California Association of Independent Schools

The California Association of Independent Schools establishes ambitious educational standards, fosters respect for the diversity and dignity of humanity, and promotes collaboration and social responsibility. The Association supports and challenges its schools through an innovative accreditation program that provokes deep reflection, analysis, and institutional commitment to action, as well as through the offering of professional development, relevant research, and informed counsel to the heads and trustees who endeavor to lead those schools effectively. CAIS has some 230 member schools educating nearly 90,000 students.