NWAIS @NWAISconnect
NWAIS is a voluntary membership organization dedicated to helping independent schools grow and develop by promoting quality standards without standardization. nwais.org Seattle, WA Joined July 2012-
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On Sunday we gathered almost 80 Heads of School and Trustees and settled in for a day of learning at our Institutional Leadership through Governance Conference. Thank you again to our attendees, our talented and brilliant speakers, and to DovetailED for sponsoring the event.
Thank you, Veterans, for your service to our nation.
SAVE THE DATE! Our Business Officers Conference is coming to the Silver Cloud Hotel at Point Ruston in Tacoma April 28-30. This event is a MUST for all CFOs, business managers, HR professionals, and operations folks in independent schools.
Time is running out to register for our Institutional Leadership through Governance Conference! Register soon to save your spot! nwais.org/events/EventDe…
🗳️ Happy Election Day! 🗳️ We hope your school communities are filled with joyful learning about the democratic process (even if your adult stomach is in knots anticipating the results of this historic election!)
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…
Happy Halloween from your ghoulish friends at NWAIS! We hope your school communities are having a great day celebrating 🎃 👻 🧟♀️
Think you missed the first session of Beyond Parent / Teacher Conferences: Creating an Empowering Partnership? Think again! The course has been postponed until November 13, which means you still have time to sign up! Sign up here! nwais.org/events/EventDe…
Save the Date for our Student Diversity Leadership Retreat, coming up March 17-18! Serving middle school students in 2025, this is an opportunity for students to connect with peers and lean into their interest in leadership and DEI. Learn more: nwais.org/events/EventDe…
Last chance! Learn to create stronger relationships with parents in this 4-part course offered by NWAIS. First course starts Wednesday, October 30! Register here: nwais.org/events/EventDe…
Admin Support Pros! We're talking to the folks who help keep schools running - assistants, front desk staff, admissions and advancement associates, etc! This event is just for you, so save the date for this engaging conference. MARCH 6-7, 2025 at the Tacoma Marriott Downtown
Our premier governance conference is right around the corner, and the Institutional Leadership through Governance Conference is jam-packed with content from national through leaders. Don't miss these and other world-class speakers -- register today! nwais.org/events/EventDe…
Tomorrow! Join us for Building Better Boards: Powerful Partnerships: Skills and Tools for Effective Head/Board Collaboration. Register today for this session or the whole series! nwais.org/events/EventDe…
Learn new parent engagement strategies and build stronger partnerships with families in this four-part course, Beyond Parent / Teacher Conferences: Creating an Empowering Partnership! Register today -- this course kicks off on Wednesday, October 30! nwais.org/events/EventDe…
THANK YOU for an incredible Fall Educators Conference! Nearly 800 educators from around the Association gathered at Charles Wright Academy for an unforgettable day of learning and connection. We can't wait to see you next year!
Just one day! Time to pack a bag! Help make this our greenest conference yet. Don't forget: -reusable water bottle -your charged phone with the Whova app -snacks -a pen We'll have notebooks on site, as well as coffee, breakfast, and lunch. We can't wait to see you tomorrow!
How are you getting to the conference? Time to make a plan! No matter how you plan to get to Charles Wright Academy in Tacoma, we'll be there to welcome you with coffee and peers. Oh, and bagels! See you soon!
Just three days until the Fall Educators Conference! It's time to start exploring the agenda and choose your sessions! You're sure to find topics that are as interesting as they are illuminating! On the app, you can find the agenda at the bottom of your screen.
Time to get ready for our biggest event of the year! With just four days until the Fall Educators Conference, it's time to download our official event app, Whova, and start setting up your profile. Click here to download: whova.com/portal/webapp/…
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
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