In June 2019, the NAIS Board approved these Vision, Mission, and Value statements that guide the work we do in partnership with you, our members.
Vision
All learners find pathways to success through the independence, innovation, and diversity of our schools, creating a more equitable world.
Mission
As the largest association of independent schools, NAIS co-creates the future of education by uniting and empowering our community. We do this through thought leadership, research, creation and curation of resources, and direct collaboration with education leaders.
Values
- Thinking independently: We believe in independence and its power to inspire excellence.
- Leading change: We imagine possibilities and innovate to strengthen the education landscape.
- Embracing diversity: We welcome and encourage diverse identities and perspectives.
- Championing inclusivity: We affirm the rights of every individual to belong and flourish.
- Empowering community: We address complex issues through collaboration and advocacy.
Click here for a printable PDF of the NAIS Vision, Mission, and Values.
NAIS Strategic Plan
Between February 2025 and February 2026, NAIS undertook a comprehensive strategic planning process, grounded in member feedback and research, with the goal of informing our organization’s direction and priorities. The resulting plan will focus NAIS’s distinctive strengths and help schools thrive amid a rapidly evolving landscape. Learn more here.
Antidiscrimination Statement
All participants are welcome to participate in NAIS programs. NAIS has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity. In that spirit, NAIS does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, nation of origin, gender, or any other characteristic.