PAIS

Providing services to over 125 member schools including accreditation, professional learning, government advocacy, and collaborative dialogues on school issues.

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Today, we pause to remember, reflect, and honor the lives lost and the heroes of 9/11.

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PAIS is thrilled to welcome Linden Hall as our newest member school! Founded in 1746, Linden Hall is the oldest private boarding and day school for girls in the United States. Welcome back to our strong PAIS community! #independentschools #independenteducation

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PAIS has exciting programming this September and October designed to connect and support our community! Visit https://t.co/JJq2QuL8vV to learn more and register for these professional learning opportunities!
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PAIS proudly welcomes Elizabeth Hofreuter as our new Executive Director. Visit https://t.co/Am7aeKbDMo for the full announcement. #IndependentSchools #IndependentEducation

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Last week, PAIS kicked off Teaching the First Three Years Institute in both Philadelphia and Pittsburgh! A big thank you to our incredible faculty members, the engaged participants, and to Germantown Friends School and Winchester Thurston School for graciously hosting!

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Earlier this week over 50 PAIS educators came together at Germantown Academy for our Building Community & Belonging in Today’s Political Climate program. Thank you to our amazing speaker Dr. Vanessa Santiago Schwarz, to the thoughtful participants, and to GA for hosting! @GA1759

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Register now for your PAIS Circle of Peers—an engaging and informative cohort-based program for PAIS members! Designed in a roundtable format, this program brings together individuals in similar roles for open, candid conversation. Visit https://t.co/QseumUIoCN to register!

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Earlier this week, educators gathered at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy for the PAIS Divisional Leaders Institute. Thank you to our exceptional speaker, Andy Mozenter, our outstanding faculty presenters, the dedicated participants, and to SCHA for hosting! @schacademy

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Teaching the First Three Years Institute is an exceptional program for early career teachers, led by an outstanding group of educators. Visit https://t.co/hHx9h6wzpd to learn more and register! The deadline to register is July 25. #independentschools #IndependentSchoolTeacher

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PAIS is excited to offer 3 dynamic virtual professional learning series for the 2025–26 school year! Each offers meaningful, flexible learning tailored to your school community. Learn more and register!
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Navigate the threats to DEI this school year and build a stronger school community. Register for the July 22 in-person PAIS program at Germantown Academy, presented by Dr. Vanessa Santiago Schwarz, Professor at University of CO, Boulder. Visit https://t.co/JASoyW6Dfm to register.

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PAIS wishes you a joyful and safe 4th of July! May your day be filled with celebration, reflection, and community! #independentschools

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Last week, PAIS welcomed 37 dedicated educators for The Pedagogy of Student Leadership seminar! A big thank you to our thoughtful participants, to our excellent presenter, Dr. Heidi Kasevich, and to Gwynedd Mercy Academy HS for generously hosting us! @GCLIteacher

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PAIS was proud to sponsor the National Small Schools Conference at The Crefeld School! Excellent keynotes, insightful presenters, & countless meaningful conversations shared among peers. Wonderful to catch up with former PAIS Director of Accreditation, Lukie Wells @crefeldschool

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PAIS wrapped up its year-long Signature Program, Emerging Leaders Institute, this week with an engaging and impactful 3 day in-person program! Thank you to this exceptional cohort of participants and to the excellent presenters! #independentschools #independentschoolleadership