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Series and Courses

Virtual Series and Courses

Virtual Series and Courses

These multi-session programs will deepen learning, build community and streamline registration and communication. Look for these series, courses, and cohort programs in 2026-27. 

 

Seven Sessions, September 2026 - May 2027
Building Better Boards

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. Attendees can sign up session-by-session. NWAIS schools can register their whole board for the series at one low price.

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Six Sessions, Sept 2026 - May 2027

2026-27 Parent Series

A series of six one-hour webinars for independent school parents & caregivers offered in collaboration with the Independent Schools Association of the Central States.

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Four Sessions, Feb 2027 - Mar 2027

Make Meetings Matter 30-Minute Workshop Series | The Meeting Medic

An NWAIS workshop series of four 30-minute workshops aimed at easy-to-implement tools for leaders and facilitators to use when planning and running their meetings. These workshops are designed to address common meeting complaints and provide facilitators with easy-to-implement steps to instantly transform their meetings.

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Three Sessions, Sept 2026 - Oct 2026

Key Bridge: Aligning Leadership, Marketing, and Admissions for Enrollment Growth

An NWAIS workshop series to explore the intersection of leadership, marketing, and admissions and how from each seat, teams can build common language, goals, and strategy to bolster enrollment success.

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Three Sessions, Oct 2026 - Nov 2026

Neuroplasticity in Practice: Turning the Science of Learning into Meaningful Classroom Practice

An NWAIS workshop series that will explore how neuroplasticity shapes the ways we design learning to deepen thinking, expand access, and support diverse learners in every classroom.

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Four Sessions, Jan 2027 - Feb 2027

Managing Outdoor and Experiential Program Risk: Building A Culture of Safety

An NWAIS workshop series of four 90-minute workshops and asynchronous resources to explore how school leaders and board members can utilize practical lessons to build a culture of safety and manage risk in outdoor and experiential programs.

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Three Sessions, Feb 2027 - Mar 2027

Business Model, Positioning and Reputation: A Model for School Sustainability

An NWAIS workshop series to explore what we can learn from the current state of independent school business model, and how each school can leverage its reputation and unique story to add precision to their market position.

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ONLINE & ASYNCHRONOUS

Mergers & Acquisitions for Independent Schools

This course is offered in partnership with NJAIS. This online, asynchronous course provides Board members with the core considerations involved in school consolidations, outlining why schools may wish to merge, alternatives to merger, as well as best practices for Board members and the Head of School, alignment in governance and culture, mission continuity, and more. Registration is through the NJAIS learning platform. NWAIS account credits and "bill school" option are not available for this course.

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