Our monthly orientation for new members will be held on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 4:30pm (EST).  Anyone interested in getting the most out of their NAPHS membership should be in attendance.  All schools in membership will receive the required information to attending the webinar.  If you have any questions, please call our office.

 

 

New standards for accreditation are set to begin March 1, 2012.  These changes line up with adjustments required to clear the process of recognition with the US Department of Education.  While the cost of the accreditation application will remain the same, there will be new fees associated with the new standards that schools will need to plan for.  Some of those standards will require a national standardized test be administered to the student body, teachers and administrators will need to meet NAPHS licensure requirements and several school improvement measures have been included.  The director is pleased with the adjustments.  He stated, "A quality school is not one that just operates smoothly but one that produces excellent results.  With our new accreditation process, these results are evaluted to ensure that the institution is providing the best quality education to the public.  I believe our member school administrators will be pleased with these changes.  We don't want to just say we have the best schools, we want to have the evidence to prove it."

He also acknowledged what every good teacher knows: that an accountability system that puts too much emphasis on test scores undermines a well-rounded education. But implicit in his speech was a challenge to America and to teachers to rebuild and strengthen the profession – a challenge that teachers are more than eager to accept.

 

 

Check out the NAPHS Forum in our member services.  All NAPHS members have access and should take advantage of this tool to share information of importance to the private school, charter school and home school community.

 

 

We are now accepting orders for graduation supplies.  This includes cap & gowns, class rings, diplomas, etc.  Log in to your member account and click on the link for Graduation Supplies and begin placing your orders for these items.  You will be awarded a discount for ordering through NAPHS.  The deadline will be here soon so begin as soon as possible.  If you have any questions, please contact our office.

 

 

The Teacher Evaluation Forms are now avaliable on the member services page.  Administrators are required to evaluate teachers that are seeking or currently possess a teaching license with NAPHS.  Non-certified teachers not seeking licensure do not have to undergo an evaluation.  If you have any questions or conerns, please contact our office.