January 27 - 28, 2018

Location:	Fairmont San Francisco San Francisco, CA View Location Web Site
Standard Registration Rate:	$545
Standard Registration Deadline:	Friday, January 5, 2018
Late Registration Rate:	$595

Registration for this event is now closed. Please contact Lorena Macias at [email protected] for more information.

The Trustee/School Head Conference provides new and experienced trustees, school heads and religious leaders 33 workshops and sessions on a wide variety of topics vital to independent schools. View workshops and sessions here.

Schedule at a glance for planning purposes:

• January 27: Keynote, Sessions and Workshops 9 am-4:30 pm; Reception 4:30-6:00 pm
• January 28: Keynote 9:30-11:30 am

Conference registration fee includes all Saturday and Sunday conference-related events.

Hotel Accommodations

A block of rooms has been reserved at The Fairmont. Please click here to make a reservation at The Fairmont.

To make a room reservation by phone, please call the hotel directly at 1-866-540-4491. Please refer to the "CAIS" group rate of $249 when making reservations or the applicable group rate may not be extended. Hotel reservations must be made prior to January 8, 2018.

Conference Registration Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received in writing to [email protected] by January 5 will be refunded less a $75.00 processing fee. No refunds will be issued after that date.
Click here for more information. CONFERENCE RESOURCES:

2018 Trustee School Head Conference Program – Sessions and Workshops
Roberto Suro's Keynote Presentation: Educating the Next California–Embracing the Opportunities of Demographic Change
Donna Orem's Keynote Presentation: The Tipping Point for Schools Today
Trusteeship 101
Access and Affordability: What Heads and Trustees Need to Know
Annual Legal Update for California Independent Schools
Are You Being Helped? Thoughts on Working with a Fundraising Consultant
Beyond Benchmarking: The Promise of School-Based Research
Disciplining Students for Off-Campus Misconduct
Disciplining Students for Off-Campus Misconduct Handout
Educator Sexual Misconduct: Prevention and Response
Embracing Growth: Partnership and Confidence in Head of School Evaluation
Embracing Growth: Partnership and Confidence in Head of School Evaluation – LEARN Handout
Head of School Contracts Explained and Analyzed
Keynote Follow-Up Session: Shape Shifters and Code Switchers: Understanding the Children of Immigrants
Leveling the Field: Unlocking Opportunities for People of Color and Women in Headship Roles
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Presentations and Handouts
Limit Your Risk: Start Every Decision with a Business Case
Limit Your Risk: Start Every Decision with a Business Case – Business Case Template
Major Gifts Secret Sauce
Navigating Treacherous Waters for Outdoor Education and International Travel
Sex Abuse Past or Present...It's No Longer If, It's When
Strategic Initiatives Framed as Essential Questions: Using Inquiry To Raise Our Sights
Technology Best Practices: A Guide for Self-Study Review – Technology Case Study Scenarios
Technology Best Practices: A Guide for Self-Study Review
The Tuition Conundrum: Balancing Affordability for Families and Livability for Faculty/Staff
What to Consider When Considering Arbitration Handout
What's the Board's Role in Accreditation? Process and Possibilities
Choosing Your Bank – First Republic Bank Information Sheet