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Current ISPG News and Events

ADMISSIONS & MARKETING

A K-8th grade Catholic School has retained ISPG to upgrade its admissions and marketing functions.

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.

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.

ADMISSIONS STRATEGY

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

BOARD DEVELOPMENT

ISPG has been retained to deliver a Board development workshop for a pre-k to 8th grade not for profit school.

HIGH SCHOOL

A JK-9th grade school has retained ISPG to develop their high school program and recruit new students.

HEAD'S ASSESSMENT & SUPPORT

ISPG has been retained to conduct two Head's assessments and provide Head support for two private schools.

DEVELOPMENT

ISPG has formulated a development function for a JK -5th grade Montessori School. The Annual Appeal has just gone out to the school 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.

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.

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.

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.

Our Clients

Our associates cumulatively have over 100 years experience in working with or within schools, education societies, and associations. The following is a list of some of those schools, educational foundations and associations:


St. Aloysius Regional School
Geneva School Of Manhattan
Bearspaw Christian School
Summerland Montessori
Rimbey Christian School
Chatham College School
Vancouver Waldorf School
New Horizons Learning Centres
Sylvan Learning Centers
Meritas International Family of Schools
Sooke Christian
North Ridge Christian Academy
New Village Leadership Academy
Rochester Academy
Victoria Conservatory of Music
Scholar’s Hall / St. Jude’s
Urban Academy
St. Andrew’s United Methodist Day School
Japan-American Institute of Management Science (JAIMS)
Aspengrove School
Academy of Arts and Sciences
All American Christian School
Glenlyon Norfolk
Lighthouse Christian
Island Pacific Academy
Langley Montessori

St. Andrew's UM School

Counterpoint Academy
Radicalus Montessori Society
Whatcom Day Academy
Valley Christian School
Rocklyn Academy
The Yorkland School
Life Song School
Roots and Wings Montessori
Joan of Arc Academy
West-Mont
Montessori Country School
North Ridge Christian Academy
Oxford Academy
Peace Christian School
Sunrise Waldorf
Braemar House School

Academy of Arts and Sciences

Wheatley School
Talmud Torah School
Akiva Academy
Braemar House School
Evergreen Independent School
Seabird Island Community School
Meadow Green Academy
Okanagan Montessori
Cariboo Adventist Academy
The Glenfir School
Sylvan Lake Kindercare
Heritage Christian Academy

Urban Academy

Calgary Montessori Elementary
Trinity Christian School
Fern Hill School
Parkview Adventist Academy
Glenmore Christian Academy
Glad Tidings Academy
Trillium Hall Private School
The Christian Academy of Western Ontario
Broadview Evangelical Church
The Priestly Society of St. Pius X


Glenlyon Norfolk

Cross Roads Christian
Discovery School

What Our Clients Say

Thank You

Read what has been said about ISPG Associates, conferences, workshops, webinars and services.

"I just want to thank you for your expertise and helping us get over this first hurdle. Without your guidance and knowledge we would still be trying to figure out how to limp through another year."
Cal Johnson, Principal - Summerland Montessori School

"I have considered your organization a very real answer to prayer as we often felt inadequate for the task the board had given us."
Grace Bennick, Rimbey Christian School

“Reed is an excellent facilitator. He listened sincerely and respected every opinion, thought, suggestion & comment. He led us to determine our future.”
Blair Odo Ph.D. — Vice President for Academic Affairs, Japan America Institute of Management Studies-Honolulu, Hawaii

"Reed Sumida is a valuable resource for our school. His support to us during our admissions review process has helped us to more then double our enrolment rate. He is a knowledgeable professional and a key part of our school's success. I highly recommend his services to all schools that want to serve a larger population of students."
Michael Bouchard, Head of School Urban Academy

"I  gained a much clearer perspective of and understanding of the direction in which we are heading and what we can/should do."
Roxanne Kam, Japan America Institute of Management Studies

"Mr. Sumida provided the Board of Directors with governance workshops that were invaluable in providing structure and guidance for our Board. Mr. Sumida is competent and professional in fulfilling his responsibilities"
Dr. Anthony Ciammaichella, Chair, Aspengrove School

"Mr. Sumida is highly knowledgeable and experienced in his field, resulting in excellent guidance. We trust him implicitly to advise us."
Kristin Cassie, Principal, Radicalus Montessori

"Reed Sumida’s integrated approach built the project team, designed and delivered presentation and proposal materials, developed new financial relationships for the school and managed the whole process with an on-time delivery. Mr. Sumida’s professionalism was evident in all phases of the project. It was particularly highlighted in the company’s understanding of the school’s culture, ability to motivate a disparate volunteer and community group and by providing opportunities for participation in the process. This was all achieved by a dedicated attention to communication, which ensured broad-based acceptance and facilitation of the programme."
Gail Gabel, Past Chair Glenlyon-Norfolk School

In 1999, after renting a school vacated by the local school district, our parent board decided to purchase the building as it came up for sale. Great idea, but how to do that with $50,000 only.  Enter Reed Sumida, who led the Board and parent group through the purchase of the school. 

 

I heartily recommend Reed Sumida to you as a person knowledgable and experienced in such large undertakings involving financial institutions and the commitments involved there.  Reed has remained an advisor to our school over the years.  Retaining him as an advisor is the key to ensuring your purchase and operating venture remains viable, as Board changes over the years somehow causes a loss of vision, in the short run and the long run, and thus a school could easily run into trouble.

 

So, I recommend hiring Reed Sumida, and I strongly urge your Board to not only consider but ensure longterm involvement, for your success.
Bonnie Williams, Principal, OMESS

"Mr. Sumida presented as always, a professional appearance and was clear and concise in his presentations to parents. The parent body was overwhelmingly positive and Urban Academy has since purchased a beautiful heritage building that we will move into in 2007."
Laura Drummond, Chair - Urban Academy

"The promptness, attention to detail, quality of presentation to the society members and implementation of the recommended and approved financial program were all carried out in a timely and most professional manner.
As the past President of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to recommend Reed Sumida"
Allan Williams, Past President - Western Communities Montessori Society Board of Directors

"Information is thorough, timely, relevant, inspirational and applicable. As a new school we did not have a clear or professional understanding of the roles of Administration and Board. Reed gave us what we were looking for."
Terri d’Aoust, President of the Board, Summerland Montessori School

"Inspring, very informative, motivating, supportive".

Mary Paradis - Vancouver Waldorf School

"Very informative. The tips on enrollment marketing, tactics and media were most beneficial."
John Oliveira, Director, Richland Academy

"A tremendous amount of information, excellent outline to embark upon a capital campaign."
Allen Boolinoff, BC Christian Academy

"Lots of useful information; strategies to keep a School/Board focused moving forward, and organized for stability and growth."
Wayne Miller, Principal/Teacher, Good Shepherd Christian School

"He (Peter), took the time to understand our philosophy and objectives for the new facility. The building design captured our objectives with considerable flair."
Doug Buchanan, Managing Director BC Biomedical

"In closing I would again like to emphasize the gratitude of all of the families involved in the purchase of the school. Without your help we would no longer have a school for our children."
 Randy Larue, Former Chair - Okanagan Montessori Elementary School Society Board of Directors

"Very apropos suggestions backed up by concrete professional experience."
Mireille Church, Vice-Principal, Joan of Arc Academy

"Throughout the process, Reed displayed a considerable amount of tact, patience and understanding as he answered and re-answered the many questions, and addressed a number of concerns put forward by the parents of our students. In my opinion, Reed maintained a high level of integrity throughout the process. I have no hesitation in recommending….Mr. Reed Sumida."
Don St. Pierre, Treasurer - Discovery School Society Board of Directors

"Affirming and practical. Given some valuable new ideas."
Jack Grant, Headmaster, West Island College

"All topics were of interest because we as a school are ripe for the growth but in a difficult market. Raising capital is now essential to the growth of the school."
— Mary Taylor, The Glenfir School

"New ideas, bringing business concepts to school operation in a full-blast approach."
— Robert Shaw, Director, Rocklyn Academy

"A very informative program. Most beneficial session: Parent Equity provided excellent insight into how parents think about financing capital projects. Also, the Q & A on performance benchmarks."
— Rod Howland, Treasurer, Gray Gables International School of Niagra

"Time well spent. All sessions were beneficial - providing insights plus ideas for use."
— Roberta Murray Hirst, Principal, Pretty River Academy

"Very informative practical strategies and applications presented."
— Caley Cramp, Director of Admissions, Great Lakes Christian College

"We really need more enrollment and the (Increasing Admissions) session gave lots of really good ideas that can be put into action."
— Diane Craig, Teaching Principal, Thunder Bay Adventist School

"A concise, informative cross-section of issues integral to independent schools."
— Don Rose, Incoming President, Great Lakes Christian College

"It (Increasing Admissions) gave me very practical tools to use in marketing our school."
— Sonia Shron, Administrator, Bialik Hebrew Day School

"Very good “nuts and bolts” information on school management and leadership."
— Charles Peacock, Head of School, Christ Church Cathedral School

"Organization of a Strategic Plan (was most beneficial) because it is an overwhelming concept without a plan."
— Alan Visser, Paster, Zion Lutheran Christian School

"Very informative and encouraging workshop that provided greater insight into understanding what are truly effective marketing strategies. It is excellent and practical - provided usable tools that can be modified to any situation."
— Stephanie Ling, Administrator/Principal, Cornerstone Preparatory School

"I would recommend this workshop to other schools and colleagues. The personal comments related to discussions were beneficial."
— Georganne MacKenzie, Director, Meadow Green Academy

"Information is very practical and 'user friendly'. We are in the process of changing our website and the information was very helpful."
— Sonia Shron, Administrator, Bialik Hebrew Day school

"A very thorough overview of what is needed for a school's growth. It's a must in helping to expand mind sets in many areas."
— Dale Stohn, Director, Rocklyn Academy

"The info given to me today will help me make the changes that need to take place."
— Tony Reeves, Principal, Parview Adventist Academy

"Marketing for Enrollment - definitely needed at our school. Intend to take action to implement David's recommendations."
— Jim Colclough, Board Member, London Christian Academy

"These were the things we needed at this stage of the school's development. I was impressed with the knowledge and authenticity of the presenters; the way they treat each school as unique. Thanks."
— Susan Donnelly, Head of School, Whatcom Day Academy

"Marketing for Enrollment and Strategic Planning sessions gave the most practical info that I could use as soon as possible and long-term."
— Ann Faulk, Executive Director, Sylvan Lake Kindercare

"Inspirational. Solid practical information. Introduced ideas and reminders of things our school is doing well and inspiration on new directions."
— Cheryl Lawrence-Holmes, Board President, Montessori School of Cambridge

"All the sessions were helpful and relevant. I learned something in every session. You provided a lot of good info in a short span of time. I appreciated each speaker's depth of knowledge."
— Mary Jayne Veljkov, Whatcom Day Academy

"These sessions helped me to realize that the business needs to be nurtured as well as the kids!"
— Lori Warren, Principal, Trillium Hall Private School

"Directly applicable to our school context. Directly related to my position."
— Murray Marran, Director of Admissions, West Island College

"All three (sessions - Effective Governance; Marketing for Enrollment; Planned Giving and Philanthropy) were particularly pertinent to our time at the school now. Excellent ground work for operating an independent school! Could do a full day session for each topic. Thank you - this has been a wonderful and useful conference."
— Heidi Anderson, Lifesong School

"Informative. Professional. Interactive. Relevent to current issues and help to focus on goals as a school community."
— Gilda Couto, Vice-Principal, Oxford Academy

"All information was clear and concise - identified areas in which our school can improve/reach the next level. Excellent, very inspirational and encouraging - there are some things we're doing well!"
— Sharon Brooks, Principal, Glad Tidings Academy


ADMISSIONS
        Enrol More Students


MARKETING 
        Attract More Inquiries


  ADVANCEMENT/DEVELOPMENT 
 
        Raise Funds for School Projects


  HEAD/PRINCIPAL SERVICES 
 
        Support for School Leadership


Raise Funds for Property 
& Buildings

Raise Capital For Your Projects



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