2025 Institute for Heads
Engage with other heads at this energizing and nurturing retreat offering thoughtful, nuanced conversations on complex issues facing heads of school.
Expect conversations with other heads who understand exactly what your days are like. There will be humor, there will be validation, there will be community, and there will be uplift.
Led by Rob Evans and Michael Thompson. Past participants have praised Rob & Michael for their facilitation style and ability to push, pull, and explore with the group rather than offering generic solutions. They help you help each other.
Spouses are encouraged to attend and participate in sessions. Usually about half of the attendees bring a spouse.
Schedule
A schedule overview is available here.
Sessions
Session topics include:
- Device Addiction: Helping Parents Help Their Kids
- Have the Students Caught Up?
- When Faculty Are Parents in the School
- The Head in the Middle: Managing Toxic Political-Cultural Issues I
- The Head in the Middle: Managing Toxic Political-Cultural Issues II
- A Shared Journey: The Spouse’s Perspective
- The Inner Wellsprings of Great Leadership
Speakers
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Rob Evans | Michael Thompson |
Registration
Member | Non-Member | Spouse | |
Through June 3 | $2,365 | $2,649 | $1,050 |
After June 3 | $2,465 | $2,749 | $1,050 |
Westin Sarasota
- Group rate: $169
- Cut-off date: June 2 or when the block is full
- Reservation link
- 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
Event Policies & Acknowledgments
- For questions about event registration or special accommodations, contact lori@sais.org.