Post on 15-Dec-2015
An international institution that brings together three of the largest U.S.-based
accreditation agencies:• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI)
• North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA
CASI)• Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC)
Who is AdvancED?
A quality assurance method developed over 100 years ago by American universities and secondary schools
Today the accreditation process is used at all levels of education
Distinguishes schools or school systems that adhere to a set of educational standards
What is Accreditation ?
VISIONWe are committed to provide educational excellence for all.
MISSIONWe provide the highest quality education so that all of our students are empowered to lead productive and fulfilling lives as lifelong learners and responsible citizens.
Why Should Our District Pursue System Accreditation?
School Expectations
Meet AdvancED Standards
Implement a continuous improvement process
Conduct Internal Review
Host External Review (selected schools)
ASSIST
* Web-based tool to submit:* Profile* Diagnostics* Assurances
* Log in: www.advanc-ed.org/assist
* See the Quick Start Guide
Communicates facts about your school• Location• Grades• Enrollment• Head of Institution (Principal)• Primary Contact (Lead Facilitator)
*Maintain Demographics updated with current information
School Demographics in AdvancED Site
For AdvancED, diagnostics refer to:
Executive SummarySelf Assessment (standards & indicators)
Student PerformanceStakeholder Feedback (surveys)
What are “Diagnostics” ?
Identify an internal facilitator for the school
Inform your school community Assign groups to evaluate standardsSchedule meeting times & locationsReview the M-DCPS System Accreditation Implementation Guide
Planning for the Internal Review
A self assessment by school staff based on:*The AdvancED standards & indicators using the adapted concept maps document*Student performance data*Stakeholder feedback surveys
Teachers, students, and parents
What are the Components of the Internal Review ?
AdvancED Standards and Indicators
• Purpose and Direction• Governance and Leadership• Teaching and Assessing for Learning• Resources and Support Systems• Using Results for Continuous
Improvement
Performance Levels (1-4)
The performance levels are used to assess and evaluate each
category for each of the standards.
Standard 1Purpose and Direction
The school maintains and communicates a purpose and direction that commit to high
expectations for learning as well as shared values and beliefs about teaching and learning.
Standard 2Governance and
Leadership
The governing body establishes policies and support practices
that ensure effective administration of the school.
Standard 3Teaching and Assessing for
LearningThe school’s curriculum, instructional design and
assessment practices guide and ensure teacher effectiveness and
student learning.
Standard 4Resources and Support
SystemsThe school has resources and provides services that support its purpose and
direction to ensure success for all students.
***PreK is included in this standard***