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ADMISSIONS & MARKETING

A PreSchool-8th faith-based school in New York city has retained ISPG to develop an admissions strategy and to perform a review of their marketing program.

DEVELOPMENT

ISPG has formulated a development function for a JK -5th grade Montessori School. The Annual Appeal has just gone out to the shool communiy for the first time in the school's ten year history.

HIGH SCHOOL FEASIBILITY

A JK -9th grade school has contracted with ISPG to perform a feasibility study to evaluate whether or not a high school can be added to their existing grade offerings.

PLANNING STUDY

ISPG has been contracted to perform a Planning Study for a $6 million athletic facility for a non-profit society.

ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

ISPG'S David Brooks has just completed a comprehensive Administrative Review for a JK -12th grade Christian School.

CAPITAL PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

ISPG has just completed the development of a capital program that raised over a million dollars for a small Montessori School's facilities requirements.

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

ISPG has been retained as project managers for a K-12th grade Christian School's capital campaign.

ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

ISPG Associate David Brooks has been commissioned to perform an administrative review for a JK - 9th grade school.

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN STUDY

ISPG has just completed a Capital Planning Study for a K-12 Christian School as it moves towards raising $29,000,000 for the expansion of its facilities and programs.

MARKETING, ADMISSIONS AND RETENTION

ISPG is developing an integrated strategy for a K-12 school with over 500 students as it moves into a significant growth phase.

DEVELOPMENT

ISPG is creating a Development Office, recruiting a Director of Development and implementing a Capital Campaign Planning Study for a K-12 faith-based school.

CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT

ISPG has been instructed to proceed with the creation of a Capital Development strategy that will identify the capacity of a Prek - 5th grade school to meet its facilities objectives.

FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT

ISPG Associate Reed Sumida has been retained by a Montessori School to assist its Board and community in developing a Strategic Facilities Development Plan.

SCHOOL MANAGEMENT

ISPG has been retained to provide financial systems development, admissions, retention and marketing services, and to develop a strategic plan by a school in Vancouver BC, Canada.

FUNDRAISING

ISPG is preparing a detailed plan for a faith-based school in Arkansas designed to assist the school to raise funds for their proposed new school building.

BUSINESS PLAN

A group in Los Angeles has engaged ISPG to develop a Business Plan for their proposed new K-12th grade independent school.

ADMISSIONS STRATEGY

A JK to 8th grade school in Ontario has retained ISPG to develop a more effective admissions process.

PRACTICAL NURSING SCHOOL

A group wanting to start an LPN school in North Carolina has retained ISPG to create a business plan around which the founders will form the school.

GYMNASIUM PLAN

ISPG has been retained by a Christian School to develop a funding plan for the construction of a new gymnasium for the school.

FACILITIES PLAN

A Waldorf School has retained ISPG to develop a Strategic Plan for the future of the school and its facilites.

SCHOOL PURCHASE

ISPG has been retained by a chain of Vocational Schools in North Carolina to evaluate their proposed purchase of a Career College in Dallas Texas.

CAPITAL PROCUREMENT

ISPG managing partner Reed Sumida presents to the Board of a Montessori school with 100 students strategies on how to raise funds for the construction of a new school.

BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT

ISPG has been commissioned to develop a Business Plan for a proposed new secular university preparatory school in Kentucky.

CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS

ISPG has delivered reports to three US schools on how to raise capital that will enable these schools to achieve their goals. The reports include detail on strategies and specific recommendations around the most effective methods to raise the capital required.

BOARD DEVELOPMENT

ISPG has been retained to work with a school Board on re-developing their vision for the school and the values by which it will be guided. Both on-site workshops and ISPG's virtual development tools are being utilized by the Board to achieve its goals.

CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP

ISPG hosted a workshop on raising capital and capital project development for independent schools. "An eye opener", "a tremendous amount of information", "an oral how to guide", "inspiring, motivating, supportive", and "great presenters" were some of the comments made by school administrators and business development managers. Watch for more workshops on these vital topics coming soon!

STRATEGIC ADMISSIONS PLAN

ISPG has been commissioned to rework the admissions strategy for two schools, one on the US east coast and one on the west coast of Canada. ISPG Managing Director Reed Sumida is working closely with these schools to develop a structured admissions process and student outreach program that will significantly increase enrolment levels.

ISPG DELIVERS FEASIBILTY TO MUSIC SCHOOL

ISPG’s Reed Sumida & David Brooks delivered the results of their feasibility study for the establishment of a new independent, music-focused school to the Board of a Conservatory of Music. This comprehensive report provided the Conservatory with vital information regarding the potential for more fully utilizing their existing facility, enhancing their existing revenue streams and raising capital for future building initiatives.

ISPG’S REED SUMIDA DEVELOPS SCHOOL FORMATION STRATEGY.

Doctors in America’s premier medical facility the Mayo Clinic looked to ISPG to provide them with the tools to start their new university preparatory Junior Kindergarten to 8th grade school in Rochester Minnesota. ISPG’s work included a full business plan, facilities planning, strategic financial plan, procurement of bank financing, enrolment strategy, admissions package, website development, marketing and special events, and curriculum development.

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Tools for Schools

ISPG produces affordable "How To" published guides and Audio Cds from our Webinar Series on numerous topics to help you learn how to improve your school's performance. Browse the selection on this page or go directly to our Store. 

Published Guides:

The Essential Dozen Writing Guidelines for School Marketing
Refine your key messaging and make sure every ad you write has maximum impact and effect.
The Three Tipping Points for School Formation
Having issues getting your School formed? Learn what it is that may be preventing you from achieving your vision.
Visual Image Audit
Does your School look consistent with how you have presented it to the community in your advertising and community outreach? Make sure when new prospective families arrive, your School's visual image meets the expectation.
Special of the Month - 10 Foundation Stones to School Formation
Take advantage of this discounted price (35% OFF)on this great product!! Get valuable insight about what it takes to start your own school as outlined in this report!
Student Recruitment and Retention Analysis
Learn how to attract and retain your students, the lifeblood of every independent/private school!
School Formation Readiness Assessment Guide
Get valuable insight about what it takes to be ready to start your own school in this easy to use guide! Once completed and returned to ISPG, we will provide feedback and comments on how you can get your school started!
Environmentally Responsible School Design
See some of the ways that you can make your school "green" through the eyes of an architect who has designed and built environmentally sensitive schools.
<> Quick Tips for Yellow Page Advertising
Is your Yellow Page ad working? Make sure you are getting the message across in the way that will attract new, prospective families.
Strategic Planning Evaluation
Complete this extensive step by step evaluation of your school's readiness to start and execute upon the process of Strategic Planning.

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Audio Cd's:

All of ISPG's  Audio Cd's come with a PowerPoint presentation that you can follow along with during the 60 minute presentation.


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AUDIO CDS - Effective Admissions
In this audio presentation of our ISPG Webinar and included PowerPoint presentation, you will learn tactics and strategies to bolster your school's enrolment through the redevelopment of your admissions process. See what steps other schools are taking to stay ahead of the competition and enrol more families. Position your school as distinct and separate from your competition starting with your Ivy League quality admissions process.


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AUDIO CDS - Finalizing the Budget - 5 Secrets to Balancing
Consider where you can make adjustments; what can't be changed; the importance of running a surplus; and tips for subsequent year's budgets. Also, additional in-depth discussion regarding bursary/tuition assistance programs as prompted by one of the participants. Find out how you can set up and leverage your resources to fund an aggressive bursary/tuition assistance program. As a BONUS you will receive the corresponding complete PowerPoint presentation used in the Webinar. 


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AUDIO CDS - Marketing to the Media
Hear how to use the media to your advantage, to leverage your school's position and profile in the community.


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AUDIO CDS - Parent Equity - How to Raise Millions
Find out how to construct a Parent Equity Program that can raise millions of dollars for your facilities needs. Hear the strategies and tactics that can give your school that new permanent site, additional building or new campus!


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AUDIO CDS - School Marketing is a Team Game
Consider the foundation stones of a Strategic Marketing Plan; learn why your school needs to identify itself in the marketplace; and do an F.B.I. analysis. Learn to define your U.S.P. and use key messaging to educate your market. Plus: find out what the 5 key words in school messaging are. Discover how to close the deal on admissions from the first telephone inquiry. As a BONUS you will receive a copy of ISPG's school admissions telephone script and telephone inquiry tracker a proven tool to help build enrollment as well as the corresponding complete PowerPoint presentation.


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AUDIO CDS - The Board-Head Relationship
ISPG's "Board-Head Relationship 4 Steps to Being United in Vision" Webinar covers off the various roles of the Head of School, the types of Boards that exist in the independent school industry and how a school, utilizing a 4 step process can align their particular Board and Head with respect to the vision and mission of the school. Hear how following these 4 steps can make hiring a Head of school easier with much more favourable short and long term results. Hear also how to equip an existing Head with additional resources to leverage fundraising, increase admissions and maintain harmony within your school's community.


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AUDIO CDS - The Do's and Don'ts of Display Ads
This is the audio cd including PowerPoint Presentation and worksheets of the on-line interactive teleconference WEBINAR from ISPG. David Docksteader shines a light on how to maximize your display advertising dollars. Thousands of dollars are spent on ads that don't make your school's phone ring. Learn how to get your phone ringing off the hook!!


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AUDIO CDS - Tuition Assistance - Revenue Generator
In this audio presentation of our ISPG Webinar and included PowerPoint presentation, you will gain valuable insight into tactics and strategies that can help you to develop an effective, financially profitable and sustainable tuition assistance program. Hear how filling empty spaces in your classroom with assisted students can help your bottom line now and for the future. Introduce more new families and greater diversity to your school.Fulfill your desire to increase accessibility to families in your community.


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AUDIO CDS -School Fundraising the Golden Nuggets of Philanthropy
Proven tactics for your successful school campaign from a professional fundraiser who raises millions for Private Schools. Presenter Rob Waller will share invaluable tactics aimed at how you can raise millions of dollars at your school. Hear these key strategies from someone who has been there and done that during this recording of the interactive one hour Teleconference "Webinar".


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AUDIO CD - Starting Your Own School
This 70 minute audio recording of ISPG's "Starting Your Own School" Webinar details the most important elements of starting your own school. Topics covered are: founders and what to look out for, establishing your vision, values and mission, the importance of creating a strategic plan, the various financing challenges for your new school and what it might cost, how to attract students to your new school, the importance of location, improving your site and facilities, and what to look for in hiring your new head of school. This Webinar recording will be attractive to any person or group who is considering starting your own school.

 




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