WFIS is a membership organization started in 1970 for private, independent State-approved schools in Washington. We have 250 member schools that include religious, nonsectarian, independent, accredited and non-accredited schools in rural and urban settings. Schools range in size from over 2,000 to under 10 students.WFIS brings together school Superintendents, Principals, Teachers, education advocacy organizations, State agency leadership from OSPI and DEL, Executive Directors of Accreditation Organizations, and Legislators to discuss and protect the required independence for private schools.Through discussion, consensus building and action, WFIS has had amazing success at stopping damaging and crafting supportive legislation. WFIS also provides excellent professional, development bringing together staff from all of the different kinds of schools around topics of interest for all.