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We are thrilled to announce that Chris Watson has been selected to lead NWAIS as Executive Director! Chris has been called a “culture keeper” for our association; someone who understands, upholds, and models our values. Read more here: Read more: nwais.org/page/ed_announ…

Look at those @NWAISconnect heads of school front and center!

We're looking forward to the premier in-person conference designed especially for independent school trustees, and we're thrilled to announce our exclusive sponsor for this event, DovetailED! Register for the conference on our website, and learn more at dovetailedsourcing.com/client-page

Friday, we kicked off our new course, Heads of School and DEI Directors: Creating Powerful Partnerships. Leaders from six schools gathered to think deeply and continue their work on creating more inclusive communities.

Say hello to our 2024-25 Emerging Leaders Cohort! We think they're pretty fantastic and definitely ready to take on another school year. Let's grow!

@blueoctober Yes—seeing @blueoctober on Saturday in Redmond!

Happy Friday! Any weekend plans?

It's September! That means: -School's back in session -NWAIS programming is about to kick off -You'll find our NWAIS CONNECT newsletter in your inbox It's a busy time of year, but make sure you don't miss out on any of the events we have scheduled this month - check your email!

In the coming weeks we'll be sharing FEC Sneak Peeks, highlighting the featured speakers and sessions you'll find at our Fall Educators Conference on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn! Follow us there to get a look at the great program we have lined up in October.

If excitement about the school year is tempered by anxiety about managing political boundaries, make time if your schedule to join us for this FREE event. Register for free here: nwais.org/events/EventDe…

Wondering what you'll find at the Fall Educators Conference? Now's your chance to explore the day's agenda! Learn about featured speakers and breakout sessions on our website. Plus - two weeks left until the Early Bird pricing ends. Register now to save! nwais.org/events/EventDe…

Looking to cultivate your own community of peers and colleagues? NWAIS Round Tables are a great place to start! This year, we're hosting more Round Table meetings than ever with 45 events set up across 9 professional areas. Explore + register at nwais.org/round-tables

Kicking off in December, Small School Symposium offers real-life perspectives and insight from national thought leaders and NWAIS Heads. This course is a must for leaders at schools serving under 200 students. Register here: nwais.org/page/small-sch…

Registration is open for our Institutional Leadership Through Governance Conference! This in-person conference is the premiere event for trustees and heads of school in the northwest, offering broad perspectives from national thought leaders. Register: nwais.org/events/EventDe…

Introducing the 2024-25 Building Better Boards series! The content has been lauded at being universally valuable, equally as useful for first-time trustees to seasoned board members. Sign up for the entire series, or choose relevant workshops: nwais.org/page/BuildingB…

"The PLC has ... been a source of inspiration, mutual support, and growth. It's where ideas flourish, bonds strengthen, and together, we strive to elevate educational standards and outcomes." Sign up on our website by Thursday, August 1! nwais.org/page/SNR-LDRCo…

Heads of School DEI Directors, take note! You won't want to miss this opportunity for shared learning and dedicated time to plan and create a vision for DEI work at your school. The first session kicks off in-person September 20, so sign up today! nwais.org/events/EventDe…