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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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Retention

ASAP BEST PRACTICE Retention Strategy & Calendar

“We are LOSING our students faster than we can replace them! Re-enrolment is already down from last year. How can we turn this trend around FAST?   


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You Already Know Why Students Leave. Here’s an Opportunity to “Make it Stop”. (Fast.)

 Journey of Retention. Most schools already understand that happy students and parents are the key drivers behind high retention - but even this is not enough for most schools to stop poor retention once it is motion.  Last ditch efforts might save a few students but by that time,  it’s often too late.  Retention is the end-result of a year-long journey of experiences for our students and parents.  Seen this way, retention journey is broken down into twelve discreet “waves” -one for each month.  By breaking the task of retention down into manageable, “bite-sized” strategies and activities by role, the best schools have an important advantage in the competitive environment around us. Strategy in hand, they are ready to anticipate and respond leveraging the critical factor of timing to help them work in harmony with the ebb and flow of the school year.

Getting there on-time is everything.   In September, for example, there is always a risk that new students may not feel welcomed, make friends, etc. It is a missed opportunity when a school learns about this upon the exit interview with the parent in June. The school, had they known, may have done dozens of things to create a better experience for the student. Over the course of a school year, every month holds dozens of unique opportunities.

Every successful journey starts with map. The ASAP  tool is the map, designed to make sure the right needs are being addressed at the right time-all year. Practical, manageable set of concrete monthly objectives, activities, and monthly TO-DO’s are just the beginning. The powerful strategies will be customized for your school. The level of effort will be distributed across the team for faster, more efficient results and the results will be measurable. Get the right person doing the right thing at the right time -- RIGHT NOW.  

 
  • Review of  your school calendar to identify risks & opportunities  from students, parents and administration (on or offsite)
  • Creation of a comprehensive strategy to get the right players involved every month 
  • Review of your retention patterns, school activities, and key staff roles. 
  • Planning of critical strategies and tactics customized for your school calendar. 
  • Includes monthly checklists for faculty, admissions and administration. 
  • Debrief key business owners to understand common concerns, high-risk periods, and touch-points
  • Work closely with key staff to develop critical To-Do’s for each role.
  • Written summary of next-step strategies & the tools you need to do it better every year!
  • Onsite or offsite training & delivery of a professional Retention Calendar identifying the specific activities each month for everyone.

    Benefits:
  •  EFFECTIVE : Increase the scope, control, results, and effectiveness of your school’s retention effort
  • TEAMWORK: Comprehensive nature of this strategy gets everyone on the team involved
  • PROACTIVE: Puts strategies are in place BEFORE student drops Competitive Edge
  • VALUE: Have a best-in-class retention strategy that will work for your school year after year
  • INCREASE RETENTION by up to 50%!  

 Email: kkillian@ispginc.com for more information or call 1-800-884-0989 and ask for Katie Killian

 




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