The Connecticut Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) comprises 90+ member schools serving 30,000+ students and includes:

  • Schools with enrollments of 50 and some greater than 1,000 students
  • Day and boarding schools
  • Montessori and Waldorf programs
  • Small primary schools
  • PK-8, PK-9, PK-12, and PK-12 PG schools
  • Schools with unique learners
  • Single gender schools, and
  • Religious schools

CAIS member schools are vibrant, dynamic, and ever-changing.  They are also an important economic industry in the state and their local communities. CAIS Schools:

Companies have opportunities to engage with CAIS schools in various ways through sponsorships and exhibitor shows.

Sponsorships & Partnerships: Sponsors provide support for CAIS events and programs. Sponsorships are available for programming throughout the year as well as general sponsorships. Sponsors receive recognition in promotional materials and may have opportunities for discounted exhibiting. Partnership levels are tied to the amount of sponsorship provided. Each level (Supporting, Select, Key, Principal, Association) offers varying benefits, such as website listings, newsletter promotions, webinar opportunities, attendance at events, social media highlights, and discounted exhibiting. Supporting Partners receive basic listings in the business directory and on the CAIS website. Higher partnership levels (Select, Key, Principal, Association) offer enhanced benefits.

Exhibitor Shows: During the 2025-2026 school year there will be six exhibitor show opportunities including at each Summit and each of the three days of the Annual Conference. Organizations can register to have a table at these events to showcase their products or services to attendees. Exhibiting allows for direct interaction with potential clients and networking opportunities. Sponsors may receive discounts on exhibitor fees.

  • Annual Conference Day 1 (Governance) Exhibitor Show - Sunday, January 25, 2026  (10 tables available)
  • Annual Conference Day 2 (Leadership) Exhibitor Show - Monday, January 26, 2026  (43 tables available)
  • Annual Conference Day 3 (Business & Operations) Exhibitor Show - Tuesday, January 27, 2026  (10 tables available)
  • Technology Summit Exhibitor Show - October 2025 (15 tables available)
  • Hiring Summit Exhibitor Show - November 2025 (10 tables available)
  • Climate Summit Exhibitor Show - April 2026 (10 tables available)

Business Directory: Each year CAIS publishes a printable business directory. Listings are included for partners and may also be purchased.

CAIS Sponsorships and Partnerships follow our fiscal year, which corresponds to our schools’ academic year: July 2025 - June 2026. 

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With questions, please use this form or contact Christina Dixcy at 860-572-2950 or [email protected].