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Consultants
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Independent Educational Consultants
Association (IECA)
"IECA is widely recognized as the nations leading
professional organization for those educational placementadvisors working in private practice. For more than 30years IECA has helped its members to effectively servefamilies in placements that include c..."www.iecaonline.com
www.iecaonline.com
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Consultants
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AdmissionsQuest "AdmissionsQuest, a leading Internet service for familiesand students around the world who are looking for the rightprivate boarding school and day school...."www.admissionsquest.com
www.admissionsquest.com
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California - Bay AreaFinancial Aid
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BASIC Fund "The BASIC Fund (Bay Area Scholarships for Inner-CityChildren) is a privately funded program whose mission is tobroaden the educational opportunities for inner-city childrenby helping low-income families afford the cost of tuition atprivate schools in ..." www.basicfund.org
268 Bush Street
San Francisco CA 94104
Phone_415-986-5650
Fax_415.986.5358
www.basicfund.org
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California - Contra Costa/AlamedaFinancial Aid
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The Independent Scholarship Fund (ISF) "The Independent Scholarship Fund (ISF) is a privatelyfunded scholarship program of The Independent Institutethat provides tuition assistance to low- to moderate-incomefamilies in Contra Costa and Alameda counties. Themission of ISF is to help families..."
/independent.org/students/isf
Phone_510-632-1366, ext- 144
/independent.org/students/isf
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Illinois - ChicagoFinancial Aid
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The Daniel Murphy Scholarship
Foundation
"The Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund (DMSF) is a non-
profit organization that provides four-year high schoolscholarships and educational support services toeconomically disadvantaged Chicago eighth gradestudents who demonstrate academic potential in orde..."www.dmsf.org
228 South Wabash, Suite 600
Chicago IL 60604
Phone_312-455-7800
Fax_312-455-7801
www.dmsf.org
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Maryland - BaltimoreFinancial Aid
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Baltimore Educational Scholarship
Trust (B.E.S.T.)
"The Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust (B.E.S.T.)
encourages, supports and increases educationalopportunities for talented, economically disadvantagedAfrican-American Students from the Baltimore metropolitanarea.- B.E.S.T. recruits, interviews, ..." www.besttrust.org
808 North Charles Street, Suite 200C
Baltimore MD 21201
Phone_410-752-2225
Fax_410-752-2249
www.besttrust.org
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Massachusetts - CatholicFinancial Aid
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The Central City School Fund - CatholicDiocese of Kansas City - St. Joseph
"To provide needs-based financial assistance to low-income families so that their children may attend a
diocesan Catholic School or Early Childhood Center in theDiocese of Kansas City ~ St. Joseph...."www.centralcityschoolfund.org
301 East Armour, Suite 600
Kansas City MO 64111
Phone_816-756-1850
Fax_816-756-1571
www.centralcityschoolfund.org
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MinnesotaFinancial Aid
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The Minnesota Independent SchoolForum Inc. (MISF)
"The work of the Minnesota Independent School Forum(MISF) is primarily focused on serving two key audiences.First and foremost, MISF focuses its efforts on providing
leadership and services, such as programming andscholarship funding, to its 36 member ..." www.misf.org
445 Minnesota Street, Suite 505St. Paul MN 55101
Phone_651-297-6716
Fax_651-297-6718
www.misf.org
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Minnesota - Twin CitiesFinancial Aid
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KidsFirst Scholarship Fund "KidsFirst's mission is to empower low-income parents
living in the Twin Cities by giving them the opportunity tochoose the school that best fits the needs of their child.- KidsFirst provides partial tuition grants for youngsters ingrades K-8. The fund..." www.kidsfirstmn.org
800 Nicollet Mall, Suite 2680
Minneapolis MN 55402
Phone_612-573-2020
Fax_612 573-2021
www.kidsfirstmn.org
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National - Boarding and Day SchoolsFinancial Aid
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The Pathways to Success BoardingSchool Scholarship Program
"The Pathways to Success program assists students byawarding them scholarships to attend boarding and dayschools. The schools' environment provides Pathwaysstudents the opportunity to increase their academic skills,gain work experience, and expand thei..."www.commonweal-foundation.org
10770 Columbia Pike, Suite 150
Silver Springs MD 20901
Phone_240-450-0000
Fax_240-450-4115
www.commonweal-foundation.org
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New JerseyFinancial Aid
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The Scholarship Fund for Inner-CityChildren
"The mission of The Scholarship Fund for Inner-CityChildren (SFIC) is to provide disadvantaged children withthe opportunity for a sound values-based education in a
safe environment by providing scholarships to private andparochial schools. Scholarships..." www.rcan.org/icsf171 Clifton Avenue, P.O. Box 9500Newark NJ 07104-0500
Phone_973-497-4283
Fax_973-497-4282
www.rcan.org/icsf
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New Jersey - NewarkFinancial Aid
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The Wight Foundation, Inc. "The Wight Foundation provides superior opportunities foryoung men and women of the Greater Newark area andvicinity to achieve academic excellence within a boardingschool environment. Established in 1986 by Mr. Russell B.
Wight, Jr., The Wight Foundatio..."www.wightfoundation.org
60 Park Place, 17 Floor
Newark NJ 07102-3704
Phone_973-824-1194Fax_973-824-1196
www.wightfoundation.org
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New York - BuffaloFinancial Aid
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Buffalo Inner-City Scholarship
Opportunity Network (BISON)
"The BISON Scholarship Fund is a privately funded tuition
assistance program for low-income children living in the cityof Buffalo, Lackawanna, West Seneca, Cheektowaga,Snyder/Eggertsville, Kenmore and Town of Tonawanda.Families awarded a BISON scholarsh..."www.bisonfund.com
P.O. Box 1134
Buffalo NY 14205
Phone_716-854-0869
Fax_716-854-0877
www.bisonfund.com
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Various StatesFinancial Aid
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Carson Scholar's Fund "The Carson Scholars Fund awards $1,000 college
scholarships to students in grades 4-11 who excelacademically and are dedicated to serving theircommunities. Students then also receive the honor ofbeing named "Carson Scholars" and are awarded with anOl..." www.carsonscholars.org
305 W. Chesapeake Avenue, Suite L-020
Towson MD 21204
Phone_410-828-1005
Fax_410-828-1007
www.carsonscholars.org
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KeyCorp - AchieverLoan "K-12 Education Center - Key Education Resourcesoffers funding solutions and helpful resources to help youmake a private school education a reality for yourchildren...." www.key.com/html/H-1.31.a7.html
127 Public Square
Cleveland OH
Phone_800-539-5363
www.key.com/html/H-1.31.a7.html
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Nellie Mae Education Foundation "The Nellie Mae Education Foundation is the largestphilanthropy in New England that focuses exclusively onpromoting access, quality, and effectiveness of education.Since it was established in 1998, the Foundation hasdistributed nearly $83 million in gr..." www.nmefdn.org
1250 Hancock Street, Suite 205N
Quincy MA 02169
Phone_781-348-4200
Toll Free_877-635-5436
Fax_781-348-4299
www.nmefdn.org
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The Childrens Scholarship Fund (CSF) " The Children's Scholarship Fund aims to maximizeeducational opportunities at all income levels by offeringtuition assistance for needy families and promoting adiverse and competitive educational environment...."www.scholarshipfund.org/index.asp
8 W. 38th Street, 9th floor
New York NY 10018
Phone_212-515-7100
Fax_(212) 515-7111
www.scholarshipfund.org/index.asp
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Various StatesFinancial Aid
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Today Foundation - Children'sEducation Fund (CEF)
"We strive to prevent great kids from falling into thecategory of at-risk by: providing scholarships that allow
parents to send their kids to the private school of theirchoice; encouraging the creation of high-quality charterschools..." www.todayfoundation.org/cef
PO Box 225748
Dallas TX 75222-5748
Phone_972-298-1811
www.todayfoundation.org/cef/index.html
Washington, DC - African AmericanFinancial Aid
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Black Student Fund "Since 1964, the Black Student Fund (BSF) has providedfinancial assistance and support services to Washingtonmetropolitan area African-American students, grades pre-kindergarten to 12, and their families. BSF-assisted
students stay in school, graduate hi..."www.blackstudentfund.org
3636 16th Street NW, 4th Floor
Washington DC 20010-1146
Phone_202-387-1414
www.blackstudentfund.org
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Washington, DC - LatinoFinancial Aid
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The Latino Student Fund "Ensuring equal access to education for Washington DCMetropolitan Area Latino Students. The Mission of theLatino Student Fund (LSF) is to provide opportunities for astrong academic foundation for K-12 students of Hispanicdescent to promote higher educa..."www.latinostudentfund.org
P.O. Box 5403
Washington DC 20016
Phone_202-244-3438
Fax_202-244-3757
www.latinostudentfund.org
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Washington. DCFinancial Aid
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Washington Scholarship Fund "The Washington Scholarship Fund (WSF) is a nonpartisan501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1993 toincrease educational opportunities for low-income studentsand families in Washington, D.C. To accomplish this, weoperate two distinct K-12 sch..."www.washingtonscholarshipfund.org
1100 17th Street, NW, Suite 330
Washington DC 20036
Phone_202-222-0535
www.washingtonscholarshipfund.org
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CaliforniaOrganizations
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California Association of Independent
Schools
"The California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
is a non-profit organization of more than 190 elementary,middle and secondary schools in California. TheAssociation serves and strengthens its schools by settingstandards of academic quality and ..." www.caisca.org
1351 Third Street, Suite 303
Santa Monica CA 90401
Phone_310-393-5161
Fax_310-394-6561
www.caisca.org
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ClevelandOrganizations
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Cleveland Council of IndependentSchools
"CCIS, a nonprofit tax exempt 501 (c) (3) organization, wasfounded in 1967 to promote cooperation among fourindependent schools of northeastern Ohio in areas in whichcollaborative efforts might create greater benefits for all.Today, CCIS consists of ov..." www.ccis-ohio.org
212 Fox Lane
Chagrin Falls OH 44022-4184
Phone_440-840-5938
Fax_440-338-3471
www.ccis-ohio.org
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ColoradoOrganizations
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Association of Colorado IndependentSchools
"The Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS)is a non-profit organization dedicated to the continuous
improvement of member schools by providingaccreditation, professional development, and advocacyservices. It is affiliated with the National A..."www.acischools.com
1702 Sumac Avenue
Boulder CO 80304
Phone_303-444-2201
Fax_303-682-9104
www.acischools.com
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ConnecticutOrganizations
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Connecticut Association of IndependentSchools
"The Connecticut Association of Independent Schools,founded in 1950, is a voluntary association of 95 non-profitindependent schools serving 30,000 students from all
Connecticut towns and many other states andcountries...." www.caisct.org
12 Water Street, Suite 102Mystic CT 06355
Phone_860-572-2950
Fax_860-572-2938
www.caisct.org
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DelawareOrganizations
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Association of Delaware Valley
Independent Schools
"ADVIS is the Association of Delaware Valley Independent
Schools. ADVIS member schools work together to promoteindependent education and make their schools accessibleto a wide range of families. ADVIS is a non-profitorganization; its mission is to suppo..." www.advis.org
Phone_610-527-0130
Fax_610-527-4332
www.advis.org
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FloridaOrganizations
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Florida Council of Independent Schools "The Florida Council of Independent Schools wasestablished in 1954 to set high standards for qualityelementary and secondary nonpublic education. It assures,through the accreditation process, that member schoolsmaintain those high standards and indepen..."www.fcis.org
1211 N. Westshore Blvd., Suite 612
Tampa FL 33607
Phone_813-287-2820
Fax_813-286.3025
www.fcis.org
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GeorgiaOrganizations
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Georgia Independent SchoolAssociation
"The Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) is anassociation of private, independent, and parochial schoolsthroughout the state. In Georgia, as throughout the nation,
each member school is unique. Each shares a commitmentto overall excellence and..." www.gisa-schools.orgP.O. Box 1505Griffin GA 30224-0036
Phone_770-227-3456
Fax_770-412-0877
www.gisa-schools.org
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HawaiiOrganizations
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Hawaii Association of IndependentSchools
"Founded in 1969, the Hawaii Association of IndependentSchools (HAIS) is an organization of member schools thatadvocates on behalf of independent education in Hawaiiand participates actively in the educational dialogue in our
community. It provides serv..." www.hais.org
Ala Moana Pacific Ctr, 1585 Kapiolani Bl., Suite
1212Honolulu HI 96814
Phone_808-973-1540
Fax_808-973-1545
www.hais.org
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IowaOrganizations
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The Iowa Association for Middle Level
Education
"Dedicated to meeting the needs of young adolescents and
committed to promoting educational improvement formiddle level students...." www.iamle.org
www.iamle.org
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KalamazooOrganizations
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Kalamazoo Christian SchoolAssociation (KCSA)
"The Kalamazoo Christian Schools have established asolid reputation for excellent academic and extracurricularprograms. All subjects are taught with the knowledge thatJesus is Lord over all creation. The Bible is our foundationand guide in exploring th..." www.kcsa.org
2121 Stadium Drive
Kalamazoo MI 49008
Phone_269-381-2044
www.kcsa.org
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MarylandOrganizations
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Association of Independent MarylandSchools
"AIMS is a voluntary organization of private, independentelementary and college preparatory schools in Marylandand the District of Columbia. All 115 member schools worktogether to improve education for their more than 45,000students...." www.aimsmd.org
890 Airport Park Road, Suite 103
Glen Burnie MD 21061
Phone_301-858-6311Fax_410-761-5771
www.aimsmd.org
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MichiganOrganizations
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Association of Independent MichiganSchools
"Michigan's Independent Schools are diverse, and yet, asnon-public schools, all have similarities. Whether urban orrural, elementary or secondary, day or boarding, eachschool is governed by a Board of Trustees, is independentin its governance and finan..." www.aims-mi.org
P.O. Box 186
Interlochen MI 49643
Phone_231-275-3506
Fax_231-275-3507
www.aims-mi.org
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MississippiOrganizations
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Mississippi Private School Association "The Mississippi Private School Association serves as the
accrediting agency for over 120 schools in a three statearea. In addition to accrediting schools and certifyingteachers, the MPSA also oversees competition in thefollowing sports: football, girls..." www.mpsa.org
176 Country Place Parkway
Pearl MS 39208
Fax_601-932-8265
www.mpsa.org
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MissouriOrganizations
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Missouri Council for American PrivateEducation (MO-CAPE)
"MO-CAPE's member groups operate 465 private schoolsin Missouri, with an enrollment of over 98,000 elementaryand secondary students, including approximately 7,000 inpre-kindergarten classes. The council has made anongoing commitment to furthering priva..."www.mocape.org
20 Archbishop May Drive
St. Louis MO 63119
www.mocape.org
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Missouri Independent SchoolAssociation
"The Missouri Independent School Association (MISA) has33 schools in its membership. It includes the 27 membersof the St. Louis Confederation of Independent Schools, withan enrollment of 8,912 and a professional staff of 1,339.MISA has an enrollment ..."www.mocape.org/misa_west.asp
Phone_816-942-3282
www.mocape.org/misa_west.asp
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Missouri - St LouisOrganizations
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Independent Schools of St. Louis "Independent Schools of St. Louis, a non-profit professionalassociation established in 1972, includes 46 independentlygoverned elementary and secondary schools throughoutthe metropolitan St. Louis region. Each school undergoes arigorous examination pro..." www.independentschools.org
425 South Lindbergh Boulevard
St. Louis MO 63131
Phone_314-567-9229
Fax_314-567-4074
www.independentschools.org
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National - Boarding SchoolsOrganizations
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Junior Boarding School Association "The Junior Boarding School Association, founded in 1989,
is committed to creating a positive and dynamic awarenessof the junior boarding school experience as an enrichingand challenging yet nurturing choice for the education ofelementary and middle sch..." www.jbsa.org
www.jbsa.org
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Parochial School Directory "Locate a Parochial School in your area select the state ofyour choice. There are over 7250 Parochial Schoolsthroughout the United States...." www.parochial.comP.O. Box 62293
North Charleston SC 29419
www.parochial.com
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The Association of Boarding Schools "Boarding schools are independent, college preparatoryschools that provide residential facilities for students andfaculty. They are sometimes referred to as "intentionalcommunities" because faculty and staff strive to create asecure environment for stu..." www.schools.com
9 SW Pack Square, Suite 201
Asheville NC 28801
Phone_828-258-5354
Fax_828-258-6428
www.schools.com
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National - CatholicOrganizations
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Catholic Boarding Schools Association "The Catholic Boarding Schools Association (CBSA) is anaffiliation of North American Catholic schools which share aresidential component in their educational programs. Thepurposes of CBSA are: 1. To promote Catholic boardingschools; 2. To market Cathol..." www.cbsa.org
www.cbsa.org
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National Catholic EducationalAssociation
"NCEA is the largest private professional educationorganization in the world, representing 200,000 Catholiceducators serving 7.6 million students in Catholicelementary and secondary schools, in religious educationprograms, in seminaries and in colleges..." www.ncea.org
1077 30th Street, NW, Suite 100
Washington DC 20007-3852
Phone_202-337-6232
Fax_202-333-6706
www.ncea.org
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National Catholic EducationalAssociation (NCEA)
"NCEA is the largest private professional educationorganization in the world, representing 200,000 Catholiceducators serving 7.6 million students in Catholicelementary and secondary schools, in religious educationprograms, in seminaries and in colleges..." www.ncea.org
1077 - 30th Street, N.W., Suite 100
Washington DC 20007-3852
Phone_202-337-6232
Fax_202-333-6706
www.ncea.org
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National - ChristianOrganizations
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Association of Christian SchoolsInternational
"The Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)strives to enable and equip Christian educators andschools worldwide to effectively educate children andyoung people with the mind of Christ. Thus, students will beprepared for life because Chri..." www.acsi.org
731 Chapel Hills Drive
Colorado Springs CO 80920
Phone_719-528-6906
Toll Free_800-367-0798
Fax_719-531-0631
www.acsi.org
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Christian Schools International "Christian Schools International is the first educationalorganization to serve Christian schools. Founded in 1920,we have more than eight decades of experience servingChristian schools throughout North America and the world.Our view of the world is fir..." www.csionline.org
3350 East Paris Avenue SE
Grand Rapids MI 49512-3054
Toll Free_800-635-8288
Fax_616-957-5022
www.csionline.org
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National - Educational SuccessOrganizations
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I Have A Dream Foundation "The "I Have A Dream" Foundation is working to ensure
that all children have the opportunity to pursue highereducation. We empower children in low-incomecommunities to achieve higher education by providing themwith guaranteed tuition support and equippi..."www.ihaveadreamfoundation.org
330 Seventh Avenue, 20th Floor
New York NY 10001
Phone_212-293-5480
Fax_212-293-5478
www.ihaveadreamfoundation.org
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National - EpiscopalOrganizations
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National Association of EpiscopalSchools
"The National Association of Episcopal Schools, anindependently incorporated, voluntary membershiporganization, supports, serves and advocates for the vital
work and ministry of those who serve over 1000 schools,Early Childhood Education programs and sc..."www.episcopalschools.org
815 Second Ave. Suite 819
New York NY 10017
Phone_212-716-6134
Toll Free_800-334-7626 ext. 6134
Fax_212-286-9366
www.episcopalschools.org
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National - Exceptional ChildrenOrganizations
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National Association of Private Schools
for Exceptional Children
"NAPSEC is a non-profit association whose mission is to
represent private special education centers and theirleadership. NAPSEC promotes high quality programs forindividuals with disabilities and their families and advocatesfor access to the continuum o..." www.napsec.org
1522 K Street, NW, Suite 1032
Washington DC 20005
Phone_202-408-3338
Fax_202-408-3340
www.napsec.org
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National - GiftedOrganizations
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Education Program for Gifted Youth(EPGY)
"The Education Program for Gifted Youth (EPGY) atStanford University is a continuing project dedicated todeveloping and offering multimedia computer-baseddistance-learning courses. Combining technical andinstructional expertise, EPGY provides high-abil..."epgy.stanford.edu
Ventura Hall, 220 Panama Street
Stanford CA 94305-4101
Phone_650-614-2400
Toll Free_800-372 EPGY
Fax_650-614-2304
epgy.stanford.edu
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National - Gifted StudentsOrganizations
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National Association for Gifted Children "An estimated 3,000,000 gifted children sit in classroomsacross the U.S. today. Because learning styles and levelsvary widely, the needs of "smart kids" are far too oftenoverlooked in the logical quest to meet minimumstandards. But that begs the quest..." www.nagc.org
1707 L Street, NW Suite 550
Washington DC 20036
Phone_202-785-4268
Fax_202-785-4248
www.nagc.org
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National - Independent SchoolsOrganizations
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The National Association ofIndependent Schools (NAIS)
"The National Association of Independent Schools,governed by a board of trustees and staffed byapproximately 40 individuals, is a membership organization
and the national voice of independent education. NAISrepresents more than 1,300 independent schools..."www.nais.org
1620 L Street, NW, Suite 1100Washington DC 20036-5605
Phone_202-973-9700
Fax_202-973-9790
www.nais.org
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National - JewishOrganizations
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Jewish Education Service of North
America
"n order to ensure that the Jewish people thrive and its
values flourish, we must first ensure that Jewish educationis the best that it can be in all of its variety. JESNA's role --to strengthen communities and their educational offeringsby providing te..." www.jesna.org
318 West 39th Street, 5th Floor
New York NY 10018
Phone_212-284-6950
Fax_212-284-6951
www.jesna.org
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National - Middle SchoolOrganizations
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National Middle School Association "Since its inception in 1973, National Middle SchoolAssociation (NMSA) has been a voice for those committedto the educational and developmental needs of youngadolescents. NMSA is the only national educationassociation dedicated exclusively to those in ..."www.NMSA.org
4151 Executive Parkway, Suite 300
Westerville OH 43081
Phone_800-528-NMSA (6672)
www.NMSA.org
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National - MilitaryOrganizations
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Association of Military Colleges andSchools of the United States
"The Association of Military Colleges and Schools of theUnited States (AMCSUS) is a group of schools (collegepreparatory schools; two-year colleges; and colleges and
universities) which provide a quality education in a militaryenvironment with emphasis ..." www.amcsus.org3604 Glenbrook RoadFairfax VA 22031-3211
Phone_703-272-8406
www.amcsus.org
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National - MontessoriOrganizations
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American Montessori Society "AMS provides the leadership and inspiration to makeMontessori a significant voice in education. The Societyadvocates quality Montessori education, strengthensmembers through its services, and champions Montessoriprinciples to the greater community...." www.amshq.org
281 Park Avenue South
New York NY 10010-6102
Phone_212-358-1250
Fax_212-358-1256
www.amshq.org
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Council for American Private Education "The Council for American Private Education (CAPE) is a
coalition of national organizations and state affiliatesserving private elementary and secondary schools. Thereare 29,000 private schools in America; in fact, one in four ofthe nations schools is ..." www.capenet.org
13017 Wisteria Drive, #457
Germantown MD 20874
Phone_301-916-8460
Fax_301-916-8485
www.capenet.org
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The National Private SchoolsAssociation Group (NPSAG)
"NPSAA is dedicated to serving the needs of theIndependent, (Non-Public), Private School Industry in theUnited States who teach Students in grades ranging fromPreschool through High School. NPSAA also Accreditssome Post Secondary and Technical Programs..."
www.npsag.com
8815 Conroy-Windermere Road, Suite 413
Orlando FL 32835
Phone_407-522-0124Fax_407-298-3703
www.npsag.com
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National - Private SchoolOrganizations
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National Independent Private SchoolAssociation
"The National Independent Private Schools Associationexists to: * Encourage the accreditation process *Recognize, encourage and improve the quality of privateschool education * Engage freely in all lawful activities andefforts that may advance or enhan..." www.nipsa.org
10134 SW 78th Court
Miami FL 33156
Phone_305-630-2557
Fax_305-275-8881
www.nipsa.org
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National - ReligiousOrganizations
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Network of Sacred Heart Schools "The Network of Sacred Heart Schools is an association oftwenty-one Sacred Heart schools across the United States.Together they are dedicated to the values of Christianeducation articulated nearly two hundred years ago by thefoundress of the Society of..." www.sofie.org
700 North Third Street
St. Charles MO 63301
Phone_636-724-7003
Fax_636-724-4049
www.sofie.org
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National - Single Sex - FemaleOrganizations
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The National Coalition of Girls' Schools "The National Coalition of Girls' Schools (NCGS) is a
leading advocate for girls' education. Believing that girls'schools are the most powerful, transformative learningenvironments for girls, NCGS seeks to document theunique qualities that best define t..." www.ncgs.org
57 Main Street
Concord MA 01742
Phone_978-287-4485
www.ncgs.org
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National - Single Sex - MaleOrganizations
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International Coalition of Boys' Schools "Founded in 1995, the International Boys Schools Coalitionis a not-for-profit coalition of independent, parochial andpublic schools from around the world dedicated to the
education and development of boys, the professionalgrowth of those who work with ..."www.boysschoolscoalition.org
7 Forehand Drive
Dennis MA 02638
Phone_207-882-7447
www.boysschoolscoalition.org
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New EnglandOrganizations
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Association of Independent Schools inNew England
"Let AISNE be your gateway to independent schools inNew England...." www.aisne.org
222 Forbes Road, Suite 106
Braintree MA 02184
Phone_781-843-8440Fax_781-843-3933
www.aisne.org
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New JerseyOrganizations
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New Jersey Association of IndependentSchools
"The New Jersey Association of Independent Schools(NJAIS) is the collective voice of independent schoolsthroughout the state of New Jersey. It promotes andsupports educational, ethical, and professional excellencein member schools. NJAIS celebrates the..." www.njais.org
629 Amboy Avenue, Third Floor
Edison NJ 08837
Phone_732-661-9000
Fax_732-661-9018
www.njais.org
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New YorkOrganizations
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Independent Schools Admissions
Association of Greater New York
"ISAAGNY is a non-profit association of early childhood
and ongoing schools that grew out of the need to clarify theprocess of applying to independent schools and make thetransition between schools easier for applicants and theirfamilies.- ISAAGNY off..." www.isaagny.org
www.isaagny.org
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New York State Association ofIndependent Schools
"NYSAIS is a voluntary association of some 180independent nursery, elementary and secondary schoolsenrolling some 70,000 students. It is affiliated with theNational Association of Independent Schools and the New
York State Coalition for Independent and..."www.nysais.org
12 Jay Street
Schenectady NY 12305
Phone_518-346-5662
Fax_518-346-7390
www.nysais.org
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New York - New YorkOrganizations
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The Parents League of New York "Parents League is a not-for-profit membershiporganization of Independent Schools and families. TheParents League is affiliated with over 250 independentschools, including early childhood programs, day schoolsand boarding schools.- We know schools. O..." www.parentsleague.org
115 East 82nd Street
New York NY 10028
Phone_212 737-7385
Fax_212 737-7389
www.parentsleague.org
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North CarolinaOrganizations
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North Carolina Association ofIndependent Schools
"NCAIS is an association of 83 schools, with over 3500teachers serving approximately 35,000 students. Theassociation encourages communication among memberschools, fosters the traditional freedom of the independentschool to practice its philosophy of ed..." www.ncais.org
13000 South Tryon Street, Suite 235
Charlotte NC 28278
Phone_704-461-1812
www.ncais.org
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Northern New EnglandOrganizations
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Independent Schools Association of
Northern New England
"We in the Independent Schools Association of Northern
New England believe that there is no purpose more worthyor essential than educating our children. In a day and ageof voluminous quantities of information and imagery beingrapidly disseminated, in a ..." www.isanne.org
38 Clark Grove Road
Bowerbank MA 04426
Phone_207-564-2333
Fax_207-564-2422
www.isanne.org
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OhioOrganizations
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Ohio Association of IndependentSchools
"The Ohio Association of Independent schools (OAIS) is anon-profit organization of pre-primary, elementary, middleand secondary schools whose purpose is to support andadvance independent education in Ohio. It does so by:Working to foster and preserve i..." www.oais.org
PO Box 630
Sunbury OH 43074-0630
Phone_740-965-2739
Fax_740-965-1373
www.oais.org
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PennsylvaniaOrganizations
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Pennsylvania Association of PrivateAcademic Schools
"PAIS, Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools,is a not-for-profit voluntary membership organization
serving almost 100 independent schools, representingclose to 40,000 students, in Pennsylvania.- As an assocation which provides member services..."www.paispa.org
37 East Germantown Pike, Suite 302
Plymouth Meeting PA 19462
Phone_610-567-2960
Fax_610-567-2963
www.paispa.org
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Pennsylvania - PhiladelphiaOrganizations
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Independent School Consortium ofGreater Philadelphia
"We are an organization representing over twentyindependent schools in the Philadelphia region. The ISCstaff works directly with each of the Consortium schools in
order to assist them in recruiting and increasing thepresence of faculty and staff of colo..."www.isconsortium.org
450 Lancaster AvenueHaverford PA 19041
www.isconsortium.org
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Regional - Central StatesOrganizations
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Independent Schools Association of the
Central States
"The Independent Schools Association of the Central
States (ISACS) is a membership organization of more than225 independent schools from 13 states of the Midwestregion.- MISSION: The purpose of ISACS is to promote thedevelopment of strong learning com..." www.isacs.org
1165 North Clark Street, Suite 311
Chicago IL
Phone_312-255-1244
www.isacs.org
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Regional - Middle StatesOrganizations
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Middle States Association of Colleges
and Schools (MSA)
"The Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools
(MSCSS), the premier American regional accreditationagency, is the leader in ensuring that all students in itsregion receive the highest quality of education and achieveat levels expected by society. Th..." www.css-msa.org
3624 Market Street
Philadelphia PA 19104-2680
Phone_215-662-5603
Fax_215-662-0957
www.css-msa.org
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Regional - MidwestOrganizations
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Midwest Boarding Schools "Midwest Boarding Schools (MWBS) is a non-profitassociation of 31 schools working together to promote
residential school communities as one of the manyeducational choices in the Midwestern United States.These outstanding schools are located in a ten-sta..."www.mwbs.org
PO Box 218Faribault MN 55021
Phone_800-799-6927
www.mwbs.org
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Regional - New EnglandOrganizations
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New England Association of Schoolsand Colleges (NEASC)
"Founded in 1885, the New England Association ofSchools & Colleges, Inc. (NEASC), is the nations oldestregional accrediting association whose mission is theestablishment and maintenance of high standards for all
levels of education, from pre-K to the ..." www.neasc.org
209 Burlington Rd., Suite 201
Bedford MA 01730-1433Phone_781/271-0022
Fax_781/ 271-0950
www.neasc.org
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Regional - North CentralOrganizations
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North Central Association Commission
on Accreditation and SchoolImprovement
"Founded in 1895, NCA CASI accredits over 8,500 public
and private schools in 19 states, the Navajo Nation, andthe Department of Defense Schools. NCA CASI is anaccreditation division of AdvancED. AdvancED is also theparent organization of the Southern A..." www.ncacasi.org
www.ncacasi.org
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Regional - Pacific NorthwestOrganizations
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Pacific Northwest Association of
Independent Schools
"The mission of the Pacific Northwest Association ofIndependent Schools is to promote high educational qualityfor our schools through the establishment andadvancement of comprehensive accreditation standards, tofoster collegial and ethical relations am..." www.pnais.org
5001 California Ave. SW (Suite 112)
Seattle WA 98136
Phone_206-323-6137
Fax_206-324-4863
www.pnais.org
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Regional - SouthOrganizations
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Southern Association of Colleges andSchools (SACS)
"The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Associationof Colleges and Schools is the regional body for the
accreditation of degree-granting higher educationinstitutions in the Southern states. The Commissionsmission is the enhancement of educational ..."www.sacscoc.org
1866 Southern Lane
Decatur GA 30033
Phone_404-679-4500
Fax_404-679-4558
www.sacscoc.org
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Southern Association of IndependentSchools
"The Southern Association of Independent Schools is avoluntary organization of independent elementary andsecondary schools throughout the Southeastern UnitedStates and the Caribbean.- SAIS addresses issues of importance to non-public
schools such as o..." www.sais.org
1866 Southern Lane, Suite 107
Decatur GA 30033
Phone_404-633-2203
www.sais.org
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Southwestern Association of Episcopal
Schools
"SAES covers a six-state region serving schools with
grades PS through 12th grade. Overall, we accredit morethan 80 schools and serve more than 125 member schools.Accredited Schools, Member Schools, and AssociateMembers receive the educational journal, ..."www.swaes.org
1420 4th Avenue, Suite 29
Canyon TX 79015
Phone_806-655-2400
Toll Free_866-655-7237
Fax_806-655-2426
www.swaes.org
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Regional - WesternOrganizations
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Western Association of Schools andColleges (WASC)
"The Western Association of Schools and Colleges(WASC), a 501 (c) 3 organization, is recognized as one ofsix regional associations that accredit public and privateschools, colleges, and universities in the United States.- The Western region covers ins..." www.wascweb.org
www.wascweb.org
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SouthwestOrganizations
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Independent Schools Association of theSouthwest
"The Independent Schools Association of the Southwest(ISAS) promotes the highest professional and ethical
standards of educational excellence for independentschools in the region and recognizes by formal ongoingaccreditation those schools which demonstr..."www.isasw.org
505 North Big Spring Street, Suite 406
Midland TX 79701
Phone_432-684-9550
Fax_432-684-9401
www.isasw.org
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TennesseeOrganizations
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Tennessee Association of IndependentSchools
"The Tennessee Association of Independent Schools is theactive voice and connective resource for approximately 60independent schools and more than 3,500 educators in
Tennessee.- Organized in 1968, TAIS is a service organization andnetwork of non-profi..." www.taistn.org
2014 Broadway, Suite 245Nashville TN 37203
Phone_615-312-2800
Fax_615-312-2827
www.taistn.org
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Virginia Association of Independent
Schools
"VAIS has served since 1973 as the Commonwealths first
resource for independent pre-collegiate education,promoting educational, ethical, and professional excellencein its member schools. VAIS is an approved accreditingbody recognized by the Virginia Bo..." www.vais.org
6802 Paragon Place, Suite 525
Richmond VA 23230
Phone_804-282-3592
Fax_804-282-3596
www.vais.org
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Washington, DCOrganizations
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Association of Independent Schools ofGreater Washington
"The Association of Independent Schools of GreaterWashington (AISGW) provides support to independentschools in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.AISGWs membership includes 84 non-profit schools.These schools elementary, secondary, day andboardi..." www.aisgw.org
P O Box 9956
Washington DC 20016
Phone_202-625-9223
Fax_202-625-9225
www.aisgw.org
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Capital Partners for Education "Capital Partners for Education (CPE) has been effectivelyimproving the futures of low-income, high achieving youthby helping them receive a quality education, graduate fromhigh school, and attend college. CPE is the only youthorganization in the Washi..." www.cpfe.org
1413 K Street, NW, 2nd Floor
Washington DC 20005
Phone_202-682-6020
Fax_202-682-6026
www.cpfe.org
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California - Los AngelesPrograms
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Independent School Alliance forMinority Affairs
"It is the mission of the Alliance to inform members of racialcommunities presently underrepresented in independentschools of the option of independent school education; toidentify applicants from these communities and assist themin the application pro..." www.thealliance-la.org
1545 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 711
Los Angeles CA 90017
Phone_213-484-2411
Fax_213-484-2545
www.thealliance-la.org
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Massachusetts - BostonPrograms
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The Steppingstone Foundation "The Steppingstone Academy prepares motivated urban
schoolchildren for acceptance and success at topindependent and public exam schools in the greater Bostonarea. After gaining admission to The SteppingstoneAcademy, Scholars participate in a rigorous ac..."www.tsf.org
155 Federal Street, Suite 800
Boston MA 02110
Phone_617-423-6300
www.tsf.org
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NationalPrograms
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A Better Chance "A Better Chance is the oldest and only nationalorganization of its kind changing the life trajectory for
academically talented youth of color via access to rigorousand prestigious educational opportunities for students ingrades 6-12. Our mission is to..." www.abetterchance.org
240 West 35th Street, 9th FloorNew York NY 10001
Phone_646-346-1310
Toll Free__800-562-7865
Fax__646-946-1311
www.abetterchance.org
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Breakthrough Collabrative "At Breakthrough, we envision a day when all children willhave equal access to excellent educational opportunitiesand enthusiastic teachers committed to students'educational success.- Breakthrough believes in the power of education toradically change..." www.breakthroughcollaborative.org
545 Sansome Street, Suite 700
San Francisco CA 94111
Phone_415-442-0600
Fax_415-442-0609
www.breakthroughcollaborative.org
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The Educational Register "The editors of the Educational Register have beenproviding free information and advice about private schoolsand camps to families since 1941. We have traveledthroughout the U.S., Canada and Western Europe, knowthe 1200 programs on this site personally..."www.vincentcurtis.com
29 Simpson Lane
Falmouth MA 02540-2230
Phone_508-457-6473
Fax_508-457-6499
www.vincentcurtis.com
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New York - Harlem,Programs
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The East Harlem School at ExodusHouse
"The East Harlem School educates middle school students(grades 5-8) from East Harlem who wish to rise to theiracademic potential. The East Harlem School valuesteaching children who exhibit a desire to learn, and aneagerness to embrace new challenges. T..."www.eastharlemschool.org
309 East 103rd Street
New York NY 10029
Phone_212-876-8775
Fax_212-876 8776
www.eastharlemschool.org
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New York - New YorkPrograms
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City Prep "CITY PREP is a non-profit educational organization
dedicated to improving the schooling of bright and talentedminority youth in the South Bronix. It operated an afterschool, weekend and summer enrichment program forstudents aged 19-14 and a concurrent ..."www.cityprep.org
1406 Merriam Avenue
Bronx NY 10452
Phone_914-723-5231
www.cityprep.org
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Early Steps "No-fee agency dedicated to diversifying private schools.Parents of minority children will be guided through theapplication and interview process step by step...."www.abetterchance.org
540 East 76th Street
New York NY 10021-3105
Phone_212 288-9684
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Prep for Prep "Prep for Prep is a long-term investment strategy todevelop the leadership potential of able young people fromsegments of society grossly under-represented in theleadership pool from which all of our major institutionsdraw. By expanding the nations l..." www.prepforprep.org
163 West 91st Street
New York NY 10024
Phone_212-579-1470
Fax_212-579-1459
www.prepforprep.org
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Teak Fellowship "The TEAK Fellowship helps talented New York Citystudents from low-income families gain admission to and
succeed at top high schools and colleges. Along withacademic support, TEAK provides leadership training,exposure to the arts and outdoors, mentoring..."www.teakfellowship.org
16 West 22nd Street, 3rd FloorNew York NY 10010
Phone_212-288-6678
Fax_212-288-5058
www.teakfellowship.org
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School Directories
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Handbook of Private Schools "The Porter Sargent Handbook Series continues itsfounders mission: to serve educators, parents and othersconcerned with the independent and critical evaluation ofprimary and secondary educational options, leading to asuitable choice for each student...."www.portersargent.com
11 Beacon St. Ste 1400
Boston, MA 02108-3099 MA 02108-3099
Phone_617-523-1670
www.portersargent.com
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Peterson's "Peterson's K-12 Planner: Explore summer programs andprivate schools, prepare for entrance exams, find financial
aid, and get in..." www.petersons.comPrinceton Pike Corp Center, 2000 Lenox Dr. 3rdFl.Lawrenceville NJ 08648
Phone_609-896-1800
www.petersons.com
Porter Sargent Publishers Inc. "Esteemed educational and social critic Porter Sargentpioneered educational advising and publishing,establishing The Handbook of Private Schools in 1914 "topresent a comprehensive and composite view of the privateschool situation . . . to include only ..."www.portersargent.com
11 Beacon Street, Suite 1400
Boston MA 02108-3099
Phone_617-523-1670
Fax_617-523-1021
www.portersargent.com
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The Bunting & Lyon Blue Book - APrivate School Directory
"Bunting & Lyon's Blue Book features descriptions ofprivate schools in North America and abroad that meet ourstandards of acceptance. These private schools servestudents from nursery through Grade 12 and apostgraduate year...." www.buntingandlyon.com
238 North Main Street
Wallingford CT 06492
Phone_203-269-3333
Fax_203-269-5697
www.buntingandlyon.com
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The Educational Register Vincent-Curtis "The editors of the Educational Register have been
providing free information and advice about private schoolsand camps to families since 1941. We have traveledthroughout the U.S., Canada and Western Europe, knowthe 1200 programs on this site personally..."www.VincentCurtis.com
29 Simpson Lane
Falmouth MA 02540
Phone_508-457-6473
Fax_508-457-6499
www.VincentCurtis.com
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School Ratings
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Academic Performance Index "Academic Performance Index (API) - The cornerstone ofCalifornia's Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999;measures the academic performance and growth of
schools on a variety of academic measures...."www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ap/
1430 N Street
Sacramento CA 95814-5901Phone_916-319-0800
www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ap
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Boarding School Review "Boarding School Review provides a unique look intocollege-preparatory and junior boarding schools. We are
the first and only service to offer alumni reviews, detailedschool profiles, and interactive tools to help familiesresearch college-preparatory b..."www.boardingschoolreview.com
www.boardingschoolreview.com
DataQuest "DataQuest helps you find facts about California schoolsand districts...." data1.cde.ca.gov/dataquest
data1.cde.ca.gov/dataquest
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Great School.net " GreatSchools empowers and inspires parents to get
involved in their children's development and educationalsuccess. We offer preschool, elementary, middle and highschool information for public, private and charter schoolsnationwide. School information ..." www.greatschools.net
301 Howard Street, Suite 1440
San Francisco CA 94105
Phone_415-977-0700
Fax_415.977.0704
www.greatschools.net
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School Match "SchoolMatch by Public Priority Systems, Inc. is a researchand database service company that collects, audits,integrates, processes and manages information aboutpublic and private elementary and secondary schools...."www.schoolmatch.com
Phone_614-890-1573
www.schoolmatch.com
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School Matters, Standard & Poors,School Evaluation Services
"Since its inception in 2001, as an independent, analyticalresource for state and education leaders, Standard &Poors (S&P) School Evaluation Services has evolved andbecome a valuable resource for parents.- In 2005, S&P began providing parents and tax..."www.schoolmatters.com
55 Water Street, 44th Floor
New York NY 10041
www.schoolmatters.com
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Testing
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Cooperative Entrance Examination(COOP)
"The Cooperative Admissions Examination (COOP) examis used as an entrance exam for select private Catholichigh schools in NY and NJ...." www.petersons.com
www.petersons.com
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Educational Testing Service - ETS "We help teachers teach, students learn, and parentsmeasure the educational and intellectual progress of their
children.- Tests: AP, GRE, ICT Literacy Assessment, MajorField Tests, MAPP, PRAXIS, SAT, TOEFL,TOEIC, TSE- Resources for: Test..." www.ets.org
ETS Corporate Headquarters, Rosedale RoadPrinceton NJ 08541
Phone_609-921-9000
Fax_609-734-5410
www.ets.org
Independent School Entrance Exam(ISEE)
"The Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE) is athree-hour admission test for entrance into grades fivethrough twelve. The ISEE has three levels: a Lower Levelfor students currently in grades four and five who arecandidates for admission to gra..."
www.erbtest.org/parents/admissions/isee
220 E. 42nd Street, Suite 100
New York NY 10017
Phone_212-672-9800
Toll Free_800-989-3721
Fax_212-370-4095
www.erbtest.org/parents/admissions/isee
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Scholastic Testing Service, Inc. "TThe High School Placement Test (HSPT) is acomprehensive placement test administered to eighth-grade students for placement in ninth grade. It provides amaximum amount of information in only one morningstesting time. The HSPT is published in two for..."http://www.ststesting.com/hsptpg9.html
480 Meyer Road
Bensenville IL 60106
Phone_630-766-7150
Toll Free_800-642-6STS
Fax_630-766-8054
http://www.ststesting.com/hsptpg9.html
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Secondary School Admission Test(SSAT)
"Website allows you to apply to take the SSAT test andbegin the admissions process to independent schools thatuse the SSAT...." www.ssat.org
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