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Membership Introduction

The Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools is a voluntary membership organization that promotes high educational quality for its schools through the establishment and advancement of comprehensive accreditation standards. In administering the accreditation process for independent elementary and secondary schools in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming, the Association assists schools with the process of school improvement. Key to this process is the recognition that each school has a unique mission and philosophy. The Association does not try to impose a specific set of criteria that each school must meet; rather, the Association's standards are based upon those qualities that have been deemed necessary in a quality institution.

If you have questions about the PNAIS membership process, please contact Executive Director, Meade Thayer at mthayer@pnais.org.

For more information about PNAIS membership and to download an application, please click on the following links:

Membership FAQ

Membership Applications

PNAIS 2010-2011 Association Fees and Travel Policy

Accreditation Resources

Join the PNAIS Ning

The PNAIS Ning is a place where you can share ideas, experiences, resources and questions with your association colleagues! Come see what the excitement is about!

School Calendars

Parents, visit our School Open House Calendar and learn more about PNAIS schools in your area! Also, check out the Summer Programs Calendar for a host of great offerings!

Online Registration Now Open

Logon and begin registering for PNAIS Professional Development events today! View our How-to Video.

Upcoming Conferences

Conference presenter handout materials from recent PNAIS events are now available for download.

Registration Now Open
Sept 13, 2010 (Mon.)
Bloodborne Pathogens
Seattle Country Day School, Seattle, WA

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Sept. 24, 2010 (Fri.)
21st Century Skills: Collaborative Learning on an International Stage
Riverstone international School, Boise, ID

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Sept. 25, 2010 (Sat.)
New Trustees Workshop
West Sound Academy, Poulsbo, WA

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Oct. 2, 2010 (Sat.)
New Trustees Workshop
The Overlake School, Redmond WA

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Oct 7, 2010 (Thurs.)
Self Study Coordinators' Workshop
Oregon Episcopal School, Portland, OR

Registration Now Open
October 8, 2010
Fall Educators Conference
The Catlin Gabel School, Portland, OR

October 9, 2010
New Trustees Workshop
French American International School, Portland, OR

October 23-24, 2010 (Sat.-Sun.)
Institutional Leadership
Cedarbrook Lodge, SeaTac, WA

Registration Now Open
October 24-25 (Sun.-Mon.)
Fall Heads Meeting
Cedarbrook Lodge, SeaTac, WA
Stay Tuned!

Registration Now Open
October 26 (Tues.)
Enrollment Management Workshop
Billings Middle School, Seattle, WA

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November 8 (Mon.)
Building Sustainability into Your Curriculum
St. Thomas School, Medina, WA

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November 15, 2010 (Mon.)
Differentiated Instruction Workshop
Open Window School/Vista Academy, Bellevue, WA

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December 3, 2010 (Fri.)
Difficult Conversations on Tolerance and Race: Train the Trainer

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January 24, 2011 (Mon.)
Emergency Preparedness and Crisis Management
The Bear Creek School, Redmond, WA

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February 2-4, 2011 (Wed.-Fri.)
Beginning Teachers Institute
Menucha Retreat and Conference Center, Corbett, OR

February 11-12, 2011 (Fri.-Sat.)
Student Diversity Leadership Retreat

February 22, 2011 (Tues.)
Brain Research with JoAnn Deak
McGillis School, Salt Lake City, UT

April 10-12, 2011 (Sun.-Tues.)
Business Officers Conference
(note: a week earlier than previous years)
Cedarbrook Lodge, SeaTac, WA

May 1-3, 2011 (Sun.-Tues.)
Spring Heads Conference
Skamania Resort, Stevenson, WA

May 21, 2011 (Sat.)
Board Chairs Workshop
Talaris Conference Center, Seattle, WA

June 27-29, 2011
TechShare
Sleeping Lady Resort
Leavenworth, WA
(please note change in date)

June 27-29, 2011
Leadership Conference
Sleeping Lady Resort
Leavenworth, WA
(please note change in date)

Tentative for 2010-11

June 24, 2011 (Fri.)
Administrative Assistants Conference
Stay Tuned!

Early August 2011
New Heads Institute
TBA

Alternating Year Conferences
Look for in 2011-12

Experienced Teacher Institute

Facilities Managers Conference

Leadership Institute

Librarians Conference

Institutional Advancement Conference

PNAIS - Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools
5001 California Ave. SW (Suite 112) Seattle, Washington 98136 Tel.:(206) 323-6137 Fax:(206) 324-4863 Email: dstone@pnais.org