![]() ![]() The Accrediting Commission for Schools, WASC requires the application of qualitative criteria and substantial documentation of student performance rather than mere confirmation of a school’s adherence to minimum quantitative standards. Commission study and discussion of the visiting committee’s report, with subsequent action to grant, extend, or deny accreditation. On-site observation by a visiting committee that validates the school report, evaluates its findings, and makes a recommendation to the Commission for accreditation. An in-depth study and self-evaluation conducted by the staff and community of a school with the help of instruments developed for specific kinds of schools. Although accreditation serves as an indicator of quality for a school (PK–12 and adult), the primary goal of accreditation is school self-improvement. The evaluation determines whether or not the institution qualifies for regional recognition, but more importantly, periodic self-studies and reviews promote improvement in educational quality. This means that all diploma or degree programs and educational activities offered by an institution are covered by the institution’s accreditation. ACS WASC and the other regional associations in the United States grant “institutional accreditation” after a comprehensive self-study followed by an on-site evaluation of the programs and services of the total institution. ![]() Introduction Accreditation certifies - to other educational institutions and to the general public - that an institution meets or exceeds established standards and is achieving its own stated objectives. ![]() 191 Joint COE/ACS WASC Title IV Institutions. 179 Supplementary Education Centers/Programs. DIRECTORY OF SCHOOLS 2014–2015 (Updated July 2014)ĪCCREDITING COMMISSION FOR SCHOOLS W ESTERN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND C OLLEGESĪC C R E D I TI N G C O M M I S S I O N FO R S C HO O LS W E S TE R N AS S O CI AT I O N O F S C HO O LS AN D CO LL E G E SĪCS WASC DIRECTORY OF SCHOOLS 2014–2015 (Updated July 2014)Īccrediting Commission for Schools Western Association of Schools and Colleges 533 Airport Blvd., Suite 200 Burlingame, CA 94010 650 696-1060 ĬONTENTS Introduction. ![]()
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