The Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) is a membership organization of more than 200 independent schools from 15 states of the Midwest region. ISACS furthers independent schools and quality education at large, by…

Preserving the Independence of independent schools;

Serving as a Source of information about and counsel to schools;

Promoting and Advocating for independent schools;

Through Congruence between mission and practice, assuring the quality of independent schools;

Functioning as the School for schools by modeling best practices of a learning organization.

GOALS AND STRATEGIES

1. To assist member schools in preserving their independence and the vital freedom to practice their philosophies of education in a pluralistic society.
2. To provide credibility and accountability via a nationally recognized accreditation process.
3. To provide both direct and indirect services that are not provided by other associations.
To monitor practices and trends to ensure that the public interest is well served by member schools.