SAES offers a variety of professional development designed for school professionals to promote excellence and develop skills central to the work taking place on their campuses. The webinar recordings offered below are available to member-only schools and require login credentials to view. Please contact Pat Blevins, pblevins@swaes.org, should you need assistance.
Auxiliary Programs: To Be or Not to Be. That Is The Question
Are you thinking about beginning an Auxiliary Program at your school? SAES is pleased to welcome Kristen Stevens, Director of Auxiliary Programs at All Saints in Beaumont, to facilitate a discussion of the considerations schools should consider and questions to answer before deciding to offer Auxiliary Programs. View Webinar
Are you thinking about beginning an Auxiliary Program at your school? SAES is pleased to welcome Kristen Stevens, Director of Auxiliary Programs at All Saints in Beaumont, to facilitate a discussion of the considerations schools should consider and questions to answer before deciding to offer Auxiliary Programs. View Webinar
Culture and Engagement: Unlock The Keys To Your School's Success
Today’s employees are seeking work that is both meaningful and supportive of their well-being. While many believe a job in education meets both needs, it is the school’s culture that meets those needs. A school that wants to be known for its positive community and culture must be intentional about creating this. Join Mary Katherine Duffy and Rob Devlin as they welcome back Christy Heno, a culture and engagement coach at the Presbyterian School in Houston. Christy will give her best tips for building culture in a school community. View Webinar
Today’s employees are seeking work that is both meaningful and supportive of their well-being. While many believe a job in education meets both needs, it is the school’s culture that meets those needs. A school that wants to be known for its positive community and culture must be intentional about creating this. Join Mary Katherine Duffy and Rob Devlin as they welcome back Christy Heno, a culture and engagement coach at the Presbyterian School in Houston. Christy will give her best tips for building culture in a school community. View Webinar
It Starts With Us: Prioritizing Mental Health
Enhancing the mental health of school staff is crucial for fostering a positive environment for students. Our nervous systems are interconnected, meaning that educators and staff cannot cultivate optimal conditions for student well-being if they are stressed, overwhelmed, or under-supported. This conversation with Michelle Kinder, Chief Mental Health Officer at Tacky Box, and co-author of "WHOLE: What Teachers Need to Help Students Thrive," will explore the importance of prioritizing mental health and provide evidence-based strategies to help you effectively manage your nervous system, creating a healthier environment for both you and your students. View Webinar
Enhancing the mental health of school staff is crucial for fostering a positive environment for students. Our nervous systems are interconnected, meaning that educators and staff cannot cultivate optimal conditions for student well-being if they are stressed, overwhelmed, or under-supported. This conversation with Michelle Kinder, Chief Mental Health Officer at Tacky Box, and co-author of "WHOLE: What Teachers Need to Help Students Thrive," will explore the importance of prioritizing mental health and provide evidence-based strategies to help you effectively manage your nervous system, creating a healthier environment for both you and your students. View Webinar
Navigating Workplace Conflict: How to Have More Influence, Less Drama, and Better Collaboration
Master any workplace conflict confidently and easily, have less drama, better results, and thrive at work. When there are problems to solve, and people who care (and there are so many things to care about), you’ll face conflict. And if you want to have more success, influence, and joy in your work, you’ve got to navigate it well. But conflict is hard. You weren’t born knowing the perfect words to say when you’re angry, dealing with a jerk, or when someone calls your game-changing idea “stupid.” You’ll leave with the courage, confidence, and competence to navigate even the trickiest conflict scenarios and build better, lasting collaboration. You will learn 1) Research-based reasons why conflict is so hard now-- and inspiration to have the conversation you would rather avoid. 2) The 4 Cs of more productive conflict and how to apply them to even the most challenging scenarios. 3) 12 Powerful Phrases for navigating any workplace conflict. 4) Practical techniques and tools to foster deeper trust and collaboration. View Webinar
Master any workplace conflict confidently and easily, have less drama, better results, and thrive at work. When there are problems to solve, and people who care (and there are so many things to care about), you’ll face conflict. And if you want to have more success, influence, and joy in your work, you’ve got to navigate it well. But conflict is hard. You weren’t born knowing the perfect words to say when you’re angry, dealing with a jerk, or when someone calls your game-changing idea “stupid.” You’ll leave with the courage, confidence, and competence to navigate even the trickiest conflict scenarios and build better, lasting collaboration. You will learn 1) Research-based reasons why conflict is so hard now-- and inspiration to have the conversation you would rather avoid. 2) The 4 Cs of more productive conflict and how to apply them to even the most challenging scenarios. 3) 12 Powerful Phrases for navigating any workplace conflict. 4) Practical techniques and tools to foster deeper trust and collaboration. View Webinar
Mental Health in Students
Parenting for the Present is a nonprofit organization that aims to help families raise thriving children in a complex and ever-changing world. Through a podcast, Drs. Early Denison, Matthew Housson, and Rev. Andy Stoker connect with other experts in their fields to provide strategies to better support young people. Join us for this important conversation with three experts in the field of mental health in students.View Webinar
Parenting for the Present is a nonprofit organization that aims to help families raise thriving children in a complex and ever-changing world. Through a podcast, Drs. Early Denison, Matthew Housson, and Rev. Andy Stoker connect with other experts in their fields to provide strategies to better support young people. Join us for this important conversation with three experts in the field of mental health in students.View Webinar
Managing Tears and Tempers in Middle School Using Calm Corners
A Calm Corner can be a useful strategy for Tier 1 interventions at every level, K-12th. Come discover how to create, cultivate, and promote a space for students to self-soothe, learn to regulate big emotions, and realize that it truly is okay not to be okay. For students who are initially afraid to engage with school counselors, these spaces meet them on their terms and help them find their voice to build trust at school. View Webinar
A Calm Corner can be a useful strategy for Tier 1 interventions at every level, K-12th. Come discover how to create, cultivate, and promote a space for students to self-soothe, learn to regulate big emotions, and realize that it truly is okay not to be okay. For students who are initially afraid to engage with school counselors, these spaces meet them on their terms and help them find their voice to build trust at school. View Webinar
Engaging Difficult Conversations with Parents
Polarization is a huge trend that continues to affect how schools engage with parents. Episcopal schools are known for their community and family feel, and yet there are and will always be difficult conversations that must take place. Join Mary Katherine as she welcomes a group of seasoned Heads who will talk about how they engage in difficult conversations with parents. View Webinar
Polarization is a huge trend that continues to affect how schools engage with parents. Episcopal schools are known for their community and family feel, and yet there are and will always be difficult conversations that must take place. Join Mary Katherine as she welcomes a group of seasoned Heads who will talk about how they engage in difficult conversations with parents. View Webinar
Prepping For Admission Season
Admissions is at the center of a successful enrollment management plan, and tremendous planning is required for a successful admissions season! Join Rob Devlin and Mary Katherine Duffy as they welcome Dan Waage, Head of Enrollment Management, and Jacquie Kennedy, Director of Admissions, to All Saints' Episcopal School, Phoenix, AZ, to talk about tips and tricks for prepping for a successful admissions season! View Webinar
Admissions is at the center of a successful enrollment management plan, and tremendous planning is required for a successful admissions season! Join Rob Devlin and Mary Katherine Duffy as they welcome Dan Waage, Head of Enrollment Management, and Jacquie Kennedy, Director of Admissions, to All Saints' Episcopal School, Phoenix, AZ, to talk about tips and tricks for prepping for a successful admissions season! View Webinar
What 100 Heads of School Reveal About the Independent School Business
This interactive session, presented by Peter Baron, founder of MoonshotOS, will be especially helpful to aspiring and early career leaders (or any school leader looking to level up) who are learning the ins and outs of the business side of running a school. Peter will delve into school case studies, discuss paths to success, and offer actionable insights. Essential for trustees and school leaders, this webinar critically examines current hurdles, identifies opportunities to understand an independent school's business model truly, and provides a hopeful outlook for the future. View Webinar
This interactive session, presented by Peter Baron, founder of MoonshotOS, will be especially helpful to aspiring and early career leaders (or any school leader looking to level up) who are learning the ins and outs of the business side of running a school. Peter will delve into school case studies, discuss paths to success, and offer actionable insights. Essential for trustees and school leaders, this webinar critically examines current hurdles, identifies opportunities to understand an independent school's business model truly, and provides a hopeful outlook for the future. View Webinar
Key Practices For An Effective Church/School Relationship
The church-school relationship can be tricky. Join Rob Devlin, Chris Carter, and Mary Katherine Duffy as they discuss building and maintaining an effective relationship in a parish day school setting. View Webinar
The church-school relationship can be tricky. Join Rob Devlin, Chris Carter, and Mary Katherine Duffy as they discuss building and maintaining an effective relationship in a parish day school setting. View Webinar
Key Practices for Establishing an Effective Committee System
Committees are vital to the board structure. Join Rob Devlin, Chris Carter, and Mary Katherine Duffy as they discuss what committees are and how to set them up for the most effective board governance. View Webinar
Committees are vital to the board structure. Join Rob Devlin, Chris Carter, and Mary Katherine Duffy as they discuss what committees are and how to set them up for the most effective board governance. View Webinar
Basics of Episcopal School Governance
Join Rob Devlin, Chris Carter, and Mary Katherine Duffy as they discuss the basics of Episcopal school governance. Join Rob Devlin, Chris Carter, and Mary Katherine Duffy as they discuss the basics of Episcopal school governance. View Webinar
Join Rob Devlin, Chris Carter, and Mary Katherine Duffy as they discuss the basics of Episcopal school governance. Join Rob Devlin, Chris Carter, and Mary Katherine Duffy as they discuss the basics of Episcopal school governance. View Webinar
Deep Dive Dashboarding
What is it? Why is it important? What should be included? Join Mary Katherine Duffy, SAES Director of Professional Learning, and Bryan Denney, CFO of Trinity Episcopal School, Austin, TX, as they discuss the important elements of reporting a school's financial condition on a monthly dashboard. View Webinar
What is it? Why is it important? What should be included? Join Mary Katherine Duffy, SAES Director of Professional Learning, and Bryan Denney, CFO of Trinity Episcopal School, Austin, TX, as they discuss the important elements of reporting a school's financial condition on a monthly dashboard. View Webinar
Shared Use Agreements for Parish Day Schools
What is it? Why is it important? What should be included? View Webinar
What is it? Why is it important? What should be included? View Webinar
How Innovative Schools Address Social Media, Tech, and Current Events
Every day, students are hit with social media posts, comments from friends, changing tech trends, and a variety of pressures. Schools try to support student well-being and address social media and tech to foster productive learning environments, but it’s easy to make mistakes. In this keynote presentation, TSI will guide educators in cultivating modern life skills in their students for sustained success. Attendees will learn actionable strategies to build a systemic approach to modern life skills that also addresses one of the biggest influences on students: social media. Attendees will learn: 1) 5 best practices to avoid key mistakes when modernizing your approach to modern life skills & social media education. 2) The latest research behind why schools are adopting a positive approach to social media that empowers and equips students, rather than scares and restricts. 3) The role social media & tech play in student well-being. Presented by: The Social Institute . . . View Webinar
Every day, students are hit with social media posts, comments from friends, changing tech trends, and a variety of pressures. Schools try to support student well-being and address social media and tech to foster productive learning environments, but it’s easy to make mistakes. In this keynote presentation, TSI will guide educators in cultivating modern life skills in their students for sustained success. Attendees will learn actionable strategies to build a systemic approach to modern life skills that also addresses one of the biggest influences on students: social media. Attendees will learn: 1) 5 best practices to avoid key mistakes when modernizing your approach to modern life skills & social media education. 2) The latest research behind why schools are adopting a positive approach to social media that empowers and equips students, rather than scares and restricts. 3) The role social media & tech play in student well-being. Presented by: The Social Institute . . . View Webinar
The Four Elements of Successful Fundraising
Every Episcopal school has two customers. One, the tuition paying customer who benefits from the important ministry Episcopal schools engage in every day. Two, the donor who often enables Episcopal schools to do what they do with excellence. While both customers are vital to an Episcopal School's mission, one, the donor, is often neglected. As you begin to wind down this school year and prepare for the 2024-25 school year, we will explore the four essentials needed to increase your school's fundraising effectiveness. Better understanding how these Four Elements of Successful Fundraising intersect with your donors is the first step to ensuring donors remain at the forefront of your work, and as a result, delighted and excited to fund your mission and vision. View Webinar
Every Episcopal school has two customers. One, the tuition paying customer who benefits from the important ministry Episcopal schools engage in every day. Two, the donor who often enables Episcopal schools to do what they do with excellence. While both customers are vital to an Episcopal School's mission, one, the donor, is often neglected. As you begin to wind down this school year and prepare for the 2024-25 school year, we will explore the four essentials needed to increase your school's fundraising effectiveness. Better understanding how these Four Elements of Successful Fundraising intersect with your donors is the first step to ensuring donors remain at the forefront of your work, and as a result, delighted and excited to fund your mission and vision. View Webinar
Goal Setting for Boards and Heads
Goal setting is an important part of leadership and planning. Join Rob and Mary Katherine for a conversation on how boards and heads can effectively set goals that can actually be achieved. View Webinar
Goal setting is an important part of leadership and planning. Join Rob and Mary Katherine for a conversation on how boards and heads can effectively set goals that can actually be achieved. View Webinar
Schools are always looking for the best talent for the Board of Trustees. But what process should be in place to find this talent? Join Rob Devlin, Chris Carter, and Mary Katherine Duffy as they discuss the best practices for cultivating, onboarding, and training the board of trustees! View Webinar
As the sole employee of the board, the Head of School carries a huge amount of responsibility. One of the most important roles of the Board of Trustees is to support and evaluate the Head of School. This webinar offers board members tangible advice for how they make the support and evaluation process effective for everyone involved! View Webinar
As the school board's leader, the board chair is uniquely positioned to set the school community up for success. Join Rob Devlin and Mary Katherine Duffy as they discuss the roles and responsibilities of the board chair as well as the unique relationship between the chair and the Head of School. This webinar will share some tips and strategies to make your school year the best. View Webinar
So you have been elected to be the board treasurer! Congratulations! It is an incredibly important role on the board. Additionally, the relationship between the treasurer of the board, the Head of School, and the Business Manager is a critical one. This webinar will focus specifically on the role of the treasurer and will offer some best financial practices to keep the school in tip-top financial shape! View Webinar
Creating An Effective Board Calendar
In this session, designed for Board Chairs and Heads of School, Rob Devlin and Mary Katherine Duffy will review a sample "Board Calendar" for the year, outlining suggested topics and generative questions to guide the work of the board through the school year from July-June. View Webinar
In this session, designed for Board Chairs and Heads of School, Rob Devlin and Mary Katherine Duffy will review a sample "Board Calendar" for the year, outlining suggested topics and generative questions to guide the work of the board through the school year from July-June. View Webinar
The Strategic Planning Process: A Roadmap for Board Members
Strategic Planning is necessary for a high-performing board to meet its governance role effectively. If it’s time to craft a new strategic plan in your community, don’t miss this webinar. We will discuss the best way to set the stage for a dynamic process. This webinar is a “must-see” for board members! View Webinar
Strategic Planning is necessary for a high-performing board to meet its governance role effectively. If it’s time to craft a new strategic plan in your community, don’t miss this webinar. We will discuss the best way to set the stage for a dynamic process. This webinar is a “must-see” for board members! View Webinar
A strong Business office is critical to the success of a school. This webinar will explore the best practices of the business office and offer tangible advice for both large and small schools. View Webinar
Summer Planning: Checklist Of Things To Do This Summer
Summer is almost upon us - and yet, every school leader knows that planning for the next school year begins earlier than June. Join Rob Devlin and Mary Katherine Duffy as they discuss the various items that should be included in your summer planning for the new school year, including the building of a monthly financial dashboard! View Webinar
Summer is almost upon us - and yet, every school leader knows that planning for the next school year begins earlier than June. Join Rob Devlin and Mary Katherine Duffy as they discuss the various items that should be included in your summer planning for the new school year, including the building of a monthly financial dashboard! View Webinar
Webinars Available For Purchase
The following on-demand webinars are available for purchase at $199.00 per school. Please contact Pat Blevins at pblevins@swaes.org for details.
The Budgeting Process: What are the steps to a comprehensive budgeting process for a school? This webinar will explore best practices from the initial fall budgeting conversations, to setting tuition, to passing the final draft by the board. Don’t go into the new budgeting process without these tools!
Building A Historical Financial Dashboard: Data is a school's best tool for making good decisions - and having a historical financial dashboard is one of the best ways to keep that data organized. Participants will explore how a historical financial dashboard can be used to “mine” critical data to inform the budgeting process, admissions and enrollment management.
Strategic Vision/Long-Range Planning: Now more than ever, schools should be planning strategically and long-term. In fact, strategic thinking is one of the most critical skills a board member can have. Join Rob and Mary Katherine as they discuss how to set a vision for your school and then create a long-range financial plan that will support that vision.