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        • 3.10 Exercise effective independent school leadership practices based on established theories and research
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        • 4.01 Align learning space technology with the needs of teaching and learning
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Cybersecurity Recommendations for Independent Schools
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Cybersecurity Recommendations for Independent Schools

This guide empowers independent school leaders to protect their communities by providing clear, actionable cybersecurity strategies tailored to their unique environments, ensuring the safety of sensitive data and safeguarding their educational mission for the future. 
Guidance on Cyber Insurance for Independent Schools
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Guidance on Cyber Insurance for Independent Schools

Cyber insurance is no longer optional for independent schools, it’s essential. Developed jointly by ATLIS and NBOA, this guide helps technology leaders and business officers navigate the complex process of securing and managing cyber liability insurance.
Data and Record Retention - Risk Mitigation Guide
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Data and Record Retention - Risk Mitigation Guide

Independent schools are stewards of sensitive, high-volume data: student records, employee files, financial documents, and more. This comprehensive guide, created in partnership with NAIS, helps technology leaders implement a clear, compliant, and defensible data and record retention policy.
Maximize the Value of the ATLIS Compensation Report
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Maximize the Value of the ATLIS Compensation Report

This member-exclusive guide aims to empower technology leaders in K-12 independent schools to leverage data from the ATLIS Compensation Benchmark Report to advocate for fair compensation, career advancement, and resources for themselves and their departments.
ATLIS Compensation Benchmark Report
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ATLIS Compensation Benchmark Report

This report – produced in collaboration with 12M & Ed Tech Recruiting – presents the results of an annual salary survey, collecting data from technology leaders at independent schools about their earnings (salary and benefits).
TLIS Study Guide
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TLIS Study Guide

This 80+ page document includes: Understanding how to take the exam Creating and executing your study plan, including complete breakdowns of the four domains - Professional Development, Operations, Independent School Governance and Leadership, and Technology for Teaching and Learning Preparing fo
Leadership Principles for Independent School Technologists
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Leadership Principles for Independent School Technologists

Leadership Principles for Independent School Technologists offers a comprehensive roadmap to navigating the complex landscape of educational technology leadership, crafted specifically for professionals striving to make a significant impact at their school.

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International Tech Leadership with Nate Doelling

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Aug 19, 2025

Join us for a conversation with Nate Doelling, Director of Technology at Seoul Foreign School. Nate shares his extensive experience leading technology in international schools across several continents, offering a unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of his global career.

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A Shifting State of Pay

ATLIS’s annual benchmarking report reveals insights into evolving independent school technology roles

Mar 25, 2025

To help technology leaders understand where they fit in the broad and ever-evolving independent school landscape, it remains essential that tech leaders have what they need to start the necessary conversations surrounding compensation and growth.

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Downloadable Resources

Cybersecurity Recommendations for Independent Schools
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Cybersecurity Recommendations for Independent Schools

This guide empowers independent school leaders to protect their communities by providing clear, actionable cybersecurity strategies tailored to their unique environments, ensuring the safety of sensitive data and safeguarding their educational mission for the future. 

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