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NAIS Leadership Through Partnership

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October 22-23, 2026; NAIS Headquarters, Washington, DC (registration is full) NAIS Leadership Through Partnership (LTP) is a foundational governance program that provides heads and board chairs dedicated time to build a collaborative relationship, learn about best governance practices, and explore the most common challenges and opportunities facing independent schools today.

Details

When
Oct 22 – 23, 2026 · 4 PM ET
Format
Location
NAIS Headquarters, Washington, DC
Duration
2–3 days
Cost
$4,900 members; $6,300 non-members

Who it's for

Topics

Program Overview

While content may be customized based on attendee needs and facilitator discretion, LTP offers a variety of interactive learning opportunities and approaches to support the working relationship between the head of school and the board of trustees.

Topics Covered

  • Shared Conceptions of School Leadership Understand your shared conceptions of school leadership that include the vision of both the head of school and the board chair.
  • Structure, Strategies, and Approaches to Governance Experience and learn the structure, strategies, and approaches to effective independent school governance.

2026 Faculty

  • Anne-Marie Balzano Senior Strategist, Leadership Alignment & Governance NAIS
  • Mark Mitchell Vice President, Access & Affordability NAIS
  • Ann Snyder Vice President, Strategic Initiatives NAIS

Descriptions on this page were excerpted from NAIS's own published materials.