The quality of an independent school education is enriched by the opportunities for students to connect with each other and to pursue their passions to a high level of excellence. Through strong inter-school programs, we extend the opportunity for students to learn, connect and excel.

1. Design and deliver a diverse range of quality inter- school student programs that are responsive to the changing needs of our schools.
2. Implement practices and protocols to support the quality, safety and a sense of belonging for students who participate in our inter-school experiences.
3. Provide necessary support to the groups and individuals involved in planning and implementing our student programs.

The people who work and volunteer in our member schools are a primary driver of quality education. We collaborate with them to design professional learning programs that advance independent education in Ontario.

1. Design and deliver innovative, responsive, affordable, diverse and accessible professional learning programs that focus on emerging and relevant issues for our member schools.
2. Deliver collaborative and complementary professional learning opportunities in partnership with Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS), Middle States Association (MSA), Ontario’s faculties of education, the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) and other sector organizations.
3. Enable our collaborative employee networks to foster connection and inclusion, while providing relevant, customized and responsive learning opportunities.

We recognize the need to build greater clarity both within our sector and with other stakeholders about who we are, what we stand for and the value we offer – and to advance the sustainability and success of our schools.

1. Enhance our capacity to anticipate, track and respond effectively to emerging issues driven by legislative, regulatory and environmental changes.
2. Refine and monitor our public affairs strategy to address key issues facing our sector.
3. Strengthen relationships with partners and develop complementary partnerships in support of the needs of our member schools. (e.g. Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS), Middle States Association (MSA), Ontario’s faculties of education, the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) and other sector organizations).

We will ensure the association’s long term strength, relevance and sustainability through strategic leadership, fiscal management and governance.

1. Provide support to member schools engaged in accreditation.
2. Enhance the association’s communications, brand, and marketing strategies to share the unique nature of our member schools within Ontario’s independent school sector.
3. Ensure effective oversight, resources, governance and risk management of all CIS Ontario programs and our volunteers.
4. Implement plans for long term financial as well as Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) sustainability.
5. Plan for succession and ongoing development of our Board and employees.