Heads and Trustees
ISSL’s Board of Directors
ISSL’s Board of Directors
ISSL’s Board of Directors
ISSL’s Board of Directors
ISSL’s Board of Directors
Refocusing, Reflection and Renewal: Head of School Retreat
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Please consider taking a little time out just for yourself! This conference presents the perfect opportunity to practice the 3 R’s (no we don’t mean reading writing and ‘rithmetic) we’re talking about refocusing, reflection and renewal. A time to nurture yourself as a professional and step back from the fast and furious pace of the year to look at what you do, why you do it, how to do it better, and how to take care of yourself in the process.
$400.00 registration fee is inclusive of lodging, meals and the program.
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Current Topics in Governance – A Dinner for Heads & Trustees, Pat Bassett, NAIS President
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To encourage and support effective leadership in schools, Independent Schools of St. Louis has designed this program for members of boards of trustees, heads and educational administrators. The program will examine current topics important to all.
Presentation: Top Ten Trends for School Leaders
The president of NAIS, based on the latest research from NAIS (NAIS Trends 2010-11, “The Red Book”) and from his observations from the field, Bassett articulates, ruminates, and engages in conversation about the critical challenges and opportunities facing American education in general and independent school education in particular: affordability, governance, leadership, teacher recruitment, national “core standards,” etc.
Program Schedule
— 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Registration and Reception
— 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM: Dinner
— 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM: Presentation
Spring Heads’ Meeting, Laura Fredericks
ISSL Annual Business Meeting
Fall Meeting
Spring Meeting
Legalities of Leadership, Leo Athas, ISACS Legal Counsel
Current Topics in Governance – A Dinner for Heads & Trustees, Pat Bassett, NAIS President
(+/-) Event Description
To encourage and support effective leadership in schools, Independent Schools of St. Louis has designed this program for members of boards of trustees, heads and educational administrators. The program will examine current topics important to all.
Presentation: Top Ten Trends for School Leaders
The president of NAIS, based on the latest research from NAIS (NAIS Trends 2010-11, “The Red Book”) and from his observations from the field, Bassett articulates, ruminates, and engages in conversation about the critical challenges and opportunities facing American education in general and independent school education in particular: affordability, governance, leadership, teacher recruitment, national “core standards,” etc.
Program Schedule
— 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Registration and Reception
— 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM: Dinner
— 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM: Presentation
New Trustee Orientation: How to be an Effective Independent School Board Member!
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Set Aside June 1, 2011 for this important program designed specifically to help both current and new trustees understand and fulfill their roles as the governors of an independent school. A panel, made up of local experienced board members, and institutional leaders will share their views, wisdom and experience on how boards and individual board members can work to best fulfill their responsibilities to guide, support and strengthen the institution of which they are apart.