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Representation & Advocacy

Legislative Advocacy
TAIS advocates for the interests of its Member Schools in legislative and regulatory matters through its partnership with a dedicated lobbyist and active representation on key Department of Education Committees.

Athletic Representation
A TAIS Board Member holds a seat on the TSSAA Board, advocating for independent schools in statewide athletic governance.

Statewide Policy Presence
The TAIS Executive Director serves on the Governor’s Non-Public Schools Advisory Council, helping ensure your school is represented in key policy discussions.

 

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Professional Learning & Leadership Development

Exclusive Program Access

 

Member Schools gain reserved access to TAIS Signature Programs:

→ Explore New and Emerging Leaders Institute (NELI) | TAIS FieldNotes | TAIS Mentors

Responsive, Affordable, and Local Professional Development

TAIS offers high-quality, accessible professional development for teachers and leaders—designed in collaboration with Member School representatives to reflect our network's interests, goals, and challenges—with discounted registration for members.

Members received reduced pricing for flagship events, including the TAIS Annual Conference, the popular SEL & Student Well-Being Mini-Conference, the Neurodivergence-Informed Schools Mini-Conference, and more.

Presentation Opportunities

TAIS empowers faculty and leaders from Member Schools to share their expertise through state-level presentation opportunities. These experiences support faculty capacity building, foster collaboration across schools, highlight the expertise of Member Schools, and elevate our network as a whole. Only TAIS Members and Sponsors may present at TAIS conferences.

 

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Networking & Community

Shared Local Context & Common Experience
TAIS fosters a professional community rooted in shared local context and common experience. With schools across Tennessee and northern Mississippi, our network connects educators and administrators who truly understand one another’s challenges and opportunities—making collaboration more relevant, relationships stronger, and peer learning most immediately applicable.

Legacy of Excellence
Backed by over 50 years of a trusted reputation for educational excellence, TAIS offers an invaluable opportunity for Member Schools seeking to align with a respected and established network.

Job Board Visibility
Member Schools receive free job postings on the TAIS Jobs Board, expanding your visibility to dedicated educators across the region.

 

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Resources, Savings, & Support

TAIS Multiple Employer Plan (MEP) for Retirement
This custom-designed, IRS-approved retirement plan—offered in collaboration with Duncan Williams, TIAA, and Pentegra—helps schools reduce costs by an average of 30%, lower fiduciary risk, and provide faculty with unlimited, 1-on-1, personalized financial advising.

→ Learn more about the TAIS MEP

Curricular Discount Hub
Member Schools can access reduced pricing on top educational platforms through the Independent Schools Collaborative, including: BrainPOP, Friendzy, Great Minds, Learning A–Z, NoodleTools, Paper, Pebble Go, Oxford University Press, Seesaw, Typing Agent, YETI Academy, and More.

→ Learn more about our purchasing power

ACT District Testing Option