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Middle States Accreditation

What is Middle States Accreditation?

Accreditation is the affirmation that a school provides a quality of education that the community has a right to expect and the education world endorses. It is a means of showing confidence in a school's performance. When the commission accredits a school, it certifies that the school has met the prescribed qualitative standards of the Middle States Association within the terms of the school's own stated philosophy and objectives.

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The Accreditation Process

To earn and maintain Middle States accreditation, elementary schools must follow a structured pathway:

  • Self-Study: The school evaluates its own performance against the 12 Middle States Standards for Accreditation. This involves feedback from faculty, parents, and community stakeholders. 

  • Peer Review: A team of educators from other institutions conducts an on-site visit to verify the self-study and assess the school’s environment and practices. 

  • Action Plan: The school develops a multi-year strategic improvement plan. 

  • Commission Decision: The MSA-CESS commission reviews the findings and officially grants accreditation or reaccreditation, usually valid for a 7-year term.

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