Membership
VAISEF is Virginia's only statewide association exclusively dedicated to private schools serving students with disabilities.
VAISEF is Virginia’s only statewide association exclusively dedicated to private schools serving students with disabilities. We advocate for our members, provide professional development, and set the standard for quality through accreditation.
Why join
Membership helps your school grow while strengthening the collective voice of private special education providers across Virginia.
- Promote collaboration among private providers
- Support staff development and training
- Build strong partnerships with state and local agencies
Advocacy and partnerships
VAISEF actively shapes policies that affect your school and your students.
- Our staff are registered lobbyists, working directly with the General Assembly, the Governor’s Office, and state agencies
- Strong ties with the Virginia Department of Education
- Partnerships with VCPE, NAPSEC, and the Virginia Coalition of Private Provider Associations
Applying
Membership and accreditation are applied for together.
[APPLICATION] — decide whether applications arrive as a form on this site or as a downloadable pack returned by email. A form is the better experience and the relay already handles it.