The Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU) is the official organization of Wisconsin’s 22 private, nonprofit colleges and universities. WAICU is dedicated to expanding educational opportunity for students and is nationally recognized for its innovative programming to control college costs and for its partnerships with employers to provide skilled graduates. Membership is limited to accredited, nonprofit, four-year baccalaureate and graduate institutions. The presidents of these institutions lead WAICU as its board of directors. Alverno College, Bellin College, Beloit College, Cardinal Stritch University, Carroll University, Carthage College, Concordia University Wisconsin, Edgewood College, Herzing University, Lakeland University, Lawrence University, Marian University, Marquette University, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Mount Mary University, Nashotah House, Northland College, Ripon College, St. Norbert College, Viterbo University, Wisconsin Lutheran College WAICU: Wisconsin’s private colleges working together to advance educational opportunity. Visit: www.waicu.org www.wisconsinsprivatecolleges.org

NCBE is a nonprofit organization that develops the bar exam and other licensing tests used for bar admission. We promote fairness, integrity, and best practices in admission to the legal profession for the benefit and protection of the public. We serve admission authorities, courts, the legal education community, and candidates by providing high-quality: assessment products, services, and research; character investigations; and informational and educational resources and programs. We strive for a competent, ethical, and diverse legal profession and we are committed to excellence, fairness, integrity and service. For more information, visit our website.

Inspiring academic excellence since 1997, Madison Country Day School (MCDS) is Dane County’s only non-sectarian, independent Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 12 school. Launched by a small group of independent-minded students, families and community members in 1997, the driving force behind our success is our blend of academic excellence in an inspiring environment. •Academic excellence begins with a rigorous, world-class curriculum. Coupled with our small class sizes and individualized instruction, the MCDS curriculum is the cornerstone of one of the country’s finest college-preparatory educations. •An inspiring learning environment is critical for maintaining our academic standards. It includes our esteemed faculty who exuberantly share their knowledge and love for learning on a daily basis. It continues with parents dedicated to providing the support children need for a quality education. And last, but certainly not least, it comes from students who embody our everyday lessons of respect, acceptance and understanding.

A college-preparatory boarding and day school in Wisconsin. Since 1855, Wayland Academy has been dedicated to the education of young people. The curriculum of the Academy, seen in its broadest sense, encompasses time-tested activities that prepare students to be successful beyond their high school years and to lead meaningful lives.

Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) provides year-round sports opportunities to more than 10,000 athletes, of any age and skill level, across the state. With training and competitions in 18 Olympic-style sports our athletes push hard and play harder. They strive to beat their personal bests, defying the odds again and again. From swimming to snowboarding, from the local ball fields to the shining stage of the World Games, our athletes showcase the talents and triumphs of people with intellectual disabilities.

Since 1945, GSB has been an industry leader in providing advanced management education for financial professionals. As the banking industry has changed, so has GSB. Visit our site to learn more about GSB's prestigious Graduate Banking School Program, as well as webinars and schools for professionals across all areas of banking leadership. GSB offers in-depth specialty schools for professionals in technology management, cybersecurity, human resources, digital banking, strategic marketing, finance and more—all of which are updated to reflect the changing educational needs of financial services professionals and their organizations.

On behalf our students, staff, parents, and alumni, welcome to Central Wisconsin Christian—where Christ is Central! Our school is a very special place where faith and learning combine to prepare students for life. CWC offers you a dynamic learning atmosphere where caring Christian teachers connect each and every subject in a perspective that helps see today’s world through God’s eyes. When you come to Central Wisconsin Christian, you become a part of our family—an interconnected group of Christian families who want their kids to grow in the grace and knowledge of Christ.

The Madison College Foundation is an independent, 501-c-3 Wisconsin nonprofit corporation established in 1973 as the official fundraising and gift receiving organization for Madison College. The Madison College Foundation raises, invests and distributes funds in support of Madison College students and programs.

The Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials (WASBO) is the professional association for those employed in Wisconsin school districts and other educational institutions who serve on the business side of school operations. WASBO also offers membership to retirees, students and individuals from businesses that provide goods and services to educational institutions in Wisconsin.

The mission of Wisconsin English as a Second Language Institute (WESLI), a for-profit, stand-alone IEP, is to prepare students to be collaborative leaders in their chosen academic and professional environments. WESLI will accomplish this mission through exceptional ESL Instruction and Student Services; guided by the following principles as applied to all areas of the organization, staff and students alike: Cultural Competence: We strive for continued awareness of our individual values and how those affect the way we approach differences. Knowledge and skills which facilitate cross-cultural communication are developed in the spirit of respect, openness and curiosity. Collaboration: We co-facilitate the accomplishment of tasks and goals with the understanding that all members of the organization participate with their individual strengths along with the benefit of their previous education and experience. Critical Thinking: We cultivate the courage to develop an individual viewpoint with the understanding that it is partial and complementary; the depth and rigor of thought that requires all material be held to the same standards of proof; the understanding of our connection to solutions to problems; and the perseverance to apply insight with the understanding that best interests will be served by allowing people to come to their own conclusions.

OUR MISSION Gathering Waters helps land trusts, landowners and communities protect the places that make Wisconsin special. HOW WE WORK Unlike any other organization, we accomplish our mission by strengthening Wisconsin land trusts – nonprofit organizations that protect land to preserve its natural, agricultural, or cultural value for public benefit. We: * Provide direct technical assistance to non-profit land trusts * Are non-partisan, solution-oriented advocates for public policies supportingland conservation * Use our statewide voice to share the stories of land trusts’ impact and how they addressing community needs, and inspire broad public support for land conservation Additionally, we strive to incorporate best practices into every facet of our work and continually improve our processes.

Little Explorers is an education management company based out of 2395 Sw 203rd Ave, Beaverton, Oregon, United States.