What is Institution-Wide Accreditation?

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Middle States has seen a steady increase in the number of PK-12 schools, districts, and educational service agencies (including intermediate units and boards of cooperative educational services) seeking Institution-Wide accreditation. The development of a variety of protocols for self-study has made PK-12 accreditation an even more desirable and manageable option.

Institution-wide accreditation is seen as a viable way to help unify the improvement activities of the component units in a district or system. As the public continues to look for greater accountability in areas of student performance and organizational improvement, organizations have recognized that the consistent, institution-wide vision and focus provided by institution-wide accreditation is necessary to produce the kinds of knowledge, skills, and attitudes that the Information Age demands.

Increasingly, educators and community members recognize that all levels of schooling are essential and contribute to the success of students. The much used phrase "it takes a whole village to educate a child" applies to PK-12 education and today as much emphasis is placed on early childhood education as is placed on college preparatory programs.

For more information on institution-wide accreditation please go to the Institution-Wide Booklet.