2027 Surviving & Thriving in School Administration

Monday, June 14, 2027 at 2:00 PM (EDT) to Wednesday, June 16, 2027 at 12:00 PM (EDT)

Barge Commons at The Westminster Schools

1424 West Paces Ferry Road Northwest
Atlanta, GA 30327

Event Details

Surviving & Thriving in School Administration: A Peer Experience for Independent School Administrators

Life for school administrators grows ever more complex. Expectations—academic, social, behavioral—continue to rise, while enrollment, hiring, and morale face growing pressures. Partnering with parents has become more challenging than ever.

In this intimate, highly interactive setting, participants will engage with peers to exchange ideas, share experiences, and explore strategies for navigating these demands.

Nationally renowned independent school psychologists Rob Evans and Michael Thompson will guide participants through key dilemmas facing schools today, offering practical tools to help leaders sharpen their skills, stay energized, and respond constructively to tough challenges.

"Michael and Rob are excellent. Their way of seeing us, their wealth of knowledge, and their experience are one of a kind." - Past Participant

What you’ll practice:

Setting boundaries while preserving rapport
Delivering feedback that fuels growth
Dealing with difficult parents
Self-management: staying steady under pressure and avoiding burnout

Sessions

Details

Registration includes
- Post-event access to the facilitators.
- Meals (two breakfasts, one lunch, one reception, and daily snacks/beverages).
- Discount on the 2027-28 Leadership Discussion Group.
Lodging is available in the group block here.
Groups of 5+
- Sending a team together builds a shared leadership language and tool kit, so people stop interpreting expectations differently and start moving in sync. It also strengthens trust and accountability in real time, because teammates practice together, reflect together, and return ready to apply the same approach immediately. 25% discount available for schools sending 5+ participants - contact info@sais.org for the group promo code.

Who should attend

This enriching opportunity on relational and personal leadership is for independent school administrators who supervise adults, evaluate teachers, and/or work with parents. This program is designed for division heads, directors, deans, and other leaders who are not heads of school. It focuses specifically on the challenges of these roles.

We believe in the power of teams learning together -- 25% discount available for schools sending 5+ participants.

Facilitators

Dr. Rob Evans
Dr. Michael Thompson

Registration

Thru February 26: Members $1,495 | Non-Members $1,699
Thru April 2: Members $1,595 | Non-Members $1,799
Thru May 28: Members $1,695 | Non-Members $1,899
Thru June 9: Members $1,795 | Non-Members $1,999
After June 9: Members $1,995 | Non-Members $2,199

Event Policies & Acknowledgments

Event Policies

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Payment & Cancellation Policy

Payment may be made by credit/debit or ACH. The form defaults to credit/debit but ACH is selectable.

Cancellations received before the stated deadline via this form (May 23) are eligible for an 80% refund. After the stated cancellation date, refunds are not available, but replacement registrants are welcomed. Extenuating circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis following the conclusion of the event. In the unlikely event that SAIS cancels a program, 100% of the registration fee will be refunded.

Acknowledgment of Risk & Safety Procedures

Participation in SAIS events signifies an attendee’s acknowledgment of infectious and other diseases and voluntary assumption of the risk of exposure or infection by attending the event. Attendees agree to comply with all guidelines and procedures, including distancing and/or masking, that may be implemented by SAIS, in accordance with recommendations from the CDC and other public health authorities.

Acknowledgment of Intellectual Property

Participants expressly acknowledge the intellectual property of the presenters of this conference and these other terms that are conditions of attendance. This acknowledgment includes the understanding that creating any form of recording, including but not limited to video or audio is a violation of the intellectual property of the speakers as well as a violation of the terms of participation in this event. Participants expressly agree not to independently record, or knowingly let anyone else record, any of the conference sessions in which they participate. Participants will also not share their unique link to the conference platform or the content therein with anyone else. The unique link to the conference platform will be used solely by the participant.

Consent to Use of Photographic & Video Images

Questions

For questions about event registration or special accommodations, contact info@sais.org.