What are the most common mistakes parents make during their search?
The most common missteps concern parents’ reasons for selecting or getting their hearts set on certain schools based on name recognition, being with friends, or on cost alone. A school search is successful when it discovers the school that is right for the child. Many parents do not visit schools that might be perfect for their child because they are initially intimidated about inquiring about potential tuition assistance and creative financing plans that may be available. You never know until you ask! In ISAS, we regard our accreditation process as our central purpose. The rigorous standards and best practices to which member schools are held are critical influences on excellence. Sometimes parents overlook a school’s accreditation. In 1986, The Texas Private School Accreditation Commission (TEPSAC) began reviewing and approving independent school accrediting agencies for the Texas Education Agency. If a school is approved by one of the twelve agencies listed at www.tepsac.com, it is
