Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) Information

The Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) is a non-profit voluntary membership association of independent schools. The Association was founded in 1955 and includes schools located in Arizona, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Mexico. ISAS promotes the highest professional and ethical standards of educational excellence for independent schools in the region and recognizes by formal ongoing accreditation those schools which demonstrate adherence to its standards. As a collective voice of the independent schools of the Southwest, ISAS fosters collegial relations among its member schools and represents their interests. In fulfilling its mission, the Association: Administers an accreditation program that verifies its schools’ initial and ongoing qualifications for membership Facilitates communication and fosters positive, ethical, and supportive relationships among its member schools Promotes understanding and good will between its member schools and state, regional, and national education agencies, colleges and universities Conducts joint student programs in cooperation with its member schools in the arts and other areas Conveys to the general public the unique and exceptional qualities of its member schools Provides professional development opportunities for trustees, administrators, faculty and staff of its member schools by sponsoring conferences and workshops on relevant topics.