Educational Directions

Educational Directions is a nationally recognized educational consulting firm based in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Founded in 1986, the company specializes in retained search for heads, presidents, and directors of independent schools. With a team of 17 employees, Educational Directions has a proven track record of success, having assisted with over 400 head of school searches across 40 states. Educational Directions provides leadership and organizational assessments, incorporating mission alignment processes to enhance leadership and organizational capacity within independent schools. Their research-based approach focuses on helping schools navigate critical inflection points. The company publishes two influential publications: The Blue Sheet, a comprehensive listing of head of school positions for independent schools, and The Green Sheet, which focuses on senior administrative positions such as Assistant Head of School, Division Director, Dean, and others. Notably, The Blue Sheet is relied upon by over 90% of new heads of school to learn about their positions. Educational Directions can be reached via their website at edukdx.com.