Specialities
Professional Development
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What Really Happens in the First 90 Seconds of a Crisis?
Nearly 70% of school crises are over in under 5 minutes, yet the average law enforcement response time can range from 8 to 15 minutes. This leaves a critical gap where schools are on their own. After-action reports reveal that it’s not just one failure that delays response, but a series of small breakdowns like […]
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Connecting the Dots on Student Behavior: Stop Calling It Unforeseeable. Prevent the Next Crisis.
The warning signs are almost always there. They’re just scattered across data and systems that don’t connect. When schools fail to connect the dots on student behavior, students in crisis slip through the cracks and decisions are made without the full picture. This leads to real risk, real consequences, and real liability. Most districts already […]
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Restorative Practices Toolkit
At the Great Schools Partnership, we believe that restorative practices in education (RPE) promotes healthy school cultures by building a sense of belonging, fostering community, and promoting healing. How can we foster belonging and inclusion so that every student feels valued and connected? What does it look and feel like when we value learning and […]
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Guiding Beliefs of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) is a framework that leverages data and instruction in increasingly targeted and responsive ways to support the development of academic, behavioral, and life skills in every learner. When designed to be proactive and responsive, tiered interventions foster student engagement and belonging with the ultimate goal of providing just outcomes for […]
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Inaugural WAMHI Conference
WAMHI (Wellness and Mental Health Institute) is launching this summer in Boston for independent school educators who are looking to augment their wellness efforts! Together with NAIS, we are creating a space for educators to come together to collaborate, build relationships, and discover wellness strategies to improve their school community. This inaugural event will feature […]
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The Huddle: Healthy Leadership Teams and Board Effectiveness
Tyler Casertano, Head of School at The Haverford School (PA), will share his proven strategies for fostering strong, positive relationships between leadership teams and boards. Drawing from experiences with his morning stand-ups, leadership retreats, and value-driven goal alignment, Tyler has developed a thoughtful framework for enhancing communication and collaboration within his leadership team. These practices […]
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The Huddle: Conducting an Internal Team Assessment
After a decade at The Frederick Gunn School (CT), Sean Brown recently relocated to southeast Florida to become the Chief Advancement Officer at Saint Andrew’s School in July. With 20+ years of fundraising experience at independent schools and universities, Sean has worked in a variety of fundraising shops and witnessed several leadership transitions. In this […]
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The Huddle: Elevating Your Major Gift Program
The Huddle: Elevating Your Major Gift Program Thursday, October 17, 2024 Time: 2:00 pm EST Cost: FREE Join Shelby LaMar, Chief Advancement Officer at Lancaster Country Day School (LCDS) in Pennsylvania to learn how to build a thriving major gifts program at your school. Shelby is currently in his sixteenth year at LCDS, where annual […]
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The Huddle: What’s Your Process for Selecting Mission-Aligned Consultants & Vendors?
The Huddle: What’s Your Process for Selecting Mission-Aligned Consultants & Vendors? Wednesday, November 13, 2024 2:00 pm EST FREE The Huddle will be recorded and shared with all registrants. From strategic planning to food service, fundraising counsel to bus service, independent schools engage consultants and vendors annually to support mission delivery. Join Rose Helm, Head […]