NWAIS New Heads Cohort Year-long Meetings And Support* *The opening conference and reception have now passed, however, registration is still open for the cohort-only option! Click here to sign up.
Who Should Attend? 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 NWAIS kicked off the year by welcoming incoming heads of school at a two-day event. The cost of participation is included in conference registration. Participation in the cohort can be purchased separately if you were not able to attend in July.
Throughout the year,
your cohort of New Heads will continue to connect, share your experiences with
and learn from each other throughout the year. These will be
included with the cost of New Heads Institute 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 September 14, 2023 1:30 PM PT / 2:30 PM MT | Cohort Meeting | Virtual | October 12, 2023* 1:30 PM PT / 2:30 PM MT | Presentation: Developing a High Functioning Board* | Virtual | November 6, 2023 10:30 AM / 12 PM PT | Cohort Meeting & Lunch | In Person @ FallheadsMeeting in Tacoma | January 11, 2024* 1:30 PM PT / 2:30 PM MT | Presentation: Leading the Small School* | Virtual | February 8, 2024 1:30 PM PT / 2:30 PM MT | Cohort Meeting | Virtual | April 18, 2024* 1:30 PM PT / 2:30 PM MT | Presentation:The Head’s Role in DEIB* | Virtual | May 9, 2024 1:30 PM PT / 2:30 PM MT | Cohort Meeting | Virtual |
*Alternative dates/times available below If you can't attend the Oct. 12th NWAIS presentation, you are welcome to attend either of these instead: October 10, 2023 9 AM PT / 10 AM MT | Presentation: Developing a High Functioning Board | October 12, 2023 8 AM PT / 9 AM MT | Presentation: Developing a High Functioning Board |
If you can't attend the January 11th NWAIS presentation, you are welcome to attend this one instead: January 9, 2024 9 AM PT / 10 AM MT | Presentation: Leading the Small School |
This presentation is for any of the first-yearheads in the consortium of new heads from around the country. You are welcome to attend: January 11, 2024 8 AM PT / 9 AM MT | Presentation: What Every Head of School Needs to Know About Enrollment Management |
If you can't make the April 18th NWAIS presentation on this topic, you are welcome to attend either of these instead: April 11, 2024 8 AM PT / 9 AM MT | Presentation: The Head’s Role in DEIB | April 16, 2024 9 AM PT / 10 AM MT | Presentation: The Head’s Role in DEIB |
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* Registration for the cohort is still open! Click here to sign up. NWAIS Attendees - $300 Non-NWAIS Attendees - $1500 * Thank you to the E.E. Ford Foundation for Supporting This Valuable Work
Travel Reimbursement NWAIS will cover a portion of travel costs incurred by member schools to attend professional development events. Click here for travel share reimbursement form. Cancellation Policy
Substitutions may be made any time prior to the conference. Written cancellations received by July 17, 2023 are eligible for a refund after a $75 cancellation fee. Cancellations received after July 17, 2023 are ineligible for any refund.
Attendees Will Be Eligible For Clock Hours And / Or STARS Credits Attendees receive clock hours and STARS free of charge. The original clock hours form or your STARS certificate will be mailed back to you for your records. If you need to petition another agency for credits or you would like a certificate for your files, NWAIS is happy to provide one upon request at no charge.
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