academic Support Conference - Feb 2-3: Athletic Directors Conference - Feb 9-10: Diversity Practitioners Institute The Reckoning Begins Ian Symmonds shares his thoughts on the future of independent school education, the questions we should be asking ourselves, and the changes needed to make our institutions more viable and sustainable. In-Person Conferences - Administrative Leadership Institute, June 14-16, Greenville - Summer Conference, June 23-25, Asheville - Annual Conference, Oct 17-19, Atlanta - Full event calendar at www.sais.org/events.

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