2025 Administrative Leadership Institute
This workshop helps develop your leadership style and expand your management skills. Gain a new perspective on what it means to be a leader in an independent school with practical techniques and real-life solutions. Featuring Rob Evans and Michael Thompson.
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.
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Speakers
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| Rob Evans | Michael Thompson |
Registration
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April 12-May 23 |
$1,575 |
$1,869 |
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After May 23 |
$1,675 |
$1,969 |
Westin Sarasota
- Group rate: $169
- Cut-off date: May 19 or when the block is full
- Reserve your room here.
- Additional fees:
- Destination fee: $11/day
- Valet parking: $30/day
NOTE: SAIS does not utilize the services of a housing vendor for any events. Neither SAIS nor the hotel will call you to make reservations over the phone. Occasionally unauthorized third parties may attempt to coordinate your reservations. Please use only the above hotel links to secure your reservation directly with the hotel.
If you receive an error message or if the block is full, please contact learn@sais.org.
Schedule
See the complete schedule here. Session topics include:
- Classic Dilemmas in Middle Management: Understanding the Built-In Tensions in the Role
- Changing Voice, Changing Perspective: How Administration Changes Your Psychology
- Hopes & Fears I: Working With Today’s Independent School Parents
- Hopes & Fears II: Tool Kits for Tough Cases
- Managing Change From the Middle: Making Other People Be Sane, Rational, and Do What You Want
- Staying Put or Moving Up: What’s the Right Job for Me?
Transportation
From a variety of airports, free shuttles, and city-operated ride shares, Sarasota makes it easy to explore. Check out transportation options for getting to Sarasota and navigating once you've arrived. Don't miss the $2 airport shuttle!
Attractions
Downtown Sarasota is a vibrant cultural and civic center offering theaters, boutiques, art galleries, trendy restaurants, and quaint cafes.
Visitors and residents alike enjoy Sarasota’s walkable city lifestyle capped off by stunning sunsets and easy access to botanical gardens, a circus museum, an aquarium, and a variety of water adventures. Explore local attractions here.
With the casual elegance of downtown, beautiful public parks, and the #1 beach in the country, Sarasota offers the best of both worlds.
Restaurants
From casual to elegant and pub grub to high end, enjoy the diverse culinary landscape and the talented local chefs who bring it to life. In the foodie department, there’s something for every palate, from French to Vietnamese to burgers to seafood.
Discover delicious local dining options here. Most are within easy walking distance of the Westin Sarasota.
Event Policies & Acknowledgments
- For questions about event registration or special accommodations, contact learn@sais.org.