Recognized Association Members
ICAISA commends and confirms confidence in the quality of recognized member associations’ school accreditation programs. These ICAISA Members have voluntarily submitted to a rigorous and impartial review of their accreditation programs and have demonstrated adherence to ICAISA Criteria for Effective Independent School Accreditation Practices.
Association of Colorado Independent Schools
Alan Smiley, Executive Director
4000 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 203
Littleton, CO 80123
303-444-2201
Association of Independent Maryland + DC Schools
Peter Baily, Executive Director
890 Airport Park Road, Suite 103
Glen Burnie, Maryland 21061
410-761-3700
Association of Independent Schools in New England
Claire Leheny, Executive Director
2 Granite Avenue, Suite 450
Milton, Massachusetts 02186
781-843-8440
Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (Candidate Member)
Beverly Amico, Executive Director, Advancement
515 Kimbark, Suite 106
Longmont, CO 80501
720-204-5505
California Association of Independent Schools
Mary Menacho, Interim Executive Director
4450 Lakeside Drive, Suite 375
Burbank, California 91505
818-845-0800
Canadian Accredited Independent Schools
Patti MacDonald, Executive Director
PO Box 56
Jordan, ON L0R 1S0
905-684-5658
Connecticut Association of Independent Schools
Rick Branson, Executive Director
28A Cottrell Street
Mystic, Connecticut 06355
860-572-2950
Council of International Schools
Jane Larsson, Executive Director
Schipolweg 113
Leiden, 2316 XC
The Netherlands
+31 (0) 71-524-3300
Florida Council of Independent Schools
Barbara Hodges, Executive Director
1211 North Westshore Boulevard, Suite 612
Tampa, Florida 33607
813-287-2820
Hawaii Association of Independent Schools
Phil Bossert, Executive Director
200 North Vineyard Boulevard, Suite 401
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
808-973-1540
Independent Schools Association of the Central States
Claudia Daggett, Executive Director
55 West Wacker, Suite 701
Chicago, Illinois 60601
312-750-1190
Independent Schools Association of the Southwest
Scott Griggs, Executive Director
4225 McKinney Avenue, Number 11
Dallas, Texas 75205
432-684-9550
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Cameron Staples, President & CEO
3 Burlington Woods Drive
Burlington, Massachusetts 01803
781-425-7700
New Jersey Association of Independent Schools
Carole Everett, Executive Director
78 Washington Street
Morristown, New Jersey 07960
201-654-6528
Northwest Association of Independent Schools
Mark Crotty, Executive Director
5001 California Avenue Southwest, Suite 112
Seattle Washington 98136
206-323-6137
New York State Association of Independent Schools
Mark Lauria, Executive Director
17 Elk Street, First Floor
Albany, New York 12207
518-285-0004
Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools
Gary Niels, Interim Executive Director
37 East Germantown Pike, Suite 302
Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania 19462
610-567-2960
Southern Association of Independent Schools
Debra Wilson, President
6050 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 240-199
Norcross, Georgia 30092
423-240-9551
Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools
David Madison, Executive Director
1420 4th Avenue, Suite 29
Canyon, Texas 79015
806-655-2400
Virginia Association of Independent Schools
Betsy Hunroe, Executive Director
9100 Arboretum Parkway, Suite 310
Richmond, Virginia 23236
804-282-3592