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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.

Services for Smaller Schools

Enrol More Students This Year! Get More Iquiries and Registrations    Purchase property, build buildings, expansionsKeep Your Students on the BusGet Valuable Information for Decision MakingReceive Valuable Information

ISPG is sensitive to the limitations of operating a smaller school in terms of budget and volunteer availability. We have worked with many schools that have had less than 150 students. As a result, we have some understanding of the many issues that are of concern to administrators and Boards of smaller schools. To address some of these needs, we have developed several services and products that can help you to:
  • Increase enrolment
  • Raise capital
  • Receive important information from your school community on how your school is perceived
  • Analyse vital elements within the school

Save the cost of travel and the time it takes to get to your school. Our suite of web-based tools enables the rapid transfer of information, ideas, strategies and tactics directly to you and your school community.

Call us to find out more about these and other service offerings:

Super Webinar: 3 hours of information and interaction with school personnel delivered using ISPG's Webinar technology. You pick the topic, supply us with the background and we will provide the venue, present options, make recommendations and discuss with you how you can apply the knowledge immediately and effectively.

Satisfaction Surveys: From a one page survey on a specific topic to more extensive questionaires, learn what your community thinks of your school, specific programs, facilities...you pick. Receive daily web-based updates on the data so that you can make decisions based upon relevant and timely information.

Admissions Development: Using our web portal and Webinar technology, we can engage with your admissions personnel and Head of School to review and upgrade your admissions process to deliver more enrolment. From a quick tips package to the Ivy League quality admissions process, you can choose which service fits for your school's current circumstances. To find out more about how your admissions process is functioning now, take our ISPG Admissions Effectiveness Test by Clicking Here !

Marketing Booster: We will perform a review of your marketing and deliver recommendations on strategy, content and placement of advertising that will significantly increase your current response rate. Using our web portal, ideas and concepts can quickly and easily be exchanged, hastening the process of concept to implementation time.

 Thank You ISPG

 

 

Urban Academy - Enrolment 47, purchased a new $2,100,000 school in 2007!

 

 

 

  

 

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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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