NAIS & You

NAIS gives you and your entire team the tools and resources needed to succeed. If you're not already part of the NAIS community, learn how you can join to gain access to these resources, along with deep discounts on publications and event registration.

NAIS Helps You Connect

CONNECT AT CONFERENCES, TARGETED TRAINING, AND ONLINE

• NAIS Annual Conference: Experience the premier networking event for independent school professionals and engage in deep conversations to help your school succeed. 
• NAIS People of Color Conference: Convene with peers to create greater equity and inclusion in schools.

• NAIS Institutes and Workshops: Gain peer networks and intensive training to sustain your career.
• Webinars and Meetups: Address everyday school challenges through online professional development opportunities.
• NAIS Connect: Share ideas, discuss challenges, and post questions around issues independent schools are facing in these online communities. Watch a brief video to learn how to join the discussion and update your profile and settings.

NAIS Helps You Grow

GROW YOUR AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE, AND TEAM

• NAIS Surveys: Collect valuable feedback from your community, and assess your head and board.
• Assessment of Inclusivity and Multiculturalism: Benchmark your school climate and advance other strategic equity goals.

• Independent School Magazine: Read thought leadership pieces on topics that range from operations and administration to teaching and learning to student wellness to governance—and more.
• Independent Ideas Blog: Explore posts that feature a broad diversity of voices and topics.
• NAIS Podcasts: Gain insight from stories and discussions with experts and individuals in the independent school and broader education community.

• Career Center: Post jobs and view resumes to gain the right talent for your school.

NAIS Helps You Lead

LEAD YOUR SCHOOL, TEAM, AND COMMUNITY

• Strategy Lab: Think about challenges and opportunities differently through hands-on, collaborative workshops.
• Principles of Good Practice: Gain a shared sense of values and best practices in all areas of independent school operations.
• Legal & Legislative Resources: Stay up-to-date and in compliance.
• NAIS Books: Understand the wider context through trends analysis and practical guidance.

NAIS Helps You Evaluate

EVALUATE YOUR MESSAGING, RECRUITMENT STRATEGY, AND COMPENSATION

• Research Reports: Discover the in-depth information you need on the topics that affect your school.
• Market View: Better understand your community and find prospective students in your area.
• Data and Analysis for School Leadership (DASL): Better assess your school’s position in the marketplace.

If you have questions, please contact us through our Help Center or call (202) 973-9700.