“For the last three months, our school communities have been rocked by the COVID-19 pandemic, as has the rest of the world. In the midst of this devastation, we now see our nation roiling in protest and violence as a result of another senseless killing of an African American man at the hands of a white police officer. As a white leader, I feel it is important to speak out about the persistent racial injustices going on in our country, and to stand locked in solidarity with my colleagues of color during this time.”
Click here to read the full message from CS&A President Devereaux McClatchey, and view the DEI resources we are collecting for schools, educators, and families.
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Because we cannot gather in person, Carney Sandoe is (re)imagining our annual Women’s Institute and (re)inventing the way we support women in education. For the month of June, we are (re)developing this important event into a dynamic online learning and networking tool.
Join us and other women for inspiring speakers, job search advice, thought leadership from industry experts, career advising opportunities, and much more. Learn more and register for free.
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Job searching is changing, and we want to support our candidates as we navigate this new landscape together. Join us for a series of webinars for current CS&A candidates hosted by members of our Placement Group. They'll share what we have been hearing about the status of hiring, review what a virtual hiring timeline looks like, discuss components of a virtual hiring process, and show how to highlight your skills and interests on your CS&A profile.
Register for our upcoming webinars and watch recording of past presentations here.
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Carney Sandoe is closely monitoring how schools and job seekers are being affected by COVID-19. We are collecting best practices, tips, and stories around virtual hiring for both schools and job seekers. Explore our Virtual Hiring & Job Seeking Resources here.
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Because of COVID-19 concerns, our FORUM/New York City hiring event scheduled for this Friday, March 13 will NOT take place at the InterContinental New York Barclay hotel. Instead, we will host the event virtually using our online conference module.
We have also made the difficult decision to cancel FORUM/Southeast scheduled for March 20 in Nashville and FORUM/Washington, D.C. scheduled for April 3. We will share details of any alternative plans, such as a rescheduled event and/or a springtime virtual event.
Thank you for your understanding in this unprecedented situation. The health and safety of our school representatives, their students, their educators and administrators, and their families, as well as that of our own employees, is our top priority.
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A huge team from CS&A will be present at the NAIS Annual Conference in Philadelphia on February 26-28.
First, we'll be hosting our FORUM@NAIS hiring event on February 27 and 28.
We'll also be exhibiting in the NAIS Expo at booth 1211, so come by to chat as a job seeker or a hiring school.
Finally, CS&A Search Group members will be presenting twice at the conference. On February 27 from 1:30-2:30 PM, Ann Teaff, Bill Christ, and Karen Whitaker will be presenting a one-hour workshop titled “A Golden Moment for Women's Leadership in Schools.” The session was selected as one of the NAIS AC On Demand sessions. Also on February 27 from 1:30-2:30 PM, Marsha Little is presenting “Disruptive Development: Coaching as a Tool for Culture Change” with Stacia McFadden from The Lovett School (GA).
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Lawrence Alexander, leader of our DEI Consulting Practice, is a featured guest on the Full Stack Educator Podcast. Hosts Matt McGee and Michael Lomuscio chat with Lawrence as he discusses how schools should begin DEI work and how to successfully hire a Director of DEI. Listen to parts 1 and 2 here.
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The Association for Boarding Schools (TABS) featured CS&A Consultant and Director of Diversity and Inclusion Lawrence Alexander in its most recent magazine. Lawrence discusses the DIE consulting work he is doing with boarding schools (as well as colleges and universities) across the country. Read the conversation here.
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CS&A will be closed on Monday, January 20 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We will resume business the following day.
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In addition to two keynote speakers, we're pleased to share the speakers and session schedule for the professional development symposium at FORUM/Diversity on January 31 and February 1 in Philadelphia. We've gathered a group of renowned diversity practitioners, school leaders, and consultants to lead world-class sessions on topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our schools. Learn more and register today!
We will be at the TABS Annual Conference hosting CS&A@TABS, a hiring event specifically for job seekers and boarding schools. Stop by our table in the exhibit area or chat with us at our event if you'd like to learn more about how we support boarding schools and educators.
¿Quieres enseñar español? Langue française? Languages Placement Associate Ada McElroy will be at the 2019 American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Convention and World Expo in Washington, D.C. Ada will be at booth 524 and can't wait to chat with attendees looking to make their next career move.
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As math, science, and STEM positions are growing among independent schools, so are our efforts to connect with educators working in these roles. On November 14-16, physics Placement Counselor Diana Zito will be at PhysCon 2019 in Providence, RI. On the other side of the country, math Placement Associate Beth McArdle is representing CS&A at the California Mathematics Council – South Conference in Palm Springs, CA. If you're at one of these events, be sure to connect with us!
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CS&A is proud to support the Association of Independent Schools in New England's (AISNE) 2019 Business Leadership Retreat in Waltham, MA. Our work includes partnering with schools and those who fill roles in finance, operations, admissions, advancement, and marketing, and senior consultant Ben Bolté and managing associate Jonathan Ball look forward to connecting with business leaders and heads of school at the networking dinner on November 13.
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Senior consultant Barbara Chase, search consultant Lisa Parsons, and other members of CS&A's Search and Consulting Group held the inaugural Women Leaders Rising event at The College Club of Boston. Bringing together dozens of female rising leaders from independent schools, the event featured several women heads of school who discussed their pathways to leadership and offered advice to those looking to advance their careers. There was also time to network and enjoy being in the company of many strong, impactful, and dedicated women. Check out a full recap here.
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Music Placement Associate Liam Gluck is headed to Orlando for the 2019 National Association for Music Education (NAfME) National Conference. He is excited to meet college music students, future and current teachers, and to say hello to current and former CS&A candidates. He'll be at booth 506.
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We're ready to show the central states a little love at the 2019 Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) Annual Conference in Louisville. Grab some swag and learn more about our services for both schools and job-seeking educators at table 6 in the exhibitor space.
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Our school friends in Florida are invited to chat with CS&A senior consultant Ben Bolté and managing associate Jonathan Ball at the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) 2019 Convention in Orlando. They'll be at booth 9, as well as at the President's Reception, so be sure to stop by!
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CS&A President Devereaux McClatchey, Senior Consultant Barbara Daush, Search Consultant Marsha Little, and Placement Counselor Diana Zito will all be attending the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) Annual Conference in Atlanta on October 27-29.
On October 28, Devereaux, Barbara, and Marsha will be presenting a session entitled “Pathways to Headship for the Aspiring School Leader.” The discussion will focus on key strategies aspiring leaders can employ in navigating the search process and also what sort of unexpected landmines might appear along the way.
CS&A is also exhibiting at the event, so stop by booth #42 to chat with our team!
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Senior Consultants Bill Christ, Rhonda Durham, and Bob Windham will be attending the 2019 Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools (SAES) Biennial Conference on October 24 and 25 in Houston, TX. CS&A has successfully partnered with Episcopal schools all over the Southwest to deliver successful leadership and administrative searches, and our team looks forward to connecting with schools and their leaders at this event.
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Lawrence Alexander, CS&A Director of Diversity and DEI consultant, is attending and presenting at the AISNE Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Signature Conference in Waltham, MA on October 23 and 24. Lawrence will be conducting two sessions on October 24.
His first session, “Navigating the Times on Campus When Your Voice is THE Voice,” will cover how to build capacity in one's colleagues and constituencies on campus around difficult conversations on justice, equity, and inclusion. His second, “Identifying Implicit Bias within the Enrollment Process,” will focus on the role each community member plays in the enrollment management process, how one may interrupt implicit bias in the admissions process and on campus, and how attendees may better understand and support colleagues in the enrollment management process.
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Lawrence Alexander, CS&A's Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and leader of our DEI Consulting Practice, was interviewed on WBUR, Boston's NPR station, regarding the recent Harvard University discrimination case and about bias in the college admission process. Listen to the full interview here.
He was also interviewed by the Chronicle of Higher Education on the same topic. Congrats to Lawrence on being contacted to weigh in on this important topic!
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Today, TABS (The Association of Boarding Schools) announced its Boarding School Alliance Partnership program with CS&A as one of its inaugural Alliance Partners. Through this new venture, TABS will be engaging with industry leaders to pursue novel analysis and research, co-produce white papers, offer best practice guidance, and collaborate on other special projects. CS&A is joined by Community Brand and Marts & Lundy in multi-year cooperative agreements as Boarding School Alliance Partners (BSAPs). This new program will bring innovative thought leadership across a variety of areas important to the health and vitality of boarding schools. Watch this video to learn more about the program.
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Search consultants Ben Bolté, Jennifer Christensen, Tom Marlitt, and Lawrence Alexander, along with Placement Counselor Diana Zito, will be attending and exhibiting at the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) National Conference in Louisville on September 26-28. They look forward to connecting with college counseling and college admission professionals from across the country. Be sure to stop by booth #755 to chat with the team!
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Math Placement Associate Beth McArdle can't wait to talk with math and other STEM educators at the NCTM Regional Conference in Boston. If you're attending, Beth will be at the CS&A table in the exhibit hall, booth #115. She would love to learn about your job search goals, or the hiring needs of your school.
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Search Consultants Jennifer Christensen and Lisa Parsons will be attending the Enrollment Management Association (EMA) Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. To learn more about the admissions and enrollment searches they run, stop by table 30 during the event.
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This summer, as schools are preparing to welcome their new leaders, we are sharing thought leadership around an area we believe that schools, and school leaders, would be well-served to invest significantly more time and energy into: the transition phase of leadership. Check out our series of stories and articles from industry and education experts.
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Beth McArdle, Placement Associate for mathematics and member of our STEM Placement Team, will be at the STEM Forum & Expo hosted by the National Science Teachers Association in San Francisco. She'll be at booth #528 ready to chat with anyone interested in finding a teaching job in all STEM (and STEAM!) areas.
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To enhance our work with IB schools and educators, CS&A will be exhibiting at the 2019 IB Global Conference in New Orleans. Stop by our booth for some cool swag and to learn more about our work with IB practitioners and the unique schools that follow the mission of the International Baccalaureate.
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This past spring, CS&A shined a spotlight on women in school leadership. Members of our Search and Consulting Group, as well as current female heads of school, shared their stories of leadership, mentorship, and their professional journeys, and offered advice and tips on preparing for leadership roles. We hope educators everywhere are inspired and motivated by these individuals and that schools continue to attract, nurture, and retain female leaders. See the full series here.
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CS&A will be closed in observance of the Fourth of July on Thursday, July 4. Office hours will resume the following day.
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CS&A is delighted to be a Diamond Sponsor of the 2019 NCGS (National Coalition of Girls’ Schools) Conference, Dream, Dare, Do: Girls as Makers, Inventors, Engineers, & Entrepreneurs, which will take place at Westridge School in Pasadena on June 24-26.
On Monday, June 24, several members of CS&A’s Search and Consulting Group will be leading a compelling and interactive three-hour pre-conference workshop designed to prepare and empower emerging female leaders and aspiring school heads to pursue administrative positions in their schools. The workshop, “Answer the Rising Call for Women’s Leadership in Independent Schools,” will be facilitated by Bill Christ, Ann Teaff, Jennifer Christensen, Karen Neitzel, and Karen Whitaker.
Additionally, members of CS&A's Search and Consulting Group will be presenting at several others sessions during the conference. Check out the full story here.
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Senior Consultant and Placement Associate for Admissions, represented CS&A at the New England Association for College Admission Counseling Annual Conference at The University of Rhode Island. Ben participated in the event's Career Center which offered resume reviewing, general career coaching, and informational, informal interviews for those working in the college admission space.
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Jonathan Ball, Placement Associate for development jobs and Director of External Relations and Strategic Partnerships, co-hosted a webinar with CCS Fundraising, a strategic fundraising consulting firm, on May 14. Together with Suzanne Eden, CCS Senior Vice President, and Bob Weston, CCS Director of New Business Development, Jonathan discussed identifying, cultivating, and strategically managing talent within an educational institution.
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The shortage of women in the leadership pipeline in the education sector is alarming. Sound the alarm at this event designed to encourage more women to see themselves as leaders and to address the challenges faced by women in education. Whether coming as a veteran leader interested in mentoring, an attendee at the early stage of your career looking for guidance, or an ally for the feminist movement, our Women's Institute has value for everyone. We encourage both women and their allies in the education community to attend our third-annual event.
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Several CS&A staff members will be at The White Privilege Conference in Cedar Rapids, IA. We are excited that CS&A Consultant Lawrence Alexander, who leads our DEI Consulting Practice, will be presenting at the event. His session is titled “Toxic Feminism: When Intersectionality Isn't Enough.”
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We hope you'll be at the California Charter Schools Annual Conference in Sacramento…because we'll be there! As our partnerships with charter schools continue to expand, we look forward to connecting with new schools out West to assist them with their hiring needs.
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We're headed to Long Beach for the NAIS Annual Conference, as well as to hold our own hiring event at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach. Stop by booth #580 in the Expo at the NAIS Conference or connect with us next door where we're hosting FORUM@NAIS, a hiring event for CS&A candidates and schools.