Combating Enrollment Decline: Strategic Solutions for Sustainable Growth

Overview

Schools in nearly every major independent school market are contending with enrollment decline driven by decreasing birthrates, economic uncertainty, rising tuition, and attractive school choice options. Rooted in the lived experiences of the presenters, this workshop focuses on actionable solutions. Session 1 examines the foundational strategies (“mindsets”) required before improvements can take hold. Session 2 explores sample tactics implemented by presenters as conversation-starters to help you evaluate possibilities. Session 3 features a panel of school leaders who successfully overcame enrollment challenges, offering an engaging exchange and ample Q&A.

Weekly Schedule

Session 1 — Combating Enrollment Decline, Part 1: Strategy (Enrollment Growth Mindsets)
Session 2 — Combating Enrollment Decline, Part 2: Sample Tactics and Exploring the Possible
Session 3 — Combating Enrollment Decline, Part 3: Success Stories (Interactive Panel)

Learning Objectives

• Gain perspective on your school’s enrollment challenges within the broader national crisis impacting independent schools.
• Discover the critical roles of (1) identifying the problem(s) you need to solve and (2) developing effective strategy prior to implementing tactics.
• Consider a range of real-world, proven mindsets, tactics, and approaches to combat enrollment decline while widening your support network. 
  

The program will be recorded and available to all registrants.