As a regional independent school association,
NWAIS works closely with the national network of independent schools to promote high educational quality, to foster collegial and ethical leadership and to safeguard and represent the interests of our schools.
In achieving its mission, the overarching goals of NWAIS are:
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promoting and sustaining the attainment of accreditation by maintaining a rigorous accreditation process.
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providing extensive professional development opportunities.
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facilitating the exchange of information and other resources among our schools.
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helping our schools understand and respond to the realities of an increasingly multicultural and global society.
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promoting the value of and fostering the independence of our schools.
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identifying and defining principles of good practice in the relationships among our schools.
NWAIS accreditation requires adherence to the highest standards of operation and best practices, and a commitment to the mission of NWAIS and the following essential characteristics:
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Commitment to the Public Good
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Effective Governance and Operations
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Physical Location or Place
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Primary Focus of Academic Education
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Commitment to the Best Interests of Children
For more information about NWAIS accreditation requirements, please visit
www.nwais.org.