Strategic planning helps reset a school’s direction and brings about meaningful institutional growth. School leaders — and those who aspire to be — should understand the important elements required to create an effective strategic plan.

Explore ISM’s proven, research-based system for constructing a strategic plan and supporting a strategic financial plan that supports your school’s goals, with the flexibility to adapt to subsequent yearly changes. Discuss effective Board structure, explore your school’s marketplace stance, and learn how to quantify your school's perceived value. Feel confident that your strategic plan sets your school on the path to success.

Identify and understand your school’s key constituents, gather meaningful insights, and create tailored communication strategies that resonate with diverse audiences.

Examine the latest research in scheduling and classroom instruction to guarantee that your schedule maximizes student learning.

Create and implement a thriving advisory program to support your middle and upper school students.

Explore the strategic use of admission and enrollment data to refine processes, inform decision-making, and align strategies with your school’s mission. Learn to leverage data across inquiries, financial aid, and re-enrollment metrics.