Q&A with Kalise Wornum, Ed.D., CEO and Founder of KW Consultants, Inc.
Dr. Wornum specializes in cultural proficiency and community conversations to support difficult conversations regarding race, culture, and equity.
Please welcome Tyrone Black, new Chair of the NEASC Commission on Independent Schools
We are pleased to announce that Tyrone Black has been appointed as the new Chair of the NEASC Commission on Independent Schools. With his extensive experience as the Associate Head of School at Tabor Academy, his long-standing service on the Commission, and his work as an educational consultant, Tyrone brings a wealth of leadership and vision that will greatly benefit our diverse array of schools throughout New England.
Our sincere gratitude to Angela Pohlen, outgoing Chair of the NEASC Commission on Independent Schools!
Please join us in extending thanks and warmest wishes to Angela Pohlen as she steps out of her role as the Chair of the NEASC Commission on Independent Schools this month. Having been involved with NEASC since 2012, she has served NEASC and our member schools in many capacities, both as a member of many Visiting Teams over the years and as part of the Commission.
As a Commission Member from 2016-2022 and Chair from 2022-25, Angela has been an impactful leader in independent school accreditation and a valued member of the NEASC community. She will be greatly missed.
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CLP Training for NEASC Visitors (virtual) - May 14 and 15, 2025
CLP Training for NEASC Visitors (international schools)
This workshop prepares NEASC approved Visitors for Collaborative Learning Protocol (CLP) accreditation visits for international schools. The CLP is the fully aligned process of self and peer evaluation with the IB Programme Standards and Practices and the NEASC Foundation Standards and Learning Principles. Participants will develop an understanding of the philosophical foundations and logistical processes involved in the CLP accreditation pathway.
CLP Training for NEASC Visitors (virtual) - May 13 and 14, 2025
CLP Training for NEASC Visitors (international schools)
This workshop prepares NEASC approved Visitors for Collaborative Learning Protocol (CLP) accreditation visits for international schools. The CLP is the fully aligned process of self and peer evaluation with the IB Programme Standards and Practices and the NEASC Foundation Standards and Learning Principles. Participants will develop an understanding of the philosophical foundations and logistical processes involved in the CLP accreditation pathway.
NEASC Visitor Training for US and International schools: Introduction to NEASC, ACE Learning and Visitor Competencies (in-person) - April 15, 2025
Training for Visiting Teams
This workshop prepares participants to become NEASC approved accreditation visitors for international schools as well as US schools following the ACE Learning or Collaborative Learning Pathways (CLP) with IB. The training includes a comprehensive overview of several NEASC protocols in action with strong emphasis on the ACE Pathway. Participants will develop an understanding of the philosophical foundations and logistical processes involved in NEASC accreditation pathways.