Lead with purpose.

ISM began with a simple vision—strengthen private-independent schools by empowering school leaders who have dedicated their lives to helping children succeed. Founders Rod and Anne Snelling started with the creation of Ideas & Perspectives in 1975, an advisory periodical filled with best practices, insights, and resources. As new challenges arose in the community, ISM responded with options to help leaders navigate and overcome obstacles.

Today, ISM is a company of three divisions and nearly 25 departments still driven by the same mission—advance school leadership to enrich the student experience.

 

Independent School Management | Advisory Services

Advisory

Consulting services, surveys, research, publications, and professional development events to help you meet your school’s mission.
Strong leaders. Powerful partnerships.

Be Inspired.
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Insurance

Employee benefits, student coverages, and Directors & Officers to protect your most valuable asset—your community.
Great schools have great benefits.

Be great.
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Software

Tools made specifically to serve the needs of private-independent schools.
Empowered schools make informed decisions.

Be confident.
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Insight for Private-School Leaders

Creating the Universal Learning Classroom: What Does It Mean? The Source Creating the Universal Learning Classroom: What Does It Mean? 5/21/2023
Ideas & Perspectives Improve the Group Dynamics on Your Board 5/1/2023
Member Content The Major Gift Toolbox: Donor Personas, the Donor Cycle, and the Giving Pyramid Ideas & Perspectives The Major Gift Toolbox: Donor Personas, the Donor Cycle, and the Giving Pyramid 5/1/2023
Getting Your Trustees on Board With Advancement Initiatives The Source Getting Your Trustees on Board With Advancement Initiatives 5/21/2023
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Upcoming Events

6/20/2023 — 6/21/2023

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Transforming Student Assessment: Determining Authentic Evidence of Learning

Status: Confirmed

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6/20/2023 — 6/22/2023

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Your Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Successful Private School Endowment

Status: Open

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More Offerings

  • workshop • 6/26/2023 — 6/29/2023

    Capital Campaign Mastery: Design and Implement an Extraordinary Campaign

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  • workshop • 6/26/2023 — 6/30/2023

    Student-Centered Scheduling

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  • workshop • 7/17/2023 — 7/18/2023

    For Teachers: How to Succeed When You’re New to Teaching in Independent Schools

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