Accreditation for special education schools began in 1985. Your school registers with CES as a candidate for accreditation. Guided self-study is initiated. Rigorous evaluation is conducted by a visiting team of educators who have no proximity nor prior relationship with your school. An action plan for improvement is activated.
Accreditation is granted.
The accreditation process can take less than two years. Because it is a cooperative procedure, the cost of accreditation is nominal and varies according to the size of the school. Management is improved through strategic planning. Professional relationships are enhanced. Self-study and evaluation result in stronger action.