Our nationally-recognized, growth-based accreditation process is meant to foster reflection and ongoing improvement in your school. The process helps each school clarify and enact its own vision, mission, and values to grow and develop. Accreditation uses peer review to promote quality standards without standardization, ensuring each school remains true to its values while delivering a high-quality educational experience. 

NWAIS offers an extensive calendar of professional development to move your school’s most valuable resource – its people – forward. From conferences and workshops, to cohort-based programs and asynchronous learning, there is an opportunity to develop leaders at every professional level at special member rates. 

NWAIS offers expert legal advice at discounted rates from the respected Seattle law firm of Helsell Fetterman LLP. Are you a school leader in need of these services? Contact Karen Kalzer of Helsell Fetterman LLP

NWAIS affiliated and member schools receive access to the many resources of the association, including the expertise of our professional staff, paid consultants, and colleagues in peer schools.

NWAIS collects relevant data and statistics from the National Association of Independent Schools and shares them with our schools for statistical and comparative purposes, as well as relevant news, articles, and trends in education.

Through our website and joint marketing efforts, NWAIS affiliated and member schools have a broader visibility among families searching for high quality independent schools for their children.

Schools can post jobs for free on our website and search our sponsor database for vendor and consultant referrals.