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Many of the issues facing Jewish day schools are shared by independent schools. The organizations and web sites in this category focus on meeting the needs of independent school professionals and boards.

Council for Advancement and Support of Education
CASE is an international association of education advancement officers, including alumni administrators, fund raisers, public relations managers, publications editors, and government relations officers. Member institutions include independent elementary and secondary schools, as well as colleges and universities. In addition to member services, CASE offers publications and an information center.

Educational Resources Group
ERG offers placement and recruiting services to independent schools and job candidates.

Independent School Management
ISM offers consulting, workshops, and publications on independent school management and governance. A growing list of Jewish day schools have used ISM's services.

Independent Schools Association of the Central States
ISACS is a membership organization for independent schools in the Midwest. In addition to member services, ISACS offers professional development opportunities and resources. The web site features monographs that can be read online, covering a wide variety of topics.

Klingenstein Center
The Klingenstein Center for Independent School Education, part of Teachers College at Columbia University, offers various programs for independent school educators. The web site features an "Additional Resources" section, including independent school links, projects and articles to read online, and a job bank.

National Association of Independent Schools
NAIS is a membership organization for independent schools around the country and abroad. Its must-read publications address a variety of topics of interest to boards and professionals. The web site includes many online resources.

School Business Officers
This web site includes online readings, links, and information about training opportunities, all in the area of independent school business.