This form collects ongoing session proposals for all SAIS programs.

PLEASE NOTE: You will be notified ONLY if your proposal is accepted.

While we are unable to respond to those that are not chosen, proposals stay on file for possible future selection.

You may review the current calendar of events HERE.

The power of our association network resides in our willingness to share resources and knowledge. Both members and non-members are encouraged to propose sessions.

Please note that these are not vendor presentations. While presenting provides visibility to your organization, it must be appropriate for both clients and non-clients, be based on a body of evidence, and highlight your expertise rather than your product.

CONTACT INFORMATION

First Name *

Last Name *

School / Organization Name *

Position / Title *

# years in current position *

Phone (direct) (xxx-xxx-xxxx) *

Email *

Website

History of working with SAIS schools or presenting at an SAIS event (if any)

What independent school related conferences have you presented at in the last 24 months?

What independent school related conferences have you applied to present at in the next 12 months?

If you'll have an additional speaker, please list their information below.
Programs will have a max of two speakers per session.

Speaker 2 First Name

Speaker 2 Last Name

Speaker 2 Email Address

Speaker 2 Title

Speaker 2 School/Org

SESSION DETAILS

Choose the applicable SAIS program (select up to 2) *

Academic Support Conference (Feb) Proposals due September 1

DEI Institute (Feb) Proposals due September 1

Institute for Athletic Directors (Feb) Proposals due September 1

Advancement Institute (Feb) Proposals due September 1

Institute for Administrative Assistants (June) Proposals due February 1

Summer Conference - Division Heads, Deans of Students, School Counselors (June) Proposals due February 10

Annual Conference (October) Proposals due March 1

Webinar

Other

Session Title (6 words max.) *

Session Description (150 words max) Use sentences that begin with active verbs, that distill what the session will cover, and that explain what attendees can expect to learn. *

0/150 words

Short teaser description for marketing session (25 words max) *

0/25 words

Target Audience Experience Level *

RELEVANCE: How is the topic relevant, important, and of value or interest to independent school leaders? *

ENGAGEMENT: What specific strategies will be used to engage participants in the session content? *

RESOURCES: What resources will be provided to participants? *

OUTCOMES: Share at least three intended outcomes describing what participants will know or be able to do and how they might apply the knowledge as a result of attending the session. *

Keywords (select up to 4): *

Preferred Session Length (not all options are available in all programs) *

For most programs, presenters are not compensated and are responsible for their own travel expenses including lodging, transportation, and meals. If an honorarium or reimbursement is expected please explain below. *

Please note:

The same proposal may not be submitted multiple times.

Presenters may not promote a product or service during their session.

Presenters are responsible for preparing materials to be distributed to attendees electronically. SAIS does not print handouts.

Presenters must submit an electronic version of a handout to be shared with attendees. This can include slide decks, checklists, sample forms/policies/frameworks, or other documents.

SAIS will provide a projector with HDMI connection and screen in the session room. The presenter will use their own laptop and provide any other supplies participants may need. Additional audiovisual needs will be determined by SAIS staff pending the anticipated audience size.

Academic Support	Admissions/Enrollment
Advancement/Development	Business Office
Communications/Marketing	Counseling/Guidance
Diversity/Equity/Inclusion	Facilities/Operations
General Administration	Governance
Human Resources	Innovation
Leadership	Legal
Student Wellness	Teaching/Learning
Technology	Lower School
Middle School	Upper School
Other Other