AUGUST 2023

From SAIS Trustee

Brett Jacobsen

In this month's letter, CEO of Mount Vernon School Brett Jacobsen discusses transitions by amplifying major trends and topics.

Congratulations and Welcome

More than 50 SAIS schools welcomed new heads to their campuses for the 2023-24 school year. Congratulations to these colleagues on their appointments!

When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic and What We Can Do About It: An Interview With Jennifer Wallace

Author of Never Enough shares her thoughts on the culture of mattering and achievement culture in our schools. Jennifer will be a keynote presenter at the 2023 SAIS Annual Conference in Atlanta.

Serve, Learn, and Connect Through the SAIS Accreditation Process

Pat Cuneo, director of accreditation, shares his experience and the benefits of serving on a team.

Good Governance

Planning for trustee training? Need guidance on board responsibilities? These resources offer training videos, board assessment options, and more.

SAIS Staff Update

Who to contact for help, resources, and answers to your questions.

SAIS President Search Update

Semifinalists selected. New president to be announced in late September.

IN PERSON

Board/Head Workshop

OCT 22, ATLANTA

Annual Conference

OCT 22-24, ATLANTA

Curriculum Expo

FEB 2, ATLANTA

Academic Support Conference

FEB 11-13, ATLANTA

Institute for Athletic Directors

FEB 14-15, ATLANTA

Advancement Institute

FEB 14-15, ATLANTA

DEI Institute

FEB 15-16, ATLANTA

VIRTUAL

Early-Career Teacher Mentorship Program

STARTING IN AUG, VIRTUAL

Joyful Journeys: Group Coaching

STARTING IN AUG, VIRTUAL



Designing Belonging Journeys

AUG 23, VIRTUAL

Navigating Ambiguous Threats

AUG 28, VIRTUAL

Curriculum Review: Mission-Aligned Process & Planning

SESSIONS STARTING IN SEPT, VIRTUAL

Leadership Discussion Group With Rob Evans & Michael Thompson

STARTING SEPT 18, VIRTUAL