Join the LUCAT Community
Start free with a Member account and grow as your needs do. No long-term contracts, no pressure. Every tier is built around what independent and Montessori school leaders actually need.
Member
Always free — no credit card needed
The easiest first step.
Most Popular
Associate
or $12/month · save $45 annually
Over $750 in annual value
Cancel anytime. No contracts.
Partner
or $49/month · founding spots available
Over $3,000 in annual value
Founding spots are limited.
Partner Value
The Partner tier includes 12 monthly coaching calls. At our standard coaching rate, those alone are worth over $1,800. Everything else — Mastermind sessions, event access, the full resource library — comes on top of that.
12 monthly coaching calls
30 min each, one-on-one with a LUCAT consultant
$1,800
4 quarterly Mastermind sessions
Small-group peer sessions, Partner members only
$600
Full resource library + all Starter Kits
Every download, template, and guide we publish
$200+
Events, programs, and community
Monthly Conversations, Deep Dives, Slack, discounts
$400+
Total annual value
$3,000+
$399 / year
Who Each Tier Is For
Best for school leaders who are just discovering LUCAT, want to stay connected to the community, and appreciate having quality resources at hand without a subscription commitment.
Best for heads and school leaders who want ongoing professional connection, a growing resource library, and a community of peers navigating the same challenges. The right tier for most school leaders.
Best for school leaders who want direct, regular access to a LUCAT consultant — working through specific challenges, building long-term strategy, and investing in sustained growth. Founding spots are limited.
What You Get
Associate and Partner members get access to all live programs, recordings, and the Slack community. Here’s what runs throughout the year.
A 60-minute live session every month on a practical topic for school leaders. Recorded and available to all Associate and Partner members. Past topics include financial communication, personnel decisions, and enrollment strategy.
Included with Associate & Partner
A 90-minute session four times per year going deep on a single topic with a LUCAT consultant and guest practitioners. Members attend free. Non-members may attend for $49 per session.
Included with Associate & Partner
A members-only Slack workspace for school leaders to ask questions, share resources, and stay connected between programs. Organized by topic so conversations stay useful.
Included with Associate & Partner
A 30-minute one-on-one call each month with a LUCAT consultant matched to your area of focus. Use it for working through a current challenge, reviewing a document, or building on your strategic plan.
Partner only
A small-group quarterly session exclusively for Partner members. Peer-led, low structure, high honesty. Capped at 8 participants per cohort to keep conversations real.
Partner only
Every download, template, Starter Kit, and guide in the LUCAT library — including the SFP Starter Kit, all future resources, and early access to everything new as it's published.
Included with Associate & Partner
How It Works
1
Click any membership button to create your account through Payhip. Free membership requires no payment details. Associate and Partner memberships are billed annually or monthly — your choice.
2
Once your account is active, log in to Payhip to access your downloads and resources. Associate and Partner members will receive a Slack community invitation by email within 24 hours.
3
Monthly Conversations, Quarterly Deep Dives, and Mastermind sessions are announced via email and in Slack. Associate and Partner members get calendar invitations automatically.
Common Questions
Yes. Annual memberships can be cancelled before your next renewal date. Monthly memberships can be cancelled anytime and will not renew. No penalties, no questions asked.
Absolutely. Log into your Payhip account at any time and upgrade your tier. You’ll only be charged the difference for the remainder of your billing period.
All resources are delivered through your Payhip member account. Log in at payhip.com/lucat to access your downloads. Slack invitations are sent by email within 24 hours of joining.
Partner coaching calls are matched to your area of focus. LUCAT consultants cover diverse areas such as finance, leadership, campus, communications, and personnel. You’ll be asked about your priorities when you join and matched to the best-fit person.
Start with a free Member account and see how the community and newsletter feel. You can upgrade anytime. Or reach out at he**@*****at.com and we’ll help you figure out the right fit.
From the Community
“
The Monthly Conversations alone are worth the Associate membership. Every session I leave with something I can use the next week.
Head of School
Southeast
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I was skeptical about whether a membership would be worth it for a school our size. It absolutely is. The resource library paid for itself in the first month.
Director
Midwest
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My Partner coaching calls have been the most useful professional development I’ve had in years. They ask exactly the right questions to guide without directing.
Head of School
Mid-Atlantic
* Testimonials are representative of feedback received. Names withheld for privacy.
Ready when you are
Create a free Member account today. No credit card, no commitment. Upgrade to Associate or Partner whenever the time is right.
