The NAIS office will be closed from 1:00 PM ET on Friday, May 23, through Monday, May 26, for the Memorial Day holiday. We will reopen at 9:00 AM ET on Tuesday, May 27.

Workshop Proposals for NAIS Thrive 2026 Are Now Open!

Help shape the conference experience for NAIS Thrive 2026 (February 25–27 in Seattle, WA)! Whether you’re into circulating the latest data and research, passionate about building community, eager to share your hard-won knowledge, or all of the above, NAIS seeks your voice to join independent school educators on the cutting edge. Submit your proposal to present one of our many session types! The submission deadline is May 28, 2025.

Click here to learn more and begin your submission.

Best of Thrive 2025

Watch video recaps of five of the most popular live presentations at NAIS Thrive 2025 in Nashville, based on attendee feedback.

We’re grateful to all of the presenters for delivering their presentations in a condensed, recorded format to be shared with NAIS members.

Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor

Set Yourself Apart from the Competition

Sponsoring and exhibiting at Thrive, NAIS's annual conference, builds visibility for your brand, connects you with educators, and gives you a forum to share your organization’s expertise. Whether you are trying to reach schools at the local or national level, aligning your company with this conference will win your brand valuable exposure to thousands of attendees, including independent school leaders, administrators, and teachers throughout the country.

Learn more about sponsoring and exhibiting