Who We Are

The Independent Schools Association of the Southwest 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, and Texas.

Mission

By promoting the highest standards of educational excellence and a spirit of continuous growth, ISAS challenges and inspires our member schools as they prepare students for purposeful and constructive lives.

Values

• SERVICE
  We care for our member schools by providing clear communication, timely responsiveness, generous support, and expertise.

• COLLEGIALITY
  We cultivate collegial relationships with and between our member schools by modeling and promoting respect, collaboration, partnership, and a spirit of sharing.

• COURAGE
  We identify and embrace challenges with integrity and a forward focus.

• COMMUNITY
  We value the rich diversity of our membership, recognize their distinct missions, and support progress toward their visions of more equitable and inclusive school communities.

ICAISA Recognition

ISAS is a member in good standing of the International Council Advancing Independent School Accreditation and has voluntarily agreed to abide by Criteria for Good Practice and to submit to ongoing evaluation of its accreditation procedures by the Council. ISAS also regularly reports on the evaluation of member schools and on the accreditation process to state commissions which have been delegated responsibility for independent school accreditation by state education departments or legislatures.

ISAS is committed to principles of diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion or creed, color, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national origin, or gender and recommends that member schools create diverse, inclusive, safe, and welcoming communities for all.