AISNE 2027 Heads of School Retreat and Annual Association Meeting

AISNE 2027 Heads of School Retreat and Annual Association Meeting

 

AISNE 2027 Heads of School Retreat | January 27 – 29, 2027

AISNE’s annual Heads of School Retreat is a time for meaningful conversations around the opportunities and challenges shaping independent school leadership today and into the future.

Join us for this mid-year reflection, where community, laughter, learning, and growth await school leaders from around New England. Hear from world-class speakers, share experiences with fellow Heads, make new professional connections and see old friends and colleagues. Whether you are new to the AISNE community, or a familiar face, you will find this in-person gathering stimulating and reinvigorating.

We warmly welcome all Heads of AISNE member schools to attend.

Pricing and Hotel:

$799/pp | Early Bird through September 30

This event is exclusively for AISNE Members. Registration does not include hotel accommodations.

REGISTER HERE

Hotel Information*
Wentworth by the Sea
588 Wentworth Rd
New Castle, NH 03854

*Please note that attendees will receive the hotel booking link with their event registration confirmation email.

Group rate: $184.00/nt + taxes, based on availability. This room rate expires on January 5, 2027.

Agenda at a Glance

Wednesday, January 27

  • 2:00 – 2:30 PM | Registration
  • 2:45 – 4:00 PM | Joint Session with Business Officers**
  • 4:00 – 5:30 PM | Welcome Reception & Exhibitor Session
  • 5:45 – 6:15 PM | Opening Remarks
  • 6:30 – 8:30 PM | Group Dinners or Dinner on Your Own
  • 8:30 PM | Cocktails & Conversation

Thursday, January 28

  • 6:00 – 7:00 AM | Morning Activities
  • 7:30 – 8:30 AM | Breakfast
  • 8:45 – 10:45 AM | Opening Keynote
  • 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM | Collaboration Cafe, by Years of Experience
  • 12:15 – 1:15 PM | Lunch
  • 1:30 – 2:45 PM | Topic Sessions
  • 3:00 – 4:45 PM | Retreat Activities
  • 5:00 – 6:00 PM | AISNE Annual Meeting
  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM | Cocktail Hour
  • 7:00 – 8:30 PM | Dinner and Trivia

Friday, January 29

  • 6:00 – 7:00 AM | Morning Activities
  • 7:30 – 8:45 AM | Breakfast & State Association Meetings
  • 9:00 – 10:15 AM | Topic Sessions
  • 10:30 – 11:45 AM | Closing Keynote
  • 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM | Boxed Lunch & Farewell

 

Detailed Agenda

Coming soon…

 

**New This Year! Join Your Business Officers
AISNE’s Business & Operations Conference has moved to the Wentworth by the Sea Resort. That event’s conclusion will overlap with the Heads Retreat on Tuesday afternoon. Join us for a special joint session, designed for Heads and Business Officers, followed by a reception and exhibitor session with AISNE’s Community Supporters, filled with prizes and surprises!

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be sent via email to info@aisne.org. Cancellations received up to 14 days before the start of the event will receive a 100% refund, less a $150 administrative fee. This fee covers the cost of our minimum commitments with our hotel partners; thank you for your understanding. Due to the nature of this event, transfers of registrations are not available.

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