Announcements

Registration is open for Virtual LIs

Registration is open for Virtual LIs

LI modules fill quickly.

Register today.

New Dates Announced: Governance Upskilling Workshops & Fireside Chats

New Dates: Governance Upskilling & Fireside Chats

New sessions have been added to our Governance Upskilling Workshops and Fireside Chats series, designed to support independent school board members.

Workshops: Oct 8, Nov 25, Feb 11, Apr 22

Fireside Chats: Sept 17, Sept 23, Nov 4, Jan 28, May 5

Free for CAIS Member Schools. Fees apply for non-members.

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Foundations for School Leadership Program: Designing a Practice

Foundations for School Leadership Program: Designing a Practice

Starting the Journey – Knowing Oneself in Order to Lead

The CAIS Foundations for School Leadership Program is the essential starting point for emerging leaders in independent schools.

🗓️ Save the Dates: July 5–8, 2026
More details coming soon. Registration opens in the new year and fills quickly — early sign-up is strongly encouraged!

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Summer LI Modules – In-Person

Summer LI Modules – In-Person

Dates: July 5–9, 2026

Location: Halifax Grammar School

More details to be announced soon!

CAIS Mentors

CAIS believes we are stronger when we come together to learn from and help one another.

CAIS is committed to supporting new Heads of School starting with the offering of a current Head of School as a Mentor. 

New Heads meet one another and participate in a half-day orientation session at the annual CAIS Heads & Chairs Conference held in October. 

The support continues with invitations to a series of new Head orientation sessions during the first year facilitated by experienced CAIS Heads of School.  

New Heads of School receive the CAIS Ahead of the Game Resource Guide and access to a full array of print and video resources within CAIS Connect.