The accreditation process engages schools in comprehensive analysis, self-reflection, and planning in response to the Standards of Accreditation. The award of Accreditation signifies that the school has met the Standards for Accreditation at an acceptable level and is committed to maintain those Standards. Continued Accreditation is dependent upon a school demonstrating ongoing, reflective progress to improve teaching and learning and the support of teaching and learning.
The process of CPS Accreditation is multi-dimensional and continuous. The main phases of the cycle are:
- Self-Reflection
- Collaborative Conference
- School Growth Plan Development and Implementation
- Decennial Accreditation Visit
- Growth Plan revisions and progress reports