NWAIS New Heads Cohort Year-long Meetings And Support* Who Should Participate? New and newer Heads of School are invited to attend. The program will be built around those that are stepping into headship this year or last year. This is an intimate group with around 10 attendees, providing an opportunity to build strong relationships with new colleagues. Program Components & Format Year-Long Cohort Support Your cohort of New Heads will continue to connect, share your experiences with
and learn from each other throughout the year. The
cohort meetings will: - Establish
this group as a support group for you and in doing so develop relationships
such that you can call each other in the future about issues and support each
other
- Provide
a forum in which you can discuss various issues and problems you’re facing with
your peers and an experienced head of school
- Present
you with information that will be of value to you in your first year and
beyond.
Cohort Schedule August 1, 2025 9:00-9:45 AM PT / 10:00-10:45 AM PT | Cohort Meeting During New Heads Institute | In person for those participating in the institute. Zoom for others | September 18, 2025 1:00-2:00 PM PT / 2:00-3:00 PM MT | Cohort Meeting | Virtual | October 9, 2025 1:00-2:00 PM PT / 2:00-3:00 PM MT | Cohort Meeting
| Virtual | November 13, 2025 1:00-2:00 PM PT / 2:00-3:00 PM MT | Cohort Meeting | Virtual | December 11, 2025 1:00-2:00 PM PT / 2:00-3:00 PM MT | | No Meeting - Hold the Date in Case There is An Additional Area that Participants Would Like to Explore | January 8, 2026 1:00-2:00 PM PT / 2:00-3:00 PM MT | Cohort Meeting | Virtual | February 12, 2026 1:00-2:00 PM PT / 2:00-3:00 PM MT | Cohort Meeting | Virtual | March 12, 2026 1:00-2:00 PM PT / 2:00-3:00 PM MT | | No Meeting - Hold the Date in Case There is An Additional Area that Participants Would Like to Explore | April 9, 2026 1:00-2:00 PM PT / 2:00-3:00 PM MT | Cohort Meeting | Virtual |
Add-On: A Year of Executive Coaching Additional Fees Not Included In addition to the New Heads Institute programming, Heads new to their role can also be matched with an executive coach who can meet with you as challenges arise and support you as you navigate tricky waters. Last year NWAIS piloted this program. Feedback was powerful and the program has now received a grant from the EE Ford Foundation to replicate it in other accrediting associations. Participation in this program will include regular meetings and access to your coach whenever necessary. The program is directed by Alan Sparrow, a former head of school and certified executive coach. A number of extraordinary leaders have been retained for the program so that participants can be matched with the right coach. NWAIS can help with the matchmaking and then participants will retain the coaches directly.
Attending this workshop is a fantastic way to begin your new headship. You will emerge with more confidence, a set of colleagues that you can draw upon for support, and a well-vetted plan to implement in your school. This is time well spent! – Past Attendee
Faculty 
New Heads Cohort Coach and Former Head of School, Alan Sparrow Registration - Cohort Only To register for this program please contact Alan Sparrow directly at Alan Sparrow
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