PASC Accreditation Process
Initial Visit Process
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The purpose of the one- or two-day visit by a two-member team is to understand the school’s purpose, its program, and operations based upon the WASC criteria and detailed school description.
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If the Commission grants initial accreditation or candidacy, the school addresses recommendations from the visiting committee report and completes first full self-study by the end of the third year.
Self-Study Process/Self-Study Visit
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Involvement of all stakeholders in the self-study process.
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Clarification of the school’s purpose and the schoolwide/systemwide learner outcomes.
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Assessment of the student program and its impact on student learning with respect to the WASC criteria.
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Development of a schoolwide/systemwide action plan that addresses identified areas for improvement.
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Visiting committee validation and enhancement based on accreditation criteria and standards, self-study, and findings from the visit.
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Builds a professional cultures to support the schoolwide/systemwide action plan.
Follow-Up Process
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Annual assessment of the action plan progress and refinement of the plan as needed.
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Completion of progress reports and/or reviews, e.g., annual reports.
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Celebration of success.