ISM Membership

Discover how research-backed strategies and time-tested tools will help your school thrive.

Lead With Confidence. Plan With Clarity. Grow With Support.

For 50 years, independent school leaders have turned to ISM for trusted guidance — and for good reason. ISM Membership connects you to a community of mission-driven leaders to help you strengthen every aspect of your school.

Whether you’re navigating strategic planning, board development, enrollment challenges, or faculty culture, being an ISM member ensures you’re never facing decisions alone. You’ll gain access to research-backed strategies, exclusive resources, and personalized support from experts who understand the unique opportunities and pressures of independent schools.

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Explore our membership tiers below to find the right fit for your school.

Silver

ESSENTIAL TOOLS & TRUSTED GUIDANCE

Build your leadership on a strong foundation. Silver Membership provides you with access to ISM’s most essential tools, enabling you to lead with data, act on research, and stay current with best practices in school management.

Ideas & Perspectives, ISM’s flagship advisory publication — plus a library of 900+ articles
Unlimited access to ISM webinars
Complimentary membership with the Independent School Chairs Association (ISCA)
Discounted access to ISM’s Stability Markers 6.0 — our newly updated survey bundle and dashboard, including a one-on-one virtual data analysis session for your school head with an ISM consultant

$1,400
ANNUALLY

Perfect for schools of all sizes, this tier provides broad access to timely advice and expert insights.

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Gold

EXPANDED ACCESS & PERSONALIZED SUPPORT

Take your strategy to the next level with enhanced access to ISM’s consulting expertise. Gold Membership offers additional support for your leadership team, exclusive sessions for your head and board members, and savings on professional development.

Ideas & Perspectives, ISM’s flagship advisory publication — plus a library of 900+ articles
Unlimited access to ISM webinars
Complimentary membership with the Independent School Chairs Association (ISCA)
Discounted access to ISM’s Stability Markers 6.0 — our newly updated survey bundle and dashboard, including a one-on-one virtual data analysis session for your school head with an ISM consultant
90-minutes of virtual consulting for any board or leadership team member
Head of School Strategy Session — 60 minutes of virtual consulting with tailored support from an ISM consultant
Savings on ISM’s consulting services and professional development events
Board Committee Chair Webinars — A new Gold-member exclusive series launching in fall 2025 to help train and support board committee chairs

Starting at $1,800
ANNUALLY

This tier is ideal for schools looking to deepen their partnership with ISM and unlock high-impact coaching and collaboration.

“We turn to ISM for high-quality support for our work. They understand the unique pressures and opportunities of independent schools.”

“We are grateful to continue to partner with ISM as a way to productively and efficiently plan strategies to overcome challenges.”

“ISM consultants don’t just offer advice — they deliver engaging, research-based training that’s practical, relevant, and rooted in what truly works for independent schools.”

“ISM's programming is wonderful. It is forward-thinking and collaborative and the presenters are second to none.”

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	Silver	Gold
School-wide Resources
Ideas & Perspectives
Webinars: Live and On-Demand
Personalized Resources
90-minute virtual consulting
NEW 60-minute Head of School Strategy Session
NEW Complimentary ISCA membership
NEW Board committee chair webinar series
Savings
ISM Learning Event Discounts
ISM Consulting Discounts
NEW Stability Markers 6.0 Discount