Leading the leaders of independent schools.
SAIS – Southern Association of Independent Schools – is the independent school membership organization conducting sector-wide research, collecting and analyzing data across our membership, and building practical tools to address the real challenges facing independent school leaders. Built with and for schools, SAIS is where insight becomes impact.
The SAIS Mission
We strengthen member schools by providing high-quality accreditation processes, comprehensive professional growth opportunities, and visionary leadership development programs.
What SAIS Provides
“SAIS has been an invaluable partner for our school community. The professional learning, leadership support, and connections with peers consistently strengthen our work.”
Head of School
SAIS Member School
SAIS Distinguished
Service Award
Since 2012, the SAIS Distinguished Service Award has been given by the SAIS Board of Trustees in recognition of a distinguished career in independent education, as well as service to SAIS. The creation of the award was inspired by the life and work of Dale Regan, who devoted 34 years of her life to the Episcopal School of Jacksonville, and who, posthumously, was the award’s first recipient.
