Skip Navigation
Menu
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.
 
The role of independent school boards has evolved. Today, school governance is in a time of disruption and change, requiring new skills and talents from board members, as well as a recalibration back to the foundational roles and responsibilities we saw that were successful pre-2000. Participants will learn about governance from a historical perspective, which is essential to understanding why a recalibration is needed. Participants will bring back to their schools a renewed perspective on great governance in a time where boards and the head of school must partner together. 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
 

Difficult conversations are hard for everyone - and yet, they are some of the most important conversations we can have. Join Rob and Mary Katherine as they talk about tips for making these conversations helpful and productive. 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
 

Hitting It Out Of The Financial Ballpark
Financial data is everywhere. Survey fatigue is real. With so much data available to you and your team, how are you prioritizing what matters most to the long-term financial stability of your school? We have analyzed thousands of private school audits and have identified the most critical KPIs for evaluating a school’s operating effectiveness, strategic flexibility, and long-term sustainability. We will share the industry standard of expectation in these crucial areas and what makes schools market leaders or best in class in each financial KPI category.  View Webinar
 

School leaders are under a tremendous amount of stress these days. Join Rob Devlin and Mary Katherine Duffy as they welcome Chuck Raymer, former Head of School and current LPC to discuss how school leaders can manage stress in the face of polarization, disruption, and other challenging issues. View Webinar
 

A Fresh Approach to Financial Aid
The financial aid process has remained unchanged for many years and can be cumbersome for schools and families. In this webinar, learn how to level up your financial aid process by improving the customer experience for families, reducing the time it takes your team to manage, and being more strategic about your policies and award decisions. You will also hear about the Clarity Tuition financial aid platform, which has been adopted by over 600 schools is under two financial aid processes since it was created. View Webinar
 

Where Are We Headed? Join SAES Executive Director Rob Devlin as he outlines the SAES Board-approved strategic directions for the next 3-5 years. 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

How Innovative Schools Are Addressing Social Media, Current Events, and Technology 
Get ready to discover how innovative schools are re-imagining whole-student development in a post-COVID-19 world. Attendees will learn actionable strategies to build a systematic approach to modern life skills that also address one of the biggest influences on students: social media. Learn how evidence-based,  developmentally-relevant lessons - co-created with 50,000 students - are turnkey for teachers and pass the student "snicker-test." In this keynote presentation, The Social Institute will share strategies that fuel students' health, happiness, and success. Attendees will learn a) 5 best practices to modernize their approach to modern life skills and social media education, engage 100% of students, and address student well-being; b). the latest research behind why schools are adopting a positive approach to social media that empowers and equips students, rather than scares and restricts them; and c). the role of social media and technology in student well-being.  View Webinar

School Website Checkup: Easy Improvements For Better Website Performance 
Just because a website LOOKS great, does not mean it works for your users, or that it is helping you get found on the internet. There are a number of things to check to make sure your website is performing well. Performance includes the user experience as well as how (and where) your website is showing up in website searches. Join Tara Claey, Design TLC, to learn how to check your website's performance using free tools, and how to implement improvements that will fix errors and increase the chances that your website will rank higher in Google. This will ultimately help your website serve as a more effective marketing tool for your school! 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

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
 

How the Head of School Nurture and Support Faculty    
Everyone needs support and encouragement in their job!  Join Rob Devlin and Mary Katherine Duffy as they welcome Christy Heno, Dean of Faculty at Presbyterian School in Houston, to discuss how leaders can nurture and support their faculty and staff.  View Webinar
 

SAES & NAES: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Episcopal Schools  
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are as Episcopal schools. Join Rob Devlin and Mary Katherine Duffy from SAES, alongside David Madison and Monica Gillespie from NAES, in this important conversation about how we continue the work of DEI in schools of all shapes and sizes.  View Webinar
 

The Importance of Feedback for Faculty and Staff  
Evaluations are a necessary part of growth, and yet, the idea of feedback can be difficult. This webinar is specifically geared for faculty and staff to learn how feedback can help them be the best educators they can be.  View Webinar
 

Best Practices for Being a Parent and a Board Member   
Independent school boards are filled with board members that are also parents in the school. This can create a unique tension that is felt by everyone involved. Join Rob Devlin and Mary Katherine Duffy as they welcome Michele Agostini, a board member and former parent from St. Andrew's Episcopal School in Amarillo, TX. Michele will lead us in a conversation on how to be a great board member AND parent.  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
 

Difficult conversations are hard for everyone - and yet, they are some of the most important conversations we can have. Join Rob Devlin and Mary Katherine Duffy as they talk about tips for making these conversations helpful and productive. View Webinar
 

There is no more important relationship in a school than the rector/head partnership. Join Rob Devlin and Mary Katherine Duffy, along with guest panelists Rev. John Inserra, St. Alban's Episcopal School Rector and Tracy Lamon, Head of St. Alban's Episcopal School, as they talk about the characteristics of this important relationship.  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
 

Just like in people, schools have certain "vital signs" that need to be checked regularly to ensure a healthy environment. Join this webinar to learn more about the SAES Vital signs and how they can help you be the best school you can be.
 

High-performing boards understand their role in a school and its success. Join us as we explore the characteristics of these types of boards in Episcopal schools.  View Webinar
 

Security and safety are ever-present conversations in schools. Join Rob Devlin and Mary Katherine Duffy as they welcome a round table of security experts to discuss and explore the topic of safety in schools.  View Webinar