Strategic Plan of Uganda National Association of Private Schools and Institutions (UNAPSI)

Uganda National Association of Private Schools and Institutions

(UNAPSI)

Strategic Plan

Uganda National Association of Private Schools and Institutions (UNAPSI) is a membership organization representing private schools, and private institutions countrywide. Our mission is provide a national unified voice for private education and as the center for collective action on behalf of its membership.

We strive to serve and strengthen member schools, institutions and associations by articulating and promoting high standards of educational quality and ethical behavior. We promote and protect the interests of Private Schools and Institutions, their owners, operators, parents and students and interact with members to ensure private education sector meets the needs of Ugandans.

We intend to initiate a consultative, co-operative and communicative approach to dealing with Government, educational organizations, media, community groups and the public. We intend to offer a broad variety of services to our member schools and institutions.

UNAPSI Proposed Programs

 

-         Country Diagnostic Survey / Study of Private Schools and Institutions.

-         National Census of  all private schools and Institutions.

-         Establishment of a Database for private schools and institutions.

-         Organizational Capacity Building of UNAPSI.

-         Carry out Consultation workshops with private schools stakeholders and associations.

-         Promote the awareness and sensitization of UNAPSI activities and objectives.

-         Develop a General interactive website for UNAPSI private schools and institutions.

-         Design and formulate general code of ethics for private schools in Uganda .

-         Develop a National Directory of Private Schools and Institutions.

-         Establish a Resource center for Private schools.

-         Organize orientation study visits to other country’s Private Schools Associations.

Our mission

Our mission is based on the following Objectives;

· Represent Private Schools and Private educational institutions.

· Recognize, encourage and improve the quality of private schools and Institutions education.

· Engage freely in all lawful activities and efforts that may advance or enhance goals for private Education leadership.

· Educational standards for all to emulate.

·  Encourage the Accreditation process.

· Provide a source for consulting services, conferences, workshops and news of mutual interest.

     Advocate for and on behalf of the private schools and institution to the Ministry of Education and other Government entities.

· Establish an educational program to represent views and beliefs to the general public and the educational establishment and government.

BENEFITS OF UNAPSI MEBERSHIP

All faculty and staff of UNAPSI Member schools and institutions have access to the following benefits. If you have questions about how to take advantage of any of these products and services, contact the member relations Team.

Information Products and services

·         Periodical Private School Newsletter / magazine.

·         UNAPSI Membership Directory, which provides Member and subscriber information that help schools stay in compliance with their growing legal and regulatory obligations.

·         Statistics and Research.

·         Access to national tables, and customized benchmarking.

·         Access to national research being carried out by UNAPSI such as:

·         Leadership Initiative to help schools identify, nurture, and train future leaders.

·         Student Attraction Study to identify those factors that influence student retention.

·         Financing Symposium to identify new models for financing private education.

·         Advocacy and Visibility on Behalf of Private Education

·         Advocacy campaign to inform public, media, legislators, and opinion makers about the value of private education

·         Monitoring of legislation, tracking global trends and issues, and issuing timely reports and alerts to school leaders.

·         Lobbying on behalf of national private education.

·         School search mechanism to acquaint parents and other interested parties with private schools in their geographic location.

·          Annual conferences / workshop

·         Special opportunities

·         Eligibility to apply for the UNAPSI Programs, which highlights model school programs.

·         Eligibility to apply for the UNAPSI Fellowships for Aspiring School Heads.

·         Entry to restricted grant programs such as those provided by the international foundations and government.

By joining UNAPSI, you and your school:

·        Are recognized as being associated with UNAPSI, an organization that is recognized/approved by the Ministry of Education.

· Become part of a dynamic national organization representing only private school and other interests.

·        Become associated with schools that value professionalism and subscribe to high standards of operation, including the UNAPSI Code of Ethics governing private school management.

·        Gain a voice in national councils where educational policy is formed.

·        Are kept abreast of the latest developments that affect proprietary schools: pending legislation, laws and procedures affecting accounting, taxes, insurance, personnel practices, and other areas of operation. UNAPSI keeps you up-to-date via newsletters, educational conferences, and regional meeting.

·        Have opportunities to talk with other proprietors face to face and share challenges and successful ideas. Attending our annual conferences and regional meetings not only gives you fresh perspective, but also fresh enthusiasm.

·        Participate in UNAPSI’s professional development programs on curriculum, educational materials, finance, public relations, student recruitment, personnel management, and other topics – and you help to set the agenda. UNAPSI also engages professionals of national caliber to share their expertise with you.

·        Have input into shaping UNAPSI programs, services, and policies, for we not only value your participation, but your counsel as well.

Code of Ethics.

Unlike of other associations, UNAPSI membership is covering all national private schools and institutions allover the country.

·        Schools shall clearly state its philosophies, goals and purposes, and all conduct should be consistent with philosophy and goals.

·        Proprietors, administrators, and teachers will fulfill their professional responsibilities with honesty and integrity.

·        School promotional materials and advertisements shall reflect a high regard for accuracy and , accordingly, will regularly be updated.

·        School’s enrolment practices shall be consistent with written policies and procedures Qualified students shall be admitted without regard to ethnic background or any other specific handicaps.

·        Schools will make available to parents or guardians of prospective students information concerning financial responsibility to the school, as well as the school’s policy regarding refunds.

·        Upon enrollment, student record will be requested from the former school and then maintained in a professional manner. Upon receipt of a properly signed, written request from another school, records or transcripts which may be helpful in determining qualification for admission will be promptly forwarded. The exception to this would be if all accounts were not paid in full.

·        Confidentiality among schools concerning the school community (students, teachers, parents etc.) shall be respected.

· Employment contracts between schools and employees will be respected by all parties.

·        School and its employees will neither solicit the school community nor allow school directories or mailing lists to be used by others for purposes, unrelated to the educational program.

·        Schools will seek good faith mediation from UNAPSI when disputes arise with clients, staff, fellow associates, parents, guardians, students and avoid unfair, competitive practices and possibly initiate legal proceedings.

  

Benefits of accreditation to your school are:

· Involvement in a national organization assisting owner operated schools and establishing standards of credibility and performance.

·        Mentors in the self-study and evaluation process, to better your school, by fellow professionals and representatives from peer schools.

·        An outside team of evaluators that attest to your student’s parents and the community as a whole, the quality and professionalism of your school.

·        An introduction to other schools, colleges/institutions and education interest groups of your commitment to standards.

Uganda National Association of Private Schools and Institutions (UNAPSI)

P.O. Box 29324 Kampala, Uganda

Tel. 0772 632211 , 0704762575

Email: unapsi@yahoo.com  , unapsidept@gmail.com

Website : www.ugandaprivateschools.blogspot.com