Accreditation and Memberships

The de Paul School is accredited by Independent School Association of Central States (ISACS), and takes various roles within the organization. Accreditation through ISACS requires rigorous and ongoing evaluation of all aspects of its member schools, including educational programs, teacher training, financial stewardship, and board of directors. This organization demands high standards and continual improvement of all its members. De Paul has received enthusiastic commendations from ISACS during these evaluations.

In addition to ISACS, de Paul is a member of several other independent school associations.  These associations enable independent schools to collaborate on issues of school management, admissions policies, curricular development, and professional development. Our memberships include:

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

Independent School Association of Central States (ISACS)

Kentucky Association of Independent Schools (KAIS)

Louisville Independent School Council (LISC)

Several national and international organizations have taken the lead in establishing quality research, identification criteria, education, and legislation for students with learning disabilities. The de Paul is an active participant in the following organizations:

International Dyslexia Association (IDA)

Learning Disabilities Association (LDA)

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)

National Council for Learning Disabilities  (NCLD)

The de Paul School is a member of several national teacher organizations which focus on specific aspects of curriculum and teaching. These organizations work toward establishing high standards for education.

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics  (NCTM)

National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)

National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)

Kentucky Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development