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- Title: Private - Independent School Consultant - Halladay Education Group
- DESCRIPTION: Experienced private – independent school consultant that helps
leaders of Private - Independent Schools and Non Profits measurably improve the
operations and leadership of their organization - We also can help you start a private K-12 school or college.
- My URL is: http://www.HalladayEducationGroup.com
Once you've added my link, then simply email me the following information at info@halladayeducationgroup.com
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Related Independent School Associations
Education Associations and Organizations
Charter School Sites
Curriculum Resources: English
Curriculum Resources: Social Studies/History
Curriculum Resources: Science
This list contains resources
in mathematics and science, parent resources, teacher resources, and
sites created especially for women and girls. The list is a
representative sampling of what is available on the World Wide Web.
Curriculum Resources: Technology
Curriculum Resources: Foreign Language
Curriculum Resources: General
ORGANIZATIONS
Boarding Schools
- The Association of Boarding Schools: www.schools.com
TABS offers helpful resources, including definitions and links to types
of boarding schools (military, junior boarding, pre-professional arts,
etc.); information for international families; and application advice.
See especially “The Truth About Boarding Schools.”
- Junior Boarding Schools Association (www.jbsa.org)
represents 14 schools in the Northeast and in Illinois that specialize
in elementary and middle school children. The site offers member links;
perspectives from parents, faculty, students, and alumni; essays on the
junior boarding school experience; and other resources.
- Western Boarding Schools Association (www.wbsa.net)
represents more than three dozen college-preparatory schools in the
western United States and Canada. The site provides a school finder, a
calendar of school fairs, and application materials.
Boys’ Schools
- International Boys’ School Coalition (www.boysschoolscoalition.org/)
represents 150 independent and parochial boys’ schools worldwide. The
website says the association will respond to questions from families
about boys’ education.
Girls’ Schools
- National Coalition of Girls’ Schools: (www.ncgs.org)
On the home page, see especially the tab called “Why a Girls’ School,”
and under the tab called “Resources,” see “Tips for Parents” and “Tips
for Girls.” You can also search a state-by-state listing of more than
100 girls’ schools in the Member Directory.
International Schools
- Canadian Association of Independent Schools (http://www.cais.ca/home) includes a membership listing you can search for more than 75 schools by province or school type.
- Council of International Schools: (www.cois.org/) See especially the International School Directory.
National guides
These publications are often available in school counseling offices or public libraries, as well as through bookstores and Amazon.com.
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The Bunting & Lyon Blue Book: Private Independent Schools
describes more than 1,000 private schools in North America and abroad.
Among its helpful features are state-by-state grids that let you see
which schools offer what programs (such as for learning differences). http://www.buntingandlyon.com/
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- The VincentCurtis Educational Register. At this company’s website, you can order a free copy of the Educational Register, use the school search tool, or read articles such as “Affordability at Independent Schools” and “Finding a School That Laughs.” http://www.vincentcurtis.com/index.html
Canadian and US School Associations
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The Association of Boarding Schools
TABS is the only non-profit educational organization exclusively
serving boarding schools and students in the U.S. It was formed in 1976
to address enrolment issues. In 2000, TABS became an independent,
non-profit organization serving nearly 300 schools. TABS provides
comprehensive programs designed to market boarding schools and to
maintain healthy and sound residential programs. |
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The Association of Christian Schools International
ACSI accredits schools, certifies teachers and provides conferences for
teachers, administrators and board members. Student services include
academic and sports activities. ACSI also has products and services at
reduced costs, to update member schools on legal matters, provide a
teacher listing service and represent member schools with provincial
ministries of education. |
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The Association of Waldorf Schools in North America
AWSNA comprises independent Waldorf schools and Waldorf teacher
education institutes. Based on the teachings of Austrian philosopher
Rudolf Steiner, Waldorf education is devoted to contributing to
spiritual, social and economic renewal. Ontario schools are also
members of the Waldorf School Association of Ontario. www.waldorf.ca, |
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Canadian Association of Independent Schools
CAIS encompasses independent schools that operate within Canada or
offer a curriculum leading to a Canadian diploma. Member schools are
non-profit institutions with elected boards of governors that hire a
Head to manage the operations of the school. To qualify, schools must
offer an academic program that will prepare students for entrance to
institutions of higher education. |
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The Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators
The CCMA encourages the development of member schools' programs toward
Montessori ideals. An evaluation process has member schools share their
delivery of Montessori education with knowledgeable peers to provide
validation and to examine their own processes and objectives
critically. An evaluation team visits the school, confirming that the
process has been completed. Schools are then designated accredited. |
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The Canadian Educational Standards Institute
CESI was founded to promote high educational standards while
recognizing the independence and integrity of each accredited school.
Member schools must have five years' experience and are regularly
evaluated. CESI's standards cover mission and objectives, values,
discipline, academic and extracurricular programs, organization,
administration, personnel, school and community, admissions,
governance, financial management and physical plant. |
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The Conference of Independent Schools of Ontario
CIS is a membership association that provides a collegial forum for the
promotion of excellence among its member schools. The program of study
at CIS schools is designed to prepare students for entrance into
post-secondary educational institutions. CIS member schools must have a
governing body that operates at arm's length from the administration of
the school. |
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The Council of Advanced Placement Schools in Ontario
Founded in May 2002 at a meeting of educators in public, Catholic and
independent schools from across the province, the council is directed
by executive officers representing the various types of member schools.
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Fédération des Établissements D'enseignement Privés
FEEP members number 160 schools in Quebec with more than 92,000
students. The federation supports the development of its members by
promoting private education. |
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Federation of Independent School Associations
A British Columbia Federation for independent schools acting as
spokesperson for, and a liaison between, schools and the provincial
government, and other educational institutions. |
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The International Baccalaureate Organization
IBO, founded in 1968, is a non-profit foundation based in Geneva,
Switzerland. Its purpose is to establish an internationally accepted
common curriculum and university entry credentials. The IBO offers
schools three programs - the Diploma Program for students in the final
two years of secondary school, the Middle Years for students aged 11 to
16, and the Primary Years for students aged 3 to 12. It has 1,464
schools participating in 113 countries. |
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National Association of Independent Schools
The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) is a voluntary
membership organization for more than 1,200 independent schools and
associations in the United States and internationally. |
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National Association of Laboratory Schools
NALS is committed to the improvement of education through the
development of innovative ideas in research, curriculum, clinical
experiences and in-service training in an experimental environment. |
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The Ontario Federation of Independent Schools
Established in 1974, OFIS represents all types of independent schools,
including religious, alternative methods, special needs,
community-based and home-schooling. Membership is open to those who
support freedom of choice in education. School membership is open to
independent schools in Ontario. |
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Quebec Association of Independent Schools
The Quebec Association of Independent Schools is an organization
consisting of 25 English non-profit elementary and secondary
independent schools licensed in the public interest and located in
Quebec, Canada. |
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The Round Square
Round Square is a worldwide association of schools which share a
commitment, beyond academic excellence, to personal development and
responsibility through service, challenge, adventure and international
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Thanks for visiting,
Douglas Halladay, B.A., B.ED., M.A.
President and Founder
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