11.1 Purpose of the Accreditation Review
- Describe the opportunity an accreditation review affords the school
- Articulate the purpose the accreditation process serves for the Commission
11.2 Components of the Accreditation Process
- Describe the steps in the process of achieving initial accredited status
- Describe the differences between the process for initial accreditation and renewal of accreditation
- Identify the conditions under which an Application for Initial Accreditation is considered to be expired
11.3 Self-Evaluation Process
- Explain the purpose of self-evaluation in the accreditation process
- Identify who should be involved in the preparation of self-evaluations.
- Describe circumstances that might necessitate a self-study.
- Explain the key steps in the self-evaluation process.
11.4 On-Site Evaluations
- Describe the purpose of an on-site evaluation.
- Describe the types of information used to evaluate a school.
- Explain the considerations to take into account when scheduling an on-site evaluation.
- List the various On-Site Evaluation Team members and their role in conducting the review
- Describe ways to prepare for the On-Site Evaluation.
- Describe the purpose and expectations of the On-Site Evaluation Summary Review.
11.5 On-Site Evaluation Report and Response
- Explain the purpose of the On-Site Evaluation Report
- Describe what is included in the On-Site Evaluation Report
11.6 Commission Review
- Identify the items that comprise the record considered by the Commission when making an accreditation decision about a school.
- Explain the circumstances under which the Commission could take a Warning Actionthat will immediately cause a Warning to be issued to a school.
- Describe the actions that may be taken by the Commission upon consideration of an Application for Initial Accreditation or Renewal of Accreditation.
- Explain the requirements for the maximum timeframe to remedy non-compliance.
