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Accreditation & NPA Schools

by WFIS | Sep 15, 2025 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Legislation and Policy, WFIS News

Earlier this week, WFIS convened two important meetings focused on accreditation and legislative engagement. The Boarding School Accreditation Workgroup continued its effort to align accreditation standards with state boarding school licensing requirements. Members...

Discover Your Next Step: Seattle Boarding School Fair – October 9th, 2025

by WFIS | Sep 8, 2025 | Education News, Events, School Choice, Student Resources, WFIS News

Families from across Washington are invited to connect with boarding schools from around the United States and Canada at this year’s Seattle Boarding School Fair. This free event is designed to help students and families learn more about the unique benefits of a...

Crafting Licensing Rules for Boarding Schools

by WFIS | Oct 24, 2023 | Legislation and Policy, WFIS News

Boarding School Staff, WFIS, and others impacted by SB 5515, the law requiring DCYF to license boarding schools, were at the table this week with DCYF and the State Board to start the process. This was the first of many meetings about licensing rules for private...

Current Board Members

  • Assumption-St. Bridget School
  • Cascade Christian Academy
  • Evergreen Christian School
  • Harbor Montessori Schools
  • Hope Lutheran School
  • Lynden Christian School
  • Mount Vernon Christian School
  • Northwest Christian Schools
  • Seattle Area German American School
    German immersion Preschool through Elementary School
  • Seattle Christian School
  • Seattle Jewish Community School
  • The Bear Creek School
  • The Northwest School
  • Three Rivers Christian School
    To prepare students from infancy thru 12th grade to impact the world for Christ.

Pacesetter Members

  • Eaton Arrowsmith Academy
    Cognitive development is foundational for learning and our education priority.
  • Northwest Christian School
    Preschool-8th Grade where students consider themselves a family of friends.
  • Renton Prep
    Leading Private Education
  • Spruce Street School
    Where students are valued for who they are.
  • St. Madeleine Sophie School
    Serve, Lead, Love and Learn
  • University Child Development School (UCDS)
    Igniting positive change

Recent News

  • Update on the Freedom Scholarship Tax Credit opportunity (formerly Federal Scholarship Tax Credit) April 6, 2026
  • Title II Funds Shifting as District Budgets Tighten April 6, 2026
  • Final PESB Clock Hour Provider Webinar April 8 April 6, 2026
  • Include Your Local Health Department Early in Facility Projects April 6, 2026
  • Washington’s Organics Management Law Requirements April 6, 2026

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