2017 TABS Conference Program by TABS (The Association of Boarding Schools)

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Schedule at a Glance WEDNESDAY

FRIDAY 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

Registration Open

7:30 am – 8:45 am

Breakfast in Exhibit Hall

THURSDAY

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

CS&A @TABS Hiring Event TABS Welcome & Opening Keynote

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Registration Open for Pre-Conferences

7:00 am – 6:30 pm

Registration Open

8:45 am – 10:00 am

7:00 am – 8:00 am

Breakfast (For Onsite Pre-Conference Registrants Only)

10:00 am – 10:30 am Break in Exhibit Hall

8:00 am – 4:30 pm

W1 Pushing Our Horizons: How Do We Tackle the Big, Hairy Challenges of the Next 20 Years?

8:30 am – 3:00 pm W2 Pre-Conference: New Heads Symposium

11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Lunch & Ruzicka Compass Leadership Award Presentation

1:15 pm – 2:15 pm

Concurrent Sessions B

2:15 pm – 3:15 pm

Dessert in Exhibit Hall

3:15 pm – 4:30 pm

Concurrent Sessions C

3:15 pm – 4:45 pm

Speed Sessions

3:15 pm – 4:45 pm

Heads Forum: Ready for More! Leading the Charge to Define Your School’s Brand Truths & Unique Culture Sponsored by ism

4:45 pm – 5:30 pm

Attendee Reception Sponsored by All Campus Storage

8:00 am – 12:00 pm

W3 Pre-Conference: Erdmann@TABS: Causality vs. Correlation

8:00 am – 12:00 pm

W4 Pre-Conference: Breakthrough Advising Techniques

12:30 pm – 4:30 pm

W5 Strengthening Your Formal Residential Curriculum

8:00 am – 12:30 pm

W6 Building a Culture of Academic Innovation (School site): St. Mark’s School

8:00 am – 12:30 pm

W7 How Junior Boarding Schools Prepare Students for Success in Secondary School and Beyond (School site): The Fessenden School

6:45 pm – 9:30 pm

Heads Dinner (by invitation only) Sponsored by Carney Sandoe & Associates

12:00 pm – 3:45 pm

Exhibitor Set-Up

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Lunch (W2 New Heads Pre-Conference Attendees Only)

12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Lunch (W1, W3, W4, W5 Pre-Conference Attendees Only)

10:30 am – 11:30 am Concurrent Sessions A

SATURDAY 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Registration

7:15 am – 8:00 am

Breakfast

8:00 am – 9:15 am

Closing Keynote

9:30 am – 10:30 am

Concurrent Sessions D

Lunch (W6 & W7 Provided by participating schools)

4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Exhibit Hall Open

10:30 am – 10:45 am Break

4:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Welcome Reception for New Conference Attendees Sponsored by Wesleyan University

10:45 am – 11:45 am

Concurrent Sessions E

11:45 am

Grab & Go Lunch

4:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Admissions Reception Sponsored by Vericant

4:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Canadian Welcome Reception Sponsored by ism

4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Conference Kickoff Reception

6:15 pm – 6:45 pm

VIP Reception Sponsored by Flik Independent School Dining

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Please Join Us For These Special Events

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Exhibit Hall Open 4:00 – 7:00pm, Salon E&F, 4th Floor

Exhibit Hall Open 7:30am – 3:15pm, Salon E&F, 4th Floor

Attendee Breakfast 7:15 - 8:00am, Salon G

Canadian Welcome Reception 4:00 – 4:30pm, Yarmouth, 4th Floor Sponsored by ism

TABS Welcome & Opening Keynote: Travis Roy 8:45 – 10:00am, Salon G-K, 4th Floor

Closing Keynote: Katlyn Grasso 8:00am – 9:15am, Salon G, 4th Floor

Welcome Reception – For new TABS Conference Attendees 4:00 – 4:30pm, Wellesley, 3rd Floor Sponsored by Wesleyan University

Break in Exhibit Hall 10:00 – 10:30am, Salon E&F, 4th Floor

Admissions Reception 4:00 – 4:30pm, Vineyard, 4th Floor Sponsored by Vericant Conference Kickoff Reception 4:30– 6:30pm, Exhibit Hall (Salon E&F), 4th Floor

Lunch & Ruzicka Compass Leadership Award 11:30am – 1:00 pm, Salon G-K, 4th Floor

Breaks with Refreshmenst Served Outside Session Rooms 10:30 – 10:45am Grab & Go Lunch 11:45am, Atrium, 3rd Floor

Dessert 2:15 – 3:15pm, Exhibit Hall (Salons E&F), 4th Floor Attendee Reception 4:45 – 5:30pm, Atrium Lounge, 3rd Floor Sponsored by All Campus Storage Heads Dinner (by invitation only) 6:45 – 9:30pm, 60 State Street Sponsored by Carney, Sandoe & Associates

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Sessions by Track Academic Administration A-5 Hit the Ground Running! A Model for New Faculty Orientation

Admission, Financial Aid, & Enrollment Management A-4 Outreach Directors Tell All: Enrollment Management Trendspotters

A-8 Launching an Entrepreneurial Leadership Initiative at Your School

B-4 Feeding the Funnel: Inbound Strategies to Drive Success

B-7 Woven Programs: Put Your Mission in Motion B-8 Beyond Project Based Learning – Metrics that Matter B-18 Welcome to Your #FutureReady Library C-5 Building Strategic Partnerships for Academic Innovation C-8 SCRUM and Agile Development as a Model for Group Work D-6 Academic Support and Accommodations: Understanding the Law and Best Practices

B-11 The Impact of Community: Forming Access Organization Partnerships D-1 Transgender Students at Boarding Schools: A Discussion of Admissions Dilemmas & Solutions D-4 What Leadership Means in the Admission & Enrollment Management Space Moving Forward E-3 Financial Aid Growth as School Enrollment Management Strategy SS-4 The Architecture of Admission

D-12 Faculty Matters: Improving Culture, Capacity, and Quality of Life

SS-5 Drafting and Enforcing Enrollment Agreements: Tips and Traps

E-4 Colleague Colloquium - The Power of In-House Professional Development

SS-6 A Bird in Hand: A Guide to a Successful 9th Grade Transition Program

E-8 Trends in Personalized Learning and Student-Centered Schools

SS-7 Guidelines for Enrollment Agreements

E-12 The Pivotal Importance of Feedback and Self-Reflection

SS-8 Pre-Arrival Learning SS-17 A Language Proficiency Tool for Innovative Admission Offices

SS-14 STOP BUYING TECHNOLOGY! It’s About People SS-15 Using Data Mining to Glean PD Topics for Teachers

Athletics C-6 Moderation in Athletics: Living the Oxymoron E-5 The New Reality of High School Sports and Working With Clubs, Not Against E-7 The Four Sportsmen of the Apocalypse

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College Counseling SS-18 How to Choose a Service Tracking Provider for your School 6

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Technology Interest

Diversity & Multiculturalism

Heads & senior management

A-10 Ending the Barbell Effect - How Boarding Schools Might Approach Attracting Middle Class Families

A-1 A Mile Wide and a Mile Deep: Building Enrollment, Generating Philanthropic Support, and Strengthening Institutional Reputation through Pockets of Excellence

B-10 Beyond Bathrooms and Pronouns: Preparing Your School Community for Inclusion of Transgender Students C-7 Teacher Self-Reflection: The Missing Piece of the Puzzle D-10 Gender Equality Education: Preparing 21st Century Students for Work and Love

A-2 Teach, Coach, Live- Sustaining the Three Role Teaching Model A-7 Comprehensive Abuse Prevention: Ten Powerful Ways to Safeguard Students and Faculty A-16 Opportunities and Obstacles for Summer Programs B-1 Women and Institutional Leadership B-2 Campus Management in the First Hour of a Crisis

Financial Management & Sustainability

B-15 Beyond the Glossy Plan: Conceptualizing and Implementing Nimble Strategic Processes B-16 Think Tank: A Powerful (and Cost-effective) Professional Learning Experience for Your School

A-14 How Three Schools Took Control of Their Healthcare

B-17 Providing Feedback About Faculty Mistakes: Advice for Administrators

A-17 New England 8-player Football: Re-Envisioning Co-Curricular Programs In the Age of Specialization

C-1 Ready for More! Leading the Charge to Define Your School’s Brand Truths & Unique Culture

B-14 Pain Today for Survival Tomorrow

D-2 Independent School Task Force on Educator Sexual Misconduct Panel Discussion

C-2 “Thriveability”: How to Change Your Board Conversation SS-9 Your “Back Door” to “Front Door” Campus Reorientation

E-6 Safeguarding Data: Developing a School Data Privacy and Security Program

Health & Counseling A-11 Assessing Prevention Needs: Data and Strategies for Boarding Schools A-13 Eating Disorders: A Silent Epidemic on School Campuses B-13 Fostering a Lifetime of Healthy Habits: Helping Children Form Healthy Relationships with Food D-8 Academic Coaching: Helping Students Find the Light at the End of the Tunnel D-11 Meditation/Mindfulness Technique as Coping Tool for Mental Health Issues E-10 Caring for Frequent School Clinic Visitors: Effective Approaches and Interventions for Everyday Practice SS-10 Do Paper Forms Slow Down Your Emergency Response at School?

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Sessions by Track Marketing • Communication • Development • Advancement

Residential & Student Life

A-15 Brand Positioning: How to Create a Strong Brand Strategy

A-9 All Gender Housing Options

A-18 Marketing to the Australians - by Australians

A-12 Strategic Student Development Over Four Years

A-3 NABI: Measuring Value (attendance limited to NABI member schools only)

B-12 Keeping the Faith: Character Education in Independent Schools

A-6 Inbound Marketing Strategies to Drive Advancement

C-6 Moderation in Athletics: Living the Oxymoron

B-3 The North American Boarding Initiative – A Campaign Progress Update

D-7 Advisors: At The Crossroad of Knowledge and Intelligence

B-5 Advantage through Difference

D-13 Ethical Decision-Making

B-6 Parent Engagement: Are You Talking to Your Parents Effectively?

D-14 The New Landscape of Marijuana and Boarding Schools

C-3 Building the ROI Case Through Program Assessment

D-15 Maintaining Flexibility in Your Student Handbook

D-9 4 Brand Stories Every School Should Tell (and One You Shouldn’t)

E-9 SEL in Action

D-16 Core Values and Rebranding: Building Community in a Time of Transition D-3 Marketing Analytics / Website Usability E-1 Discovering Your Marketing Savvy E-2 Overall Market Trends SS-1 1 Day, 1,000 Donations SS-2 Engaging Alumni Over Long Distances

E-11 Effective Advising in an Era of Boundaries SS-11 Boarding and BioMetrics: The Future is Now! SS-12 Constructing Servant Leadership: A Blueprint for Boarding Schools to Develop Synergy, Partnerships, and Life-Changing Opportunities in School Communities and Beyond. SS-13 Orientation Is Coming SS-16 Google Apps for the Intermediate to Experienced Google User

SS-3 Crisis on Campus: Communications & Reputation Management SS-19 “I Love Boarding” New UK Marketing Campaign

NABI A-3 NABI: Measuring Value (attendance limited to NABI member schools only) B-3 The North American Boarding Initiative – A Campaign Progress Update C-1 Ready for More! Leading the Charge to Define Your School’s Brand Truths & Unique Culture D-3 Marketing Analytics / Website Usability E-1 Discovering Your Marketing Savvy 8

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Track Sponsored by

TRAVIS ROY

KATLYN GRASSO

In 1995 Travis Roy was a young hopeful in the world of hockey, finally realizing his lifelong dream – only to see it turn, in an instant, into an unexpected nightmare. Yet for Travis another, even more unanticipated, saga was about to begin. His story, is one of courage, determination, and the power of love, and would open up an astonishing new life for one extraordinary young man – and touch the hearts of millions.

Join Travis on Friday morning to learn more about who he is, what inspires him and the incredibly noble work he is doing now.

Katlyn Grasso, a passionate entrepreneur with incredible energy, and is someone you will not want to miss. As founder and CEO of GenHERation, she has led her national company to create a community, that has now reached more than 89,000 girls, helping each of them explore careers with some of the most innovative executives and companies in America! Learn more about her inspirational journey from a budding entrepreneur in grade school, establishing 2 nonprofits and 2 companies before the age of 20, to becoming the inaugural recipient of the University of Pennsylvania’s, President’s Engagement Prize, an award that provides graduating seniors with $150,000 to help them develop innovative projects, with the potential to “change the world”. With Katlyn, explore what is possible and how impactful the right kind of encouragement and nurturing environment can be.

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Ultimately, as his struggle became national news, an entire country became his fan club – cheering him on as he adjusted to daily life and rooting for him when he established the Travis Roy Foundation.

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R E G I S T R AT I O N

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7:00am – 6:30pm Registration Desk, 4th Floor You must be registered for a PreCon workshop to attend. Last minute registrations are welcome!

B R E A K FA S T 7:00 – 8:00am Available in PreCon Rooms for PreCon W-1, W-2, W-3, & W-4 registrants only *All off-site PreCon sessions will have meals provided by the host school

PRE- CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS 8:00am – 4:30pm W-1 Full Day Workshop 8:30am – 3:00pm W-2 New Heads Symposium 8:00am – 12:00pm (W-3. W-4) Half Day Workshops – morning 12:30pm – 4:30pm W-5 Half Day Workshop – afternoon 8:00am – 12:30pm (W-6, W-7) Off-Site Workshops

LUNCH 12:00– 12:30pm St. Botolph, 2nd Floor for W-1,W-3, W-4 & W-5 PreCon registrants only 12:30 – 1:30pm W-2 New Heads Symposium lunch provided in private suite. *All off-site PreCon sessions will have meals provided by the host school

EXHIBIT HALL HOURS 4:00 – 7:00pm, Exhibit Hall, Salon E&F, 4th Floor

CANADIAN WELCOME & NET WORKING SESSION 4:00 – 4:30pm, Yarmouth, 4th Floor Sponsored by ism

ADMISSION RECEPTION 4:00 – 4:30pm, Vineyard, Sponsored by Vericant

TA B S “ N E W T O T H E TA B S C O N F E R E N C E EXPERIENCE” WELCOME 4:00 – 4:30pm, Wellesley, 3rd Floor Sponsored by Wesleyan University

CO N FE R E N CE K I CKO FF 4:30– 6:30pm, Exhibit Hall (Salon E&F), 4th Floor Each registrant will receive one complimentary drink ticket with cash bar available.

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THURSDAY EVENTS

Canadian Welcome & Networking Session 4:00 – 4:30pm Yarmouth, 4th Floor Canadian Attendees: Join your colleagues for this fun and informal traditional toast to begin the conference. Who can say no to free beverages and a room full of fun, eh?

TABS “New to the TABS Conference experience” Welcome 4:00 – 4:30pm Wellesley, 3rd Floor Beginning to your TABS Conference adventure in the best way possible, over drinks! First time TABSers should join in to meet some new friends (and find some you already know).

Admission Reception 4:00 – 4:30pm Vineyard, 4th Floor

Conference Kickoff 4:30– 6:30pm Exhibit Hall (Salon E&F), 4th Floor Each registrant will receive one complimentary drink ticket with cash bar available.

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thursday November 30

PRECONFERENCE SESSIONS at marriott copley place boston

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Tremont, 1st Floor

Suffolk, 3rd Floor

HEADS & SENIOR MANAGEMENT

W -1 P U S H I N G O U R H O R I Z O N S : H O W D O W E TAC K L E T H E B I G , H A I R Y CHALLENGES OF THE NE X T 20 YE ARS?

W-2 NEW HEADS SYMPOSIUM: SUPPORTING THE UNIQUE LIFE AND WORK OF A BOARDING SCHOOL LEADER

The next 25 years will bring a magnitude of dramatic and inevitable change in education beyond anything seen in many generations. In this interactive workshop, attendees will hear a summary of Grant’s research and then work in small groups to tackle how the essential elements of the traditional school might or must evolve in order to ensure relevance and demand in the future.

For new Heads—and Heads new to Boarding—who begin their roles in 2016 or 2017

Grant Lichtman, Chief Provocateur, Future of K-12 Education, CA

Being a Head is being a leader. Heading a Boarding School is a unique journey encompassing many domains of leadership. Designed specifically for new Heads just starting or about to begin the journey, TABS New Head Symposium is a rich, daylong exploration of the challenges and opportunities of leading your community, your school, your organization—and yourself. A faculty of boarding school Heads with diverse experiences will share what you can expect professionally and personally, and offer thoughts on how to best orient yourself for initial and enduring success. The program does not replace, but builds upon the NAIS New Heads Institute and other standing offerings in the field, yet it takes a singular view of the unique dimensions and differences of boarding school Headship. In addition to key information and sound professional counsel, you’ll also develop a peer network of new and experienced Boarding School Heads, and leave with a set of resources you can carry with you as you step forward into leadership.”

Anthony Sgro, Ed.D., Head of School, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School, GA; Alex Curtis, Head of School, Choate Rosemary Hall, CT; Brian Easler, Head of School, Wilbraham & Monson Academy, MA; Suzanne Walker Buck, Rector, Chatham Hall, VA

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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Vineyard, 4th Floor

12:30 PM - 4:30 PM Simmons, 3rd Floor

ADMISSION, ENROLLMENT & FINANCIAL AID

RESIDENTIAL & STUDENT LIFE

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W- 5 INVES TING IN YOUR FORMAL RESIDENTIAL CURRICULUM

The rising cost of tuitions and an increase in the number of educational options in the market is requiring independent schools to think and act more strategically. One critical element that schools need to address is what truly drives parents to chose an educational option for their children. Independent schools have spent a great deal of time and resources trying to determine their value propositions and used data to help increase enrollment. It seems, however, that independent schools are still losing market share. Why? Too many schools focus too much time on trying to differentiate themselves and improve the delivery of programming from the perspective of the educator rather than from the perspective of the customer. Independent schools need to spend more time discovering what causes parents to pay a premium for their services. Asking the right questions can significantly help schools develop innovative ways to strengthen their position in the market without compromising their mission. Attendees will work collectively with Erdmann staff, and one another, to develop a better understanding of the circumstances that compel parents to invest in an independent school education for their children.

A best practice boarding school lives its residential curriculum. Given today’s times and challenges, however, proactive boarding schools must also provide a focused, interactive forum that challenges students, teachers, and our communities to address these issues. This is a hands-on session that will provide you with concrete ideas and a strategic plan specifically appropriate for your school. The session will cover topics, formats, resources, and techniques, while defining the roles of your faculty and students in creating a program that engages the entire community. Whether you would like to improve your current program or start from scratch, this workshop offers proven strategies and new ideas for establishing this fundamental conversation in your school. Workshop content will include:

Tommy Adams, Head of School – Grosse Pointe Academy, MI; Quentin McDowell, Assistant Head of School, Mercersburg Academy, PA

• Critical Conversations: What should we be talking about? • Logistics: Finding the right time and format • Group Dynamics: Skills and activities that build trust, candor, and empathy • Facilitation: Training adult and student leadership • References: A list of resources that will grow and enhance your program

Carol Hotchkiss, Director, Durango Institute, CO

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Simmons, 3rd Floor RESIDENTIAL & STUDENT LIFE

W- 4 BREAKTHROUGH ADVISING TECHNIQUES We have all experienced transformative moments with students, but replicating those professional peaks remains elusive. Until now. This intense and interactive workshop will guide participants in the discovery of the essential elements that enable students to pivot from distress and underachievement to happiness and optimal functioning. We will deliberately eschew traditional presentation methods and instead devote ourselves to analyzing and synthesizing our collective experiences to forge a fresh new model of advising success.

Christopher Thurber PhD, ABPP, FAACP, Psychologist and Educator, Phillips Exeter Academy & CampSpirit, LLC, NH; Daniel Morrissey, Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, Western Reserve Academy, OH; David Irwin, Co-Director of Secondary School Counseling, The Fenn School, MA

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thursday November 30

PRECONFERENCE SESSIONS on nearby boarding school campuses

8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

School Site – St. Mark’s School

School Site – The Fessenden School

ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION

ADMISSION, ENROLLMENT & FINANCIAL AID

W - 6 B U I L D I N G A C U LT U R E O F A C A D E M I C I N N O VAT I O N

W -7 H OW J U N I O R B OA R D I N G S C H O O L S P R E PA R E S T U D E N T S F O R S U C C E S S I N SECONDARY SCHOOL AND B E YOND

In 2011, St. Mark’s launched a Strategic Plan that would guide transformation of teaching and learning on and off campus, including a wide-ranging re-envisioning of our use of time, and the creation of three core initiatives – STEM Education, Global Citizenship, and the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning. In the intervening years, St. Mark’s students and faculty have grown through their engagement with these programs, often sharing their experiences in LEO: the St. Mark’s Academic Journal. In this on-campus session, we aim to present a living model of our Academic Journal, exploring together the provocation of “Deep Learning” advocate Michael Fullan: How can we innovate to “create the citizens of tomorrow today?” Participants will interact with St. Mark’s faculty and students, and learn about how we approach the development of intellect, leadership, and character through programming such as: the St. Mark’s STEM Fellowship; Center Student Enrichment Grants; and collaborative faculty implementation of Project Based Learning across the curriculum. We will also devote some time to exploration of experiential learning programming in our St. Mark’s Saturdays courses, and Lion Term– our two-week experiential term. A campus tour will allow participants to see St. Mark’s in action, and a working lunch will focus on exploring avenues of connection to the work of colleagues at TABS peer schools.

Samantha Brennan, Assistant Head/Dean of Faculty, St. Mark’s School, MA; Nathaniel Waters, Dean of Academics, St. Mark’s School, MA; Colleen Worrell, Dir. of the St. Mark’s Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning, St. Mark’s School, MA

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Junior boarding schools play a unique and important role in the educational landscape, but they are often overlooked or misunderstood. They provide children in grades five through nine with opportunities to develop confidence and leadership skills; discover their passions; and mature academically, artistically, and athletically while being immersed in a boarding school community and supported by nurturing faculty and staff. The ten member schools in the Junior Boarding School Association (JBSA) are specialists in meeting the developmental needs of young adolescents while preparing them for success in the 21st century, making them some of the most qualified secondary school candidates. Participants of this pre-conference session will have an opportunity to learn more about the benefits of junior boarding education and why JBSA graduates should be a part of your admissions and enrollment strategy. There will also be opportunities to engage with junior boarding heads of school and directors of placement and admissions, who will provide insight into the unparalleled educational programs that JBSA schools offer.

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CONCURRENT SESSIONS A 10:30 – 11:30am

S E AT E D L U N C H & R U Z I C K A C O M PA S S L E A D E R S H I P AWA R D P R E S E N TAT I O N 11:30am – 1:00pm Salons G-K, 4th Floor

CONCURRENT SESSIONS B 1:15 – 2:15pm

DESSERT 2:15 – 3:15pm Exhibit Hall (Salons E&F), 4th Floor Visit with Charitable Partner – ASSIST

CONCURRENT SESSIONS C 3:15 – 4:30pm

SPEED SESSIONS 3:15pm – 4:45pm Arlington/Berkeley/Clarendon, 3rd Floor

R E G I S T R AT I O N 7:30am – 4:00pm Resistration Desk, 4th Floor

EXHIBIT HALL OPEN 7:30am – 3:15pm Salons E&F, 4th Floor

B R E A K FA S T 7:30 – 8:45am Exhibit Hall (Salons E&F), 4th Floor

TA B S W E L C O M E & O P E N I N G K E Y N O T E 8:45 – 10:00am Salons G-K, 4th Floor

K E Y N O T E P R E S E N TAT I O N 9:00am – 10:00am Salons G-K, 4th Floor Travis Roy, Travis Roy Foundation, MA

BREAK 10:00 – 10:30am Exhibit Hall (Salons E&F), 4th Floor Visit with Charitable Partner – ASSIST

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Speed Sessions are a TABS Conference favorite! All Speed Sessions will take place in the same room with each presenter located at a different table. For instance, session SS-01 will take place at table number 1. Each session will last approximately 15 minutes, giving you the opportunity to attend up to 4 sessions. When the music starts to play, switch it up!

H E A D ’ S F O R U M ( C -1) For Heads of School & Trustees 3:15 – 4:45pm Boylston, 1st Floor Sponsored by Independent School Management (ISM)

AT T E N D E E R E C E P T I O N 4:45 – 5:30pm Atrium Lounge, 3rd Floor Sponsored by All Campus Storage

HEADS DINNER (by invitation only) 6:45 – 9:30pm 60 State Street

FRIDAY EVENTS Keynote Presentation

Heads Forum (C-1)

9:00 – 10:00am Salons G-K, 4th Floor

For Heads of School & Trustees 3:15 – 4:45pm Boylston, 1st Floor A special session for Heads of School about the important role of your school’s brand (both internally/on campus and externally). How do you clearly define it, manage it and live it? How do you ensure that every interaction with students, parents, prospective families and faculty on your school’s campus brings your brand’s essence to life? How does this translate to your community’s authentic culture? How do you ensure that your “product” is differentiated in the marketplace and then how do you consistently communicate these points of differentiation? Please join Drew Cassertano and Fran Kelly, for this session that will combine the voice of boarding schools with the voice of branding and marketing.

Speed Sessions 3:15 – 4:45pm Arlington/Berkeley/Clarendon 19, 15-minute sessions in all. Pick the four that interest you the most!

Attendee Reception

4:45 – 5:30pm Atrium Lounge, 3rd Floor

Drew Casertano, Headmaster, Millbrook School, NY; Fran Kelly, President & CEO, CEOVIEW Branding

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FRIDAY 10:30 – 11:30AM

HEADS & SENIOR MANAGEMENT

NABI

A-1 A MILE WIDE AND A MILE DEEP: BUILDING ENROLLMENT, GENERATING PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT, AND STRENGTHENING INSTITUTIONAL REPUTATION THROUGH POCKETS OF EXCELLENCE

A-3 NABI: MEASURING VALUE (ATTENDANCE LIMITED TO NABI MEMBER SCHOOLS ONLY) St. Botolph, 2nd Floor

Boylston, 1st Floor The margin of success (or error) for most boarding schools is razor thin. Plus or minus several tuition-capable applicants, a few percentage points change in student retention, or one or two leadership donations can make the difference between a disappointing year and an extraordinary one. Over the last five years, The Hill School has created a virtuous cycle of enrollment, fundraising, and institutional reputation by seizing opportunities to develop programmatic excellence, hiring and supporting faculty who create enrollment demand, turning perceived challenges into strengths, and deliberately prioritizing spending in strategic areas. Come to this workshop to hear how this strategy has worked at The Hill, and to brainstorm ways to replicate that success in a way that works for your school. Zachary Lehman, Headmaster, The Hill School, PA; Len Miller, Associate Headmaster, The Hill School, PA HEADS & SENIOR MANAGEMENT

A-2 TEACH, COACH, LIVE- SUSTAINING THE THREE ROLE TEACHING MODEL Tremont, 1st Floor Given the cost of a boarding school education, schools are well aware of the need to communicate their value added component when marketing to future and current families. As well, schools are being pressured to hire and retain faculty who meet the increasing demands of parents for expertise in multiple areas. While the “triple-threat” educator remains a stalwart at most American boarding schools, the increased demands on both schools, in terms of hiring educators with specific expertise, and triple-threat faculty members to perform at increasingly high levels are putting pressure on this staffing model. With parents wanting academically accomplished teachers in classrooms, highly experienced coaches leading teams, and trained residential life staff overseeing pastoral care, the educators boarding schools hire have taken on an increasingly important, visible, and challenging role. How can schools meet the demands of parents while continuing to maintain the culture of their respective organizations? How can schools meet budget demands in view of the pressures from parents? Additionally, how can boarding schools do more to market the value of the triple-threat model to current and prospective families as a value-added proposition? Is the triple-threat model suitable given parental demands and shifts in how millennials view work/life balance? Greg Martin, Upper School Dean, The Perkiomen School, PA; Peter Quinn, Head of School, The Peddie School, NJ; Phil Peck, Head of School, Holderness School, NH; Mark Devey, Headmaster, The Perkiomen School, PA

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We’ve learned a lot from our spring and fall campaigns. We’ll share consumer insights on perceptions of boarding schools, satisfaction drivers and decision drivers. Walk away with ideas to communicate effectively with both a student and parent niche audience. Sheila Miklos, VP of Market Growth & Deputy Managing Director of NABI, TABS, NC; Casey Cowart, Senior Media Strategist, St. John & Partners, FL ADMISSION, ENROLLMENT & FINANCIAL AID

A-4 OUTREACH DIRECTORS TELL ALL: ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT TRENDSPOTTERS Berkeley Clarendon, 3rd Floor It’s your favorite reality show live in Boston! What can 300+ annual school visits in the United States, Canada, and abroad tell us about the world of independent school admission? What do thousands of families who recently applied to independent schools really think about the admission process? What would today’s admission/enrollment management leaders like their heads to know about their challenges? Join this dynamic and interactive session, which will spotlight recent industry research and arm you with information and resources to support/elevate the conversation about these important issues at your school. Aimee Gruber, Senior Director of Outreach & Business Development, The Enrollment Management Association, NJ; Kate Auger-Campbell, Director of Outreach, The Enrollment Management Association, NJ; Dave Taibl, Director of Outreach, The Enrollment Management Association, NJ; Christina Dotchin, Director of Outreach, The Enrollment Management Association, NJ ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION

A-5 HIT THE GROUND RUNNING! A MODEL FOR NEW FACULTY ORIENTATION Arlington, 3rd Floor How can we best prepare our new colleagues for success at our schools? In this workshop we will take you through the onboarding process at our school from the moment our faculty are hired through their first year. We will share our communication models, the schedules for our June and August orientations, and information that we cover in our weeklong on site orientation. We plan for this to be an interactive workshop in which participants share what is done at their schools so that we can all build a stronger program for new colleagues to make a successful transition to our schools. Prepare to learn, share and have fun! Julie Anderson, Associate Head of School for Academic Affairs, Cheshire Academy, CT; David Dykeman, Associate of School for Community Life and Athletics, Cheshire Academy, CT

FRIDAY 10:30 – 11:30AM

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A-6 INBOUND MARKETING STRATEGIES TO DRIVE ADVANCEMENT

A-8 LAUNCHING AN ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE AT YOUR SCHOOL

Wellesley, 3rd Floor There’s been a lot of buzz over the last few years about “automated and inbound marketing,” but what does that look like for fundraising? How should you think about “digital engagement” when it comes to bringing donors to your website? How do you move them through the so-called “buyer’s journey”? In this session, we’ll take proven marketing concepts from the corporate world and translate them to a donor strategy by showcasing tools and tactics that you can implement today, using email campaigns, content you’re creating, and a datadriven smart website deployment.

Simmons, 3rd Floor This workshop is intended for decision-makers charged with launching or expanding an entrepreneurial leadership (EL) initiative at an independent school. Interest in EL has sky-rocketed, driven in part by mounting pressure to equip students with future-relevant skills, the tremendous appeal of social entrepreneurship, the growing demand for a bespoke educational experience and shifting college admissions criteria. We’ll focus on the institutional resources and practical steps required to launch and promote an EL initiative. Who should lead and teach an EL initiative? What professional development is available for faculty? What are the pros and cons of procuring a 3rd party curriculum versus designing one in-house? Finally, we’ll explore the benefits of building a full entrepreneurship ecosystem with a portfolio of courses, student-run ventures, an apprenticeship program, university and corporate partnerships as well as revenue-generating co-curricular programs.

Jonathan Moser, CEO, Finalsite, CT HEADS & SENIOR MANAGEMENT

A-7 COMPREHENSIVE ABUSE PREVENTION: TEN POWERFUL WAYS TO SAFEGUARD STUDENTS AND FACULTY Suffolk, 3rd Floor Prevent harm and avoid litigation with a sophisticated approach to student-student and faculty-student mistreatment. Reading faculty the riot act or a litany of symptoms does little to cultivate healthy relationships or promote a true understanding of reporting obligations. Only a customized, wraparound approach to abuse prevention that includes parents, students, and employees under the same respectful umbrella will bring you peace of mind. It’s not just preventing the bad; it’s also about promoting the good. Christopher Thurber PhD, ABPP, FAACP, Psychologist and Educator, Phillips Exeter Academy & CampSpirit, LLC, NH

Tony Ospezin Harris, Redstelvio Design, Phillips Academy, MA; Chris Cheney, Head of School, Kents Hill School, ME RESIDENTIAL & STUDENT LIFE

A-9 ALL GENDER HOUSING OPTIONS Regis, 3rd Floor As independent schools, we have opportunities and responsibilities to be leaders in educating our communities and adjusting cultural norms and support structures to better serve all students, regardless of their gender identity. Boarding schools have added challenges given assumptions and long-standing traditions around housing adolescents based on biological sex. This session will highlight what two schools have done collaboratively to challenge these assumptions and pilot all gender dormitories as progressive living and learning communities. Karen Lassey, Assistant Principal, Phillips Exeter Academy, NH; Alex Myers, English Instructor, Phillips Exeter Academy, NH; Emma Staffaroni, Instructor in English, Phillips Academy, MA

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FRIDAY 10:30 – 11:30AM

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HEALTH & COUNSELING

A-10 ENDING THE BARBELL EFFECT– HOW BOARDING SCHOOLS MIGHT APPROACH ATTRACTING MIDDLE CLASS FAMILIES

A-13 EATING DISORDERS: A SILENT EPIDEMIC ON SCHOOL CAMPUSES

Fairfield, 3rd Floor Our schools have come to comprise a mix of high pay and high need students, with few students in between. Financial aid directors everywhere are witnessing families who make solid salaries, but live in locations or in manners that make paying a reasonable amount of boarding school tuition unfeasible. How might we, as the boarding school industry, market to and enroll families who can pay between 25% and 75% of our tuitions? While not espousing any particular answers, we hope you will join us for a discussion of how we—the boarding school industry—will approach and solve this important problem. Jeremy LaCasse, Assistant Headmaster, The Taft School, CT; Ian Gracey, Dean of Admission & Financial Aid, Groton School, MA; Alex Heiberger, Chief Financial Officer, The Madeira School, VA HEALTH & COUNSELING

A-11 ASSESSING PREVENTION NEEDS: DATA AND STRATEGIES FOR BOARDING SCHOOLS Exeter, 3rd Floor Highlighting important features of the boarding school environment—health, wellness culture, adult support, student profiles, and risk factors—that come together to create a climate of prevention, FCD will walk participants through a 20-item needs assessment. The conversation will include data from the FCD Student Attitudes and Behavior Survey, which provides schools with guidance, suggestions and recommendations on how to improve existing prevention programs, policies, and procedures. Heather Fay, Senior Program Services Data Manager, FCD Prevention Works, MA; Corinne Brisbois, Prevention Specialist, FCD Prevention Works, MA; Ian Barney, Prevention Specialist, FCD Prevention Works, MA RESIDENTIAL & STUDENT LIFE

A-12 STRATEGIC STUDENT DEVELOPMENT OVER FOUR YEARS Dartmouth, 3rd Floor This presentation will discuss the development of a four year student development program that actively connects health and wellness initiatives, residential life curriculum, student leadership development, and student advising around a shared vision and strategic goals. Attendees will gain an understanding of one school’s process developing a comprehensive student life program as well as some reflections on lessons learned and specific strategies toward success. Jed Wartman, Dean of Students, The Governor’s Academy, MA; Danielle Kingsbury, Assistant Dean of Students, The Governor’s Academy, MA

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Northeastern, 3rd Floor Eating disorders are a serious, drastically under-reported public health issue. This session provides the information schools need to understand the different types of eating disorders, causes, warning signs, symptoms and how to assist those affected. Creating an environment on your school campus that can help reduce the stigma associated with eating disorders is important, not only for those struggling, but also for those who may be trying to help a student that is affected. Ilene Fishman, LCSW, ACSW, Private Practice Psychotherapist & Board Member, National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), National Eating Disorders Assn., NY; Claire Mysko, MA, CEO, National Eating Disorders Assn., NY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

A-14 HOW THREE SCHOOLS TOOK CONTROL OF THEIR HEALTHCARE Harvard, 3rd Floor Health care costs represent one of the largest expenses in a school’s budget. Schools have been trapped in a marketplace with no access to data, little control over service provision and annual cost increases that force them to water down benefits to faculty and staff. In this presentation, three school officers discuss an elegant, innovative and non-disruptive solution that gives them complete control over their spending while creating a climate of health and wellbeing. Jennifer Borislow, Principal / Panel Moderator, Borislow Insurance, MA; Pete Hendel, CFO, Holderness School, NH; Marijka Beauchesne, Director of Finance, Phillips Exeter Academy, NH; Stephanie Beaudet, Director of Finance, Proctor Academy, NH MKTG/COMM/DVLPMT/ADV

A-15 BRAND POSITIONING: HOW TO CREATE A STRONG BRAND STRATEGY Provincetown, 4th Floor Let’s be honest. We all know that there is more to your school’s brand than your logo and style guide. It is how you position your school in the minds of your school community, outside community, and prospective families. Explore the challenges and opportunities; along with a 7-step plan that begins to strategically position your school to succeed in an over-populated market of independent schools. You will return to campus knowing what you can do right now and what it will take to build a competitive school brand. Be prepared to think differently, interact with your colleagues, and most importantly be courageous and honest with how you feel about your school. Jim Healey, Owner, Peapod Design, CT; Kelly Webster, Associate Executive Director, The Grove School, CT

FRIDAY 10:30 – 11:30AM

HEADS & SENIOR MANAGEMENT

A-16 OPPORTUNITIES AND OBSTACLES FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS Orleans, 4th Floor Summer Programs present a unique set of opportunities and issues for boarding schools. During this session we will examine the major obstacles to success for summer programs and how one school went from a program that was a financial drain on the institution to a program that is a significant source of profit. We will discuss the major obstacles, how they were overcome and what issues and obstacles we still face. Erin Ross Moses, Former Summer Programs Director (Miss Porter’s School) & Principal Consultant, The Ross Moses Group, CT; Kathryn Simison, Summer Programs Director & Associate Director of Admission, Miss Porter’s School, CT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

A-17 NEW ENGLAND 8-PLAYER FOOTBALL: RE-ENVISIONING CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS IN THE AGE OF SPECIALIZATION Vineyard, 4th Floor Learn about the collaborative effort among four schools (Millbrook, Forman, Pomfret and The Gunnery) to deal with the challenges at the intersection of mission, specialization, financial aid, and tradition. Though the presentation will focus on a specific sport and the ways four school heads navigated change in distinct settings, the principles and practices considered, attempted, and learned through this process apply to many other areas of school life. Come learn through this case study how your school might navigate the often necessary and difficult changes our schools face Adam Man, Head of School, Foman School, CT; Peter Becker, Head of School, The Gunnery, CT; Drew Casertano, Headmaster, Millbrook School, NY; Tim Richards, Head of School, Pomfret School, CT; Catherine Steiner-Adair, Ed.D., Clinical Psychologist, Consultant, Author, Speaker, Clinical and Consulting Psychologist, MA MKTG/COMM/DVLPMT/ADV

A-18 MARKETING TO THE AUSTRALIANS – BY AUSTRALIANS Yarmouth, 4th Floor From a test marketing fair failing, to having over 3000 people walk through our marquee in a small country fair, to an incredible National Boarding Week with TV, radio and newspaper coverage, Australia has grabbed the opportunity to market their boarding schools—the hashtag #whynotboarding has changed the image of boarding in the population of Australia. Richard Stokes, Executive Director, ABSA, QLD; Thomas Dunsmore, General Manager, ABSA, QLD

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FRIDAY 1:15 – 2:15PM

HEADS & SENIOR MANAGEMENT

NABI

B-1 WOMEN AND INSTITUTIONAL LEADERSHIP

B-3 THE NORTH AMERICAN BOARDING INITIATIVE – A CAMPAIGN PROGRESS UPDATE St. Botolph, 2nd Floor

Boylston, 1st Floor While incredible professional women serve our institutions, a disproportionately small number serve in the highest leadership posts. We ask the question, “why?” Join an open and candid conversation in which we examine perceived impediments toward advancement, strategies for growth, and empowerment of self and others. This session is intended for aspiring heads, those in mid-level leadership positions, and those just beginning to think about their career trajectory. Susan Nelson, Head Emerita, The Webb Schools; TABS Board Chair, CA; Suzanne Walker Buck, Rector, Chatham Hall, VA HEADS & SENIOR MANAGEMENT

B-2 CAMPUS MANAGEMENT IN THE FIRST HOUR OF A CRISIS Tremont, 1st Floor This session will focus on best practices in campus management in the early stages of crisis situations impacting the health and safety of the school community. Benefiting from our experiences, attendees will learn how to establish and implement the necessary policies and protocols aimed at safeguarding and guiding schools during campus emergency situations. Topics will range from campus lockdowns and campus security to safety and health issues. Special attention will focus on how Pomfret School has established a Conduct and Compliance Team (CCT) to assess situations that may violate the safety or rights of members of the school community. We will provide an overview of our CCT structure and the impact it has had in safeguarding the health of our community. Patrick Boyd, Assistant Dean of Students, Pomfret School, CT; Rich Dempsey, Assistant Head of School, Pomfret School, CT

The North American Boarding Initiative (NABI) is a concerted, sector-wide response to the increasingly complex enrollment challenges faced by boarding schools in today’s education landscape. The initiative aims to increase domestic, tuitioncapable boarding enrollment at NABI schools by 10% by 2020. Join the TABS/NABI team and our agency of record, St. John & Partners, for an update on the marketing campaign and a preview of what’s to come in calendar year 2018. This presentation will feature results from the fall campaign (with over 30 million projected impressions!); the best performing creative and media channels; and insights to what we’ve been learning from both our parent and student target audiences. Megan Cartier, Managing Director, NABI & Market Growth, TABS, NC; Caroline Eddings, Account Manager, St. John & Partners, FL ADMISSION, ENROLLMENT & FINANCIAL AID

B-4 FEEDING THE FUNNEL: INBOUND STRATEGIES TO DRIVE SUCCESS Exeter, 3rd Floor Join us for a session that peels back the layers of what it takes to develop new target audiences by creating a magnetic inbound and content strategy. Here’s a hint: the strategy is less about reporting the day-to-day campus news and more about solving prospective families’ problems. Walk away with proven data-backed strategies, and learn how to start a program designed to help you drive more prospective candidates into your admission funnel. Stacy Jagodowski, Director of Marketing & Communications, Milken Community Schools, CA; Peter Baron, Chief Member Relations Officer, EMA, NJ MKTG/COMM/DVLPMT/ADV

B-5 ADVANTAGE THROUGH DIFFERENCE Arlington, 3rd Floor When we talk about small classrooms, outstanding facilities, meaningful relationships, and our “unique” traditions and spirit ... we all sound the same. In this session we’ll share a framework for organizing institutional attributes in a way that separates the truly distinctive from the merely attractive helping your school find advantage through difference. David Thiel, Assistant Head of School for Strategy and Planning, Deerfield Academy, MA

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FRIDAY 1:15 – 2:15PM

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B-6 PARENT ENGAGEMENT: ARE YOU TALKING TO YOUR PARENTS EFFECTIVELY?

B-10 BEYOND BATHROOMS AND PRONOUNS: PREPARING YOUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY FOR INCLUSION OF TRANSGENDER STUDENTS

Wellesley, 3rd Floor During this session, you will learn to how to streamline your parent communications, delivering the right information, at the right time and in the right channel(s). Learn to publish content once, and aggregate it into all available communication channels (website, mobile, apps, signage, email & print). Parents are your best ‘sales force’ and want to brag about their children and your school. Are you giving them enough rich content for this to happen easily, without spending lots of time putting it together? Simon Noakes, CEO & Founder, Interactive Schools, Bucks ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION

B-7 WOVEN PROGRAMS: PUT YOUR MISSION IN MOTION Suffolk, 3rd Floor Transforming lives requires engaging activities that effectively teach values, such as sportsmanship, conservation, and unselfishness. This hands-on session will challenge participants to create new (and enhance existing) curricular and co-curricular programs in ways that leave students with a concrete understanding of the abstract concepts that make up your mission. Case studies from summer programs—including papermaking, photography, woodworking, and swim instruction—will illustrate the process of incorporating woven Christopher Thurber PhD, ABPP, FAACP, Psychologist and Educator, Phillips Exeter Academy & CampSpirit, LLC, NH ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION

B-8 BEYOND PROJECT BASED LEARNING -– METRICS THAT MATTER Simmons, 3rd Floor The pedagogical shifts of the last decade have placed new emphasis on project-based learning (PBL). As schools across the country move to create iLabs and makerspaces to support PBL, new methods of determining the success of these nontraditional learning spaces are needed to assess their success. This presentation explores how evaluating metrics such as admissions, changes in learning approaches, cultivating critical thinking, and improved rates of student placement can help validate the investment in these spaces

Fairfield, 3rd Floor How would your school respond to a born-male applicant who has lived as a girl since age 3? If a student comes out as transgender, what are your policies about boarding, athletics, parent relations, pronouns/name changes, and dress code? Educators are playing catch-up with a 21st century gender revolution, which challenges the female/male binary and offers students dozens of gender identity options. Focusing on training, policy development, and crisis management, we’ll examine this newest diversity issue, which challenges businessas-usual, requiring prudence with multiple school community stakeholders. Julie Mencher, MSW, LGBT Diversity Consultant/Therapist/ Trainer, Julie Mencher, MSW, MA; Jane Hulbert, Founder, The Jane Group, IL ADMISSION, ENROLLMENT & FINANCIAL AID

B-11 THE IMPACT OF COMMUNITY: FORMING ACCESS ORGANIZATION PARTNERSHIPS Berkeley Clarendon, 3rd Floor The answer to why schools establish partnerships with access organizations is pretty simple. There is added value for all parties – students, parents, nonprofit organizations, and schools – involved. In this session, presenters will emphasize the importance of partnerships between access organizations and boarding schools by examining organizational data and feedback from families through video testimonials. Participants will leave the workshop with an understanding about education access and academic program models for this population and the benefits of forming these collaborations and partnerships. New Jersey SEEDS is a statewide access organization that has developed strong partnerships with nearly 150 schools to help change the lives of motivated, high achieving students from low-income families. Each of our programs provides a demanding course of study designed to develop the intellectual and leadership potential of our students and prepares them for long-term success. Imani Gilliam, Dean of Programs, New Jersey SEEDS, NJ; Sharon Zucker, Dean of Guidance, New Jersey SEEDS, NJ

Paul Viccica, AIA, Principal, CBT Architects, MA; Curt Lewellyn, Director of Innovation Lab, The Fessenden School, MA; Tim Murphy, Director of Secondary School Counseling, The Fessenden School, MA

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RESIDENTIAL & STUDENT LIFE

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

B-12 KEEPING THE FAITH: CHARACTER EDUCATION IN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

B-14 PAIN TODAY FOR SURVIVAL TOMORROW

Dartmouth, 3rd Floor In the light of the strengthening “character movement” in education, Weir and Holmes will describe how schools are adapting admissions practices, developing innovative educational programs, and reshaping their relationship to colleges. Participants will learn how secondary schools, such as the Midland School (CA) and Community School (ID), are placing character attributes, such as self-reliance, grit and resilience, at the heart of their mission. Participants will take away strategies and tools for advancing character in the life of their schools. David Holmes, Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives, Community School, VT; Tim Weir, Director of Admission– Midland School– CA HEALTH & COUNSELING

B-13 FOSTERING A LIFETIME OF HEALTHY HABITS: HELPING CHILDREN FORM HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WITH FOOD Northeastern, 3rd Floor There is so much talk about diets and nutrition today. You hear it everywhere—“low-carb,” “gluten-free,” “low-calorie,” “clean,” “Paleo.” We are all listening to it, including our children! But what do they hear, what impression does it leave, and how is it affecting them—for better or for worse? And what about those who have food allergies or are at risk for an eating disorder? Our relationship with food needs to be positive and healthy for our physical and mental well being. Food should not be scary, and our eating patterns should not be trendy or motivated solely by physical appearance. This session will equip attendees to teach our children how to have a healthy relationship with food. It will talk about the importance of nutrients in their diets, how food affects their ability to learn and perform, and how to balance their plates without making any foods off-limits. Additionally, it will offer tips on encouraging children with food allergies to be knowledgeable and advocate for themselves, and will advise attendees on how to identify and address a child at risk of an eating disorder. Lesley Vogel, RD LD, Nutrition Director, SAGE Dining Services, MD; Katherine Titus, Head of School, Mercersburg Academy, PA; Debbie Rutherford, Associate Head of School, Mercersburg Academy, PA

Harvard, 3rd Floor Our schools’ sustainability requires innovation and reinvention, or we risk becoming obsolete. Schools that want to thrive in 10 years must trudge through the hot and murky waters of change to set a new trajectory of demand. Pain today is the antidote for non-existence tomorrow. Yes, the waters of reconsideration and change get hot if rudimentary, inquiry-based change is occurring. Expecting and accepting the heat is essential. This workshop shares the fundamental process of developing a changecapable school culture and agile-minded colleagues. Jamie Feild Baker, Chief Academic Officer, Grauer Institute Director, Pomfret, CT HEADS & SENIOR MANAGEMENT

B-15 BEYOND THE GLOSSY PLAN: CONCEPTUALIZING AND IMPLEMENTING NIMBLE STRATEGIC PROCESSES Simmons, 3rd Floor Many schools have long been constrained by a disconnection between aspirational strategic planning and nimble implementation of plans given the rapidly changing and competitive environment of education today. At Brewster Academy, administration and governance have partnered to develop a strategic process inspired by corporate practice and innovation. This process is guided by a clear vision and is structured in an annual cycle in sync with our business cycle. This presentation will detail our strategic path. Craig Gemmell, Head of School, Brewster Academy, NH; Kristy Kerin, Director of Institutional Advancement, Brewster Academy, NH; Arthur Coviello, Vice Chair of Board of Trustees, Brewster Academy, NH HEADS & SENIOR MANAGEMENT

B-16 THINK TANK: A POWERFUL (AND COST-EFFECTIVE) PROFESSIONAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR SCHOOL Orleans, 4th Floor This self-selected group of faculty designs a learning topic to explore in depth each year. Five years later, “Think Tankers” have been to more than forty schools from the East Coast to the Northwest, and businesses, including Microsoft and Boeing. This session will give you the tools to be a designer of your very own Think Tank. Timothy Healy, Dean of Students/Senior Associate, Saint Mary’s School/CSAPAL, NC; Leslie Owen, Dean of Teaching and Learning, Saint Mary’s School, NC; Monica Gillespie, Head of School, Francis Park School, CA

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FRIDAY 1:15 – 2:15PM

HEADS & SENIOR MANAGEMENT

B-17 PROVIDING FEEDBACK ABOUT FACULTY MISTAKES: ADVICE FOR ADMINISTRATORS Vineyard, 4th Floor Faculty leaders want to be effective, but most schools don’t prepare them to provide feedback, document concerns, and address boundary missteps. No matter how diligently a school trains faculty to maintain appropriate boundaries with students, invariably some faculty and staff will engage in inconsistent behaviors. This workshop will address strategies for handling common responses to behavioral feedback such as defensiveness and anxiety, having productive discussions, and setting clear expectations. Learn also how to avoid common pitfalls. Quincy McLaughlin, Dean of Student Well-being, The Hotchkiss School, CT; David Wolowitz, Senior Director, McLane Middleton Law Firm, NH; Merrilee Mardon, Dean of Faculty, The Hotchkiss School, CT ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION

B-18 WELCOME TO YOUR #FUTUREREADY LIBRARY Yarmouth, 4th Floor Today’s library is not only a silent study space but a vibrant, active place for future forward thinking and doing. Learn how one library media specialist worked with colleagues to create and co-teach two classes to change the school’s concept of the library and the learning that happens there. This session will comprise a presentation, discussion, and a hands-on component that will include the topics of student voice/choice, collaboration advantages, successful outreach methods, and co-teaching practices/methods that work.

DESSERT 2:15 – 3:15pm Exhibit Hall (Salons E&F), 4th Floor Visit with Charitable Partner – ASSIST

Erikka Adams, Head Librarian, Proctor Academy, NH

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ADMISSION, ENROLLMENT & FINANCIAL AID

SS-1 1 DAY, 1,000 DONATIONS

SS-4 THE ARCHITECTURE OF ADMISSION

Arlington Berkeley Clarendon, 3rd Floor Woodberry Forest has pursued a variety of spring giving initiatives to rev up alumni support for the Amici Fund, the school’s annual giving campaign. With participation already high among alumni, the school needed new strategies to keep growing the fund. From this need two new initiatives were born: A Week For Woodberry, a week-long campaign, and OneWoodberry, our first-ever give day.

Arlington Berkeley Clarendon, 3rd Floor Can investment in campus aesthetics impact recruitment and enrollment? A new administration and admissions team at The Pennington School looked to broadcast their ambitious, revitalizing mission through architecture. Fully engaging with the school’s educational philosophy, the architects helped craft a physical symbol of the new Pennington. Four new projects reflect a genuine commitment to student-centered learning and a longstanding tradition of inclusion and respect. Record applications, yield, and student caliber demonstrate the strategy’s success.

Jacob Geiger, Director of Strategic Communications, Woodberry Forest School, VA; Douglas Gabbert, Director of the Amici Fund, Woodberry Forest School, VA MKTG/COMM/DVLPMT/ADV

SS-2 ENGAGING ALUMNI OVER LONG DISTANCES Arlington Berkeley Clarendon, 3rd Floor This session will offer recommendations and practical ideas for cost-effective alumni engagement regardless of the alumni’s ability to visit campus or connect with other alumni in person. We will talk about the challenges of creating a vibrate alumni program when alumni live around the world and discuss what motivates people to connect with each other, beyond loyalty to their school, and show ways to make human connections that transcend their technological platform. Matt McGee, Director of Annual Giving and Constituent Relations, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School, GA MKTG/COMM/DVLPMT/ADV

SS-3 CRISIS ON CAMPUS: COMMUNICATIONS & REPUTATION MANAGEMENT Arlington Berkeley Clarendon, 3rd Floor This presentation will cover all aspects of how to successfully navigate crisis management: assembling the proper team, important audiences, a multi-channel approach, working with legal counsel, etc. We will touch on real-life case studies in which sexual misconduct, leadership transition, student activism or another timely topic was the focus. Solomon McCown & Company is located in Boston, Massachusetts. This organization primarily operates in the Public Relations Services business / industry within the Engineering, Accounting, Research, and Management Services sector. This organization has been operating for approximately 14 years. Solomon McCown & Company is estimated to generate $2.4 million in annual revenues, and employs approximately 15 people at this single location.

Robert Douglass, Associate, Voith & Mactavish Architects, LLC, PA; Sharon Jarboe, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, Pennington School, NJ ADMISSION, ENROLLMENT & FINANCIAL AID

SS-5 DRAFTING AND ENFORCING ENROLLMENT AGREEMENTS: TIPS AND TRAPS Arlington Berkeley Clarendon, 3rd Floor When did your school most recently review its enrollment agreement? Does the enrollment agreement address parental comportment and other hot topics? This speed session will explore the key elements of creating a legally enforceable enrollment agreement, address common traps that boarding schools ought to avoid when drafting and enforcing enrollment agreements, and identify internal policies for enforcement. Sarah Fay, Attorney, Schwartz Hannum PC, MA Ashley McCown, President– Solomon McCown, MA; T.J. Winick, Vice President, Solomon McCown, MA

Ashley McCown, President– Solomon McCown, MA; T.J. Winick, Vice President, Solomon McCown, MA

Speed Session 26

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ADMISSION, ENROLLMENT & FINANCIAL AID

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

SS-6 A BIRD IN HAND: A GUIDE TO A SUCCESSFUL 9TH GRADE TRANSITION PROGRAM

SS-9 YOUR “BACK DOOR” TO “FRONT DOOR” CAMPUS REORIENTATION

Arlington Berkeley Clarendon, 3rd Floor No one likes attrition—especially admission directors and/ or the educational consultant who placed the student in the school. Yet we all know that the transition from middle school to high school represents a significant event in the lives of adolescents—one that necessitates support from and collaboration among teachers, parents, counselors, and administrators especially in a boarding school environment. In the last decade, more and more colleges and universities have focused on the “first-year experience” to ease the transition from high school into college and to ensure retention from year to year. In this session, admissions professionals, deans, and educational consultants will hear about the 9th grade transition program at Emma Willard School. This program places emphasis on bridging the gap from middle school to high school and features initiatives focused on welcoming, working with, and retaining ninth grade students (and their parents). Rewards include lowering attrition, strengthening parent relationships, increasing parent giving, and most of all have a happier more stable rising sophomore class.

Arlington Berkeley Clarendon, 3rd Floor As established schools grow and expand, legacy “centers” of campus evolve and reorient. Facilities that were once relegated to the back of campus are the new front door, challenging campus identities and requiring integrattion into existing academic buildings. This presentation will illustrate how holistic campus planning and a creative, out-of-the-box assessment of all campus assets can reorient the campus core around the student experience and better reflect the mission of the school.

Katie Myer, Director of Recruitment, Emma Willard School, NY; Jamie Hicks-Furgang, Head of Enrollment Management, Emma Willard School, NY ADMISSION, ENROLLMENT & FINANCIAL AID

SS-7 GUIDELINES FOR ENROLLMENT AGREEMENTS Arlington Berkeley Clarendon, 3rd Floor Learn how to accomplish the goals of: (1) creating a binding, enforceable legal enrollment agreement with the student and financially responsible person concerning important business and legal terms; (2) have a document that can be viewed in the best possible light from the student and parent’s perspective; and (3) communicate the cooperative partnership the school hopes to have with the student and parents or guardians. Linda Johnson, Esquire, McLane Middleton Law Firm, NH ADMISSION, ENROLLMENT & FINANCIAL AID

SS-8 PRE-ARRIVAL LEARNING Arlington Berkeley Clarendon, 3rd Floor Studying abroad is a significant step for international students. Cultural differences and unrealistic expectations create misunderstandings between students, boarding school and administrators. The Pre-Arrival Learning program ensures students arrive well prepared with realistic expectations and stronger English skills. The program is fully branded and customized to each individual school. Over 16,000 happy students and 200 schools can’t be wrong!

Paul Viccica, AIA, Principal, CBT Architects, MA; Matthew Crozier, Chief Operating Officer, Middlesex School, MA HEALTH & COUNSELING

SS-10 DO PAPER FORMS SLOW DOWN YOUR EMERGENCY RESPONSE AT SCHOOL? Arlington Berkeley Clarendon, 3rd Floor Storing health records in binders can be a huge inconvenience and a threat to student safety. What if an athlete gets hurt during baseball practice and the coach needs quick access to the student’s emergency information? Usually, they would have to visit the nurse who has to sift through hundreds of folders to find the right document. When minutes matter, your health and athletic staff should have student vital health records at their fingertips! Join Brian Biddulph-Krentar, the CEO of Magnus Health, to learn how your school’s health form collection process impacts your staff’s emergency preparedness. Schools nationwide that have switched to digital form management have instant student record access on and off campus. Amber Hawkins, Account Executive, Magnus Health, NC RESIDENTIAL & STUDENT LIFE

SS-11 BOARDING AND BIOMETRICS: THE FUTURE IS NOW! Arlington Berkeley Clarendon, 3rd Floor This session will explore different ways in which boarding schools around the world are utilizing BioMetric Scanning within their boarding communities. With a diverse and complex set of risk management requirements, BioMetrics give schools a dependable tool to account for students in a safe and efficient manner. Garry Jowett, Director, REACH Boarding, NS

Thomas Christensen, Director, Vital English, BC

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SS-12 CONSTRUCTING SERVANT LEADERSHIP: A BLUEPRINT FOR BOARDING SCHOOLS TO DEVELOP SYNERGY, PARTNERSHIPS, AND LIFE-CHANGING OPPORTUNITIES IN SCHOOL COMMUNITIES AND BEYOND.

SS-15 USING DATA MINING TO GLEAN PD TOPICS FOR TEACHERS

Arlington Berkeley Clarendon, 3rd Floor Over the last five years, Christ School has partnered with Habitat for Humanity and neighboring private schools to build three homes for families in our community. This session will share a template for how schools can develop synergy among constituents through their service programs, forge lasting bonds in their local community and beyond, and produce outstanding servant leaders through the project’s leadership team.

Arlington Berkeley Clarendon, 3rd Floor Though it sounds like techno talk, the application of data mining techniques with a school’s IT Support Helpdesk database can help Deans of Faculty or Directors of Educational Technology determine important topics for faculty professional development. The presenter will highlight the methods and findings of his recently approved and defended doctoral dissertation, which mined three years of Helpdesk data to determine the areas of teachers’ technology weaknesses that were impacting pedagogic efforts. No technology skills required! Joel Lowsky, Director of Educational Technology, Northfield Mount Hermon, MA

Isaac Rankin, Director of Residential Life, Christ School, NC RESIDENTIAL & STUDENT LIFE RESIDENTIAL & STUDENT LIFE

SS-13 ORIENTATION IS COMING Arlington Berkeley Clarendon, 3rd Floor The two weeks prior to the first day of school are packed with final admissions decisions, on-boarding new faculty, student leadership training, and orientations. Strategic planning and efficient use of the school calendar will put energy, rather than exhaustion, into your start of school. Tim Chakwin, Dean of Students, McCallie School, TN; Ryan Wadley, Director of Residential Life, McCallie School, TN

SS-16 GOOGLE APPS FOR THE INTERMEDIATE TO EXPERIENCED GOOGLE USER Arlington Berkeley Clarendon, 3rd Floor In this session, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to use Google Apps for education. We will look at how to use Google Classroom, Docs, Sheets, Forms and Slides in new and creative ways for collaborative lessons and projects. We will learn about how to use Google Chrome extensions such as Google Chromecast and Sceencastify to fully engage all students both in and out of the classroom. Rachael Ryan, AP Teacher, The Taft School, CT

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SS-14 STOP BUYING TECHNOLOGY! IT’S ABOUT PEOPLE Arlington Berkeley Clarendon, 3rd Floor Schools often waste money on technology, as they purchase a label (SIS, LMS, CMS) without first understanding the user needs. Human behaviour & lack of training is the NUMBER 1 reason technology fails in schools. Come along and learn how to put people first. Then choose the best technology to deliver the best user experience. This will save your school money, time and open up new possibilities to really engage with your community. Simon Noakes, CEO & Founder, Interactive Schools, Bucks

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COLLEGE COUNSELING

SS-17 A LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TOOL FOR INNOVATIVE ADMISSION OFFICES

SS-18 HOW TO CHOOSE A SERVICE TRACKING PROVIDER FOR YOUR SCHOOL

Arlington Berkeley Clarendon, 3rd Floor The Duolingo English Test is an online language certification with unique features. It is accessible on demand, has a fast score turnaround (48 hours), increased test security and includes an interview clip and writing sample, which gives a complete picture of the student’s English proficiency. At only $49 for the students, and completely free for the school, it is a great option to assess the applicant’s language proficiency and increase the number of international applicants without sacrificing quality. Join us to learn more about the Duolingo English Test and start receiving scores today!

Arlington Berkeley Clarendon, 3rd Floor x2VOL is the leading service tracking and reporting platform in K12 and the only company to provide students with an Official Service Transcript (TM) that can be delivered to 98% of colleges and universities or used for scholarship applications. There are several things to consider when selecting a platform to digitally track your students’ service information. Find out how to determine which platform meets your needs and receive a checklist to assist you in your selection process. Michelle Pitman, Founder & CEO, x2VOL, TX

Rogelio Alvarez, Business Development– Duolingo, Inc, PA MKTG/COMM/DVLPMT/ADV

SS-19 “I LOVE BOARDING” NEW UK MARKETING CAMPAIGN Arlington Berkeley Clarendon, 3rd Floor In 2017, the UK Boarding Schools’ Association ran a multichannel ‘I love boarding’ campaign to foster greater domestic awareness and interest. From video and social media to driving a fully-equipped boarding bus around schools and shows, the campaign relentlessly told the story of modern, British boarding. BSA’s Chief Executive reflects on the campaign and its impact. Robin Fletcher, Chief Executive, The Boarding Schools’ Association

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FRIDAY 3:15 – 4:30PM

FOR HEADS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

C-2 “THRIVEABILITY”: HOW TO CHANGE YOUR BOARD CONVERSATION HEADS & SENIOR MANAGEMENT

C-1 READY FOR MORE! LEADING THE CHARGE TO DEFINE YOUR SCHOOL’S BRAND TRUTHS & UNIQUE CULTURE A special session for Heads of School about the important role of your school’s brand (both internally/ on campus and externally). How do you clearly define it, manage it and live it? How do you ensure that every interaction with students, parents, prospective families and faculty on your school’s campus brings your brand’s essence to life? How does this translate to your community’s authentic culture? How do you ensure that your “product” is differentiated in the marketplace and then how do you consistently communicate these points of differentiation? Fran Kelly, President & CEO, CEOVIEW Branding, MA; Drew Casertano, Headmaster, Millbrook School, NY Sponsored by

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Tremont, 1st Floor Most schools overlook the right questions in their leap to solutions and, as a result, they solve the wrong problems. The sustainability conversation often omits the most important question any school must ask: what makes our school’s educational experience profoundly relevant, valuable and transformative for students? The focus needs to shift from financial sustainability to thriveability. We’ll frame new questions, challenges and approaches that unleash the talent of your board so your school thrives. Stephanie Rogen, Founder and Principal, Greenwich Leadership Partners, CT; Sarah Goldin, Partner, Greenwich Leadership Partners, CT MKTG/COMM/DVLPMT/ADV

C-3 BUILDING THE ROI CASE THROUGH PROGRAM ASSESSMENT Wellesley, 3rd Floor The boarding school model offers unmatched advantages, yet relatively few understand the “return on investment” that justifies tuition. Comprehensive institutional assessment measures program quality, supports data-driven management, and offers metrics revealing the lasting impact of attendance. Pomfret School is building a data dashboard that generates actionable and marketable metrics. Using our story as a springboard, participants will learn how to measure what truly matters and develop strategies to highlight the promise of each school. Don Gibbs, Director of Studies & Institutional Assessment, Pomfret School, CT MKTG/COMM/DVLPMT/ADV

C-4 PANEL DISCUSSION: INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT Suffolk, 3rd Floor Michael Shaver, Director of International Market Growth, TABS, NC

FRIDAY 3:15 – 4:30PM

ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION

C-5 BUILDING STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS FOR ACADEMIC INNOVATION

C-8 SCRUM AND AGILE DEVELOPMENT AS A MODEL FOR GROUP WORK

Simmons, 3rd Floor Come hear how one school set out to foster deliberate relationships with nearby colleges, museums, and more, as it worked to make its city an extended classroom. This presentation will document how these kinds of partnerships can be forged, analyze their value, and examine the sort of administrative infrastructure necessary to build and sustain them. It will also discuss the role of external partnerships in fostering and inspiring curricular innovation.

Exeter, 3rd Floor This session explores our journey by borrowing a workflow model from the technology industry and repurposing it to be used within our STEM and non-STEM courses. Our goal is to provide a classroom experience that builds emotional intelligence through collaboration and meta-cognitive reflection on the connection between process and product. We will describe the model, how we developed it, why we developed it, the successes we have had, and the challenges we still face. We will also present reflections from the technology industry itself regarding implementations of agile development workflows. We believe that this unique pedagogical approach will develop skills and habits of mind necessary for success in college and beyond.

Theresa Smith, Assistant Head of Schools, The Webb Schools, CA; Sally Mingarelli, Director of Experiential Learning, The Webb Schools, CA RESIDENTIAL & STUDENT LIFE

C-6 MODERATION IN ATHLETICS: LIVING THE OXYMORON Regis, 3rd Floor With everyone wanting ‘more’ in today’s athletic climate, Culver Academies finds success by practicing its school virtue of moderation as it leads 39 sports and 69 teams to state and national success, all while ensuring student-athlete welfare. Boasting a model that deviates from the traditional boarding school “triple threat,” learn how Culver’s AD and Dean of Faculty intentionally collaborate to support faculty coaches both in athletics and in academics with a unique culture and professional reward system.

David Landis, Associate Head of School for Academics, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School, GA; Michael Lomuscio, STEAM Coordinator, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School, GA

Louise Ericson, Director of Athletics, Culver Academies, IN; Josh Pretzer, Dean of Faculty, Culver Academies, IN DIVERSITY/MULTICULTURALISM

C-7 TEACHER SELF-REFLECTION: THE MISSING PIECE OF THE PUZZLE Fairfield, 3rd Floor In all aspects of our work as teachers, educators, administrators and staff in private institutions we act beyond ourselves. This is necessary to fulfill our calling to work with learners. However, to complete the circle of our professional development, we need a great deal of internal work. Neuroscience research informs us that implicit bias is a part of living in a multi-racial society. This full day pre-conference workshop gives participants the opportunity to become a more effective teacher, educator, administrator or staff member through selfreflection activities.

ATTENDEE RECEPTION 4:45 – 5:30pm Atrium Lounge 3rd Floor

Lavette Coney, ELL Co-Chair, The Fessenden School, MA

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R E G I S T R AT I O N 8:00 – 11:00am Registration Desk, 3rd Floor

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C L O S I N G K E Y N O T E : K A T LY N G R A S S O 8:00 – 9:15am Salon G, 4th Floor

CONCURRENT SESSIONS D 9:30 – 10:30am

BREAK WITH REFRESHMENTS SERVED OUTSIDE SESSION ROOMS 10:30 – 10:45am

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GRAB & GO LUNCH 11:45am Atrium, 3rd Floor

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D-1 TRANSGENDER STUDENTS AT BOARDING SCHOOLS: A DISCUSSION OF ADMISSIONS DILEMMAS & SOLUTIONS

D-3 MARKETING ANALYTICS / WEBSITE USABILITY

Boylston, 1st Floor With residential life, school traditions and culture, and student life firmly grounded in the gender binary of female/male, boarding schools encounter the novelty of a rapidly changing, multi-gender landscape. Prospective transgender students and their families pose particular dilemmas for admissions professionals, requiring a delicate balancing of the needs of multiple stakeholders. Led by a gender diversity consultant and experienced boarding school admission directors, we’ll focus on developing options for questions you bring to the discussion. Julie Mencher, MSW, LGBT Diversity Consultant/Therapist/ Trainer, Julie Mencher, MSW, MA; Erby Mitchell, Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, Hotchkiss School, CT; Pam Safford, Director of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid, New Canaan Country School, CT HEADS & SENIOR MANAGEMENT

D-2 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL TASK FORCE ON EDUCATOR SEXUAL MISCONDUCT PANEL DISCUSSION Tremont, 1st Floor The education of young people is based implicitly on trust. Embedded in that principle is the fundamental expectation that schools will provide a safe environment for students. Educator sexual misconduct undermines these bedrock expectations. To contribute to a broader understanding of these challenges, and to identify specific steps that independent schools can take to address them effectively, NAIS and TABS partnered in 2016 to form the Independent School Task Force on Educator Sexual Misconduct. The goal of the Task Force has been to contribute to a broader understanding of educator sexual misconduct in independent schools and to identify specific strategies that independent schools can take to prevent and respond to misconduct effectively. Join this session to learn more about this initiative and the resulting recommendations. Jetta Bernier, Executive Director, MassKids, MA Mike Hanas, Head of School, San Francisco Friends School, CA Whit Sheppard, Founder & Principal, Abacus Advisory LLC, VA Pete Upham, Executive Director, TABS, NC Debra Wilson, General Counsel, NAIS, DC

St. Botolph, 2nd Floor In the first half hour of this session, you will learn how to dig deeper into your Google Analytics profile to find and interpret meaningful data that you can act upon immediately. The second half hour will be a fast-paced, live, “Doctor Is In” session in which Sheila will audit two NABI school websites to understand what’s working, what’s not and how to make easy changes to improve the overall user experience. Perfect for Marketing and Communication Professionals. Sheila Miklos, VP of Market Growth & Deputy Managing Director of NABI, TABS, NC ADMISSION, ENROLLMENT & FINANCIAL AID

D-4 WHAT LEADERSHIP MEANS IN THE ADMISSION & ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT SPACE MOVING FORWARD Berkeley Clarendon, 3rd Floor Leadership is all the buzz these days, perhaps overly so. Learn what we’re learning about Leadership, be it “Capital L or lower case l”, and what kind of leadership competencies are essential for the admission profession. We’ll share lessons learned through our collaborative work with Vanderbilt University on leadership and curriculum development for AISAP’s Certification Program for Admission Professionals. Ray Diffley, Director of AISAP’s Center for Admission & Enrollment Management Leadership, AISAP, CT; Janice Crampton, Executive Director, AISAP, CT ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION

D-6 ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND ACCOMMODATIONS: UNDERSTANDING THE LAW AND BEST PRACTICES Arlington, 3rd Floor What is the relationship between the ADA and Section 504? What is the IDEA and does it impact my school even though we don’t provide special education? As schools respond to requests for academic accommodations it is important to understand how these laws apply— or don’t—to your school. Whether your school has a formal learning support program or merely provides extra time on a case-by-case basis, schools must meet their overriding obligation to provide reasonable accommodations. This presentation will explore best practices for determining accommodations and discuss the intersection between public and independent schools when it comes to accommodating students with disabilities. Julie Fay, Partner, Shipman & Goodwin LLP, CT; Melika Forbes, Attorney, Shipman & Goodwin LLP, CT

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SAT 9:30 – 10:30AM

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DIVERSITY/MULTICULTURALISM

D-7 ADVISORS: AT THE CROSSROAD OF KNOWLEDGE AND INTELLIGENCE

D-10 GENDER EQUALITY EDUCATION: PREPARING 21ST CENTURY STUDENTS FOR WORK AND LOVE

Suffolk, 3rd Floor Knowledge is the acquisition of facts and content; intelligence is the application of knowledge. Schools correctly focus on the pursuit of knowledge, but who focuses on how students apply that knowledge to their own life? We all know students who have high test scores and grades but who seem rudderless and continually make poor choices. Join this dynamic discussion to learn, practice, and share strategies to help your advisees put their knowledge to more effective use.

Vineyard, 4th Floor Many high school graduates lack the emotional, relational and critical skills they need to form healthy intimate relationships. Preparing students for work and love requires new ways of thinking about social-emotional leaning (SEL) for middle/high schools. Experienced educators are invited to join two highly respected psychologists in a deep dive exploration of the role of Gender Equality Education in promoting positive academic and social outcomes for students. Three Questions: 1. How can educators expand and improve SEL opportunities for MS and HS students? 2. How does Gender Equality Education impact identity development, individual behavior and community values? 3. What skills do our students need in order to be successful in love relationships?

Daniel Morrissey, Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, Western Reserve Academy, OH HEALTH & COUNSELING

D-8 ACADEMIC COACHING: HELPING STUDENTS FIND THE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL Fairfield, 3rd Floor Academic coaching is an ongoing partnership with a student that focuses on academic productivity and performance. An academic coach facilitates a students’ willingness to set realistic goals and achieve them. Unfortunately, an increasing number of teens struggle with executive skills weaknesses and performance deficits. This session will present a coaching model that provides practical strategies to organize and manage time, increase effective study habits, examine learning styles and identify barriers to success. Case studies will be used to highlight these interventions in the office and in the classroom. David Chiarella, Psychologist, Western Reserve Academy, OH MKTG/COMM/DVLPMT/ADV

B-15 4 BRAND STORIES EVERY SCHOOL SHOULD TELL (AND ONE YOU SHOULDN’T) Provincetown, 4th Floor Whether you are in admission or development you understand the value of a well-told story. But telling compelling stories about your school can be hard. Who is your target audience? What is the most effective message? What is the best medium? This workshop will introduce a helpful tool you can use immediately to identify and tell compelling stories. We will also provide examples from print, video, and social media and outline some common mistakes to avoid. Lisa Leidy, Agency Principal, Square Spot Design, NH; Hans Mundahl, Head of School, Sant Bani School, NH

Catherine Steiner-Adair, Ed.D., Clinical Psychologist/Consultant/ Author/Speaker, Clinical and Consulting Psychologist, MA HEALTH & COUNSELING

D-11 MEDITATION/MINDFULNESS TECHNIQUE AS COPING TOOL FOR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES Dartmouth, 3rd Floor Students in today’s world experience alarming rates of anxiety and depression. Helping students understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings and behaviors is crucial to developing a healthy mental awareness. Teaching the meaning of our emotions and the purpose of handling stress in a positive manner through mindfulness and meditation has produced some very positive results at Hebron Academy. Dr. Laurie Redfield, Director of Mental Health, Hebron Academy, ME ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION

D-12 FACULTY MATTERS: IMPROVING CULTURE, CAPACITY, AND QUALITY OF LIFE Orleans, 4th Floor To recruit and retain strong faculty, a culture of predictability and support is crucial. Hear the story of one administrative team that made improving faculty culture their top priority, and how doing so expanded their teachers’ ability to be truly student-centered in their work. We will share stories and ideas you can take home to apply at your own school: from faculty design challenges, to a new evaluation system, to more time devoted to collegial fun. Jennifer Biondi Anderson, Dean of Faculty, Virginia Episcopal School, VA; Chris Button, Associate Head of School, Virginia Episcopal School, VA; Mimi Csatlos, Academic Dean and Director of College Counseling, Virginia Episcopal School, VA

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SAT 9:30 – 10:30AM

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D-13 ETHICAL DECISION-MAKING

D-15 MAINTAINING FLEXIBILITY IN YOUR STUDENT HANDBOOK

Harvard, 3rd Floor Character education is at the heart of what makes a boarding school so valuable, and has never been more important than now. Residential life, in particular, presents multiple teachable moments to process student decision-making. This session will present a tried and (literally) tested way to teach ethical decision-making. We’ll discuss ethical dilemmas in light of psychological models of moral development, and examine ways in which you can measure growth among your students in this important trait.

Provincetown, 4th Floor No student handbook can ever cover every situation that can arise in an independent school setting. Learn what policies and language your student handbook should have to allow school administration the greatest flexibility to deal with situations as they arise. Linda Johnson, Esquire, McLane Middleton Law Firm, NH; Peter Saliba, Head of School, Tilton School, NH

Brett Potash, Director of Dormitories, Mercersburg Academy, PA

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D-16 CORE VALUES AND REBRANDING: BUILDING COMMUNITY IN A TIME OF TRANSITION

D-14 THE NEW LANDSCAPE OF MARIJUANA AND BOARDING SCHOOLS Yarmouth, 4th Floor As new forms of THC and new legislation change the landscape of marijuana in America so, too, has the marijuana landscape in our schools changed. Two Deans of Students who have experienced the first hand impact of marijuana ballot initiatives share their lessons learned that help them to reduce the potential harm of marijuana use by adolescents. This presentation will include information on new types and uses of THC, how to change the self harm perception and advice in handbooks, drug testing tips, and parent and student education. Timothy Healy, Dean of Students/Senior Associate, Saint Mary’s School/CSAPAL, NC; Jake Sumner, Dean of Student Life/Associate, Worcester Academy/ CSAPAL, MA

Exeter, 3rd Floor Typically, new leaders inherit a set of core values. How can those leaders evaluate community values, find the relevance and power within, and be guided by those values as they create their own path forward? And how can an inclusive rebranding exercise become a tool to both codify cultural values and reinvigorate the look and feel of the school’s brand? Join a head of school and her executive assistant/communications team member for a lively discussion of how values can provide context and courage for the many decisions new leaders face. Julie Faulstich, Head of School, Westover School, CT; Lauren Castagnola, Executive Assistant to the Head of School, Westover School, CT

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E-1 DISCOVERING YOUR MARKETING SAVVY

E-5 THE NEW REALITY OF HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AND WORKING WITH CLUBS, NOT AGAINST

Simmons, 3rd Floor Learn how to unlock the power of the NABI Marketing Toolkit! This session is designed to help directors of marketing and communications better understand the resources in the Toolkit, how to use them, and how they can help you be more efficient in marketing your school and meeting your enrollment goals. Peter Mason– NABI Field Marketing Consultant, TABS, MA; Caroline Eddings, Account Manager, St. John & Partners, FL MKTG/COMM/DVLPMT/ADV

Fairfield, 3rd Floor In today’s boarding school climate, many students specialize in sports. At Kiski, we are no different, but have tried to create relationships with outside clubs that enable our kids to be multi-sport athletes at both Kiski and their specialized club team. We have worked hard so kids need not have to choose between the two, and learn to manage both. Chris Spahn, Director of Athletics, The Kiski School, PA; Kevin Versen, Director of Athletics, Masters School, NY

E-2 THE BOARDING SCHOOL MARKETPLACE Arlington, 3rd Floor This session will review the overall boarding school marketplace, including trends in enrollment, tuition and aid; research-based insights about “tuition-capable” families; threats and opportunities; and a snapshot of market-responsive innovations boarding schools are piloting. Pete Upham, Executive Director, TABS, NC ADMISSION, ENROLLMENT & FINANCIAL AID

E-3 FINANCIAL AID GROWTH AS SCHOOL ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY Berkeley Clarendon, 3rd Floor For the last decade, tuition costs have been on the rise, but that doesn’t necessarily mean financial aid budgets have grown in parallel with those increases. Parents are savvier customers and financial aid waiting lists are growing at a fast pace. Do you know what the “new financial aid family” looks like? Join us to learn more about current national financial aid trends and explore the ever-changing applicant pool. Learn how to work with your board committees to develop a long-range financial aid plan as an enrollment management strategy. We will review the goals, objectives, and effects of Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall’s long range plan. Lisa Pelrine, Director of Admissions, Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School, MA; Kristen Power, National Director, Business Development, SSS by NAIS, DC ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION

E-4 COLLEAGUE COLLOQUIUM – THE POWER OF IN-HOUSE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Suffolk, 3rd Floor Our in-house professional development series has created an atmosphere of enhanced practical learning for our school’s faculty that is as empowering as attending an off campus workshop. Each 30-minute presentation within our series is facilitated by an on-campus faculty member, is geared towards the academic culture within our school, and is presented within our daily academic schedule. Feedback shows these presentations have enriched our faculty’s development of teaching and learning on a professional level. William Flynn, Director, Academic Guidance Center, & Hillory Oakes, English Department, Hebron Academy, ME 36

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E-6 SAFEGUARDING DATA: DEVELOPING A SCHOOL DATA PRIVACY AND SECURITY PROGRAM Exeter, 3rd Floor The privacy of personal information is a growing risk management concern for educational institutions. Boarding schools receive and collect data on students, including admissions information, academic records, and health and counseling records. This seminar will address the legal requirements that apply to schools and outline key risk mitigation strategies. The seminar will also discuss best practices for the development of a holistic school data privacy program, including recommendations on structure, policies and practices. William Roberts, Partner, Shipman & Goodwin LLP, CT ATHLETICS

E-7 THE FOUR SPORTSMEN OF THE APOCALYPSE Yarmouth, 4th Floor With specialization and the search for the college admissions “hook,” have we lost sight of the core value of athletics? How do we serve the sports generalists and have our teams truly reflect our diverse student population given that most students will not be recruited to play college or professional sports? We’ll hear from schools that have created robust rugby, ultimate frisbee, math team, and cycling programs that offer competitive opportunities rooted in the best values of sports to diverse teams of students from across the world. Wally Swanson, Dean of Faculty, Wilbraham & Monson Academy, MA; David Thompson, Director of International Programs, Hotchkiss School, CT; Jason Maier, Head of Mathematics Department– Hotchkiss School, CT; Michael Fitzgerald, Instructor in History– Hotchkiss School, CT

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ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION

RESIDENTIAL & STUDENT LIFE

E-8 TRENDS IN PERSONALIZED LEARNING AND STUDENT-CENTERED SCHOOLS

E-11 EFFECTIVE ADVISING IN AN ERA OF BOUNDARIES

Vineyard, 4th Floor Schools want all students to gain a range of skills and abilities, but most still use a letter-grade, bell-curve, winner-loser, timebased model that works against those goals. That old-school model makes it impossible for all students to get all that schools have to offer; it discourages both cooperation and a willingness to even try. Learn about innovative, student-centered schools where personalized learning allows all students to succeed and where students compete against ignorance, not each other. Mark Siegel, Assistant Headmaster, Delphian School, OR RESIDENTIAL & STUDENT LIFE

Provincetown, 4th Floor Good advising depends on close relationships between adult advisers and students, but clear boundaries are also essential to ensure those relationships are safe and effective for everyone. The adviser/advisee relationship must thrive in an era when our students face unrelenting expectations, boundaries are blurred by technology, parents demand access, and media scrutiny lurks. We’ll share the story of our work in addressing this dilemma, and invite dialogue around practices at other schools. Will Morris, Associate Dean of Students/Director of Residential Life, Choate Rosemary Hall, CT; James Stanley, Dean of Students, Choate Rosemary Hall, CT; Mary Liz Williamson, Director of Day Students, Choate Rosemary Hall, CT

E-9 SEL IN ACTION Yarmouth, 4th Floor Brewster Academy has an enduring partnership with Yale University’s Center for Emotional Intelligence. Utilizing Yale’s RULER approach (Recognizing, Understanding, Labeling, Expressing and Regulating emotions) as a springboard, Brewster crafted curriculum for tenth graders and then expanded to its freshmen and juniors. The session will provide insights into how they went about the roll out of SEL (social-emotional learning) year after year, building toward a freestanding SEL block in which all students and the majority of faculty participate. The session will also feature activities from the ninth grade course (Owning Up), the tenth grade course (Optimizing Your Intelligences) and the eleventh grade course (Engage 2 Educate). The session will close by having participants reflect on takeaways that they might incorporate into their own schools immediately. Allie Cooper, Director of Student Development, Brewster Academy, NH; Maureen Edmonds, Director of Residential Life, English Teacher, Brewster Academy, NH; Lauren Hunter, Dorm Parent, Instructional Support Teacher , Brewster Academy, NH

ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION

E-12 THE PIVOTAL IMPORTANCE OF FEEDBACK AND SELF-REFLECTION Harvard, 3rd Floor This session will discuss how to leverage feedback and selfreflection as a catalyst for learning. See how The Winchendon School has focused on distinguishing between different types of feedback, exploring the correlation between self-reflection and outcomes, using feedback and self-reflection to guide students in the design of unique learning, and developing a culture of self-reflection through faculty initiatives and learning opportunities. Lauren Lambert, Associate Head of School, The Winchendon School, MA; Kelly Harris, Dean of Academics and Student Support, The Winchendon School, MA

GRAB & GO LUNCH 11:45am Atrium, 3rd Floor

HEALTH & COUNSELING

E-10 CARING FOR FREQUENT SCHOOL CLINIC VISITORS: EFFECTIVE APPROACHES AND INTERVENTIONS FOR EVERYDAY PRACTICE Dartmouth, 3rd Floor This program presents practical advice for working with frequent school clinic visitors with strategies and techniques to unearth the true unmet psycho-emotional needs behind symptoms of illness or injury that cannot be supported by clinical findings. Ways to facilitate consistent class attendance and successful adjustment to the independence of boarding school life are detailed. Strategies for enhancing collaborative relationships with other school professionals and outside providers are offered to ensure appropriate referral and intervention. Adria Pavletic, Director of Health Services, St. Mark’s School, MA TABS.ORG/C ON FERENCE • # TABS17

THANK YOU TO TABS 2017 CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE

EXECUTIVE COMMIT TEE Julie Faulstich

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DECEMBER 1, 2017 8am-5pm in the Gloucester Room MAKING THE MATCH FOR BOARDING SCHOOLS

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Junior boarding schools play a unique and important role in the educational landscape, but they are often overlooked or misunderstood. Come learn more about the benefits of junior boarding education and why JBSA graduates should be a part of your admissions and enrollment strategy. There will also be opportunities to engage with junior boarding heads of school and directors of placement and admissions, who will provide insight into the unparalleled educational programs that JBSA schools offer.

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Welcome and General Information About JBSA

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Our Admissions Process: Who are the best candidates for junior boarding schools?

10:15 – 10:30 AM

Coffee Break

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Our Programs: A Look Inside Junior Boarding Schools’ Superb Programs

11:15 AM – 12:00 PM

Our Secondary School Placement Process: How JBSA Graduates are Best Prepared for Secondary School

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Lunch: “Mix and Mingle” with Junior Boarding Heads of School and Directors of Placement and Admissions

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All Campus Storage is the #1 summer storage provider for boarding schools nationwide. Our simple service allows students to sign up online, pick up free packing materials on campus, and have items stored over the summer to be returned in the Fall. We also offer a popular Ship-To-College service for graduating seniors. Interested in learning more? Visit our website or email us.

Duolingo is a language-learning platform and the most downloaded education app in the world with over 170 million users. Duolingo’s mission is to make language education free and accessible to all.

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RED LEVEL SPONSORS Aladdin Aladdin is a chef-centric culinary management company that specializes in providing exceptional dining experiences to Independent Schools. For more than 35 years, we have provided students, faculty and guests alike delicious menus made from fresh ingredients and in-season fruits and vegetables locally sourced to meet the needs of campus dining. Janet Schumacher, Business Development Director 2400 Ansys Drive, 404 Canonsburg PA 15317 304 218 1767 janet.schumacher@elior-na.com www.aladdinfood.com American Boarding Schools International (ABSI) ABSI provides a 100% focus for schools in handling their international marketing, recruitment and enrollment efforts. ABSI is not an agent, we work as a part of each school’s admissions team. Our goal is to provide our schools a cost-effective way to gain quality international students while increasing diversity and expanding the school’s international presence worldwide – not just working core markets. Samantha Zoltanski, Manager and Director of International Admissions 693 Kingsway Drive, Old Hickory TN 37138 615 992 1139 info@schoolsboardingusa.com www.schoolsboardingusa.com Blackbaud Inc. Helping schools achieve their goals and mission with one solution for school data. Sara Watts, K-12 Demand Generation Marketing Manager 2000 Daniel Island Drive Charleston SC 29492 843 654 3180 sara.watts@blackbaud.com k12.blackbaud.com

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Drummey Rosane Anderson DRA is a thriving firm of 30 architects, planners, interior designers and construction administrators. Our portfolio includes projects for public K-12, independent schools, career and technical education, colleges and universities, libraries, public safety, performing arts, athletic and more. No matter what the project size, DRA provides leadership, guidance and expertise to meet your facility needs.

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Follett Virtual Campus Follett Virtual Campus is your school’s online bookstore. We help ensure your K-12 students are ready for the first day of school. For more than 140 years, Follett has served the education market, and we’ll ensure a smooth implementation for your customized online bookstore offering new, used, rental and digital textbooks. With our vast network of publishers, we’ll support your school’s education mission.

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Finalsite Finalsite is the partner of 2000+ independent schools, public school districts, colleges and universities in more than 70 countries for our award-winning design, best-in-class software, and integration with third-party data providers, including SISs and social media applications. We provide admissions offices with marketing tools, paperless enrollment solution, and teachers with a (LMS) to enable blended learning and flipped classrooms.

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Rob DiMartiono, Director 655 Winding Brook Drive, Suite 1 Glastonbury CT 6033 860 289 3507 education@finalsite.com www.finalsite.com

Global Leadership Adventures With a history and heritage in global education, GLA provides high school students with the opportunity to authentically discover another culture, engage in adventure, and participate in grassroots service-learning projects. Offering more than 30 programs in 19 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America, GLA is more than a high school, volunteer abroad program, the GLA Experience is a catalyzing event for future global leaders to change the world.

The Experiment in International Living The Experiment in International Living offers immersive programs for high school students 28+ countries. Ryan Buck, Admissions Officer & Outreach Specialist 1 Kipling Road Brattleboro VT 05302 802 258 3408 experiment@worldlearning.org www.experiment.org

FolioCollaborative FolioCollaborative is a cloud based platform designed to enrich your school’s faculty growth and evaluation process, keeping meaningful feedback and encouragement in one convenient place. As a non-profit supporting over 150 educational institutions, our organization blends the power of technology and a passion for teaching excellence to provide a flexible framework adapted to the unique needs of your school. Kate Bittrick, Director of Community and Outreach 10451 Mill Run Circle, Suite 400 Owings Mills MD 21117 443 863 6524 info@foliocollaborative.org www.foliocollaborative.org

Heidi Bohn, Key Account Manager – Custom Group Travel 10509 San Diego Mission Road, Suite A1 San Diego CA 92108 858 428 6076 info@experienceGLA.com www.experiencegla.com Grenzebach Glier + Associates Since our founding in 1961, GG+A has provided philanthropic consulting services to more than 2,000 nonprofits in five arenas: higher education, independent schools, academic medicine and healthcare, arts and culture, and the voluntary sector. Our current clients are engaged in fundraising campaigns with a total value of nearly $60 billion. Elizabeth Farr, Vice President 200 S. Michigan, Chicago IL 60604 312 372 4040 dreiner@grenzglier.com www.grenzebachglier.com

RED LEVEL SPONSORS Holbrook Travel Since 1974, Holbrook has offered engaging, inquiry-based educational travel across Latin America, Africa, and beyond. From teacher-led expeditions for students to professional development for educators, Holbrook incorporates rich academic content, service learning, sustainability and authentic cultural exchange opportunities. Plus, ask about our 500-acre private reserve and ecolodge in Costa Rica! Christopher Bensley, Vice President, Sales and Marketing 3540 NW 13th Street, Gainesville FL 32609 352 377 7111 travel@holbrooktravel.com holbrooktravel.com inRESONANCE Founded in 1999, inRESONANCE (iR) is an industry leader for database and website solutions for independent schools. Supporting more than 500 schools in over 35 countries, iR provides solutions for enrollment, student management, development, billing, and website development. For more information on all iR product offerings visit inresonance.com. Ryan McFarlane, Vice President, Sales and Marketing 32 Industrial Drive East Northampton MA 1060 413 587 0236 sales@inresonance.com www.inresonance.com Journey Through Hallowed Ground The Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area is launching the National History Academy, the nation’s preeminent history camp, in 2018. This unique residential experience, based just outside Washington, D.C., will help students explore American History and Civics through the power of place. Michelle Burrelli, Chief Operating Officer PO Box 77 Waterford VA 20197 540 882 4929 michelle@jthg.org www.HistoryCamp.com

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Magnus Health The most innovative way for schools to collect, track and manage student health information Brian Biddulph-Krentar, CEO 323 W Martin Street Raleigh NC 27601 610 422 2969 info@magnushealthportal.com magnushealth.com Metz Culinary Management Metz Culinary Management was established in 1994 as a custom dining management service company- with a “guest first” philosophy- for a variety of marketing segments, including Independent Schools. Our commitment is to provide restaurant-inspired hospitality for each and every student and guest. By taking the time to learn the needs of those we serve, Metz Culinary Management provides unsurpassed service that exceeds the needs of our guests. John Geronimo, Vice President Sales Two Woodland Drive Dallas PA 18612 800 675 2499 johng@metzcorp.com www.metzculinary.com NobleHour NobleHour is a cloud-based platform helping schools, nonprofits and businesses find, track and manage volunteers. Perfect for schools requiring community engagement or service learning opportunities. Allison Morgan, Senior Director of Marketing 411 NW Park Avenue, 301 Portland OR 97209 509 710 8153 amorgan@treetopllc.com get.noblehour.com

Paymerang At Paymerang, we believe in the radical power of simplicity and transparency. Our powerful payments engine has taken us from a handful of local clients to processing more than $1.2B in payments every year for companies of all shapes and sizes. We work closely with the education industry to help them turn accounts payable into accounts profitable. John Zaudtke, Business Development 10800 Midlothian Turnpike, Suite 126 North Chesterfield VA 23235 804 592 7025 jzaudtke@paymerang.com paymerang.com Revolution Prep Revolution Prep has been an innovative leader in tutoring and test preparation for over 15 years. Revolution’s online platform optimizes the learning experience through ease of scheduling and access to full-time tutors anywhere, at any time. Because it fits easily with a student’s schedule, the platform ensures consistent use and exceptional results. Jake Miller, Academic Advisor 1337 Third Street Promenade, 2nd Floor Santa Monica CA 90401 424 214 2376 answers@revolutionprep.com www.revolutionprep.com School Year Abroad School Year Abroad (SYA) is a nonprofit organization with yearlong and summer high school academic study abroad programs in China, France, Italy and Spain. Founded in 1964, SYA is the only secondary-level program which allows students to live with a host family for an entire academic year while earning U.S. graduation credits. Rachel Keegan Kelley, Director of Enrollment Management and Marketing 120 Water St #310 North Andover MA 1845 978 725 6828 sya.admissions@sya.org www.sya.org

The S/L/A/M Collaborative SLAM enhances the independent school experience with thoughtful campus master planning and building design. With mission driven solutions at over 50 campuses across the country, we help independent schools achieve realistic and achievable results for facilities that creatively and innovatively enlivens the academic, arts, athletics, and residential life experience. We respect tradition while inspiring campus communities to embrace a vision for the future. Richard Connell, Principal 80 Glastonbury Blvd. Glastonbury CT 06033 860 657 8077 mail@slamcoll.com www.slamcoll.com Veracross Veracross is the leading provider of School Information Systems. Designed specifically to meet the unique needs of boarding schools, because of its CRM at the core - allowing ALL users to use the same data. Powering administrators, communications and end-user portals with flexible platforms, Veracross can be personalized to each school. Keith Krass, Marketing 401 Edgewater Place Wakefield MA 1880 781 303 1136 info@veracross.com www.veracross.com

Voith & Mactavish Architects LLP Voith & Mactavish Architects LLP is an architecture, preservation, planning, landscape, and interiors firm. Founded in 1988 with a commitment to the highest quality design and service, we believe that great architecture comes from innovation within the context of tradition. We offer expert services in renovation, restoration, additions, new construction, and site development. Daniela Voith, Principal 2401 Walnut Street, 6th Floor Philadelphia PA 19103 215 545 4544 dhv@vma1.com www.voithandmactavish.com WorldStrides WorldStrides offers educators, students, and parents a personalized approach to student travel. Our goal is to create an educational experience for each student that is truly unforgettable. WorldStrides believe in engaging students and helping them develop life-long skills and a passion for learning that extends well beyond the classroom. Kelly Bloem, Director, Events 218 West Water Street, Suite 400 Charlottesville VA 22902 434 982 8787 specialevents@worldstrides.com www.worldstrides.com

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WHITE LEVEL SPONSORS ACIS Educational Tours We work with educators to inspire the next generation of global citizens through exceptional educational journeys

CBT CBT’s architectural planning + design supports academic excellence and residential life on campuses nationwide.

James Glavin, Senior Marketing Manager 343 Congress Street, Suite 3100 Boston MA 02210 617 236 2051 info@acis.com www.acis.com

Paul Viccica, Principal 110 Canal Street Boston MA 02114 617 262 4354 driley@cbtarchitects.com www.cbtarchitects.com

Art & Science Group Market-informed strategy for higher education, independent schools and nonprofits

Chill Expeditions Eco-immersion educational travel

Carlton Rollins, Marketing and Communications Coordinator 300 E. Lombard Street, Suite 610 Baltimore MD 21202 410 377 7880 williams@artsci.com www.artsci.com Brock & Company, Inc Brock listens, innovates, and delivers a dining program customized to our client’s needs. Eric Rappaport, Director of Business Development 257 Great Valley Parkway Malvern PA 19355 610 647 5656 erappaport@brockco.com www.brockco.com Camelot Pewter, INC Camelot Pewter is Hand Craftier of Fine Pewter products. Gifts for Retirement, Recognition, and Special Occasion. Anthony Berry, President PO Box 29701, 12302 Patterson Avenue Henrico VA 23242 804 784 3770 camelotpewter@yahoo.com camelotpewter.com Captivated Health Captivated Health: Where schools take control of their healthcare plan data, costs, and decisions Jennifer Borislow, President 1 Griffin Brook Drive Methuen MA 01844 978 689 8200 sboisvert@captivatedhealth.com www.captivatedhealth.com

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Mike Budd, Expedition Development Director 501 Marywatersford Road Bala Cynwyd PA 19004 800 551 7887 tara@costaricanadventures.com www.chillexpeditions.com ConnectOne Bank Financing of campus renovations & expansions and elimination of bank service fees. Mark Cardone, Director - Independent School Banking 30 Radcliff Drive New Providence NJ 07974 908 403 4068 mcardone@cnob.com www.connectonebank.com Crane MetaMarketing Ltd. CRANE is the reframing partner that delivers transformative brandwork. Angie Jackson, Marketing Solutions Director 831 Christopher Robin Road Alpharetta GA 30005 770 642 2082 inquiry@cranebrandwork.com www.cranebrandwork.com Creosote Affects Consider the alternative to the same business-as-usual approach to marketing and branding your school. Joe Cliber, Principal PO Box 207, 314 West Main Street Emmitsburg MD 21727 301 447 2338 joe@creosoteaffects.com creosoteaffects.com

CSI Providing custodial, maintenance and integrated services management to independent schools. Daniel Hammond, VP Business Development 6700 North Andrews Blvd, Ft Lauderdale FL 33309 203 214 8720 daniel.hammond@csiinternational.com www.csiinternational.com CulinArt Dining Services CulinArt provides custom dining solutions for Independent and Boarding Schools across the country. Stephen Dawson, AVP, Business Development 175 Sunnyside Blvd. Plainview NY 11803 516 437 2700 sdawson@culinartinc.com www.culinartgroup.com CWRA (College and Work Readiness Assessment) CWRA+ is a performance-based assessment, featuring authentic, real-world problem-based challenges. Lee Finkelstein, Regional Program Manager 215 Lexington Avenue, Floor 16 New York NY 10016 212 204 8420 lfinkelstein@cae.org cae.org/cwra FACTS | Renweb FACTS|Renweb is committed to making educational dreams possible through service and technology. Kate Henderson, Regional Vice President 121 South 13th Street, Suite 301 Lincoln NE 68508 781 635 0579 khenderson@factsmgt.com factsmgt.com FCD Prevention Works FCD Prevention Works is the leading international provider of school-based substance abuse prevention services. Heather Fay, Senior Program Services Data Manager 29 Crafts Street, Suite 150 Newton MA 02458 617 964 9300 schools@fcd.org www.fcd.org

Grand Classroom Grand Classroom is a student travel organization emphasizing in outdoor education.

Measuring Success Measuring Success provides data solutions to help mission-driven organizations assess and achieve impact.

Outward Bound The leader in providing experiential & outdoor education: changing lives through challenge and discovery

Mary Ann Chapman, Sales Representative 1455 E Rio Road Charlottesville VA 22906 434 975 2629 maryannchapman@grandclassroom.com www.grandclassroom.com

Harry Bloom, SVP of Client Development 1825 K Street, NW, Suite 850 Washington DC 20006 202 684 7024 info@measuring-success.com measuring-success.com

Richard Blomgren, Director of Admission 2582 Riceville Road Asheville NC 28804 828 239 2140 info@outwardbound.org www.outwardbound.org

Meno Systems The easiest and most effective way to produce a professional reunion book at an affordable price.

Peapod Design Brand strategy and creative consulting company bringing unique storytelling to your marketing materials.

Mark Harding, President 460 Hillside Avenue Needham MA 02494 781 209 2665 Mark@meno-recollections.con Menoreunionbooks.com

Jim Healey, Owner 158 Main Street New Canaan CT 06840 203 561 5072 jim@peapoddesign.com www.peapoddesign.com

Mercury Luggage Founded in 1947, Mercury Luggage is a premier supplier of high quality luggage, bags, trunks and cases.

ProjectEngin ProjectEngin provides workshops and curriculum to support Engineering Design thinking in K-12 classrooms.

John Zentmyer, Vice President of Sales 1818 Dock Street Petersburg VA 23803 800 888 5844 customerservice@mercuryluggage.com mercuryluggage.com

Ann Kaiser, STEM Education Consultant 22 Anchorage Way Barrington RI 02806 401 578 8281 akaiser@projectengin.com www.projectengin.com

National Eating Disorders Association The National Eating Disorders Association supports families and individuals affected by eating disorders.

Resource Group 175 Resource Group 175 specializes in retained search for heads of school and senior academic leadership.

Joanna Green, Director of Development 165 W. 46th Street, Suite 402 New York NY 10036 212 575 6200 info@myneda.org www.nationaleatingdisorders.org

John Farber, Resource Group 175 2222 Charles Lane Akron OH 44333 877 717 5175 Jfarber@rg175.com rg175.com

GiveCampus GiveCampus is the leading social fundraising and engagement platform for educational institutions. Haley Keegan, Business Development 903 G St SE Washington DC 20003 978 758 1318 haley@givecampus.com www.givecampus.com Interactive Schools WEBSITES, CREATIVE ADVERTISING, SOCIAL MEDIA Simon Noakes, Founder & CEO 86 Easton Street High Wycombe HP111LT UK 44 0 1494 630 494 wow@interactiveschools.com www.interactiveschools.com The Jane Group The Jane Group specializes in crisis management for independent schools. Jane Hulbert, Consultant 809 Quail Ridge Drive Westmont IL 60559 630 325 2509 jane@thejanegroup.biz www.thejanegroup.biz McLane Middleton Providing consultation and training services to schools and school associations in New England and nationwide. Linda Johnson, Director 900 Elm Street Manchester NH 03101 603 628 1267 linda.johnson@mclane.com McLane.com

NOLS NOLS provides exceptional wilderness training and experiences worldwide.Â Bruce Palmer, Admission and Marketing Director 284 Lincoln Street, Lander WY 82520 307 335 2230 cs@nols.edu www.nols.edu

SAGE Dining Services SAGE is the leading dining services provider for independent schools and colleges in North America. Maurice Short, Vice President of Sales 1402 York Road Lutherville MD 21093 410 339 3950 sales@sagedining.com www.sagedining.com

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WHITE LEVEL SPONSORS Shearwater We engage your community in mentorship to improve student success and engagement.

Square Spot Design A creative agency specializing in helping independent schools find, craft, and hone their authentic story.

Vital English Vital English provides Education Technology to international students in the secondary school sector.

Micajah Dudley, Director of Partnerships 101 Tremont Street, 9th Floor Boston MA 02108 301938 7635 angela@shearwaterintl.com shearwaterintl.com

Lisa Leidy, Agency Principal 250 Commercial Street, Suite 3022 Manchester NH 03101 603 625 6003 lisa@squarespotstudio.com www.squarespotdesign.com

Thomas Christensen, Director 42-8119 McKeevers Place Whistler BC V0N1B8 Canada 778 239 5477 thomas@vitalenglish.com www.vitalenglish.com

Shipman & Goodwin LLP Shipman & Goodwin is a full-service law firm representing educational institutions.

True Digital Communications Integrated Communication Strategy/ Digital Marketing/audits/training=More on-mission families

Julie Fay, Attorney One Constitution Plaza Hartford CT 06103 860 251 5000 info@goodwin.com www.shipmangoodwin.com

Sean Williams, Vice President, Practice Lead, Education 26901 Cannon Road, Suite 200 Bedford Heights OH 44146 440 836 3860 sdwilliams@truedigitalcom.com www.TrueDigitalCom.com

Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center Wolf Ridge inspires environmental learners & leaders through immersion, adventure, & field study.

Solomon McCown & Company A fully integrated PR agency, Solomon McCown thrives at the intersection of public policy & business. Todd Winick, Vice President 177 Milk Street Boston MA 02109 617 933 5283 tjwinick@solomonmccown.com www.solomonmccown.com

Vidigami, Inc. Vidigami provides families with a personalized window to their childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boarding school experience. Mandy Chan, Founder and President 15 Lebanon Street, Hanover NH 03755 888 569 2280 x101 info@vidigami.com about.vidigami.com

Liz Williams 6282 Cranberry Road Finland, MN 55603 T: 218 353 7414 mail@wolf-ridge.org wolf-ridge.org

2017–2018 TABS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Susan Nelson, Chair Head Emerita The Webb Schools Claremont, CA

Innes van Nostrand Principal Appleby College Oakville, ON Canada

Ben Williams, Vice Chair Headmaster Cate School Carpinteria, CA

Christopher A. Seeley Assistant Head of School & Director of Academics Church Farm School Exton, PA

Dr. Dennis M. Campbell, Secretary Headmaster Emeritus Woodberry Forest School Woodberry Forest, VA

Anthony H. Sgro Ed. D Head of School Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School

Robert J. (Rob) Gustavson, Jr., Treasurer Head of School Fay School Southborough, MA

Rebecca M. Sykes President Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation Grantham, NH

Suzanne Walker Buck Rector Chatham Hall Chatham, VA

Peter Upham, ex officio Executive Director The Association of Boarding Schools Asheville, NC

Gregory B. Buckles Dean of Admissions Middlebury College Middlebury, VT

Dr. Katherine G. Windsor Head of School Miss Porter’s School Farmington, CT

Joe Coleman Assistant Headmaster & Dean of Students Woodberry Forest School Woodberry Forest, VA

Heidi Vanderbilt-Brown Chief Financial and Operating Officer Milton Academy Milton, MA

Alex Curtis Head of School Choate Rosemary Hall Wallingford, CT

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Erby Mitchell Dean of Admission & Financial Aid Hotchkiss School Lakeville, CT

Dr. Henry (Skip) Flanagan, Jr. Dean of Admission and Development Avon Old Farms School Avon, CT

TABS STAFF Samantha Bailey Professional Development Associate Megan Cartier Managing Director, NABI & Market Growth Jill Fletcher Member Relations Manager Executive Assistant Daniel Gentle Director of Member Relations & Association Advancement Andrew Hirt Vice President, Member Relations & Association Advancement Annie Lundahl Vice President, Brand Communications Peter Mason NABI Field Marketing Consultant Sheila Miklos Vice President of Market Growth; Deputy Managing Director of NABI Amy Rowe Director of Information Systems Michael Shaver Director of International Market Growth Geoff Still Vice President Finance & Operations Peter Upham Executive Director Liz Verhalen Senior Director of Professional Development

TABS WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO: Steve Banks Sponsorship Liaison Mary Birnie Meeting Planner and Hotel/TABS Liaison Gennifer Rawlings Designer Courtney Williams Writer

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