At our last Small School Leaders meet-up, an interesting question arose. What is a small school?
"I'm not sure this gathering is for me,'" said a colleague from a school with 400 students. This came after a school with 75 students commented that a school of 300 seemed large. Another colleague...
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It's admissions season 2022! How's it going?
If you're feeling overwhelmed, don't worry—today I have 3 admissions funnels (that aren't open houses!) which you can be planning and implementing year-round. These are great ways to widen your funnel and boost...
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Have you ever conducted third-party interviews of your current parents, alumni families, and your students?
If not, I highly recommend it. It will not only give your constituency an anonymous place to express how they feel, but it will also give you key insights into why...
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Happy back-to-school! Today we're addressing how you can make this transition back into the school year with ease.
This is arguably the busiest time of the year for all schools, but there are ways you can set yourself up for success without all that additional stress. ...
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Do you manage social media for your small school? If so, I have 4 helpful tips that will allow you to save time and create content that is best aligned with your goals.
Let's dive into these key strategies:
1. Know its purpose. For instance, if your social...
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Today, I'm delighted to chat with Pamela Wray, an incredible member of our Small School Leaders community!
Pamela is the Enrollment Management Coordinator for the Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Richmond. Her focus is strengthening school communities by providing admissions...
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How are your retention efforts coming? It's so important to be thinking long-term when it comes to retention and building these practices into your family's experience.
These key strategies will not only allow you to gain insight into your families, they will help you shape...
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Today we have a NEW topic—strategies to widen your enrollment funnel this summer. You can be implementing these ideas for outreach now, AND for free or at very little cost. So why not give it a try?
I've recently been working with a few small schools...
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It's summer! It's also your golden opportunity to work on your admissions, specifically—FAQs.
Frequently asked questions are so important! By having them laid on your website, in videos, or even on social media, you're prepared to overcome any objections parents...
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Today we're talking about the importance of summer camp and why it needs to be a part of your enrollment funnel if it's not already. Here are two major reasons to be including those families in your that long-term funnel:
1. Your summer camp program...
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Today, I have some great retention tips for you to start on NOW and into the summer. By implementing these now, you will set your school up for success in the fall. This is especially important for all of the new families who haven't yet seen what a "normal" school year looks...
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Today I'm thrilled to be joined by Jamie Giblett of Digistorm, a software company that specializes in the K-12 education industry, to chat about current trends in technology and how school apps & platforms can build stronger school communities.
As we transition...
