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Welcome to VAISEF

Empowering Students and Families Since 1973

The Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Education Facilities supports independent specialized education facilities through accreditation, advocacy, collaboration, and professional leadership.

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About VAISEF

The Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Education Facilities (VAISEF) is a statewide association of private providers of specialized education and services for children and youth with special needs and their families.

For more than five decades, VAISEF has supported schools through accreditation, professional development, collaboration, and advocacy while promoting excellence throughout Virginia’s specialized education community.

Our Mission

VAISEF’s mission is to enhance the capabilities of its members to provide quality specialized education and services by offering an accreditation process and by providing information, training, and networking opportunities; and to increase opportunities for members to provide services by advocating for a full continuum of services and by advocating for an increased role of the private sector, and by networking with state and local agencies.

Enhance Capabilities

Professional development, resources, networking, and collaboration for member schools.

Quality Services

A peer-review accreditation process focused on accountability, quality, and improvement.

Advocacy

Support for a full continuum of educational services for children and youth with special needs.

Accreditation

Learn about VAISEF’s accreditation process, standards, and continuous improvement expectations.

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Membership

Join a statewide network of schools committed to educational excellence and collaboration.

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Member Portal

Access member-only updates, forms, templates, resources, and accreditation materials.

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Why Schools Choose VAISEF

✓ Over 50 years of service to Virginia’s specialized education community

✓ Peer-review accreditation process

✓ Professional leadership and collaboration

✓ Advocacy for independent specialized education

✓ Resources supporting continuous improvement

Strengthening Schools. Supporting Students. Building Excellence.

Become part of Virginia’s leading association for independent specialized education facilities.

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Non-Discrimination & Accessibility Statement

The Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Facilities (VAISEF) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

VAISEF is dedicated to promoting equitable access to quality specialized education and supporting member schools in creating safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environments for students, families, educators, employees, volunteers, and visitors.

Accessibility Statement

VAISEF is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all users. We continually work to improve the accessibility and usability of our website and strive to follow recognized accessibility best practices.

If you experience difficulty accessing any information on this website or require accommodations, please contact the VAISEF office. We welcome your feedback and will make every reasonable effort to provide the information or assistance you need.

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Richmond, VA  23230

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