Registration for the 2025 NAIS School Leadership Institute (SLI) is now open.
2025 NAIS School Leadership Institute (SLI)
July 28–30, 2025
NAIS Headquarters, Washington, DC
Regardless of your career stage, SLI provides a beneficial step in your leadership development. This intensive, three-day program helps you better understand your own leadership style and identify your strengths—as well as areas for growth—in five key facets of independent school leadership. The institute incorporates learning experiences at four levels: whole group, working group, homeroom groups, and individual meetings. A unique facet of this institute is the incorporation of a 360-degree assessment anchored in the best-selling Leadership Practices Inventory. Drawing on personalized data from your own school context, come away with actionable insights into your own leadership, a renewed sense of purpose for your work, and clarity about future goals for your ongoing growth as a leader. Best of all, SLI provides the opportunity to build close-knit relationships with mentors and peers from around the country—professionals who will sustain and support you throughout your career.
Topics Covered
- Leadership best practices for all levels of leaders,
- A 360-degree review from your colleagues, supervisors, and direct reports on your personal strengths and areas for growth as a leader,
- Small-group processing around personal and professional celebrations and challenges, and
- Tools, activities, and language you can take back to your team at school and immediately apply as you seek to intentionally grow as a leader.
Audience
Registration Information
Registration for the 2025 NAIS School Leadership Institute is now open.
Registration prices include three full days of programming with expert facilitators, a 360-degree assessment, meals, and refreshments. Attendees should arrive by 8:00 AM ET on July 28, and depart by 4:00 PM ET on July 30.
| Registration Pricing | Early Bird Pricing (Through 4/22) |
Standard Pricing (On or After 4/23) |
| Member price | $1,950 | $2,250 |
| Nonmember price* | $2,525 | $2,825 |
*Contact us for more information about the benefits of NAIS membership, including discounted event pricing.
Hotel Accommodations
NAIS has reserved a block of rooms at the discounted rate of $189/night (plus tax) at the St. Gregory Hotel (2033 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20036). Book your room here by June 26 to get the discounted rate. The institute takes place at NAIS Headquarters, a short walk from the St. Gregory Hotel.
Schedule
- The 2025 NAIS School Leadership Institute is a brief yet comprehensive program. Please plan to arrive by 8:00 AM ET on July 28 and depart at 4:00 PM ET on July 30. Watch for a more detailed schedule coming soon.
2025 Faculty
- Chia-Chee Chiu, assistant head of school for academics, Park Tudor School (IN)
- Stacia McFadden, upper school assistant principal, Rowland Hall (UT)
- Jason Novak, assistant head of school for Quakerism and community well-being, Brooklyn Friends School (NY)
- Rob Scotlan, head of school, Seabury School (WA)
- Mark Garrison, assistant head of school, Breck School (MN)
- Carrie Green, head of middle school, Brentwood School (CA)
- Phil Gutierrez, head of school, Marin Primary and Middle School (CA)
- Honor Taft, head of school, Pike School (MA)
- Emilia Ayon, director of programs, leadership and governance, NAIS
- Brenda Cram, senior program strategist, leadership and governance, NAIS
- Morva McDonald, vice president, leadership and governance, NAIS
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received in writing at [email protected]. Cancellations received up to 30 days before the program's start date (June 28) will be fully refunded, less a $75 administrative fee. Cancellations received less than 30 days prior to the program will not be refunded.
Contact Information
Please contact [email protected] or (202) 973-9700 with any questions.