A word from our president …
It is my complete honor to assume the Presidency of such a prestigious organization as the National Independent Private Schools Association. I could not be prouder to help continue the mission of representing the interests and goals of proprietary, tax paying schools. NIPSA accredits widely diverse schools and has added therapeutic and emotional growth certifications, and an autism endorsement for profit and non-profit organizations as well, allowing our organization to expand and grow with an ever-changing educational landscape.
NIPSA is accredited by the Nation Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) and is recognized by the United States Department of Education as well as Homeland Security. As such, our accreditation process serves an increasingly important role to our member schools, prospective schools and partners alike. For more information and a current listing of NIPSA’s affiliations, please click on the “Benefits” tab on this website and then “Member Organizations” .
One of the great benefits of NIPSA membership is the on-site reviews conducted by fellow members as well as Board members. These on-site reviews allow a school to self-examine its goals and mission and brings fellow educators on campus to share ideas and continue to improve in the interests of our most important asset – our students. We provide assistance and guidance and make recommendations to help a school grow. These on-site reviews provide a sense of validation for schools as they grow with their own community.
All of our NIPSA schools serve a distinct niche in their community, bringing their own history and culture to the students and families in their care. Through an entrepreneurial spirit, our schools set the standard for the future of education. Being a part of our community offers member school the opportunity to learn from a world-wide avenue of experiences. Having member schools in the United States, El Salvador, Guatemala, Spain and Korea has allowed perspectives and viewpoints otherwise impossible in a more limited organization.
As a school owner for over 20 years, I have never personally found an organization that has the true care for individual school goals and the collegial feel as NIPSA. The self-review process has proven to allow our school to grow in ways we would have never discovered. It is a joy to be a part of this organization and I hope you will feel the same.
Please do not hesitate to contact me directly should you have any questions concerning NIPSA and the quality services we provide to our member schools. Once a part of our organization, we welcome you to join us in the process of reviewing schools and programs in the continual pursuit of excellence.
Robert S. Rudolph IV
President