New to your school or your role? Wondering how other schools tackle common problems?

Join your NWAIS colleagues for connection and collaboration in these free, community-led discussions. Round Tables are hosted by NWAIS, meet virtually through Zoom, and are open to all independent school professionals working in specific professional areas within the school.

Who Should Attend?

All NWAIS professionals working to support diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging work in an official capacity (such as a paid DEIB role or official staff committee) are invited to attend.

2025-26 DEI Practitioners Round Table Dates

Registering for this event automatically registers you for every round table in the series:

MON, OCTOBER 27, 3:00-4:00PM PT / 4:00-5:00PM MT
MON, DECEMBER 8, 11:00AM-12:00PM PT / 12:00-1:00PM MT
MON, FEBRUARY 9, 11:00AM-12:00PM PT / 12:00-1:00PM MT
MON, APRIL 27, 11:00AM-12:00PM PT / 12:00-1:00PM MT
MON, JUNE 8, 11:00AM-12:00PM PT / 12:00-1:00PM MT

How to Register

Register once for every Round Table in a series. A week before each event, you will receive a quick survey asking for any discussion topics, or let us know if you aren't able to attend. 

Round Table Facilitator

Thank you to our facilitator, Mahtab Mahmoozadeh of Giddens School! 

New to your school or your role? Wondering how other schools tackle common problems?

Join your NWAIS colleagues for connection and collaboration in these free, community-led discussions. Round Tables are hosted by NWAIS, meet virtually through Zoom, and are open to all independent school professionals working in specific professional areas within the school.

Who Should Attend?

All NWAIS professionals working to support technology systems in their schools are invited to attend.

2025-26 Technology Round Table Dates

Registering for this event automatically registers you for every round table in the series:

WED, OCTOBER 29 3:30-4:30pm PT / 4:30-5:30pm MT
THURS, DECEMBER 18, 3:30-4:30pm PT / 4:30-5:30pm MT
WED, FEBRUARY 11, 3:30-4:30pm PT / 4:30-5:30pm MT
THURS, APRIL 23, 3:30-4:30pm PT / 4:30-5:30pm MT
WED, JUNE 17, 3:30-4:30pm PT / 4:30-5:30pm MT

How to Register

Register once for every Round Table in a series. A week before each event, you will receive a quick survey asking for any discussion topics, or let us know if you aren't able to attend. 

Round Table Facilitator

Thank you to our facilitator, Jennifer Lamkins of NWAIS!

June 22-24, 2026 | Alderbrook Lodge

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

Conference Overview

This program is created by your peers in NWAIS leadership roles to support the work of experienced and aspiring leaders. The program includes time to reflect on the year's successes and challenges, build a new skill set and consider how it will be relevant in the coming year. Attendees have found it valuable to attend on their own or in cohorts from their school.

Who Should Attend?

Assistant Heads, Division Heads, Deans, and those in and aspiring to Educational and Administrative Leadership Roles. We are also thrilled to welcome participants from the current Emerging Leaders Institute and Pathways to Leadership Cohorts.

Program

Session facilitators will guide attendees through extended workshops which give attendees time to dig into subjects with colleagues, practice skills at a pace that matches the end of the year. This program is designed to provide time to let go of and process the year that is closing, learn new skills and strategies for school leadership as well as providing time to think abut how they might apply to the year ahead.  

This year's program will be a deep dive into school culture.

School culture shapes everything—from student belonging and staff retention to learning outcomes and community trust. This year's Leadership Institute program will give leaders the space to step back from day-to-day demands, learn from peers, and engage with research-informed practices that strengthen values, relationships, and leadership alignment. By attending, school leaders gain practical strategies and shared language to intentionally cultivate environments where students and adults can thrive.

Workshop Facilitators

Meera Shah

Founder and Executive Director of Trey Education

&

Lauren Evans

Lower and Middle School Principal at Carolina Day School

Presenting:

Culture Compass: A Framework for Shared Performance and Thriving

As Well As

Ken Rogers

Ken Rogers is the Assistant Head of School for Curriculum and Instruction at The Park School in Brookline, MA and a nationally recognized independent-school presenter whose work centers on leadership, adult learning, organizational clarity, and effective communication.

Presenting:

Holding the Umbrella: Shaping Culture Under Pressure

and

Optional Pre-Conference Add-On Session For Assistant Heads and Division Heads

10:00-12:00pm Monday, June 22, 2026

Join planning committee members for a morning session to connect with others who share these unique roles and to explore important legal and policy updates with

Karen Kalzer

NWAIS Retained Legal Counsel 

Participants are invited to stay for lunch and community building.

Click Here to Learn More About Sessions And Speakers

"Thank you so much for such an inspiring three days! I am revved up for the new school year!"

“The networking opportunity can't be beat. It's a very different feel and pace than most other conferences.”

“Excellent accommodations, excellent food, thoroughly planned, overall outstanding”

“I think it is great to attend with a group from your school - very valuable on many levels and worth the investment.”

“You will gain so much & you will also have the chance to fully integrate it into what you do. This conference is informative but invested in personal reflection and application. It is an outstanding opportunity to interact with peers. It is a most spectacular location to retreat professionally and personally.”

“This is an amazing opportunity to connect with colleagues from your own school and people who are your peers at other neighboring schools. This is a chance to not only offer your own ideas but to walk away with a better sense of where independent schools are heading.”

 “It is an excellent opportunity to connect with colleagues, refresh after the school year, and dream big about the future of your school. I came away with both practical ideas I can implement right away, and more ambitious ideas for the leadership team at my school. I highly recommend it and hope to be back next year!”

Conference Agenda

Monday, June 22, 2026

10:00-12:00    Add-on Session for Assistant or Division Heads (Includes lunch, $75)

Monday, June 22, 2026

1:00-1:30         Registration

1:30-2:30         Welcome and Community Building

2:30-5:00         Workshop: Culture Compass: A Framework for Shared Performance and Thriving - Part 1

5:00-7:00         Reception and Dinner

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

8:00-9:00          Breakfast

9:00-9:15  Welcome from Chris Watson, NWAIS Executive Director

9:15-11:45        Workshop: Culture Compass: A Framework for Shared Performance and Thriving - Part 2

11:45-2:00        Long Lunch to Enjoy Alderbrook

2:00-4:00          Workshop: Holding the Umbrella: Shaping Culture Under Pressure - Part 1

4:00-6:00          Free Time

6:00-7:30          Dinner

7:30-9:00          Social and Free Time - Waterfront Fire Pits 

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

8:00-9:00           Breakfast

9:00-11:30         Workshop: Holding the Umbrella: Shaping Culture Under Pressure - Part 2

11:30-12:00       Closing

Pricing and Registration

Conference Fees Will Include Programming as well as a Reception and Dinner on June 22, and Breakfast, Lunch and Reception and Dinner on June 23 and Breakfast on June 24, 2026.

* Pricing includes a full meal package for guests and children. If you would like to have guests join you and not join us for meals, there is no charge and no need to register those individuals. There are alternative meal options available on-site

To receive the early bird or regular discount, your registration must be complete and payment must be postmarked or received by the stated deadline.

• For registrations with payment by check, payment must be postmarked by the stated deadline

• Online registrations completed by credit card must be completed by 11:59pm on the stated deadline.

Guest Meals

This year you can register guests for individual meals, rather than a full meal package. We recognize the cost of meals at Alderbrook is resource-intensive. We hope that this will allow you to customize your experience and make the most of time with your family. Pricing is outlined below. Children under 6 are welcome to join us at no charge. If your guests are not joining for meals, there is no charge and no need to register them with NWAIS.

Guest Meal Costs

ADULT GUEST

• Monday Reception & Dinner - $120
• Tuesday Breakfast - $65
• Tuesday Lunch - $85
• Tuesday BBQ Dinner - $85
• Wednesday Breakfast - $65

CHILD GUEST (6+)

• Monday Reception & Dinner - $40
• Tuesday Breakfast - $25
• Tuesday Lunch - $25
• Tuesday BBQ Dinner - $40
• Wednesday Breakfast - $25

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

Accommodations

Accommodations can be made by contacting Alderbrook Lodge & Spa directly. NWAIS has contracted a special rate of $209 per night.

Please make your reservation by phone directly through Alderbrook by calling (360) 898-2145 and asking for the NWAIS Leadership Institute or you can reserve your room online using the code: 40X8Z0

Online Reservation Link (not active yet, please check back to reserve your room)

Book early - The room block reached capacity last year and late registrants needed to reserve space off-site. 

Reservations must be made by May 22, 2026 to qualify for this rate. 

To Receive the Registration Discounts

Your registration must be complete by the appropriate deadline.Online registrations paid by credit card must be completed by 11:59pm on the deadline date.

Participant Cancellation Policy

Substitutions may be made any time prior to the conference. Written cancellations received by June 12, 2026 are eligible for a refund after a $75 cancellation fee. Cancellations received after June 12, 2026 are ineligible for any refund.

Program Cancellation

Typically, cancellations and postponements are very rare, however the pandemic has forced us to utilize these options more frequently. Registered attendees will be notified of any program cancellation directly via email as well as through listservs and NWAIS website. In the case that NWAIS needs to cancel, all registration fees will be refunded. NWAIS is however, unable to reimburse other expenses (such as travel) incurred by attendees prior to the event. NWAIS strongly recommends that attendees make travel arrangements that allow for some flexibility such as rescheduling, cancellation and/or future credit.

NWAIS New Heads Institute

Two Days To Prepare New Heads for NWAIS Membership and Stepping Into Your New Role

July 30-31, 2026

Location: TBA

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

The NHI gave me both the tools and the confidence to start my school year off with vision and strategies. It was immensely powerful to connect with such a diverse, passionate and talented group of leaders. I left the conference feeling excited about my new role rather than nervous about all of the things I still have left to learn.

– Past Attendee

Attending this conference is a must for new heads, whether you are brand new to the position or new to the region. It's a great opportunity to learn some new things, confirm some existing ideas, and to form connections with other HOS's in the association prior to the Fall Head's Conference.

– Past Attendee

Who Should Attend?

New and newer Heads of School are invited to attend. The program will be built around those that are stepping into headship this year or last year.  This is a small event, and generally has fewer than 10 attendees, providing an opportunity to build strong relationships with new colleagues. Centered on building relationships within the Association, attendees will learn about the many benefits of membership, experience valuable sessions, and take time for planning as you embark on new phase of your leadership journey.

Planning to Attend the NAIS Institute For New Heads?

These two programs are wonderful complements to each other.  One recommendation would be to attend the NWAIS institute in the summer you take on your role and the NAIS Institute once you have completed year one, or do both in the first year.  If you would like to hear more about the right order and fit for you, please call and discuss the opportunities with Emily McGrath, Associate Director.

This was invaluable time spent with colleagues and mentors. The return on my time and money spent for this Institute is incalculable.

– Past Attendee

Institute Programming Will:

• Help you match and manage a new school culture.
• Guide your understanding of regional and cultural dynamics in the Northwest.
• Connect you with a window into  “lessons learned” from veteran heads on building trust and developing strong working relationships with all constituencies.
• Discuss how to work with your board and board chair on moving your school forward.
• Support an understanding of the variety of outside resources available to help you and your school.
• Introduce you to local experts on legal risk management and financial reporting.
• Connect you with other Heads of School and your association
• Provide 1:1 coaching to help you plan for a thoughtful transition and launch into your new headship

Coming from the public school setting, the New Heads Institute provided me with insightful knowledge and valuable activities to help me transition to my new role as Head of School.

  – Past Attendee

Program Components & Format

This is a sample agenda based on previous years, to give you a sense of the flow of the event and types of topics covered. Exact topics and timing are subject to change.

Thursday, July 30, 2026

8:00 - 8:30  Light Breakfast, Introductions and Overview
8:30 - 9:15   Welcome to NWAIS
9:15  - 9:30 Agenda & Goals
9:30  - 10:30 Challenges & Opportunities
10:30 - 11:00 Break
11:00 - 12:00 Leadership Insights
12:00 - 12:30       Lunch
12:30 - 1:30 Working With Your Board
1:30 - 2:30 Entry Planning
2:30 - 3:00 Snack & Case Studies
3:00 - 4:00  Stories from Headship

5:00-7:00 Reception with Current Heads of School

Friday, July 31, 2026

8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast & Check-In
9:00 - 9:45 Put Me In, Coach! Executive Coaching Program
10:00 - 11:00 Entry Plan / Leader's Charter Work
11:00 - 1:00 Working Lunch and Presentation of Plans
1:00 Farewell, and Good Luck!

Add-On

Participation in Year-Long Cohort Support  Additional Fees Not Included

Throughout the year, you will be invited to connect with New Heads from NWAIS and other regional Associations to share your experiences  and learn from each other.

The cohort meetings will:

·       Establish a group to support you and develop relationships so that you can call each other in the future 

·       Provide a forum in which you can discuss various issues and problems you’re facing with your peers and an experienced head of school

·       Present you with information that will be of value to you in your first year and beyond.

A Year of Executive Coaching Additional Fees Not Included

In addition to the New Heads Institute programming, Heads new to their role can also be matched with an executive coach who can meet with you as challenges arise and support you as you navigate tricky waters. Last year NWAIS piloted this program. Feedback was powerful and the program has now received a grant from the EE Ford Foundation to replicate it in other accrediting associations.

Participation in this program will include regular meetings and access to your coach whenever necessary. The program is directed by Alan Sparrow, a former head of school and certified executive coach. A number of extraordinary leaders have been retained for the program so that participants can be matched with the right coach. NWAIS can help with the matchmaking and then participants will retain the coaches directly.

Attending this workshop is a fantastic way to begin your new headship. You will emerge with more confidence, a set of colleagues that you can draw upon for support, and a well-vetted plan to implement in your school. This is time well spent!

– Past Attendee

Faculty

The program will be led by Briel Schmitz, Head of School at Spruce Street School, Matt Culberson, Experienced Head of School, and Chris Watson, Incoming Executive Director of NWAIS.  The faculty will be joined by NWAIS staff and board members, and other guest speakers including current heads of school.

Briel Schmitz, Head of School at Spruce Street School (WA)

Chris Watson, Executive Director of NWAIS and Former Head of School, Soundview School (WA)

Matt Culberson, Former Head of Several NWAIS Schools Including: McGillis School (UT), Charles Wright Academy (WA), and Wasatch Academy (UT)  

Registration

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

Travel Reimbursement

NWAIS will cover a portion of travel costs incurred by member schools to attend professional development events.

Click here for travel share reimbursement form.

Cancellation Policy
Substitutions may be made any time prior to the conference. Written cancellations received by July 18, 2026 are eligible for a refund after a $75 cancellation fee. Cancellations received after July 18, 2026 are ineligible for any refund.

Attendees Will Be Eligible For Clock Hours And / Or STARS Credits

Attendees receive clock hours and STARS free of charge. The original clock hours form or your STARS certificate will be mailed back to you for your records. If you need to petition another agency for credits or you would like a certificate for your files, NWAIS is happy to provide one upon request at no charge.

Registration is Not Yet Open - Please Save The Date

Who

All NWAIS Heads of School are invited to welcome a newest cohort of NWAIS heads. Heads from across the association are invited to welcome participants of the New Heads Institute and begin to build community together. Refreshments and heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served. 

Where

Location TBA - Stay tuned for more information

When

Thursday, July 30, 2026
5:00-7:00pm

Registering to Attend

Please RSVP by registering for the event. There is no charge to attend. 

You may also RSVP by reaching out to Jami Sheets, jsheets@nwais.org

Contact

Please contact Jami Sheets with any questions.

2026-27 Emerging Leaders Institute

Registration is open only to those who have applied and been accepted into the 26-27 cohort.

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN JUNE 12

All registrations must be completed by July 10.

Program Description

Emerging Leaders is a year-long cohort-based program to develop independent school leaders. The program will support participants to take the next step in their career through reflective practice and building skills. Next steps may be toward taking on new responsibilities in their current role or taking on something completely new. Participants will meet monthly in person and via zoom, attend an opening retreat as well as NWAIS professional development programming. 

Participant Profile 

Participants may be currently serving in a variety of positions within their school including teacher, administrator, or staff. Ideal candidates are actively seeking out leadership opportunities. Teacher candidates should be well established in their classroom and looking to take on new responsibilities and/or roles although they may or may not be interested in leaving the classroom for administrative positions. Administrators and staff who have recently stepped into their roles will also be strong candidates.

Program Components  

Over the course of the one-year program, participants will participate in:

• Day-long opening retreat (August 2026) to kick off each year's learning and develop the cohort as a team and learning community. 

• Monthly cohort meetings. These will have a mix of content delivery and discussion.

• Seven Zoom meetings will take place from 3:15-5:00pm on Tuesday afternoons.

• Three afternoon workshops. Attendees are encouraged to attend in person but are able to Zoom in as well.

• One in-person workshop in January in the Seattle area

• One-on-one Sessions with a Coach who is currently serving in a leadership capacity in an NWAIS school. Sessions will focus on problems of practice and supporting participants personal leadership journey. Participants can expect at least three coaching sessions over the course of the year.  

• Participation in some NWAIS Professional Programming, including

  • Fall Educators Conference (October 9, 2026)
  • Leadership Institute (June 28-30, 2027)
  • Discounted access to one additional NWAIS online course of your choice (2026-27 Academic Year)

2026-27 Program Calendar  (Generally 2nd Tuesday, With The Exception of November to Avoid Veterans Day)

• August 14, 2026   |  Full Day Retreat  |  Location TBD

• September 8, 2026   |  3:00-5:00pm  |  Zoom

• October 9, 2026   |   Fall Educators Conference Meet-Up

• November 3, 2026   |   3:15-5:00pm  |  Zoom

• December 8, 2026   |   3:15-5:00pm  |  Zoom

• January 12, 2027   |   10:00-4:00pm  | In-person Meeting (Seattle)

• February 9, 2027   |   3:15-5:00pm  |  Zoom

• March 16, 2027  |   3:15-5:00pm  |  Zoom 

• April 27, 2027   |   1:00-4:00pm  |  Zoom Please Note Longer Session

• May 25, 2027  |   3:15-5:00pm  |  Zoom 

• June 21-23, 2027  |   Monday 10am - Wednesday 3pm  | Concluding session with ELI Cohort + NWAIS Leadership Institute 

Tuition

Tuition is inclusive of all components and event registration fees.

• Registration or the Fall Educators Conference (Lodging provided for our of town participants)
• $150 credit to be applied to the additional program or course of your choice
• Registration, Food, and Lodging for the Leadership Institute
• Coaching Sessions
• Programming and Materials

2026-27 Tuition Rates 

NWAIS Member Rate - $3150

Non-Member - $4675

Eligibility 

The Emerging Leaders Institute will serve approximately 20 participants. The cohort will begin with a required retreat in August 2026. The application will help you and the selection committee assess if this is the right time in your career to take on this program.

This program is open to those working in NWAIS schools. If you are not employed by a NWAIS member school and would like to participate, please contact Emily McGrath to see if you may qualify for a waiver.

Cancellation Policy  

Attendees register for the full year course with their initial payment and commit to participating in the full duration of the experience. We expect that their schools will support their participation for the full duration.

Occasionally outside circumstances may prevent participants from completing the program. In that case, participants who withdraw from the program by September 14 can receive a refund after a $250 cancellation fee. After September 14 of that academic year, no refunds will be given. Circumstances when this might happen include: personal illness, change in career objectives, moving out of the area, departing from their school etc.  

Substitutes:  Since the program is application based, participation is non-transferrable and no substitutes will be admitted for individual events or completion of future terms.   

NWAIS Self Study Online Orientation

Friday, October 2, 2026

9:00 am-12:30 pm PT

Will you be contributing to your school’s upcoming self study?

Are you hosting a Visiting Team in 2027-28, 2028-29 or 2029-30?

Do you want to learn more about the NWAIS accreditation process?

Schools hosting accreditation visits in the coming two years are strongly encouraged to send a team to this orientation.

Join us for an informational session and the opportunity to ask questions and share ideas with teams from other schools also in the self study process, led by NWAIS' Director of Accreditation, Betsy Watkins.

Come to learn more about:

• How the Self Study fits into the accreditation process
  
• The role of the Self Study Coordinator
  
• Considerations for how to design your school’s self study process
• Recent changes to the NWAIS accreditation process, including use of AI in the Self Study process
• How to work with the Team Chair and Visiting Team
• How to best use the NWAIS resources available to you in the accreditation process
  

NWAIS offers two self study orientations over the course of the school year to better meet the needs of schools. The association encourages schools to have members of their teams attend more than once. The questions schools have at the beginning of the process are typically different from those closer to the visit. Although the program will be similar, the conversation may differ based on the needs of attendees. Come once or come twice! 

Please only register at this time if you submitted a breakout proposal that was accepted by the event steering committee. 

Announcing Keynote Speaker 

Back By Popular Demand!

Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath 

Neuroscientist, Educator, and Author of the Best-selling Book Stop Talking, Start Influencing: 12 Insights from Brain Science to Make Your Message Stick

And Announcing Featured Speakers

About Our Theme

TEACHING AT THE INFLECTION POINT: Designing learning for a changing world

Independent schools are at a defining moment. Rapid advances in neuroscience, evolving understandings of pedagogy, accelerating technological change, and an urgent commitment to access, equity, and inclusion are reshaping what it means to teach and learn well. This is an inflection point for our profession.

This year’s conference invites educators to examine how we design learning experiences that are responsive, research-informed, and rooted in purpose. Together, we will explore how to align what we know about how students learn with how we teach, ensuring that every learner benefits in a changing world.

We will focus on four interconnected strands:

Neuroscience → Deepening our understanding of how learning works in the brain and what that means for memory, engagement, motivation, and belonging.

Pedagogy → Evolving teaching practices to meet the needs of diverse learners and designing instruction that is inclusive, responsive, and intellectually rigorous.

Technology & AI → Examining how emerging tools shape learning environments—leveraging innovation thoughtfully so that technology supports, rather than dictates, meaningful learning.

Access, Equity & Inclusion → Ensuring that advances in research, practice, and technology expand opportunity and belonging for all students.

As we engage these strands, participants will leave with research-based insights, practical strategies, and renewed clarity about how to design learning that is both future-oriented and deeply human.

Join your NWAIS colleagues this October as we explore how to teach at this inflection point—and how to design learning that prepares students not just to navigate change, but to shape it.

Propose A Breakout Session

We invite you to help shape this year’s conference by proposing a breakout session. This is a powerful opportunity to share your expertise, innovative practices, and real-world insights with colleagues across the NWAIS community. Whether you are exploring neuroscience-informed teaching, evolving pedagogy for diverse learners, thoughtful integration of technology and AI, or advancing access, equity, and inclusion, your work can spark meaningful dialogue and practical learning. Breakout sessions are designed to be interactive, relevant, and grounded in experience—offering participants strategies they can bring back to their schools. If you are experimenting, reflecting, redesigning, or leading change at this inflection point in education, we encourage you to submit a proposal and contribute to the collective learning of our community.

Timeline

• Request For Proposals Will Open: March 2, 2026
• All Proposals Must Be Submitted By: May 1, 2026 - Deadline extended to May 15, 2026
• Applicants Will Be Notified By: June 5, 2026

Propose A Breakout Session Here

Please be prepared to complete the application in a single session. If you would like to prepare your answers in advance, you can preview the survey questions, download a .pdf of the application here.

Presenter Discount and Process

Reserving Space

If you are interested in facilitating a meet-up, affinity or discussion session, please contact Emily McGrath to sign-up.

Conference Overview  

8:00-8:30               Registration, Light Breakfast and Coffee

8:35-8:45               Opening Remarks

8:45-9:30               Keynote Address

9:30-10:00             Coffee Break and Book Signing

10:00-11:00           Session A: Featured Speakers and Breakout Sessions

11:00-12:00           Lunch        

12:15-1:15             Session B: Featured Speakers and Breakout Sessions 

1:30-2:30               Session C: Closing Speakers and Breakout Sessions 

Join Us In Person

Valuing our time together, we will be sunsetting our asynchronous participation options. This year join your colleagues in person to experience all that the Fall Educators Conference has to offer. 

Pricing and Registration

Stay tuned for information. General registration will open August 1, 2026.

Conference Policies  

Substitution, Cancellation and Switching Policy 

Substitutions may be made any time prior to the conference. Written cancellations received by October 2, 2026 are eligible for a refund after a $25 cancellation fee. Cancellations received after October 2, 2026 are ineligible for any refund. 

Clock Hours / STARS Credits

Attendees are eligible for 4 WA clock hours, STARS Credits, and/or in-service hours. There is no cost for professional credits. 

To remain in compliance with OSPI regulations, attendees are required to opt-in for clock hours prior to or on-site at the conference on Friday, October 9, 2026. 

Any opt-in submissions received after October 9, 2026 will be deemed ineligible. 

NWAIS May Help Cover Travel Costs

The NWAIS travel reimbursement policy is designed to reimburse candidate and accredited member schools for some travel costs. This policy applies to a school’s total travel expenses (not the cost of rooms and meals), no matter how many people the school sends to the workshop. If your school spends more than $150 dollars on travel for this event and is traveling a distance greater than 250 miles you will be reimbursed a percentage of your expenses.