Discover the keys to guiding your organization through change so that it is both effective and enduring. Whether it’s technological, curricular, or cultural, all schools are faced with the need for change, and in these turbulent times, it's even more important that leadership is armed with the skills to effectively plan for change and to avoid (or recover from) common pitfalls of change. This webinar will give you a framework through which to assess the scope and scale of the change, along with the stakeholders, organization, and culture in which the change will be implemented to create a plan that’s tailored to each situation.
What makes a school "Episcopal?" How can teachers, administrators, and school leaders new to an Episcopal school better understand, articulate, and live out their school's Episcopal mission, culture, and program? This webinar will explore the distinguishing features of Episcopal schools with a specific focus on the roles of administrators and faculty leaders.
This webinar is designed for brand-new school heads as well as experienced heads new to an Episcopal school, including directors and heads of early childhood programs. Learn about the key characteristics of Episcopal schools and the role of the head in advancing the particular dimensions of school mission and daily life that are rooted in its Episcopal identity, including equity, inclusion, and justice as well as sustaining community.
Discover how to create a powerful learning environment for your students. This webinar explores key educational philosophies and approaches to how students learn that inform instructional practices. Participants will also learn practical strategies for aligning their beliefs with classroom practice and gain insights into effective course planning to maximize student success.
Over the past two years, NBOA conducted extensive, innovative research on independent school faculty and staff compensation models with generous support from the E.E. Ford Foundation, including a landscape analysis to gather information from a wide variety of independent schools on their approaches to faculty and staff compensation. Learn about the key findings from this Mission-Anchored Compensation Strategies for Independent Schools project and the research-based resources developed to support independent school leaders as they leverage compensation strategies to attract, retain, motivate, and grow a high-quality and mission-aligned workforce of educators.
We may be familiar with the term civil discourse, but how much do we understand about how to use it as an individual, how to build a community culture for engagement or even its limitations? Join this introductory program to learn more about capacity building for civil discourse and how conversation to enhance our understanding can build our ability to engage across difference, leverage our diversity, and tackle community challenges.
“Culture eats strategy for lunch.” The Board President is uniquely positioned to create a culture that can allow a school to thrive. But it doesn’t happen automatically, and it doesn’t happen overnight. In this webinar, participants will explore three “key plays to call” in their role as leaders of an Episcopal school board. Participants will also explore the elements of a successful president - head of school relationship and strategies to keep it on track. Bring your questions and be prepared to take the culture of your board to the next level!
Employee Handbooks are often glossed over with all that busy schools need to manage but a well-thought-out and updated handbook can both manage community expectations and ensure that the school is legally compliant. Handbooks can have their own character to match that of the school but there are certain policies that should be in all handbooks—anti-harassment and anti-discrimination provisions with clear and succinct reporting procedures and anti-retaliation reminders; whistleblower provisions; properly worded leave rights; and many other clauses which will ensure that the school is complying with its legal obligations and can defend itself when sued. At the same time, many provisions will also help to ensure that the school has been clear in its expectations, which will enable employees to understand what is expected and avoid surprises when a rule is enforced. When done right, handbooks can help the school focus on its mission and avoid misunderstandings that can take it off track.
Episcopal identity informs all aspects of our school life and can be a compelling reason for families to join our communities. How schools live into their Episcopal identity often begins with the admissions process. If you are a head of school, admissions officer, division head, chaplain, or involved in any aspect of the admissions process, this webinar is for you. Join us to learn about the latest NAES Principles of Good Practice: Episcopal Identity and Admissions.
This workshop will explore Dr. Tara Yosso’s Community Cultural Wealth Model as a framework for embracing the unique spiritual assets of students and families of color in the context of our Episcopal identity. We will discuss how we can transform our practice in ways that welcome students’ whole selves and actively honor diverse ways of knowing and learning about God and our spiritual selves. Participants will be invited to reflect on their own cultural spiritual practices and religious experiences; brainstorm ways to incorporate practices that actively promote inclusive, asset-based spiritual teaching and learning experiences; and build their capacity to design inclusive spiritual experiences through the lens of Episcopal identity.
