NYSAIS

NYSAIS is a not-for-profit organization based in Albany, New York. It is a voluntary association comprised of 198 independent nursery, elementary, and secondary schools. The organization has 11 employees and generates approximately $2.5 million in annual revenue. NYSAIS provides a range of services to its member schools, including evaluation and accreditation, professional development opportunities for faculty, administrators, and trustees, and advocacy for independent education. The Association also offers legal and institutional counsel, as well as information on legislation, regulations, educational developments, and administrative practices. Founded in 1947, NYSAIS is chartered by the New York State Board of Regents and is affiliated with the National Association of Independent Schools and the New York State Coalition for Independent and Religious Schools. Full membership is open to non-profit independent schools and non-profit associations concerned with independent education. Associate membership is available to certain other private or quasi-private educational institutions. For more information, visit nysais.org.