Ongoing Requirements

As part of the continuous improvement process, a two-year report is required and demographic updates are submitted each year with membership dues renewal.

Two-Year Report Requirements

Accredited schools must submit a two-year report to SAIS after the team visit. This report ensures continued compliance with standards/indicators and documents efforts made in addressing the visiting team’s recommendations and the school’s self-study goals.

Member in Good Standing

Schools must remain a member in good standing with all annual membership dues paid in full and abide by policies and procedures.

Notification of Substantive Change / Head of School Change

Accredited schools must notify SAIS in a timely manner of a substantive change using this form. In the event of a substantive change, SAIS may request additional information or conduct a visit to the school.

Changes may include:

• head of school change
• other leadership changes
• adding or contracting grade levels
• merger
• name change
• mission change
• major construction
• crisis situation
• litigation
• school closure
• other changes