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Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Education Facilities
Every child deserves a school built for how they learn.
VAISEF accredits and represents 101 independent specialized schools across Virginia — day schools and residential programs serving students with disabilities and complex educational needs.
101accredited member schools
57Virginia communities served
1973representing specialized education since
I run a school
Join Virginia’s only statewide association for private special education. Accreditation, registered lobbyists at the General Assembly, and professional development built for your staff.
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State-recognized accreditation
Peer review, not a rubber stamp.
The Virginia Board of Education granted the Virginia Council for Private Education authority over nonpublic school accreditation under §22.1-19 of the Code of Virginia. VAISEF conducts that review for specialized education facilities — on site, by peers who run schools like yours.
For families, an accredited school means an independent body has verified its standards. For schools, it means accountability and a structure for continuous improvement.