Resources for Independent Schools

Independent schools preparing a NEASC Accreditation Visit should take the following steps:

1. Once notified by the Director of the Commission that a school accreditation visit is due, the Head of School and/or Self-Study coordinators should register to attend a Self-Study Workshop
   • view details and how to register for a workshop
   • view Self-Study resources
      
2. Following that and prior to beginning the Self-Study, a date will be scheduled for a NEASC staff member to meet with faculty and administrators. Any changes to the Standards and/or process that have occurred since the last accreditation visit will be reviewed.
    
3. Once the school is up to date on the Self-Study process, the work can begin. Generally, it takes 18 months to two years to complete the Self-Study.
    

The process of NEASC Accreditation is an ongoing partnership. Schools will be in contact with NEASC for support and to provide periodic reports between scheduled school visits.

• Please view a list of required reports and other information that may be requested by NEASC. 
   

Please note that it is a requirement that schools participate fully in the peer review process and that school personnel serve on visiting team to other schools.

• View the NEASC Volunteer Policy.

Member schools/institutions accredited by NEASC may request a copy of the "NEASC Accredited" logo for use in their organization's materials. Please note that logo requests must be submitted by an administrative officer of a member institution.

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