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New, Enhanced, Benchmarking Dashboard
The CAIS Benchmarking process and visualization are undergoing significant upgrades with a new vendor. Linchpin Analytics is designing and building a secure, cloud-based dashboard, tailored to the feedback from CAIS Heads and Business Officers. This includes enhanced data privacy and security measures, as well as a streamlined online data entry process. The result will be a more versatile and user-friendly platform for Heads, Board Chairs, and Business Officers to analyze data according to their specific needs.

Visit the Benchmarking Data page on CAIS Connect for full details and to register for training webinars. 

CAIS and The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are partnering on a two-year research study. The study aims to understand the valued aspects of education for students, parents, and alumni of Boarding Schools, Independent Day Schools, and Public Schools in Canada and the US. An advisory council, consisting of leaders from CAIS and TABS schools, as well as experts from the public education sector, will assist in survey design and implementation for reliability and reduced bias. More details on the survey and data analysis will follow in future communications.

Every year CAIS surveys schools to provide leaders and boards with information on school compensation. Each year alternates between the The CAIS Heads Compensation Survey and The Senior Leadership Compensation Survey. Reports provide relevant and timely data to help Board Chairs and Heads make informed decisions on compensation, through a detailed narrative and analysis of results. 

The CAIS Heads Compensation Survey report is provided to Heads and Chairs of participating schools. The Senior Leadership Compensation Surveys Report is provided to participating Heads. Both reports adhere to strict confidentiality and privacy controls  

To request a copy of a previous report, Heads are asked to contact CAIS Research Coordinator David Goodman at dgoodman@cais.ca. 

CAIS surveys both Board Chairs and Heads to investigate current governance practices. This provides Boards and Heads with key insights into their practices in relation to peers.

Access the CAIS State of Governance in CAIS Schools (2020) - A Research Report on the 2021 CAIS Governance Guide page.

CAIS supports schools in their pluralism initiatives through leadership diversity surveys and reports.

CAIS regularly collects data from members on its specific programs and services to evaluate their effectiveness and member satisfaction, and drive its own continual self improvement.  Examples include surveys regarding research and resources, the accreditation process and professional learning programs.