California Association of Independent Schools
The Trustee School Head Conference provides new and experienced trustees, school heads and religious leaders workshops and sessions on a wide variety of topics vital to independent schools attracting more than 900 participants.
This event is the nation’s largest independent school governance conference, and it features a timely and provocative lineup of speakers and workshops led by a distinguished roster of trustees, heads, and internationally renowned keynote and featured speakers who will explore topics that are vital to keeping our schools strong as we look to the future.
Our virtual conference provides opportunities to build camaraderie among your Board members and engage with governance leaders statewide.
Registration Fee
$450 regular registration fee beginning January 25, 2022
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Keynote Presentations
Courage of our Convictions: A Roadmap to Antiracism
This multimedia presentation will unveil findings from the CAIS Antiracism Audit. The audit will guide the development and implementation of the strategic plan that will outline systemic interventions for promoting antiracism. A discussion concerning CAIS’ signature strengths and opportunities for improvement will be a focus of the presentation.
Dr. Valaida L. Wise
President and Principal Consultant
Dr. Valaida Wise Consultant, LLC
Board and Head: Post-Pandemic Collaboration
The relationship between Board and Head has always been vital to an independent school’s health. Two years into Covid and a national racial reckoning, it is increasingly under pressure. Trustees and Heads see the need to get moving—whether to reinvigorate the strategic plan and the capital campaign or to accelerate DEI efforts. But Heads are exhausted and whipsawed: every important decision is now too much or too little for some group. In this two-part program Featured Presenters Rob Evans and Michael Thompson will offer concrete ways for a Board and Head to strengthen their partnership and best serve the school.
Michael Thompson
Consultant
Rob Evans
Consultant
A New Lens on The Work of Governance and Leadership
The pace of change today often leaves school leaders and trustees feeling like they are in a constant state of catching up, sometimes resulting in the school facing unintended consequences or missed opportunities. In the worst-case scenario, this inability to effectively lead and govern through rapid change can totally destabilize a school community and erode trust. When leadership and governance work together, like an orchestra playing an exquisite symphony, these pitfalls can be avoided. We will explore how Heads and Trustees can develop workable strategies for success in their particular context, and create alignment around structures, processes, and programs.
Donna Orem
President, National Association of Independent Schools
FAQ
Yes. Throughout the session, there will be a simultaneous live chat. This is a space to share ideas, experiences and insights regarding the session content. You will communicate with other attendees as well as the session speakers in this chat. Log in early to join the conversation.
Live and pre-recorded sessions and workshops will be broadcast on January 30. All sessions will be accessible On Demand for registered participants until March 1, 2021.
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All sessions will be accessible On Demand for registered participants until March 1, 2021.
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A link to a proposal form will go live on the CAIS website in Spring 2022.
This event is open to participants from CAIS member schools and to Heads of School and Trustees from a small number of invited non-member schools. For questions regarding non-member school participation, please contact Teal Gallagher at tgallagher@caisca.org or 818.845.0800 x15.
Registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable. The pricing structure enables us to provide pre-registered participants the majority of this event accessible* On Demand for thirty days after the conference.
You will need to have the Zoom client installed on your computer/device to be able to participate in a Zoom breakout session. Please test your system prior to the event. You can join a test meeting by visiting https://zoom.us/test at any time.
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