Specialities
Student Health and Well-being
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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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Why Youth Mental Health Matters — and How Schools Can Lead the Way
Mental health challenges affect 1 in 5 youth each year, yet most never get the support they need. Too often, young people stay quiet, try to handle things alone or believe that no one would care if they got better. Caring adults can make all the difference, but only if they know how to recognize […]
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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: 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 […]
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How to Effectively Market Your School’s Community
If you’re like most schools we talk to, your community is your heartbeat. It’s also one of the main reasons families might choose your school over any other — or why they walk away. Here’s how to highlight your community as your key differentiator.