Intervol is involve in projects locally, nationally and internationally. Sister Ellen appealed to InterVol for help for Edwich. The physicians and the hospital sent letters to the consulate in Haiti. Nicholas was under evaluation during the week and then spent the weekend at Dr. Jayadeva's home. This prestigious recognition has only been achieved by about 5 percent of early childhood programs nationwide-some 5,618 programs as of September 1997, serving 538,030 children.
Accreditation lasts three years.
Approximately 10,000 programs are engaged in seeking accreditation. Programs seeking accreditation undergo an intensive self-study, collecting information from parents, teachers, administrators, and classroom observations. All of this information is independently reviewed by a team of national experts who grant or defer accreditation. The process carefully considers all aspects of program provision, including health and safety, staffing, staff qualifications, administration, and physical environment. According to Holmquist, research supports the value of accreditation for children.