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About PNAIS

Mission

To assist schools in fulfilling their mission to provide high quality education for children by promoting and protecting the independence of our schools, by representing the interest of our schools, and by fostering collegial relationships and ethical leadership within our schools.

 --Approved by the PNAIS membership Sunday, May 2, 2010
Core Values
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  • Independence
  • Free and Open Inquiry
  • Commitment to Diversity
  • Ongoing School Improvement
  • Collegial Relationships and Ethical Leadership

Essential Characteristics of PNAIS Schools
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  • Commitment to the Public Good
  • Effective Governance and Operations
  • Physical Location or Place
  • Primary Focus of Academic Education
  • Commitment to the Best Interests of Children

Non-Discrimination Statement For PNAIS Schools

Member schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other legally protected status in admission of otherwise qualified students or in providing access to the rights, privileges, programs, or activities generally available to all students and their families, including educational policies, scholarship and other financial aid programs, or athletic, extra-curricular, and other school-administered programs and activities.  Similarly, member schools do not discriminate in their hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other legally protected status.  Single sex institutions, religious schools, or institutions serving students with learning differences or other special needs implement policies related to gender, religion, and learning differences or other special needs as appropriate to support their published mission statements.


News & Events

PNAIS is Hiring
We are seeking a qualified individual to serve as a part-time Coordinator of Accreditation ServicesClick here to learn more.

2012 Accreditation Materials
The latest revisions of the PNAIS Self Study and Accreditation Handbook are now available for download.


Join the PNAIS Ning

Visit the PNAIS Ning and discover a growing collection of community resources and networking opportunities!
School Calendars
Parents, visit our School Open House Calendar and check out our online School Search to learn more about PNAIS schools in your area! Also, be sure to visit the Summer Program Calendar!


Upcoming Conferences

Registration Open
April 21-23, 2013 (Sun.-Tues.)
Business Officers Conference
Location: Cedarbrook Lodge, Sea-Tac, WA

Registration Open
May 5-7, 2013 (Sun.-Tues.)
Spring Heads Conference
Location: Alderbrook Resort, Union, WA

Registration Open
May 18, 2013 (Sat.)
Board Chairs Workshop
Location: Talaris Conference Center, Seattle, WA

Registration Open
June 20-21, 2013 (Thurs.-Fri.)
Administrative Assistants Workshop
Location: Talaris Conference Center, Seattle, WA

Registration Open
June 24-26, 2013 (Mon.-Wed.)
Leadership Institute
Location: Sleeping Lady Resort, Leavenworth, WA
Save the Dates for 2013-14

Registration Open
June 24-26, 2013 (Mon.-Wed.)
Diversity Practitioners Retreat
Location: Sleeping Lady Resort, Leavenworth, WA

Save the Dates

New Heads Institute
August 6-9, 2013
Alderbrook Resort, Union, WA

Self Study Workshop
October 10, 2013
Location: TBA

Fall Educators Conference
October 11, 2013
The Overlake School, Redmond, WA

Institutional Leadership Conference
November 2-3, 2013
The Cedarbrook Lodge, SeaTac, WA

Fall Heads Meeting
November 3-4, 2013
The Cedarbrook Lodge, SeaTac, WA

Spring Heads Meeting
May 4-6, 2014
Location: TBA

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