Programs for Schools
Please use the menu on the left to view the many programs that NYSAIS offers to its members. Below a few of our latest initiatives have been highlighted.
Be sure to check out the resources available through NYSAIS-Now, the site for online professional development and school improvement resources. Designed specifically for independent school leaders, NYSAIS-Now provides timely and valuable information to busy professionals within our association and beyond. Content covers a broad range of themes and topics with leadership and governance of independent schools as a particular focus. NYSAIS-Now features eSeminars, Interviews, LiveStreaming, and Talks.
A significant piece of NYSAIS-Now, livestreams allow you to experience selected talks by keynote conference speakers in real-time throughout the year. Attend one (or all) of our outstanding NYSAIS residential conferences without leaving the comfort of your home or office.
No registration is required. Simply set aside the time and go to the NYSAIS-NowLivestream page at new.livestream.com/nysaislive to participate. To find out more about specific talks and speakers, please consult the full conference program at nysais.org. Additional NYSAIS-Now Livestream sessions will be announced throughout the year.
NYSAIS's ELAS Program is a mission-driven initiative to help independent schools succeed in today’s complex and ever-changing world.
Established in 2012 to meet a growing need from member schools, ELAS provides high-impact, low-cost advising and mentoring in areas such as governance, leadership, and long-term planning.
NYSAIS
The New York State Association of Independent Schools promotes the independence, well-being and public understanding of, and respect for, New York independent schools and serves as an accrediting body chartered by the New York State Board of Regents.
NYSAIS Schools
NYSAIS is a voluntary association of 196 independent nursery, elementary and secondary schools enrolling some 78,000 students. It is affiliated with the National Association of Independent Schools and the New York State Coalition for Independent and Religious Schools. Founded in 1947, the Association is chartered by the New York State Board of Regents and is incorporated as a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization.
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NYSAIS school
NYSAIS Athletic Association
The mission of New York State interscholastic athletic programs is to foster the quest for excellence by creating an educational and competitive experience within an atmosphere of sportsmanship. Successful programs develop individual and team potential by promoting high standards of competence, character, civility, and citizenship.
Accreditation
All good schools continually evaluate their performance by means of their own devising. Without evaluation an institution ossifies, and in a changing world it loses its meaning for society. But the view a school takes of itself needs periodically to be supplemented by an external view, one that brings a perspective the school cannot command.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Justice
Sponsors and Exhibitors
Join 150+ other companies by purchasing sponsorships and tables during our Exhibitor Nights. Meet NYSAIS school representatives, grow your brand awareness, and help support NYSAIS Professional Development.
NYSAIS Professional Learning
COVID-19
NYSAIS offers a dedicated microsite for members, as well as public resources