Principles of Good Practice for Furthering Episcopal Identity in Episcopal Schools
Approved by the NAES Governing Board in 2005, this document offers best practices for the support and nurture of Episcopal school identity. Read More »
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Principles of Good Practice for Governance in Episcopal Parish Day Schools
Approved by the NAES Governing Board in September 2008, this document offers best governance practices for parish school leaders: heads, rectors, vestry and board members. Read More »
Principles of Good Practice for Leadership Transitions in Episcopal Schools
Approved by the NAES Governing Board in September 2009, this document offers best practices for all Episcopal schools when the search for a new head of school ensues, and for parishes and cathedrals that sponsor a school when the search for a new rector or dean ensues. Read More »
Bylaws: The Foundation of Effective Governance
Whether a parish, cathedral, diocesan, or independent school, every Episcopal school should have a set of up-to-date bylaws that outline the structure, responsibilities, and authority of the school’s board which, in a parish or cathedral school, includes its relationship to a vestry or similar governing body. Here are three important questions to ask about your school’s bylaws.
Understanding the “Independence” of Episcopal Schools
When it comes to Episcopal schools, it is easy for language to become muddied and misunderstood. Because of the variety of governance structures within Episcopal schools, the word “independent” can mean different things to different people.
Episcopal Schools and Accreditation
This article offers a basic overview of accreditation along with six simple ways to strengthen the accreditation process in an Episcopal school.
Welcoming a New Head of School
Completing the search for a new head of school is only the beginning of a successful leadership transition. Once the appointment is announced an equally important phase begins: welcoming and supporting the school’s new leader. The head of school is the school board’s sole employee and, as such, it is the board’s responsibility to integrate the new head into the community. Here are some key considerations for a smooth and graceful transition.
Does God Live in the Development Office?
Mona Hanford addresses the seeming conundrum of raising money and being a church school. Is it really?
What Are the Principle Qualities That Distinguish a School as Episcopal?
A NAES statement describing qualities that distinguish a school as Episcopal.
The Idea of an Episcopal School
Oregon Episcopal School's previously published, now classic five-part statement on what is means to be an Episcopal school.