FEBRUARY 2024

From SAIS Trustee

Autumn Graves

In this month's letter, Autumn Graves, head of St. Anne's-Belfield School, discusses the four freedoms that generate flourishing at work.

Welcome New SAIS Board Members

Coming from diverse member schools across various geographic locations, the new board members bring years of experience to guide, oversee, and direct the association.

Supporting & Retaining Your Top Talent

Before we move into peak hiring season, take a moment to review employment agreements and retention strategies for current faculty members.

We Need to Talk: Preparing for Difficult Conversations

Preparation helps to anticipate challenges, objections, and emotions allowing you to deliver your message with clarity, empathy, and purpose.

Navigating Financial Success & Mission Alignment

Are independent schools businesses? Yes and no. More than just numbers; the budget reflects your priorities, values, and vision.

SAIS + MISBO + ST

@ NAIS Reception

Feb 28, 6-8 PM | Marriott Grand

Join us in St. Louis for a networking reception during the NAIS Conference.

New & Aspiring Leaders Institute

April 14-16 | Greenville

Interested in learning more about the building blocks of independent schools? Bolster your leadership skills and unpack the basics of how schools operate.

IN PERSON

New & Aspiring Leaders Institute

APRIL 14-16, GREENVILLE

Administrative Leadership Institute

JUNE 10-12, ASHEVILLE

Institute for Administrative Assistants

JUNE 12-14, ASHEVILLE

Institute for Heads

JUNE 17-20, ASHEVILLE

Summer Conference

JUNE 24-26, ASHEVILLE

VIRTUAL

Reading Financial Documents for English Majors

FEB 20, VIRTUAL

Interpretive Master Planning Can Transform a School Campus

FEB 22, VIRTUAL

Empowering Educators to Support Mental Health in Grades 6-12

APRIL 9, VIRTUAL

Building Student Connection to Improve Mental Health

APRIL 19, VIRTUAL