Each state has its own accreditation policies and systems aligned to federal mandates. There are also national and regional accreditation agencies for PK-12 institutions that can be school or program-based depending on the institutions designation as public, independent, faith-based, or international. There are similarities and differences between accountability and accreditation and their requirements depending on the school or institution and the states Department of Education requirements.
Instructions
You will create an engaging and informative PowerPoint presentation file to provide an overview of the accountability and accreditation for a selected PK-12 school or institution to an audience of teachers. Examples can be a public, charter, independent, faith-based, or international school, an early childhood center or a career and technical education center.
Complete the following steps to prepare for this assignment: