BUILDING BETTER BOARDS
A Virtual Workshop Series
Seven Sessions Dedicated to Board Improvement
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(SCHOOL WIDE REGISTRATION) |
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To register for individual sessions, follow links under Session Overview.
Series Overview
In this series of workshops, attendees will explore the role of trustee, and provide a space for board members to learn from national thought leaders, experienced board chairs, heads of school and association leadership.
Offered throughout the year, each workshop has a theme for board improvement and actionable steps to move your school forward. Previously this workshop was recommended for those new to the role, but feedback was that it was universally valuable. All independent school board members are encouraged to attend.
Making the Most of Building Better Boards
Attendees can register for individual workshops or your board can register for full access for the series. All registrations include access to session recordings* and resource materials.
If you have registered individually, the recording is for your own reference and should not be shared. If you register for the full series, you are welcome to share the recordings with anyone affiliated with your school.
* Links to recordings will remain active until August 31, 2027, so they may be used and reviewed throughout the year.
Session Overview
Follow the links below for more session information or to register for an individual workshop.
NOTE : All sessions will be either 60 or 90 minutes depending on the content and will begin at 12:00 PM PT / 1:00 PM MT
Session 1 | Wednesday, September 23, 2026 —12:00-1:30 PM PT / 1:00-2:30 PM MT
You Are A New Trustee… Now What?
This workshop will orient new board members to the roles, responsibilities and good governance practices of independent school trustees. Heads of school, new trustees, current trustees and board chairs, are all invited to attend.
with Chris Watson, Executive Director of NWAIS—joined By Heads of School from Across the Association
Session 2 | Wednesday, October 28, 2026 —12:00-1:30 PM PT / 1:00-2:30 PM MT
Session 3 | Wednesday, January 13, 2027 —12:00-1:00 PM PT / 1:00-2:00 PM MT
Session 4 | Wednesday, February 3, 2027 —12:00-1:30 PM PT / 1:00-2:30 PM MT
Session 5 | Wednesday March 17, 2027 —12:00-1:00 PM PT / 1:00-2:00 PM MT
Session 6 | Wednesday, April 28, 2027 —12:00-1:00 PM PT / 1:00-2:00 PM MT
Session 7 | Wednesday, May 12, 2026 —12:00-1:00 PM PT / 1:00-2:00 PM MT
Registration
Registration isnot yet open for this program
You may choose one of the following to register for this course:
To register for the full series, click here. (Registration to open shortly)
Pricing
Single Workshop Registration
(Includes access to workshop and recording*.)
Member Schools | $55 per session
Non-Members | $85 per session
School Wide Registration - (Available only to NWAIS Schools) | $750
(Includes access to all sessions and all recordings* for anyone affiliated with your school)
* Links to recordings will remain active until August 31, 2027, so they may be used and reviewed throughout the year.
Cancellation
Substitutions may be made for individual registrations any time prior to sessions at no extra charge. Written cancellations received by 24-hours before the start time of the session are eligible for a refund after a $20 cancellation fee. Any cancellations received after the 24-hour window will be ineligible for refunds.
Cancellations for school wide registrations are eligible for a refund after a $100 cancellation fee by September 14, 2026.
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