National Independent Private School Association - Organization for operators of for-profit private schools in the United States. National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) - Represents over 1,100 independent schools and associations in the United States and abroad. AdmissionsQuest - Find and apply online to private schools in the United States. Council for American Private Education (CAPE) - A coalition of national organizations and state affiliates serving private elementary and secondary schools. Independent School Management (ISM) - A provider of consulting, workshops, publications and insurance for private or independent schools around the globe. The National Coalition of Girls' Schools - Site offers a number of valuable resources for girls, their parents and educators including recommended readings and a list of publications about what works for girls, including a free directory of girls' schools nationwide. American Montessori Society - Directory of US schools that follow the Montessori philosophy of education. The Vincent/Curtis Educational Register - Search database or request a free directory of private independent boarding schools, summer study programs and camps. Site has articles about related topics. Private School Review - Free, detailed profiles of private schools and their surrounding communities. Private Schools Interscholastic Association (PSIA) - Mission is to promote private, charter and home-school student achievement through academic competition. Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) - A civilian agency of the U.S. who oversees all oversea schools in military bases.