Independent schools have had a rocky ride in the wake of the Great Recession and its uneven recovery. The scary reality facing our industry is that not all schools will survive into the future. In order to be a full strategic partner, technology leaders need to understand the financial and market place realities of their school and position their department as being part of the innovative solution, instead of contributing to the (major line-item budget) problem. Come hear the overall lay of the independent school landscape and what role the technology department can play to lead the way to financial health and sustainability.